Amanda Hunter, Lab Manager

Amanda is a 4th year Psychology major with a minor in chemistry. This is Amanda’s second year in the Life Story Lab. Amanda is currently working on her senior thesis which focuses on how experience with death affects identity formation in Emerging Adulthood. She is a 2011-2012 University Scholars Program Recipient. Amanda is a member of the Center for Undergraduate Research Student Board and serves as the webmaster. Additionally, Amanda is an Academic Technology Consultant. In her free time, Amanda enjoys dancing, going to the beach, and spending time with her puppy Jude, family, and friends.

Olivia Margaret Edinger, Research Assistant

Olivia Edinger is a History major with an Art History minor and a Classics minor. She is interested in Psychology and the fields of Addiction and Aging.

Alyssa Nathan, Research Assistant

Alyssa is a second year Psychology major, pursuing minors in Spanish and Education Studies. Throughout her life, she has discovered her interest in others’ lives: the stories they have to tell and how their past experiences have shaped them as a person. Alyssa plans to attend graduate school upon graduation, seeking a degree in a psychology or education related field. In her spare time, Alyssa enjoys taking part in various service projects through her service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega, spending time with her family and friends, and challenging her creativity through sculpture, crafts, and baking.

Mikaela Pitcan, Research Assistant

Mikaela is a 3rd year, undergraduate Psychology major and Spanish minor from Oviedo, Florida. She plans to pursue her Ph.D. in counseling psychology after graduating. After taking several courses about aging she has developed an interest in the psychology of the older population. She is also interested in the implications of socio-economic status on quality of education and the lifespan. In addition, Mikaela is an Alachua County Crisis Center Volunteer. She enjoys volunteering in the Gainesville community, reading and traveling in her spare time.

Natalie Rollan, Research Assistant

Natalie Rollan is a third year Psychology major with minors in Theatre and Educational Studies. She is interested in counseling psychology while being open to exploring new disciplines within the field. She plans to pursue graduate degrees in psychology or counseling after gaining some real world experience. She would love to join the Peace Corps or work with Teach for America upon completing her undergraduate degree. Natalie is a Supervisor at the UF Computing Helpdesk and is Historian of the Florida Players, a completely student run theater company at UF. She enjoys performing in theater productions with the School of Theatre and Dance at UF, the Florida Players, and the Gainesville Community Playhouse in her spare time. She also loves going home to Miami and spending time with her family whenever possible.

Caitlan Tighe, Research Assistant

Caitlan is a 4th year, undergraduate Psychology major and Education minor. After graduation this year, she hopes to pursue a degree in Clinical Psychology. Having volunteered for Suncoast Hospice in the past and for Al’z Place currently, she has developed a passion for working with older adults and an interest in the developing topic of geropsychology. In the future, Caitlan is interested in researching the psychosocial implications of Alzheimer’s Disease, as they are vast for both the affected individual and caregivers. Outside of time spent at school and at Al'z, Caitlan enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.