Current Research Group Members
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Lisa Rosenthal (she/her) was born in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, grew up in Flushing, Queens, lived for 7 years in Harlem, Manhattan, and now lives in Jamaica, Queens. She earned her BA in Psychology in 2006 from Queens College, of the City University of New York, and her PhD in Social and Health Psychology in 2011 from Stony Brook University, of the State University of New York, along with a graduate certificate in Women's Studies. She then completed a 2-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Public Health at Yale University. Lisa is currently an associate professor of psychology at Pace University’s New York City campus. Her work has focused on the roles of intersecting forms of stigma and discrimination in health inequities, how to engage with intersectional praxis in the field of psychology and beyond, and intergroup attitudes and relations. She yearns for, and continues to explore ways to contribute to, intersectional revolution and liberation. She also loves dancing, eating, reading fiction, and spending time at the beach. |
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Aliyah Gumbs is a native New Yorker, born and raised in Harlem. She holds a B.A. in Biology with a minor in Autism Behavioral Studies from Saint Joseph’s University in Pennsylvania and an M.A. in Psychology from Pace University. Her research explores the connections of multiple factors of socioeconomic status such as income, health insurance, education, and environment that can contribute to disadvantages in healthcare such as access and quality while decreasing healthcare self-efficacy among Black/African American women. Aliyah currently works as a Disability Analyst for the Office of Temporary Disability and Assistance. Outside of academic studies and work, she enjoys drawing, watching horror films, and playing with her dog Cooper. Aliyah intends to apply to doctoral programs in Clinical Psychology in the fall.
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Cameron Petrie (they/them) grew up in Rhode Island and moved to NYC for undergrad at Pace University where they double majored in psychology and stage management with a minor in sociology/anthropology. During their time at Pace, they worked as a Stage Manager on theatre productions and as an Assistant Director and Unit Production Manager for short films. They also discovered a love for forensic psychology which led to them attaining their master’s degree in forensic psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and completing their Clinical Externship at the Federal Correctional Institution of Fort Dix New Jersey. They will be starting their PsyD at the University of San Fransisco this Fall. Leaving NYC for this new journey is bittersweet because they have lived in the city for the last eight years and consider it home. They enjoy reading, board games, visiting museums, and hanging out in Prospect Park.
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Daiyah Williams (she/her) is a third-year student in the Psy.D. Clinical and School Child Psychology program at Pace University. She holds a B.A. in Applied Psychology & Human Relations, a minor in Women & Gender Studies, and an M.A. in Psychology. Daiyah possesses a natural ability and an innate passion to facilitate a space for all individuals to grow and heal in her clinical work. Additionally, she focuses her research on promoting social justice, alternative methods of healing, bodily autonomy, and radical/loud self-care for diverse populations. Currently, Daiyah is working on research centered around the physical and psychological effects of street/stranger harassment and how methods of healing and enlightenment in indigenous cultures have translated into western populations specifically among BIPOC and gender non-conforming groups. Outside of her doctoral program, Daiyah is a traveling musician and a cat mom to two adorable kitty girls. |
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Emily Rehbein (she/her) is a fourth-year student in the Social and Health Psychology Doctoral Program at Stony Brook University. She holds a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Women’s & Gender Studies from Pace University in New York City. Emily also has received her M.A. in Social and Health Psychology and an advanced graduate certificate in Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies from Stony Brook University. She is a recipient of the Dr. W. Burghardt Turner Fellowship for Underrepresented Minorities. Emily’s research promotes social justice and supports health equity and well-being among diverse populations. Specifically, she investigates marginalized pregnant women and the poor health outcomes they experience. These outcomes have emotional, social, and financial consequences for individuals, families, communities, and society at large. To fully understand diverse individuals’ behaviors and their influence on interpersonal and intergroup interactions, her research focuses on the layers of individuals’ intersecting identities and social positions. Outside of her Ph.D. program, Emily is a food lover who enjoys traveling, exercising, and spending time with her friends and family.
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Kim Muellers (she/her) is a fifth-year doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology (Healthcare Emphasis) at Pace University. Originally from Massachusetts, Kim has been a NYC transplant for the past decade. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and Environmental Studies from Wesleyan University and a Master’s in Public Health from Columbia University. Kim’s research aims to expand knowledge of the biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that contribute to sexual and reproductive health disparities among U.S. Women of Color, with the goal of identifying healthcare policy and practice recommendations that will promote reproductive justice and reduce health inequities. Her work draws on theories of intersectionality, social determinants of health, socioecological models, and critical psychology to examine mental and physical health inequalities as they exist in the real world for marginalized individuals and communities. In her spare time, Kim loves running, trying new foods, reading science fiction, and relaxing with her cat.
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Sharifa James (she/her) is a native New Yorker, born to Jamaican parents. She attended Florida A&M University, a Historically Black College/University (HBCU), where she earned her BA in Psychology in 2006. She went on to receive her MA in Clinical Psychology at Columbia University-Teachers College in 2009. Currently, she is a third year PhD Student in the Clinical Psychology (Healthcare Emphasis) Doctoral Program at Pace University. Sharifa's research centers social justice and equity and places significant emphasis on addressing systemic, anti-Black racism. Her research interests integrate elements of public health and psychology to evaluate the role of race-based trauma as a moderator of health, with the intention of developing interventions aimed at promoting wellness among Black individuals exposed to chronic stressors that continue to detrimentally impact this dispossessed and race-marginalized group. Outside of her academic pursuits, Sharifa enjoys traveling and binge watching period films.
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Gabrielle Piela (she/her) is a fifth year Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology (healthcare emphasis) at Pace University. She received her B.S. in psychology from Fordham University in 2019. Her research focuses on sexual and gender identity development, equity in healthcare for LGBTQ+ people, and chronic health impacts on mental health. Gabrielle is currently on internship at Confluence Health, a hospital system in rural Washington State, where she serves as both an outpatient therapy provider and an integrated behavioral health personnel in multiple primary care/internal medicine clinics. Outside of academics, Gabrielle is an avid skier and outdoor enthusiast. She hopes to visit all the the US National Parks. She also enjoys knitting and spending time with her dog, Peachie. Gabrielle looks forward to completing her internship and returning to the east coast for her future career endeavors. |
Other Current Research Group Members
- Emmanuelle (Chi-Chi) Egodigwe (she/her)
- Benjamin Gronich (he/they)
- Levi van Zyl (he/him)
Former Research Group Members
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