Members

Chong Man Chow, Ph.D., Director

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Dr. Chong Man Chow is a Professor of Developmental and Quantitative Psychology at Eastern Michigan University and Director of the Youth and Adolescent Relationships Laboratory. He earned his Ph.D. in Psychological Sciences from The University of Texas at Dallas, specializing in adolescent social development. His research centers on how family and peer relationships contribute to psychological adjustment during adolescence.

Outside of his academic work, Dr. Chow enjoys golfing, playing ping pong, and cooking. He also loves spending time with his daughter, exploring diverse topics on YouTube, and engaging with Eastern philosophy through reflective reading.

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Valerie Valledor, Graduate Researcher

Valerie is a second year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Program at Eastern Michigan. Before entering the doctoral program, she earned a B.S in Psychology at the University of Florida and completed two years of research in the S.E.L.F Regulation Lab at Florida International University. Her primary research interest is to discern what factors should be considered by families to promote healthy eating behaviors and positive body image. Valerie loves to spend her free time with her friends and family, especially at the beach. She is also passionate about exercise, using her polaroid camera and traveling.

Madison Hannapel, Graduate Researcher

Madison is a third-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Program at Eastern Michigan University. Before entering the doctoral program, she earned a B.A. in Psychology and Neuroscience with a minor in Comparative Religion from Miami University, where she conducted research in the BEAR Lab examining child anxiety and emotion regulation. Her primary research interests focus on understanding the relationship between body dissatisfaction, fat talk, and disordered eating in adolescents, with particular attention to the role of emotion regulation and mother-daughter relationships. Madison is also conducting research within the University of Michigan’s dental school to better conduct trauma-informed care. Madison’s clinical work spans diverse settings, including pediatric behavioral health, perinatal wellness, and adult consultation-liaison psychiatry at Michigan Medicine. Her research and clinical experiences converge in her passion for exploring the connection between mental and physical health, particularly with PTSD presentations and female populations. In her free time, Madison enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring new coffee shops, and yoga.

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Tate Henderson, Graduate Researcher

Tate is a Clinical Psychology doctoral student at Eastern Michigan University. He previously obtained a B.S. in Psychology from Brigham Young University, with emphases in statistics and family life. Tate has significant research experience in adolescents, couples, group therapeutic processes, measurement, meta-analysis, parenting, and interventional research. His research is currently focused on identifying and supporting processes underlying family relationships that support health. He values effective teaching and science that is innovative, integrative, collaborative, and open. Outside of his career, Tate enjoys spending time with family, doing anything outdoors, baking, and playing sports.

Minella Aghajani, Graduate Researcher

Minella is a second year master’s student in the General Clinical Psychology program. Her research interests include understanding the influence of contextual and parenting factors that shape adolescent emotional development. She is also interested in integrating neuropsychological assessment to better understand cognitive differences in adolescents. Outside of the lab, she enjoys playing basketball, trying out new food, and watching Vampire Diaries.

Shane Rankin, Graduate Researcher

Shane is a first-year master’s student in the Experimental Psychology program at Eastern Michigan University, where he is mentored by Dr. Chow. He earned his master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Madonna University and his bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from Grand Valley State University. Shane is licensed in Michigan as a Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP) and works at Michigan Modern Psychology, where he provides psychotherapy and psychological assessment services. Clinically, Shane specializes in working with adolescent boys, supporting them in areas related to self-concept and self-esteem, interpersonal conflict and relational dynamics, mood and anxiety disorders, and challenges with emotional expression and communication skills. Before joining the YAR Lab, Shane spent 18 months as a member of the Self-Regulation, Early Experience, and Development (SEED) Lab at EMU under the direction of Dr. Jamie Lawler and Dr. Angela Staples. His research interests include interpersonal relationships and relational dynamics, emotion regulation, attachment processes, and internalizing disorders.

Ethan Rick, Undergraduate Researcher

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Ethan is a second-year undergraduate student enrolled in the psychology program at Eastern Michigan University. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree he hopes to enroll in a graduate clinical psychology program. He is also a member of the Army National Guard and is working to become an officer in the United States Army.

NOTABLE LAB ALUMNI

	Accomplishment upon graduation
Ryan Glaman	Doctoral program at University of North Texas
Logan Rome	Doctoral program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Emma Mathison	Master’s program at St Cloud University
Matthew Manley	Master’s program at Northern Iowa University
Katarena Hubbartt	Master’s program at Kent State University
Amanda Kapla	Master’s program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Lang Lee Lee	Master’s program at California State University-Fullerton
Katelynn Gohr	Master’s program at Northern Illinois University
Kalli Gloudemans	Law school at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Silvana Alfaro	Doctoral program at Wayne State University
Allison Poyer	Master’s program at Wayne State University
Seyma Iman	Doctoral program at University of Miami
Alexandra Amersdorfer	Doctoral program at Texas Woman’s University
Nicholas DiBenedetto	Master’s program at Wayne State University
Khadijah Griffis	Master’s program at Eastern Michigan University
Aimee Sohnleitner	Clinical Psychologist in Northville, MI
Krystal Moroney	Doctoral program at Wichita State University
Alex Hodge	Doctoral program at Carnegie Mellon University
Erica Szkody	Doctoral program at Mississippi State University
Karissa Heino	Master’s program at Wayne State University
Sierra Hill	Master’s program at University of Michigan-Dearborn
Chris Mitropoulos-Rundus	Master’s program at University of Iowa
Karess Taylor	Master’s program at University of Michigan
Caitlyn Thelen	Doctoral Program at Radford University
Sean Beckom II	Turner Sports (NBA) Partner Strategy, Coordinator
Ahmad Zalt	Clinical Research Coordinator at Michigan Medicine
David Farris	Master’s program at Middle Tennessee State University
Warner Myntti	Doctoral program at Vanderbilt University
Lucas Parnell	Researcher, University of Michigan
Jeanna Walters	Master’s program at University of Michigan
Maisy Seale	Master’s program at Eastern Michigan University
Kaiya Haywood	Master’s program at Michigan State University
Joel Collen	Master’s program at Eastern Michigan University
Abby Farrer	Master’s program at Eastern Michigan University
Emily Sokol	Clinician at Integrative Psychology of Ann Arbor
Vasavi Shanti	Doctoral Program at University of Toledo