Goldstein Research Lab

Rachel Hirst is the coordinator for the Goldstein Research Lab. Her clinical and research interests are in forensic psychology. She graduated from the University of Mary Washington with a B.S. in Psychology in May 2012 and recently completed an internship with the Behavioral Analysis Unit in Stafford, Virginia. She plans on pursuing further education and research in the future.

Christy Giallella is a fourth-year doctoral student. Her clinical and research interests are in forensic psychology. Specifically, she is interested in intervention development and treatment and program evaluation for youth in the juvenile justice system. Christy received her BA in Psychology from Georgetown University in May 2006.

Leah Brogan is a first-year student in the clinical psychology doctorate program at Drexel University. Her clinical and research interests are in forensic psychology. More specifically, she is interested in assessing the factors influencing risk taking behaviors of juvenile delinquents. Leah earned her BA in psychology with a minor in biological basis of behavior from the University of Pennsylvania in May 2009.

Sharon Kelley is a sixth-year student in the Law-Psychology program with Villanova University School of Law. Her clinical and research interests are in forensic psychology. In particular, she focuses on issues surrounding juveniles’ legal abilities and competencies (e.g., comprehension of Miranda rights), how certain police interrogation strategies can lead to false confessions, and the public policy implications of this research. She is also interested in teaching law and psychology. Sharon earned her B.A. in Psychology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland in May 2006 and her J.D. from the Villanova University School of Law in June 2012.

Lindsey Peterson is a fifth year student in the Law-Psychology program with Drexel University’s Earle Mack School of Law. Her clinical and research interests are in forensic psychology. In particular, her research interests are in forensic psychological assessment, false confessions, juvenile delinquency, mental health policy, and the intersection of psychology and law. She earned her B.S. in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Drexel University in June of 2008 and her M.S. in Clinical Psychology in September 2011.

Amanda NeMoyer is a third-year student in the Law-Psychology program with Drexel University's Earle Mack School of Law. Her clinical and research interests are in juvenile forensic psychology. In particular, she is interested in evaluating current juvenile justice practices, investigating the potential need for reform, and advocating for policy change. Amanda earned her B.S. in Broadcast Journalism with a double major in Psychology and a minor in Legal Studies from Northwestern University in June 2010.

Emily Haney-Caron is a second-year student in the Law-Psychology program with Drexel University's Earle Mack School of Law. Her clinical and research interests are in juvenile forensic psychology. In particular, she is interested in the development and implementation of mental health treatment in juvenile incarceration and probation settings, as well as criminal justice issues unique to juveniles. Emily earned a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University and a B.A. in Modern Jewish Studies from the Jewish Theological Seminary in 2009.

Suraji Wagage is a first-year student in the Law-Psychology program with Drexel University's Earle Mack School of Law. Her clinical and research interests are in forensic psychology, particularly intervention programs for juvenile offenders. She graduated from Brown University with a B.S. in Cognitive Neuroscience and B.A. in Literary Arts in 2009.

Ana Prelic is a first-year student in the Master's program in Clinical Psychology at Drexel University. Her clinical and research interests are in forensic psychology. She earned her B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Drexel University in 2012.