Child Policy Research Certificate Alumni

Class of 2026


Ellie Armstrong

Ellie Armstrong | International Comparative Studies Major, (Latin America and Caribbean and Psychology Major

  • Project:Belonging on Terreno Prestado: Pilares of Equitable Early Child Care in Buenos Aires"
  • Mentors: Jennifer Mann and Liliana Paredes

Carly BlankCarly Blank | Psychology Major, Education Minor

  • Project: "Children’s Science-Related Interest, Self-Efficacy, and Attitudes: The Role of Science Content, Self-Perception, and Previous Experiences"
  • Mentors: Tamar Kushnir, Sarah Gaither, and Sydney Revell

 

Geo ChenGeo Chen | Psychology Major

  • Project: "Why Stability Matters: Early Life Instability and Mental Health Outcomes Among LGBTQ+ Youth"
  • Mentor: Kimberly Carpenter

 

Grace DavisGrace Davis | Neuroscience Major, Psychology Minor

  • Project: "Childhood Adversity is Associated with Accelerated Brain Aging in Midlife"
  • Mentors: Ahmad Hariri and Ethan Whitman

 


Umang DhingraUmang Dhingra |
Economics Major, Psychology Major

  • Project: "Everyone And Their (Grand)Mother: Tracing the Prevalence of Informal Childcare Under the Two-Child Benefit Limit In Great Britain"
  • Mentors: Hedwig Lee, Craig Rawlings, Megan Golonka 

Ella HeElla He | Public Policy Major, Global Health Major

  • Project: "Beyond Babysitting: The Impact of Child Care Availability on Maternal Employment in North Carolina"
  • Mentor: Katie Rosanbalm

 

Jeanie JiaJeanie Jia | Psychology Major, Asian & Mid East Studies Minor, East Asia Literature Minor

  • Project: "Identity Matters: Ethnic-Racial Identity as a Moderator of Behavioral Issue Stability from Early Adolescence to Adulthood"
  • Mentor: Jennifer Lansford

 

SanjanaSanjana Kalagara | Neuroscience Major, Chemistry Minor

  • Project: "Neurodevelopment in Adolescence: The Impact of Alcohol and Effectiveness of Prevention Programs"
  • Mentor: Jennifer Lansford

JiaeJiae Kim | Psychology Major, Education Minor

  • Project: "Bridging Gaps: Evaluating the Effectiveness of University School Counseling Certificate Programs on Supporting Undocumented Students in North Carolina"
  • Mentor: Kristen Stephens

 

GuguGugu Tshabalala | Public Policy Major, Global Health Minor

  • Project: "Examining the Effects of Child Trauma History on Sleep Health and Daily Functioning in Children and Adults"
  • Mentor: Jessica Lunsford-Avery

 

SabrinaSabrina Wolfson | International Comparative Studies (Europe) Major, Psychology Minor

  • Project: "Encouraging Perspective-Taking Increases Intellectual Humility in Parents’ Views on School Cellphone Policies"
  • Mentor: Rick Hoyle