Information
Academic Interests and Expertise
- Master of Science in Clinical Psychology - Emporia State University (In Progress)
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Kansas State University (2023)
Publications
- Davis, I. R, Pickens, C., McKinney, A. R. (September 2022). Effects of Adolescent Amphetamine Exposure on Goal Directed Behavior in Adulthood: Poster presentation at the Pavlovian Society, Milwaukee, WI.
Professional Experience
Behavioral Research Laboratory: Undergraduate Research Assistant (2020 – 2023) Supervisor: Charles Pickens, PhD
Clinical Experience
- Flint Hills Neuropsychology – Manhattan, KS
- Administrative Assistant & Behavioral Technician (2021 – 2024)
- Pawnee Mental Health – Manhattan, KS
- Client Support Provider (2022 – 2023)
Awards and Honors
- Sewell Scholarship Recipient (2023)
- Financial assistance to undergraduate students who conducted a research project under the direct supervision of a faculty member.
- K-State Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry (OURCI) Award (Spring 2021)
- K-State Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry (OURCI) Ambassador (Fall 2022 - Spring 2023)
- President of SoPsyched Psychology Honors at Butler Community College (Fall of 2019)
Patents and other Intellectual Property
Trainings and Certifications
- Adult Mental Health First Aid (September 2024)
- Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Crisis Intervention (January 2023)
Areas of Service
- I enjoy working with both young and older adults from diverse backgrounds and value the unique perspectives they bring to the therapeutic process.
- My goal is to create a supportive environment where individuals feel understood and empowered in their personal growth.