Who We Are
Xi Pan is a third-year graduate student in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program. She received her B.A. in Public Administration from Soochow University, Master's in Public Administration from Penn State University, and Master's in Social Work from Boston College. Her research interests include 1) Psychosocial adjustment and predictors of resilient outcomes following potentially traumatic events. 2) How regulatory flexibility links to posttraumatic outcomes by exploring the underlying cognitive and psychophysiological mechanisms. Xi is a dog mom to 3 pups, and she enjoys road trips and hiking with her furry companions.
Xi Pan is a third-year graduate student in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program. She received her B.A. in Public Administration from Soochow University, Master's in Public Administration from Penn State University, and Master's in Social Work from Boston College. Her research interests include 1) Psychosocial adjustment and predictors of resilient outcomes following potentially traumatic events. 2) How regulatory flexibility links to posttraumatic outcomes by exploring the underlying cognitive and psychophysiological mechanisms. Xi is a dog mom to 3 pups, and she enjoys road trips and hiking with her furry companions.
Emma Langsford is a second-year Master’s student in the Psychology in Education program at Teachers College. She has a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice from the University at Albany, SUNY. On campus, she works as a Production Editor in the Graduate Student Journal of Psychology and as a Research Assistant in the Khora Lab. Off campus, she works with children in foster care as a socio-therapist, providing therapeutic support and guidance to families affected by the child welfare system. Her research focuses on marginalized populations, particularly women and individuals impacted by the criminal justice system.
Emma Langsford is a second-year Master’s student in the Psychology in Education program at Teachers College. She has a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice from the University at Albany, SUNY. On campus, she works as a Production Editor in the Graduate Student Journal of Psychology and as a Research Assistant in the Khora Lab. Off campus, she works with children in foster care as a socio-therapist, providing therapeutic support and guidance to families affected by the child welfare system. Her research focuses on marginalized populations, particularly women and individuals impacted by the criminal justice system.
Niklas Kei Nyblom is a second-year student in the Psychology in Education (Clinical Psychology) M.A. Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. Born in Tokyo, Japan, Niklas was brought up in Stockholm, Sweden, in a multicultural household, including his Swedish father, Japanese mother, and two younger sisters. As a prior professional swimmer, he started to pursue his academic career at Keiser University as a collegiate athlete, where he earned his B.A. in Psychology with a concentration in human services. His research interests include the dynamics of relationships, explicitly understanding factors that affect inter- and intrapersonal conflicts and the outcomes that form the qualities of relationships and individual well-being. In his free time, Niklas competes in triathlon, reads, and loves playing sudoku. After obtaining his Master's Degree, he intends to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, continuing his research interests on a global scale.
Niklas Kei Nyblom is a second-year student in the Psychology in Education (Clinical Psychology) M.A. Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. Born in Tokyo, Japan, Niklas was brought up in Stockholm, Sweden, in a multicultural household, including his Swedish father, Japanese mother, and two younger sisters. As a prior professional swimmer, he started to pursue his academic career at Keiser University as a collegiate athlete, where he earned his B.A. in Psychology with a concentration in human services. His research interests include the dynamics of relationships, explicitly understanding factors that affect inter- and intrapersonal conflicts and the outcomes that form the qualities of relationships and individual well-being. In his free time, Niklas competes in triathlon, reads, and loves playing sudoku. After obtaining his Master's Degree, he intends to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, continuing his research interests on a global scale.
Yutong (Tina) Zhu is a second-year MA student in the Psychology in Education program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She graduated from Trinity College in 2021 with a dual degree in Psychology and Educational Studies. Her research interests are cognitive inflexibility as a transdiagnostic mechanism underlying the development of depression and anxiety, and whether cognitive flexibility can interact with emotion regulation to shape emotional beliefs and experiences. Yutong plans to pursue a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. in preparation for a career in cognition-based research that fosters mechanistic understanding and better treatments for mood and anxiety disorders. In her spare time, Yutong enjoys cooking, reading, and practicing Tai Chi.
Yutong (Tina) Zhu is a second-year MA student in the Psychology in Education program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She graduated from Trinity College in 2021 with a dual degree in Psychology and Educational Studies. Her research interests are cognitive inflexibility as a transdiagnostic mechanism underlying the development of depression and anxiety, and whether cognitive flexibility can interact with emotion regulation to shape emotional beliefs and experiences. Yutong plans to pursue a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. in preparation for a career in cognition-based research that fosters mechanistic understanding and better treatments for mood and anxiety disorders. In her spare time, Yutong enjoys cooking, reading, and practicing Tai Chi.
Camila is a first-year MA student in the Clinical Psychology program at Teacher’s College. She double majored in Psychological and Brain Sciences and Communication at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. Her research interests focus on health psychology and the impact of technology on mental health. She works at the Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health (CBCH), studying the dynamic relationship between psychological well-being and cardiovascular disease.
Camila is a first-year MA student in the Clinical Psychology program at Teacher’s College. She double majored in Psychological and Brain Sciences and Communication at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. Her research interests focus on health psychology and the impact of technology on mental health. She works at the Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health (CBCH), studying the dynamic relationship between psychological well-being and cardiovascular disease.
Seraphima is a first-year student in the Clinical Psychology MA program at Teachers College. She graduated from The University of Edinburgh with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, and moved to NYC from her hometown, London, England. Seraphima is passionate about researching depersonalization and derealization disorder, and off campus she volunteers as a support group host for individuals with the disorder. She hopes to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a research focus in this area, exploring the disorder’s prevalence in different communities and how it can be best treated. In her free time, she can be found running laps around Central Park or taking improv classes.
Seraphima is a first-year student in the Clinical Psychology MA program at Teachers College. She graduated from The University of Edinburgh with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, and moved to NYC from her hometown, London, England. Seraphima is passionate about researching depersonalization and derealization disorder, and off campus she volunteers as a support group host for individuals with the disorder. She hopes to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a research focus in this area, exploring the disorder’s prevalence in different communities and how it can be best treated. In her free time, she can be found running laps around Central Park or taking improv classes.
Rachel is a first-year Master’s student in the Psychology in Education program at Teachers College. She holds a Master of Research in Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology awarded by University College London in collaboration with Yale University, and a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Leadership and Management from Boston College. Her research interests focus on trauma and adversity, particularly the mechanisms of risk and resilience underlying these experiences. So far, she has explored these mechanisms in the context of addiction with a particular focus on the impact of family systems.
Rachel is a first-year Master’s student in the Psychology in Education program at Teachers College. She holds a Master of Research in Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology awarded by University College London in collaboration with Yale University, and a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Leadership and Management from Boston College. Her research interests focus on trauma and adversity, particularly the mechanisms of risk and resilience underlying these experiences. So far, she has explored these mechanisms in the context of addiction with a particular focus on the impact of family systems.
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Matthew Blanchard, PhD.
Director, Psychology in Education
Emeritus Editors
Ellen Somers, M.A.
Lori Kim, M.A.
Cassidy Iervasi, M.A.
Hannah Manley, M.A.
Curreen Luongo, M.A.
Claudia Rodriguez, M.A.
Juno Pinder, M.A.
Mitsu Puri, M.A.