Project Coordinators:
Connor Haughey
chaughey@unc.edu
Connor is a full-time project coordinator on the STTAR Study. He graduated from Duke University in 2023 with a B.S. in Psychology with Distinction, a minor in Philosophy, and a certificate in Documentary Studies. During his time at Duke, he worked under the mentorship of Dr. Kimberly Carpenter and completed an honors thesis on sensory over-responsivity and brain structural alterations during childhood as risk factors for adolescent anxiety. His research interests include integrating measures of risk during early life with brain development trajectories to better understand psychopathology during adolescence and young adulthood. Connor ultimately hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in Psychology. Additionally, they are very passionate about community engagement and advocacy, both in and out of research settings. Outside of research, Connor enjoys 35mm film photography, practicing yoga, spending time outdoors, and laughing with friends. (Pronouns: any; general practice: he/they)
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Sneha Boda
sneboda@unc.edu
Sneha Boda is a full-time project coordinator on the STTAR Study and previously was a research assistant on the WHALE study. She graduated from Drexel University with a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience, and certificate in Health and Medical Humanities. During her undergraduate career at Drexel, Sneha worked as a full-time research assistant at the Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Sciences under Dr. Adrienne Juarascio. Additionally, she completed a senior thesis investigating the co-morbid effects of subclinical anxiety and PTSD on attentional deficits in adults under the mentorship of Dr. Evangelia Chrysikou. She has specific interests in the areas of neurodevelopment research and developmental disabilities. Sneha’s goal is to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and work with children. Apart from research, Sneha enjoys singing, cooking elaborate meals for friends, and relaxing by watching reality TV shows and crime documentaries! (Pronouns: she/her/hers)