Dr. Martinque Jones

Martinque "Marti" Jones, PhD is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology's Counseling Psychology Program at the University of North Texas. She earned her PhD in counseling psychology at the University of Houston and completed an APA-accredited internship at the University of Florida Counseling & Wellness Center. She also completed research postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Michigan and Teachers College, Columbia University.

Gabriella "Gabby" Gaskin-Cole, M.S.

Gabriella "Gabby" Gaskin-Cole is a 6th year student in the Counseling Psychology doctoral program. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Her research interests center around the messages Black women receive from their mothers related to strength and strong Black womanhood. Additionally, she is interested in the connection between the internalization of strength messages and the impact it has on Black women's platonic and romantic relationships. Her clinical interests include working with children and adolescents in the foster care system, individuals with a history of childhood maltreatment and trauma, and historically marginalized individuals.

Dominique Doty, M.S.

Dominique Doty is a 6th year student in the Counseling Psychology, Ph.D. program. She earned her Bachelor's degree at University of California, Davis. Her research interests broadly center around identity development and identity-related concerns with people of color. Her thesis project investigated the relationship between gendered racism and psychological distress among Black women, and how gendered racial identity impacts that relationship. Her current research project seeks to explore the biracial identity development among Native American-White individuals. Clinically, she is interested in working with those who hold marginalized identities, those with a history of trauma, and Veterans.s.

Melissa Briones, M.A.

Melissa Briones is a 5th year in the Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at UT-Rio Grande Valley and her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology at Sam Houston State University. She is currently working on research projects centering on the discrimination graduate students of color experience in their academic settings and the impact of marianismo on the association between discrimination and psychological distress among Latina women.

Cassandre Jean-Ceide, M.S.

Cassandre Jean-Ceide is a 3rd year in the Counseling Psychology Ph.D program. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Her research interests broadly center on the experiences of Black women. Currently, she is conducting research on how strong Black women's experiences may be impacted by systems of power such as sexism, racism, and colorism.

Amber Williams, M.S.

Amber Williams is a 3rd year in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program. Amber earned her Masters of Science from University of North Texas. Her research interests center on barriers to diversity in psychology doctoral programs. She is also interested in conducting research that prioritizes Black women and improves the quality of care in clinical settings. Amber's personal values of womanism, social justice, and advocacy informs her professional goals.

Quanisha Whittfield, M.A.

Quanisha Whittfield is a 2nd year in the Counseling Psychology Ph.D program. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Baylor University and her Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University. Her research interests broadly center the holistic wellness of Black women and culturally relevant intervention development using yoga and meditation to address mental and physical impacts of gendered racism.

Dionne Regis, Ed.M.

Dionne Regis is a first year in the Counseling Psychology Program Ph.D. She earned her Bachelor's degree from University of Virginia and her Master's in Counseling Psychology-School Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University. Her research interests broadly look at identity-based discrimination in day-to-day life and in media and how its negative impacts on self-esteem and self-confidence leads to increased risk of anxiety and depression for women within the Afro-Diaspora.

Alia Jones

Alia Jones is a 4th year undergraduate student with a major in Psychology and a minor in Counseling. After graduating, she plans to pursue a master's degree in social work and eventually become a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). Her research interests currently include black psychology, the strong black woman schema, mental health, and colorism.

Laila Gardner

Laila Gardner is a 4th year undergraduate student in the psychology program. After graduating, she hopes to purse a dance therapy degree to become a Licensed Dance Movement Therapist (LDMT) and conduct her practice oversees. Her research interests include the affect of self-discrepancies on mental health among college aged individuals, black women's mental health, and somatic therapies.

Bahia Ramirez

Bahia Ramirez is a 4th year student in the Psychology undergraduate program. She is currently working on research projects centered around colorism, Strong Black Womanhood and mental health outcomes. She is passionate about the intersectionality of gender and race, racial trauma, and Black mental health advocacy.

Lani Ahmed

Lani Ahmed is currently a 3rd year double majoring and Psychology and History at the University of North Texas. She has consistently made the Dean's list since her start at UNT occasionally the President's List. Lani belongs to a team of peer mentors that help guide freshman and transfer students during their first year at UNT. She joined the McNair team at the beginning of 2022 to pursue her research on the link between one's ethnic background and their mental health. In her free time, Lani likes to read, play with cats, design things, and spend time with friends. She plans on continuing her research once she attends graduate school and her postdoctoral program. Lani plans on getting a master's degree in counseling and eventually a P.h.D in psychology with a concentration in social psychology, and envisions being a clinical psychologist in the future.

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Madison Fox

Madison Fox is currently a 3rd year undergraduate student in the UNT Honors College program, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Addiction Studies. She plans on eventually earning her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology so that she can focus on researching multiracial children and adolescents' identity development and the impact of multicultural upbringing on mental health and self-perception. She is very passionate about minimizing mental health disparities for minorities, and perfecting addiction treatment for underrepresented communities as well. On top of being an Honors College student and undergrad research assistant, Madison is also a member and officer in UNT's chapter of Psi Chi, the international honors society for psychology students, and a student worker on campus. When she has free time, Madison enjoys working out, watching scary movies, listening to music, making art, and being around her friends and family.

Asia Watkins

Asia Watkins is a dedicated junior pursuing her academic journey in the field of Psychology with a keen interest in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. She is an active member of the Institutional Climate Lab and the Colorism Lab, where she contributes her insights and passion for understanding societal dynamics and human behavior. When not immersed in her studies and research, Asia finds solace in watching critically acclaimed films, exploring the depths of cinematic art, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle through her love for Pilates and cycling. With her unique blend of academic pursuits and leisure activities, Asia is driven to make a positive impact in the world of psychology and beyond.

Gummer Zackaria

Gummer is a 1st year in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. She earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of North Texas. Her research interests include the intersectionality of race and gender, intergenerational trauma in the Black populations, and ACEs. She enjoys going on walks and spending time with her loved ones.

Faith Ajayi