Sarah Serros-Myers (she/her) holds a B.S. from Vanderbilt University with a double major in Computer Science and Child Development. Following graduation, Sarah was awarded a Fulbright Grant in Penghu, Taiwan, where she taught at Longmen Primary School. From 2024-2026, Sarah completed a pre-doctoral fellowship at Marcus Autism Center. She is currently a research assistant in the LEAF lab. Her research interests center on leveraging technology to increase access to interventions across socio-economic status and cultural backgrounds.

Tingji is a first-year student pursuing a Master of Science in Statistical Practice (MSSP) at Boston University, with a background in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Toronto.

Tingji has experience in applied statistical modeling, machine learning, and has collaborated with researchers across BU on projects spanning biomedical, social science, and public health domains through the MSSP Statistical Consulting Lab.

Marine is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a minor in Human Physiology on a pre-medical track at Boston University. 

Marine’s interests focus on how structural and socioeconomic factors shape mental health outcomes, particularly for underserved and vulnerable populations. Marine is especially drawn to research that challenges stigma surrounding mental illness and emphasizes culturally informed approaches to care.

Through her involvement with the LEAF Lab, Marine hopes to contribute to evidence-based research aimed at reducing health disparities and promoting equitable access to care. Marine plans to pursue a career in medicine that empowers marginalized communities and improves health outcom

Noa is a junior at Boston University, pursuing a BA in Psychology with a focus on public health. She is passionate about supporting mental health in ways that make it more accessible and meaningful.

Through her work with LEAF, Noa plans to study the science supporting more effective interventions and to research the real-world barriers to mental health support. Noa plans to pursue a career in clinical psychology, where she hopes to combine research and clinical practice to improve mental health outcomes and expand access to quality care.

Emma is a junior pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Boston University. After graduating, Emma intends to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology. Her interests center on expanding mental health care access to families and children across different socio-economic statuses. As a research assistant at LEAF Lab, Emma hopes to learn more about the process of psychological research and provide mental health access to families that face adverse conditions while trying to get care.

Ava is a third-year student at Boston University pursuing a double major in Neuroscience and Psychology. She plans on attaining her PhD in Clinical Psychology, interested in understanding the diagnosis and treatment of neurological illnesses. Currently, her particular interests center on improving mental health accessibility for vulnerable populations, including developing evidence-based interventions for individuals with anxiety and mood-related disorders. Through her time at LEAF, she hopes to make an impact on mental health equity.

Cem is a junior studying Neuroscience with a minor in Psychology at Boston University. Cem's previous research includes previous experiments on Inner Speech in Bilinguals with different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, which led them to want to explore how socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds can affect the perception of different mental health disorders. With the LEAF Lab, Cem hopes to contribute to the understanding of different mental health disorders regardless of culture and background, and conduct research on how to help those in marginalized communities understand and seek help for these mental disorders.

Lily is a senior at Connecticut College studying Psychology and English. She is interested in clinical work post grad.

Grace Ji is a sophomore at Boston University majoring in Psychology with a minor in Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Schools. She is from Chengdu, China (the best city!). Her previous research explored children's cognition across development and how they perceive racial and gender disparities in the world around them. Driven by her passion for improving children's wellbeing, she is interested to learn more about clinical assessment and the development of effective interventions for children's unique needs. In the future, she hopes to pursue a PhD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology with a focus on child and adolescent mental health.