Members of the Chick Lab:

Christina Chick, PhD

Dr. Chick is passionate about understanding the factors that contribute to psychiatric disorders, with the goal of improving treatments and helping people live up to their full potential.  She received her PhD in Developmental Psychology from Cornell University in 2016 and is currently an Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine.  Dr. Chick teaches two Introductory Seminars at Stanford. She is also a licensed clinical psychologist and sees a limited number of clients in private practice.  She is fascinated by the study of human behavior and feels privileged to work with her colleagues and clients. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, biking, and theater.

Affiliations:

Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences: https://med.stanford.edu/cscs.html

Center for Precision Mental Health and Wellness: https://www.stanfordpmhw.com/

Grace Chen, MA

Grace Chen is a first year student at the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium. Her career goal is to become a clinical psychologist specializing in suicide intervention and minority mental health. Prior joining the doctoral program, she was a clinical research coordinator at Stanford University School of Medicine and a project coordinator at Massachusetts General Hospital. Grace enjoys pilates, arts, and museums in her spare time.

Vennisia Mo, MA

Vennisia Mo is a Clinical Psychology PhD student at Palo Alto University emphasizing in Neuropsychology. She is interested in the intersection between physical health and cognitive abilities, as well as how cognition affects behavior. Learning how these factors differ across the lifespan is fascinating to Vennisia and gives her a deeper understanding into the inner working of the mind!

Rachael Negron

Bio coming soon.

Jamie Kiefer

Jamie is a PhD student in Palo Alto University’s Clinical Psychology PhD Program, pursuing a major area of emphasis in neuropsychology. For the lab, she is contributing to a meta-analysis on cognitive correlates of suicidal thinking and behavior across the lifespan. Her dissertation is focused on how cognitive abilities and positive social support moderate the impact of stress on mood and well-being in older adults. 

Maya Blevins

Maya Blevins is an undergraduate student at Oberlin College. She is double majoring in Psychology and Environmental Studies. Outside of the classroom, Maya plays two varsity sports: soccer and lacrosse. In addition, Maya is a Peer Advisor for incoming freshman students, Communications Officer for the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, and a Tour Guide. She is very excited to explore all the possibilities that Psychology offers and can’t wait to see what the future holds.