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Hello, I'm Arcadia

I'm a 5th year PhD Student studying Developmental Science at Boston University

My Research

I'm interested in understanding the effects of early, chronic stress on cognitive development. Specifically, I am interested in identifying mechanisms through which stress gets "under the skin" so that we may identify pathways to ensure that all children are prepared to meet their cognitive potential and succeed academically

About Me.

​Highly motivated Ph.D. candidate in Developmental Science with 8 years of experience in behavioral and social sciences research. Proven track record of managing and leading research teams, fostering community partnerships, and conducting complex data analyses using advanced statistical techniques. Adept at synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data to produce insightful reports, published manuscripts, and compelling presentations for diverse audiences, including academic experts, community leaders, and policymakers. Demonstrates strong attention to detail, ethical standards, and interpersonal skills while effectively managing multiple projects and adapting to evolving research environments. Committed to supporting diversity and advancing public health and educational outcomes through evidence-based research and community engagement.

Education

2020 - Present

Ph.D. - Developmental Science
Boston University

Advisor: Amanda Tarullo

Intended Dissertation: Maternal Interactions and Stressful Events: Autobiographical Memory Development in Children Post-COVID-19

2020 - 2022

Masters Degree - Psychology

Boston University

Advisor: Amanda Tarullo

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2014 - 2018

Bachelors Degree - Psychology

University of Maryland

Advisor: Clara Hill

Undergraduate Thesis: Consequences of unsolicited advice in psychodynamic psychotherapy

EDCATION

Skills

EXPERTISE

Behavioral Measures

Biological & Neural Measures

Community Engagement

Statistical Software

Statistical Method

Interviews

Focus groups

Card sorting

Parent-interaction tasks

Qualitative surveys

Emotion analysis

Hair cortisol collection

Salivary cortisol collection

Actigraphy

Polysomnography (PSG)

EEG

Structural MRI

Functional MRI

Resting state MRI

Parent consultation/recruitment

Fostering partnerships with community organizations

Delivering research presentations

Social media outreach

SPSS

R

MATLAB

MPlus

Lisrel

Structural Equation Modeling (Including moderation/mediation analysis, factor analysis, path analysis)

General Linear Models

Hierarchal and Mixed Effects Models

Survival Analysis

Affiliations

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