Student Fellows
Our work as a Center is collaborative and interdisciplinary. Learn about our current student fellows below. Interested in becoming a student fellow?
Master’s Student, Educational Psychology Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
Master’s Student, Educational Psychology Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
Undergraduate Student, Diana R. Garland School of Social Work BCDD Social Work Intern
Undergraduate Student, Diana R. Garland School of Social Work BCDD Social Work Intern
Becca is a senior Bachelor of Social Work Student pursuing minors in Sociology and Women's and Gender Studies. She has been accepted to the Garland School of Social Work Advanced Standing Master of Social Work Program and will pursue a Master of Social Work with a specialty in Clinical practice starting in August 2024.
Doctoral Student, School Psychology ACT LEND Fellow
Master’s Student, Educational Psychology Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
Master’s Student, Educational Psychology Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
Doctoral Student, School Psychology BCDD Graduate Research Assistant ACT LEND Trainee
Doctoral Student, School Psychology BCDD Graduate Research Assistant ACT LEND Trainee
Brad is a third-year psychology doctoral student dedicated to improving the education and mental health of children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. He is grateful for his amazing opportunities to serve clients, parents, and educators at the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities.
Doctoral Student, Educational Psychology Specialization in Special Education
Doctoral Student, Educational Psychology Specialization in Special Education
Shannon is a first-year doctoral student engaged in research examining faith and disability. She is particularly interested in bringing disability education to current congregational leaders and into theological preparation programs.
Doctoral Candidate, Educational Psychology Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis
Doctoral Candidate, Educational Psychology Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis
Emily is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst whose research interest is challenging behavior interventions for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Doctoral Student, School Psychology BCDD Graduate Research Assistant ACT LEND Trainee
Doctoral Student, School Psychology BCDD Graduate Research Assistant ACT LEND Trainee
Scarlett is a third-year student in school psychology. She specializes in conducting neurodevelopmental evaluations across the lifespan and providing therapy for neurodiverse children. Her research interests encompass the use of investigating the implementation of gold-standard autism assessments across school and clinical settings.
Doctoral Student, Educational Psychology Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis
Doctoral Student, Educational Psychology Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis
Serena Garza is a 2nd year Ph.D. student in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis. Research interests include coaching caregivers to implement interventions and increasing accessibility of behavioral interventions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Graduate Student, Diana R. Garland School of Social Work BCDD Social Work Intern
Graduate Student, Diana R. Garland School of Social Work BCDD Social Work Intern
Lauren has a Bachelor’s Degree from Baylor University in Psychology and Sociology and is currently a Master of Social Work student in her Generalist year with a specialty in clinical practice.
Doctoral Student, School Psychology
Doctoral Candidate, Educational Psychology Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis
Doctoral Candidate, Educational Psychology Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis
Waco native and first-generation college student. Julie’s research interests include increasing independence in adults with IDD and training caregivers to implement evidence-based practices with their adult child with IDD (daily living skills).
Doctoral Candidate, Educational Psychology Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis
Doctoral Candidate, Educational Psychology Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis
Renming has a research interest in teaching daily living skills and communication skills to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Master’s Student, Educational Psychology Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
Master’s Student, Educational Psychology Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
Chantel Lucero is pursuing a career in ABA with the goal of being a BCBA to work with children. Chantel currently has a bachelor's in science in Family and Child Studies from the University of New Mexico.
Graduate Student, Educational Psychology
Graduate Student, Educational Psychology
Kari is a graduate student in the School of Education’s Educational Psychology program and is dedicated to championing the rights of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She is committed to fostering environments where they experience belonging, and their contributions are recognized and valued.
Master’s Student, Educational Psychology Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
Master’s Student, Educational Psychology Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
Doctoral Student, School Psychology
Doctoral Student, School Psychology
Madeline is interested in the relationships between faith, mental health, and disability in schools and places of worship.
Master’s Student, Educational Psychology Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
Master’s Student, Educational Psychology Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
Master’s Student, Educational Psychology Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
Master’s Student, Educational Psychology Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
After receiving her undergraduate in elementary education from Baylor, she returned for her master's degree. She is currently studying applied behavioral analysis in the Department of Educational Psychology.
Doctoral Student, School Psychology
Doctoral Student, School Psychology
As a third-year doctoral student in School Psychology, Kayla's current research interests include autism and related developmental disabilities, anxiety, and the cultural impacts on parenting. Kayla is proud to be involved in several research teams advocating for the fair and accurate assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse children.
Master’s Student, Educational Psychology Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
Master’s Student, Educational Psychology Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis