Kristoffer S. Berlin, PhD, HSP, is a Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Memphis and the Director of the CHILL Lab. He received his PhD. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and completed his internship and Pediatric Psychology postdoctoral fellowship at Brown University. His program of research has focused on the cultural, familial, and behavioral factors that promote wellness and reduce morbidity among families made vulnerable by disparate outcomes stemming from their positionality within intersecting ecological systems of inequality (e.g., racism, classism, sexism, ableism, regionalism, and ageism). Thematically, these papers focus on 1) Increasing the Accessibility and Equitable Utilization of Advanced Statistical Approaches; 2) Development, Validation, and Cultural Bias Evaluations of Evidence-Based Assessment Measures; and 3) Identifying modifiable factors (and developing interventions) that Promote Health Equity and Social Justice in Pediatric Populations. He is also a licensed clinical psychologist with a health service provider designation in the state of Tennessee. 

Kishan "Kish" Desai, MS, is a fourth-year student in the clinical psychology PhD program. He grew up in Kansas City, Kansas, receiving his B.A. in psychology from New York University. He then spent three years as a research coordinator at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas. His present research interests include exploring the role of social determinants of health in the management of chronic illness by youth and their families. Kish enjoys rock climbing, running, playing video games and eating.

Vinkrya "Kyra" Ellison, MS, is a Clinical Psychology doctoral student. She earned her Master of Science degree in General Psychology from the University of Memphis and her Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Central Florida. Kyra's research interests encompass cultural and family factors, health disparities, and pediatric care. She aspires to be a catalyst for change, advocating policy reforms that foster cultural humility in healthcare and serving as a voice for historically marginalized individuals. Kyra is from the sunny city of Miami, Florida. She enjoys traveling and relaxing at the beach.

Corey Jackson, BS, is a second-year student in the clinical psychology PhD program here at the University of Memphis. He is originally from the Northern Virginia area and attended Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in both Psychology & Sociology. His research interests include patient-provider identity congruence, health disparities, and the socioemotional impacts of changes in the type 1 diabetes care regime. In his free time, he enjoys basketball, Formula 1, singing, listening to music, and playing with his pet cat, Astrid.

Caroline McDonald, BS, is a first-year Clinical Psychology PhD student at the University of Memphis, specializing in Child-Clinical Psychology. Her current research focuses on bio-psychosocial factors affecting children and families managing pediatric diabetes, with broader interests in reducing health disparities through advancing DEI in chronic illness care, neurocognitive functioning, promoting treatment adherence, and improving care quality. Before graduate study, she spent nearly three years at the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, contributing to research aimed at improving outcomes for children and families navigating chronic illnesses in pediatric hematology, oncology, and transplantation. She earned her B.S. in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2024. Caroline is dedicated to a career as a researcher-clinician in Pediatric Psychology, with a focus on understanding the etiological factors that shape treatment and outcomes among at-risk and underserved children and families managing chronic illness. In her free time, Caroline loves animals, Bravo TV, true crime, long walks, and Diet Coke.

Randall "Randy" Smith, BS, is a Master of Science in General Psychology student at The University of Memphis. Randy grew up in Northern Virginia and earned his B.S. in psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. After graduation, he spent three years at the Children's Hospital of Richmond, where he worked with pediatric populations diagnosed with hematology-oncology health conditions. His research interests include the effects of experienced microaggressions, resiliency, and neurocognitive impacts on health-related outcomes among youth with chronic health conditions. Randy enjoys cooking, attending concerts, and trying new foods.

Alec Sisco, MS, is in his 3rd-year in the School Psychology doctoral program. He received his Master of Science degree in General Psychology from the University of Memphis. His current research interests include pediatric quality of life, computerized adaptive testing, and the health equity of children living with type 1 diabetes. Alec is a native of Memphis and loves playing rugby, riding his bike, and going for walks with his wife, Heather. 

Ressie Carr is an alumna of the University of Memphis, continuing her education in graduate school and focusing on becoming a therapist. In her free time, she enjoys reading, art, and bartending.

Raven Williams is a Senior at the University of Memphis, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with minors in Spanish and Child Development. She aspires to attend graduate school in child clinical psychology to become a dedicated child psychologist. This summer, Raven will intern with Youth Villages, gaining hands-on experience working with adolescents facing social, behavioral, and emotional challenges. In her free time, she enjoys staying active through exercise, cooking, and immersing herself in books.