Student Advisory Committee 2020-21
The PSYCD Student Advisory Committee provides consultation to the faculty on relevant undergraduate and graduate student issues. They are ready to bring your comments and concerns to the department so stop them in the halls or email any member directly.
PSYCD 2020-21 Student Advisory Committee Members
Emily chou, m.s. Program
Pronouns: she/her/hers
From: San Jose, CA
Currently located: San Luis Obispo, CA
Program: Master’s Program in Psychology
Academic Status/Background: UCLA Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology
Career Interest: I am currently an infant teacher and will be a marriage and family therapist in a few years!
Favorite 2020 Activity: Family game nights & sister game nights (with my two sisters… and a brother-in-law), taking care of some of my former students, reading
Email: echou01@calpoly.edu
Katie Cooper, m.s. Program
Pronouns: she/her/hers
From: Hillsborough, California
Currently located: Hillsborough, California
Program: Master’s Program in Psychology
Academic Status/Background: BS in Psychology and Art from the University of Oregon.
Career Interest: Completing the educational requirements to pursue a career in marriage and family therapy.
Favorite 2020 Activity: Three way tie between crocheting, knitting, and painting
Email: mkcooper@calpoly.edu
Delany romo, child development
Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
From: San Luis Obispo, CA
Currently located: San Luis Obispo, CA
Program: Child Development
Academic Status/Background: I am a 3rd year transfer student from Cuesta College!
Career Interest: I am interested in working as a Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten teacher or even becoming a Speech Pathologist.
Favorite 2020 Activity: Nightly runs with my roommates as well as cooking!
Email: dlromo@calpoly.edu
scout taylor, child development
Pronouns: she/her/hers
From: Davis, CA
Currently located: San Luis Obispo, CA
Program: Child Development Major (fulfulling nursing requirements too!)
Academic Status/Background: 5th year, internal transfer
Career Interest: For now, I simply want to become a registered nurse so I can explore the field!
Favorite 2020 Activity: Too tough to choose one- gardening, making art, and hiking.
Email: staylo25@calpoly.edu
allie aarrestad, psychology
Pronouns: She/her/hers
From: Seattle, WA
Currently located: San Luis Obispo
Academic Status /Background: 3rd Year Senior, Psychology Major/ Child Development Minor
Cal Poly Connections: Psychology Club President, CMN Hospitals’ Cal Poly Dance Marathon Internal Director, Psychology Student Mentor, Psychology Research Track, QCARES Research Team
Career Interest: Doctorate in Clinical Child Psychology
Favorite 2020 activity: Biking and getting a quarantine puppy!
Email: aaarrest@calpoly.edu
Madison anderson-au, psychology
Pronouns: She/her/hers
From: Cupertino CA
Currently located: San Luis Obispo
Academic Status/ Background: 3rd year Psychology Major / Child Development Minor / Dance Minor
Cal Poly Connections: Psychology Club Media Liaison, CSA Harmonics, UM Dance Team, CP Dance Program, Chinese Students’ Association
Favorite 2020 Activity: I have recently become obsessed with crocheting!
Email: mande107@calpoly.edu
chi lao, psychology
Pronouns: She/her/hers
From: Cupertino, CA
Currently located: SLO
Program/Academic Status: 4th year Psychology major | Minors: Statistics, Child Development, Women and Gender’s Studies
Cal Poly Connections: 2020 BEACoN research mentee, research with Dr. Bencharit & Dr. Lee, PSY102 peer mentor, student assistant for Dr. Lee, Chinese Student Association, CSA’s TOK, KDC
Career Interest: PhD in clinical psychology
Favorite 2020 Activity: home workouts, baking, eating :)
Email: clao09@calpoly.edu
rebecca slagle luenser, psychology
Pronouns: She/Hers
From: Arroyo Grande, California
Currently located: Santa Margarita, California
Program: BS in Psychology
Academic Status/Background: Transferred from Cuesta College in Fall 2019, Graduating Spring 2021, First-generation & Non-traditional Student
Cal Poly Connections: TRIO Achievers and CLA Underrepresented Students Network Peer Mentor, Student Assistant for Dr. Freberg, Research Intern with Dr. Bennion, APA Campus Ambassador, WPA Student Council, Transfer Student Advisory Council, Student Library Advisory Council, Event Coordinator for the Psychology Club
Career Interest: PhD in Comparative or Biological Psychology, Research focus: Canine Cognition
Favorite 2020 Activity: Catching up on my ever growing pile of books, cuddling my doggies, and watching every show Ryan Murphy has released.
Email: RLuenser@calpoly.edu
evan schweitzer, psychology
From:San Luis Obispo, CA
Currently located:San Luis Obispo,CA
Program/Academic Status: 1st Year Psychology Major
Cal Poly Connections:Cycling Club
Career Interest: Ph.D. in Psychiatry, Residency in Japan
Favorite 2020 Activity: Track,Road Cycling,Gym Workouts
Email: ESchweit@calpoly.edu