Rachel Leder (She/Her/Hers)
Rachel Leder is a fifth-year student in the Counseling Psychology doctoral program at UF. Her research interests are, broadly, surrounding weight stigma, diet culture, fat-phobia, and intersectionality. Outside of research, Rachel enjoys reading, taking walks outside, and watching competition baking shows.
Lindsey Maeshima (They/She)
Lindsey is a fourth-year counseling psychology doctoral student at The University of Florida. Their current research centers on the psychological wellness of multiracial communities, particularly as it regards their racial identity development, sense of belonging, and resiliency. Additionally, Lindsey’s research has explored factors that impact the utilization of mental health services in underserved communities. In their free time, they enjoy participating in their queer book club and binging manga, hiking nature trails and exploring cities, working on their next art project, and eating lots of sweets with tea.
Tingyu Li (She/Her/Hers)
Tingyu is a third-year counseling psychology doctoral student. After graduating from Washington University in St. Louis with a Master’s in Social Work, Tingyu spent two years providing mental health services to trauma survivors. Tingyu is interested in investigating the impact of culture and stigma on treatment-seeking, mental and reproductive health in minority women. In her free time, she enjoys making potteries, painting, and taking walks in nature.
Rebecca Roberts Lautenschlager (She/Her/Hers)
Rebecca is a first-year counseling psychology doctoral student, as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. She is currently interested in investigating the mental health help-seeking behaviors of emerging adults, particularly in how those help-seeking behaviors are influenced by social/personal identities, stigma, and family of origin experiences. In her free time, Rebecca enjoys painting at local art studios, reading, attending musical theater productions, and spending time at dog parks with her (very spoiled) puppy, Goose.
