Margaret Kathol is in her 4th year at USD studying psychology and arts in health. She is the vice president of the Student Art Alliance and works with SESDAC.  She is interested in how anxiety affects the brain and how the arts can be used as alternative treatments. In her free time Margaret crochets, plays video games, and takes her cat on walks. 

Josna Joji is in her 4th year at the University of South Dakota studying psychology. She is an International Student from India. She is interested in anything and everything related to anxiety and looks forward to a career in the same field. Outside of school and work, she likes to bake, read and loves to travel.

Yihaeseo Yang is in her 3rd year at the University of South Dakota, studying Nursing. She is the vice president of American Red Cross Club. She is interested in depression and other mental disorders, particularly in the mechanisms behind them and holistic treatments. Outside of schoolwork, she loves being in nature, jogging, and dancing.

Skyler De Boer is a 4th year student at the University of South Dakota. She is majoring in psychology with a deep interest in clinical psychology and trauma-informed therapy. By aligning with her passion for understanding anxiety, the PAWS Lab positions her for success in therapeutic environments centered on coping with emotional stress and building emotional resilience. In her free time, she enjoys playing guitar, writing creatively, and spending as much time with family as possible

Zach Hesse is in his 3rd year at the University of South Dakota studying Psychology. He is interested in anxiety and OCD and applying those insights into clinical practice. Outside of school he enjoys watching professional sports, hanging with family/friends, and cooking!

Aubrey Liberty is in her 2nd year at the University of South Dakota, studying psychology and neuroscience. She is interested in the clinical practice of how mental disorders affect the brain. Outside of school/work Aubrey loves to watch true crime documentaries, cook, attend Pilates classes, and spend time with friends.

Katherine Elias is in her 3rd year at the University of South Dakota majoring in medical biology on a pre-med pathway. She is interested in anxiety and mental health and hopes to incorporate what she learns while working in healthcare. She is an active member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority on campus and is a Co-Director of Programming and Logistics for the Campus Activities Board. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending time with her family.

Gabbie Ahrendt is in her 4th year at the University of South Dakota, studying medical biology. She is interested in the effects of stress and anxiety on the human body and hopes to apply the knowledge gained through research to her future career in medicine. Outside of school, Gabbie is part of the USD swim and dive team and also loves to hike, run, travel, and spend time with friends/family. 

Mingma Dolma Dong Tamang is a 2nd year student at the University of South Dakota majoring in Nursing. She has a strong interest in healthcare, research, and understanding human behavior and mental health, including anxiety and related disorders, with a focus on improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice. Outside of school, Mingma enjoys playing the ukulele, singing, and dancing.

Joe Van Buskirk is a senior psychology major at the University of South Dakota with a minor in theatre. His special interests in the field involve social psychology, the psychology of personality, and human development. After completing his bachelor's degree, Joe hopes to attend graduate school for a master's degree in social work. In his free time, Joe enjoys collecting, watching his favorite movies, and playing Dungeons and Dragons with his family.

Makenna Boyum is a graduate of USD, where she earned her B.S. in Health Sciences. She is curious about stress and anxiety- particularly how these conditions present in the body and impact overall health and wellbeing. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family/friends, listening to podcasts, and being in nature.

Lauren Vold is in her third year at the University of South Dakota studying medical biology. She is interested in learning about comorbidities in mental health. In her free time, Lauren enjoys riding horses, going to coffee shops, and reading.

Bilegt Gansukh is in his 3rd year with the University of South Dakota, he is a Psychology major with a neuroscience minor in the University of South Dakota. He is the current president of the USD Esports club and is currently interested in topics about stimulant use in diagnosed individuals. In his free time Bilegt likes to read, play games, draw, and edit pictures!