You can find my research interests here. I am dedicated to mentoring the next generation of researchers to combat sexual violence. I strive to use an anti-racist mentoring style and am dedicated to amplifying voices of underserved populations through both research and mentoring practices.

My research focuses on interventions to prevent interpersonal and gender-based violence, reduce substance use, and promote prosocial behaviors. In my work I prioritize community-engaged partnerships and mixed methods approaches. My current favorite projects include exploring decision-making in heavy drinking environments (e.g., bars, tailgates, parties), daily diary methods, and smartphone app-based interventions. You can find my research here.

My research interests are broadly in primary and secondary intervention strategies for reducing sexual victimization and substance misuse among high-risk groups. I have specific interests in examining the role of culturally specific protective factors in reducing the onset of trauma-related sequalae.

I am interested in the risk and protective factors of suicidal ideation and behaviors in trauma-exposed individuals, specially, sexual and gender minorities. Along these lines, I have a keen interest in the etiology and treatment for PTSD and trauma-related disorders.

Caitie is a Master of Public Health candidate concentrating in Health Promotion and Behavior. She recently earned her B.A. in Psychology and Medical Anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May of 2023. Her interests surround maternal and child health, sexual violence prevention, and mental health.

My research interests focus on maladaptive factors among young adults, including academic stress, body image issues, and anxiety disorders. Currently, I have been broadening my focus to include other factors such as substance abuse and the aftereffects of trauma.

Dr. Leone is now an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Policy & Behavioral Sciences in the School of Public Health at GSU. Check out her research here.

Dr. Lathan-Powell worked with the ASAP Lab during her postdoctoral fellowship with the Grady Trauma Project at Emory University. She is an incoming Assistant Professor of Psychology at Auburn University. Check out her research here.

Alyssa's masters thesis was titled "Factors associated with suicide-related and poisoning diagnoses after sexual assault." She is now a medical student at Duke University.

Harshita's masters thesis was titled "How adverce childhood trauma affects coping behaviors and anxiety in college students during COVID-19: A neurobiological perspective." She won 3rd place in the GSU's 3 Minute Thesis competition in 2022. Check out her presentation here.

Anushka received her BS in Neuroscience at GSU is now a medical student at VCOM Carolinas for Medical School. She hopes to specialize in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, working with patients with neurological conditions such as spinal cord injury, strokes, and brain injuries.

Tuananh was an undergraduate research assistant in the lab to better understand the mental health issues that occur within our community and how to properly interact and minimize these concerns.

Dan was a research coordinator for the ASAP Lab both when it was housed at the Medical University and Georgia State University! He is now a doctoral student at Purdue University. Check out his research here.

Anna is now a student in the MSW program at the University of Georgia.