Hola! Born to immigrant parents, I have spent my life navigating between two cultures--Mexican and American. Through my experiences, passion, and advocacy, I have developed a science that centers Latinxs. I was born and raised in Odessa, TX. I have West Texas in my heart and truly feel like a desert boy. I am bicultural and bilingual, so I am lucky to be able to enjoy media in two different languages. You will usually see me with headphones on or with music playing in the background. I love R&B and traditional Mexican music. I'm a big foodie and I'm always looking for my next adventure!

Hi, I'm William Rayo. I'm a doctoral student interested in how our cognitive processes are shaped by our life experiences. My research interests are: 1) how differences in our bilingual experiences help shape neural and cognitive outcomes, 2) science of teaching and learning, with a focus on the effects of prior knowledge in conceptual development. I'm interested in a range of statistical approaches such as structural equation modeling, latent profile analyses, bayesian statistical techniques, and so on. My interest in how bilingualism affects the mind comes from my experiences growing up as a Colombian-American bilingual in South Florida, since you never knew what languages people were able to speak/understand you always needed to pay attention to your audience and be prepared to change the language you were using at a moments notice. Outside of psychology I'm interested in learning, hiking, camping, riding my bicycle around town, playing video games, and good food.

I’m a graduate student at the School of Psychological Science, focusing on the Applied Cognition area. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (May 2022). As a Latina and first-generation immigrant, I’ve always been passionate about the social issues in psychology that affect our community. Currently, my research interests include how bicultural identity development, social cognition, resilience, and racial microaggressions impact Latinx individuals. In my free time, I like to do embroidery work, and sometimes I publish my work in a digital magazine called Kindergarten Mag.

John is currently a doctoral student in Psychology at Oregon State University. His research focuses on motivations behind physical activity. He is also interested in the ways health behaviors, such as exercise and sleep, influence psychopathology and wellbeing. He obtained his Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology at University of San Francisco in 2012 and his Master of Science degree in Psychology at Oregon State University in 2022. His previous work experience revolved around community mental health where he supported individuals with severe mental illness in reintegrating back into the community and obtaining employment. John is also a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer who specializes in corrective exercise and functional training.

I am first generation undergraduate student working towards a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Indigenous Studies. I was born in Pendleton, Oregon and grew up on the Umatilla Indian Reservation where I am a member of the Conferederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. I am currently interested in furthering my education, and have been particularly fascinated by Clinical Psychology. However, I plan to remain open-minded about my future career as I gain more experience in the field of Psychology. As I have learned more about the world, myself and others, I strongly value the incorporation of intersectionality and multiculturalism in my life and in my career. I also value learning and education, and I know that I have a life long journey of learning ahead of me. In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, working out, watching sports and TV shows and spending time with my family and friends!

I’m an undergraduate student here at Oregon State pursuing a B.S. in Psychology, as well as working towards minors in English and Spanish. I am an Oregonian born andraised in the Medford area; however, my roots originate in Mexico from the coastal state of Guerrero where the majority of my family still resides. I originally came to Oregon State with the plan to get a degree in engineering; however, after taking part in URSA (an undergraduate research program) I became interested in social justice work and currently want to combine my interest in multicultural backgrounds and psychological approaches to research the demands of being part of a non-dominant culture in America. After completing my bachelor’s, I want to go to graduate school where I plan topursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. In my free time, I enjoy binging the Star WarsSaga, Game of Thrones, and rock climbing.

I am an undergraduate student at Oregon State working towards a B.S. in BioHealth Science with a minor in psychology. I was born in Montebello , CA, and raised in La Cañada, CA. With an immigrant father from El Salvador and a mother from the States, I grew up between two cultures. My experiences in navigating two cultures have influenced my interest in an intersectional approach to forensic psychology. I want to specialize in forensic psychology because I’m interested in using an intersectional approach to investigate the unique obstacles faced by multicultural people when navigating the criminal justice system. In the same way, multiculturalism demands consideration of different perspectives so too does the work I envision. In this way, I see my diverse upbringing being a real asset in studying these important issues. In my free time, I love playing soccer, where I have competed at a national level, working out, playing video games, and spending time with friends and family.