Professor, patrick.hill@wustl.edu
Dr. Hill is a Professor of Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, in both the Social & Personality and Aging & Development divisions. His current research examines how sense of purpose may promote coping with stressors as well as engagement in health promoting behaviors. He is also interested in the role of personality dispositions on daily and long-term cognitive resilience. In his free time, Dr. Hill enjoys playing with his nieces, and going hiking (particularly in Utah). Pat is an avid Indiana University fan, and generally should not be interrupted during any of their games.
Graduate Student, c.mary1@wustl.edu
Mary is a first-year graduate student and NSF graduate research fellow in the Social & Personality Psychology program at Washington University in St. Louis. She received a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience from The University of Alabama and worked as a post-baccalaureate project coordinator at UNC Chapel Hill. She completed her honors thesis on the impact of racial discrimination on brain volume and mental health in older Black adults. Broadly, Mary is interested in exploring how minoritized individuals find support against stigma and discrimination, and how these behaviors can contribute to a decrease in the prevalence of stress-based disorders. In her free time, Mary enjoys live music, trying new restaurants and recipes, and learning new crafts!
Research Technician & Community Engagement Lead, sang-milee@wustl.edu
Sang-Mi graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2023 with a B.A. in Psychological & Brain Sciences. They are now pursuing their Masters degree in Social Work at the University of Georgia. Their research focuses on cultural stressors and how immigration can impact an individual’s purpose in life. They are also the head coordinator for the PATH Lab initiative PACE (Purpose and Community Engagement). In her free time, Sang-Mi enjoys dancing and playing board games with friends.
Ph.D Candidate, m.pohlmann@wustl.edu
Megan is a Ph.D Nursing Science student at Washington University's School of Medicine and Goldfarb School of Nursing. She completed her B.S. in Nursing at Chamberlain College of Nursing and M.S. in Nursing at Webster University. She is a registered nurse specializing in pediatric care and nurse education. Recognizing limited data surrounding differences in cognition in nursing, she is interested in expanding the conversation about neurodivergent nurses and how we can empower them as they care for their patients.
In her spare time, Megan enjoys gardening, especially irises! She also has synesthesia.