{"id":491,"date":"2021-04-14T13:12:49","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T18:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/pcllab\/?page_id=491"},"modified":"2026-01-28T08:57:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T14:57:34","slug":"research-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/pcllab\/research-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#8a5936;font-size:29px\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Lab Director<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2021\/06\/erin_rodriguez_2633-edited.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1699\" height=\"1700\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2021\/06\/erin_rodriguez_2633-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Erin M. Rodriguez\" class=\"wp-image-576\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:168px;height:168px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2021\/06\/erin_rodriguez_2633-edited.jpg 1699w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2021\/06\/erin_rodriguez_2633-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2021\/06\/erin_rodriguez_2633-edited-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2021\/06\/erin_rodriguez_2633-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2021\/06\/erin_rodriguez_2633-edited-768x768.jpg 768w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2021\/06\/erin_rodriguez_2633-edited-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1699px) 100vw, 1699px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6675%\">\n<p><strong>Erin M. Rodr\u00edguez, PhD<\/strong><br>Dr. Rodr\u00edguez studies family, linguistic, and sociocultural influences on children&#8217;s coping and adaptation to stress. The aim of her research is to reduce youth health disparities through culturally relevant family-based interventions for children and adolescents faced with medical illnesses and other chronic stressors. Her current research includes an intervention study with Latinx families of children with asthma, a study of family adjustment to pediatric cancer, and a longitudinal investigation of the development of coping and mental health in bilingual Latinx youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Rodr\u00edguez received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Vanderbilt University and completed her clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her&nbsp;work has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, the St. David&#8217;s Center for Health Promotion &amp; Disease Prevention Research, and the Society of Pediatric Psychology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a aria-label=\"Email address for Dr.Rodr\u00edguez\" href=\"mailto:erodriguez@austin.utexas.edu\">erodriguez@austin.utexas.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/education.utexas.edu\/faculty\/erin_rodriguez\">Faculty page<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Research Staff<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/07\/Mario-Gomez.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"536\" height=\"894\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/07\/Mario-Gomez.jpg\" alt=\"Mario Gomez\" class=\"wp-image-845\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:168px;height:168px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/07\/Mario-Gomez.jpg 536w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/07\/Mario-Gomez-180x300.jpg 180w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/07\/Mario-Gomez-54x90.jpg 54w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6675%\">\n<p><strong>Mario\u00a0Gomez<\/strong><br>Hometown: Edinburg, TX<br>Degree Program: MA\/SSP, School Psychology<br>Previous Degree: B.A. in Psychology Humanities from The University of Texas at Austin<br>Research Interests: Addressing mental health gaps in rural communities, and providing bilingual services to school students.\u00a0<br>Other Interests: Studying history, reading, exercising, video games, axe throwing, creative writing, and hiking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Joselyn_Macias.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Joselyn_Macias.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-923\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:168px;height:168px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Joselyn_Macias.jpg 180w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Joselyn_Macias-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Joselyn_Macias-90x90.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6675%\">\n<p><strong><strong>Joselyn Macias<\/strong><\/strong><br>Hometown:\u00a0Los Angeles, California<br>Title:\u00a0Research Associate I &amp; Community Health Worker<br>Research Interests:<br>My interest in this study began with its focus on asthma. Growing up with a sibling who struggled to control her asthma gave me a personal understanding of the challenges families face. Although I did not have asthma myself, I was not always aware of how important education and proper support are in helping a loved one manage the condition. Being part of this research allows me to contribute to something deeply meaningful, not only for families like mine but for the broader community. This experience has reinforced how essential it is for children and families to have the knowledge and resources needed to effectively manage asthma.<br>Other Interests:<br>I enjoy spending quality time with my family, attending my children\u2019s soccer games and activities, and participating in additional studies and research initiatives that support and improve community health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Graduate Students<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Maria_Hands_Ruz.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Maria_Hands_Ruz.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-924\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:168px;height:168px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Maria_Hands_Ruz.jpg 180w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Maria_Hands_Ruz-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Maria_Hands_Ruz-90x90.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p><strong>Maria Hands Ruz<\/strong><br>Hometown: Maracay, Venezuela<br>Degree Program: Ph.D., School\/ Child Clinical Psychology at UT Austin<br>Previous Degree: M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University &amp; B.A. in Psychology from Pacific University\u00a0<br>Research Interests: I am interested in the cultural factors that impact the well-being of ethnic minority youth and their families. As well as advancing care and interventions for the immigrant and Spanish-speaking populations.\u00a0<br>Other Interests: reading books, drawing mandalas, and watching reality tv!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Ana_Garcia_update.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Ana_Garcia_update.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-922\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:168px;height:168px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Ana_Garcia_update.jpeg 180w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Ana_Garcia_update-150x150.jpeg 150w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Ana_Garcia_update-90x90.jpeg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p><strong>Ana&nbsp;Garcia Villasana<\/strong><br>Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela<br>Degree Program: Ph.D., School\/ Child Clinical Psychology at UT Austin.<br>Previous Degree: B.S. in Psychology, Minor in Statistics from The University of Central Florida<br>Research Interests: I am interested in risk and protective factors for minorities affected by medical conditions, parent-child relationships, and internalizing symptoms. I am also interested in the development of interventions focused on underserved communities.&nbsp;<br>Other Interests: Being outside, reading, watching (mostly old) TV shows<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/07\/Spencer_Westcott.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/07\/Spencer_Westcott.jpg\" alt=\"Spencer Westcott\" class=\"wp-image-847\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:168px;height:168px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/07\/Spencer_Westcott.jpg 240w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/07\/Spencer_Westcott-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/07\/Spencer_Westcott-68x90.jpg 68w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6675%\">\n<p><strong>Spencer Westcott<\/strong><br>Hometown: Belmar, NJ<br>Degree Program: PhD program in School\/Clinical Child Psychology<br>Previous Degrees: MA\/SSP in School Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, B.A in Psychology from Clemson University<br>Research Interests: Acculturation in Latinx youth, Community Involvement, Neighborhood factors that impact child development<br>Other Interests: Playing soccer, running, and reading&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Undergraduate Students<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Rachel_Poycattle.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Rachel_Poycattle.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-926\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:168px;height:168px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Rachel_Poycattle.jpg 180w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Rachel_Poycattle-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Rachel_Poycattle-90x90.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">                          <br>       <br>                  <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p><strong><strong>Rachel Poycattle<\/strong><\/strong><br>Hometown: Austin, TX<br>Degree Programs: B.S. in Public Health, Minor in French Studies, Pre-Health Professions Certificate<br>Research Interests: I am interested in how&nbsp;language and culture impact adolescent mental health and parent-child relationships. I am&nbsp;particularly&nbsp;interested in researching&nbsp;culturally competent and tailored interventions that promote emotional well-being and preventative&nbsp;care to&nbsp;help children and families cope with stress.&nbsp;<br>Other Interests: Traveling, baking, and reading!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Abigail_Ortiz.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Abigail_Ortiz.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-925\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:168px;height:168px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Abigail_Ortiz.jpg 180w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Abigail_Ortiz-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/01\/Abigail_Ortiz-90x90.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">                          <br>       <br>                  <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p><strong>Abigail Ortiz\u00a0<\/strong><br>Hometown: Fort Worth, TX<br>Degree Program: B.S. in Neuroscience, Certificate in Spanish for Medical Professionals\u00a0<br>Research Interests: I am interested in health literacy among parents of pediatric asthma patients in Hispanic\/Latinx communities, particularly how language barriers and access to care influence disease management and health outcomes.<br>Other Interests: Crocheting, playing the guitar, and baking!\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2024\/11\/Stephanie-Sustaita-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2024\/11\/Stephanie-Sustaita-1.jpg\" alt=\"Stephanie Sustaita\" class=\"wp-image-891\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:168px;height:168px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2024\/11\/Stephanie-Sustaita-1.jpg 500w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2024\/11\/Stephanie-Sustaita-1-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2024\/11\/Stephanie-Sustaita-1-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2024\/11\/Stephanie-Sustaita-1-90x90.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">                          <br>       <br>                  <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p><strong>Stephanie Sustaita<\/strong><br>Hometown: Irving, TX<br>Degree Program: B.S. in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Certificate in Spanish for Medical Professionals&nbsp;<br>Research Interests: Mental health care in Latinx\/Hispanic communities, Cultural competence in healthcare, and Effects in Asthma and Allergy in Hispanic Communities.&nbsp;<br>Other Interests: Volleyball, listening to music, and binge-watching shows!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Research Collaborators<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2016\/07\/dr-pena21.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2016\/07\/dr-pena21.gif\" alt=\"Elizabeth Pena\" class=\"wp-image-250\" style=\"width:171px;height:165px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elizabeth Pe\u00f1a, PhD<\/strong><br>Professor<br>School of Education<br>University of California, Irvine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2021\/06\/gulbas_lauren1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2021\/06\/gulbas_lauren1.jpg\" alt=\"Lauren Gulbas\" class=\"wp-image-551\" style=\"width:169px;height:169px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lauren Gulbas, PhD<\/strong><br>Associate Professor<br>School of Social Work<br>The University of Texas at Austin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2021\/06\/horner_sharon_0-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2021\/06\/horner_sharon_0-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sharon Horner\" class=\"wp-image-560\" style=\"width:173px;height:173px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2021\/06\/horner_sharon_0-1.jpg 250w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2021\/06\/horner_sharon_0-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sharon Horner, PhD<\/strong><br>Associate Dean for Research and Dolores V. Sands Chair in Nursing Research<br>School of Nursing<br>The University of Texas at Austin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2021\/06\/egreenspan_160x192.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"147\" height=\"147\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2021\/06\/egreenspan_160x192-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Emily Greenspan\" class=\"wp-image-563\" style=\"width:186px;height:167px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Emily Greenspan, PhD<\/strong><br>Director of Neuropsychological Services at the Texas Child Study Center (TCSC)<br>Director of the TCSC\u2019s Embedded Clinic in the Children\u2019s Blood and Cancer Center at Dell Children\u2019s Medical Center<br>Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2021\/06\/ppatel_160x192.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2021\/06\/ppatel_160x192-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Puja Patel\" class=\"wp-image-564\" style=\"width:178px;height:171px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2021\/06\/ppatel_160x192-edited.jpg 160w, http:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2021\/06\/ppatel_160x192-edited-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" 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