Kyungmi Kim, Ph.D. is a cognitive psychologist studying psychological mechanisms through which we process information about ourselves and color self-associated experiences with value-laden qualities subjectively meaningful to us, with a particular focus on memory formation. Before coming to Wesleyan, she received her Ph.D. and postdoctoral training in the Department of Psychology at Yale. Before that, she received her M.A. in Psychology from Yonsei University and her B.A. in French Language and Literature from Chung-Ang University, South Korea.
Casey Riedmann, Ph.D. is a postdoctoral fellow in cognitive psychology who studies language and communication. His research concerns the ways in which context influences speakers’ production choices and listeners’ comprehension experiences. He is also interested in the role of efficiency in language processing, language change, and the evolution of humans’ cognitive capacity for a communicative system. Prior to beginning his postdoctoral position at Wesleyan, Casey earned his Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology at Northwestern University, as well as his M.A. in Linguistics at San Diego State University, and a B.A. in Communication Studies at Robert Morris University in Pennsylvania.
Marisol Calderón González ’26 is a Psychology and Romance Studies double major. She is curious about how perception is formed by aspects of culturally different settings, from one’s primary language, to their self-concept. Marisol plans to pursue postgraduate study on a path of research-oriented work for the benefit and support of underrepresented communities. Outside of the lab, she enjoys practicing new languages and discovering new coffee shops.
Veronica Hearne ’25 is a Psychology and English double major with a minor in Education Studies. She is specifically interested in memory disorders and cognitive development. After Wesleyan she aims to pursue her PHD in an applied cognitive development program. Outside of the lab, Veronica spends her time crocheting, playing board games and baking.
Jesse Herzog ’25 is a Psychology and Education Studies double major with a possible minor in Deaf Studies/ASL. He is interested in studying learning & memory and their intersection with social psychology & motivation. After Wesleyan, Jesse plans on attending graduate school for both psychology and education to eventually become a teacher (Hopefully a Psych teacher!). In his free time, Jesse is a tour guide for Wesleyan University and enjoys playing Ultimate Frisbee, spending time with his friends, and watching too many YouTube videos about the CBS reality show Survivor.
Tiana Jatwani ’25 is a Psychology and History double major. She is particularly interested in the psychology of memory, learning, and the role of culture on one’s perception of the self. After Wesleyan, Tiana plans to pursue a career in child psychology. Outside the lab, she enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, reading, and playing tennis.
Catherine Vien ’25 is a Neuroscience major and Education studies minor. She is particularly interested in the study of neuropsychiatric disorders and memory differences within affected populations. After Wesleyan, Catherine plans on applying to medical school. Outside of the lab, Catherine enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and pets, volunteer teaching, drawing, and playing lacrosse.
Selected Alumni
Daisy Banda ’21
Registered behavior technician working with children with developmental challenges at Success on the Spectrum – Cypress
Alexis Banquer ’20
Health operations consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton
Esha Bhandari ’20
Medical student at Drexel University College of Medicine
Suin (Lynn) Choi ’24
Graduate student in mental health counseling at Boston University
Augusta Claire Burhans ’23
Graduate student in social work at Boston University
Gabriella Feder BA’20/MA’21
Medical student at Albany Medical College
Nina Eyres ’23
Paralegal at Miedel & Mysliwiec LLP
Lorena Fernandez ’18
Outpatient clinical care bilingual intern at Mid Fairfield Community Care Center
Youngbin (Amabel) Jeon ’19
Graduate student in social psychology at the University of Southern California
Jenne Johnson ’18
Education coordinator at Success Academy Charter Schools
Dominoe Jones ’19
Graduate student in clinical psychology at Northern Illinois University
Marcus Leppanen, Ph.D. (Postdoctoral Fellow 2018-2020)
Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Mary Washington
Lilli Liu ’24
Research Assistant at the BRAINS Lab at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Anaya Navangul ’20
Recruitment and retention officer at Cure Parkinson’s
Alex Ramsden ’22
Project Coordinator at Promise Clinic for Neuropsychological Educations at Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Solange Resnik ’18
Senior consultant at Deloitte
Danielle Rothschild ’19
Graduate student in cognitive psychology at Northwestern University
Haocheng Wang ’23
Graduate student in biochemistry and molecular biology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Christy Wong ’21
Junior data entry/validation analyst at QED National
Stacey Zuo ’21
Product data analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
