 | Doo-yun Her Doo-yun graduated in 2018 with a BS in cognitive and brain sciences from Tufts University (during which she wrote an honors thesis as a student intern under Dr. Nelson here at the LCN). Since graduating, she worked on cognitive neuroscience research at Cambridge Health Alliance, supported data projects at Mount Holyoke, and completed a data science fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania via AmeriCorps VISTA. She’s developed a strong curiosity for how human experiences are represented in our brain responses, which she is excited to continue exploring under Dr. Faja’s mentorship. As the lab coordinator, Doo-yun appreciates the opportunity to be involved with all parts of Dr. Faja's research, from data collection to dissemination. Outside of the lab, she enjoys thrifting, yoga, painting and drawing, and spending time outside. |
 | Gina Schnur, EdM Gina holds a master’s in education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she specialized in human development and psychology, and a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech. After completing her graduate studies, she investigated the developmental trajectories of children with rare neurogenetic disorders at Boston Children’s Hospital. Then she contributed to early education research at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Her research has broadly focused on the development of social-emotional and executive function skills in early childhood, which inspired her to join the Faja Lab as the coordinator for the IDEA Study in 2021. She now works as a psychometrist on multiple studies in the lab and hopes to continue working closely with families across settings. Gina is passionate about bridging research and practice. |
 | Emily Quin Quin graduated from Wellesley College in the spring of 2022 with a BA in psychology. At Wellesley, Quin served as a house president, directing a residential hall while fostering community, advocating for residents’ mental health, and supervising a staff of resident assistants. Quin also worked as a direct care counselor at The Walker School, teaching art and social communication and providing emotional and educational support to autistic students aged 5 to 14. Before joining the Faja Lab, Quin worked as a clinical research assistant with the VA and McLean hospitals, studying how fMRI neurofeedback and mindfulness practices can be utilized to reduce auditory hallucinations in adults with schizophrenia. With a passion for mental health advocacy and equity in education, Quin aspires to receive a PhD in clinical psychology to continue working with autistic children and their families. When not at work, Quin enjoys crafting, exploring Boston, and reading fantasy novels. |