Collegiate Affiliation

Vera is a Peer Advisor in the Psychology Undergraduate Advising office. They are also an incoming Ph.D. student in the Psychology department (CAB area). As a Peer Advisor, she meets with students to support them through the process of declaring the Psychology major. She also files research contracts, plans events, and creates graphics for social media. She especially enjoys learning about students' research interests and helping them get involved in research.

This September, Vera will begin their graduate studies in the department, co-advised by Dr. Cheryl Olman and Dr. Stephen Engel. In May 2026, Vera earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with minors in Integrative Neuroscience and Statistics from the University of Minnesota. In her free time, Vera likes to jam on her guitar, play video games, go for long runs, and attend concerts in the cities. 

If you'd like to get in touch, feel free to contact Vera via email! They're more than happy to answer questions about getting involved in research, talk about their current projects, or just connect.

Educational Background
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Educational Background

  • Bachelor of Science: Psychology, Minors in Integrative Neuroscience and Statistics, University of Minnesota