Director
Nick Tarantino, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Providence College
Dr. Tarantino’s NIH-funded program of research centers on the development of HIV-focused biobehavioral interventions for youth in the United States and sub-Saharan Africa. He also examines topics related to health risk behavior and mindfulness among young people. In addition to being a professor, he is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Providence, Rhode Island.
Student Research Assistants
Hanna Palmieri
Neuroscience · Class of 2028
Hanna is interested in researching the relationships between treatment readiness, provider support, and medication adherence.
Sophia Cremona
Psychology major, Sociology minor · Class of 2028
Sophia is researching the relationships between alcohol use, sexual risk behavior, and various psychological traits in college students.
Owen Kunstmann
Psychology · Class of 2028
Owen is interested in researching the relationships between awareness and acceptance of impermanence, alcohol use, and various psychological traits in college students.
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Carleigh Hanbury
Student Research Assistant
Alumni
Medori Wheatley
Psychology, pre-med · Class of 2026
Katie O’Neill
Psychology · Class of 2024
Lily Fallon
Psychology · Class of 2024
