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Shaina's Reading Corner

Currently Reading:
What Matters Most: Lessons the Dying Teach Us About Living

Highly Recommended:
Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice from Dear Sugar

Shaina's Three Good Things: Family, her students, and brown sugar boba! 

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Psychological Sciences Master's Student, Class of 2027

Shira Godin is a graduate student in the Psychological Sciences M.S. Program at William & Mary. She received a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Human Development from the University of Maryland, College Park. Her research interests center on examining the role of parent-child relationships in shaping a child's socioemotional development into adulthood, with a particular focus on understanding intergenerational trauma and factors that protect against its adverse outcomes. Shira hopes to continue her education and research training by pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology. 

Shira's Three Good Things: Family, baby animals 🐣, and her cohort and mentors at W&M!

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Psychological Sciences Master's Student, Class of 2028

Xinyin Zhang is an incoming graduate student in the Psychological Sciences M.S. Program at William & Mary. She received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Her research focuses on trauma, resilience, and posttraumatic growth. She is particularly interested in better understanding intergenerational/cultural trauma and developing accessible, culturally responsive digital mental health interventions for marginalized populations. She is committed to pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.

Xinyin's Three Good Things: People, nature, and horses! 🐴

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Psychological Sciences Master's Student, Class of 2028

Zoe Zollinger is an incoming graduate student in the Psychological Sciences M.S. Program at William & Mary. She received her B.S. in Psychology and Hispanic Studies from William & Mary. Her research interests lie at the intersection of clinical and positive psychology, with an emphasis on community, resilience, and wellbeing. She is especially interested in how people may flourish in the face of adversity, particularly how individual protective factors and supportive communities foster resilience in the context of depression and suicidal ideation. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and contribute to more inclusive, compassionate, and evidence-based approaches to mental health. 

Zoe's Three Good Things: Sunsets, chocolate, and good conversations!

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Psychological Sciences and English Major, Class of 2026

Kendall Pade is a senior undergraduate student at William & Mary, double majoring in Psychology and English. Her research interests are in developmental and positive psychology, with a particular focus on positive protective factors that support children experiencing adversity. Looking ahead, she hopes to pursue a master's degree and continue her research, expanding her understanding of positive developmental psychology.

Kendall's Three Good Things: Rainbow sprinkles, golf carts, and stars!