Research Assistants

MINT Clinic Research Assistants

Melanie Mesa

Melanie Mesa is a recent graduate from the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program here at Florida International University. She is interested in a clinical doctorate degree and a specialization in children and adolescents. Her research interests involve childhood anxiety in the children of immigrant individuals, especially those of Hispanic descent.

Doris Cabo

Doris Cabo is a recent graduate of Florida International University with a passion for Psychology. As she aspires to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, her interests lie in the power of early intervention and creating safe spaces. She emphasizes that psychological well-being is important for overall health and believes that understanding and nurturing one’s mental health can lead to a better future.

Sami Shah

Sami Shah is an incoming sophomore at Florida International University pursuing a Bachelors in Biological Sciences. He plans on attending medical school and becoming a physician. He hopes to serve his local community to assist those in need.

Andrea López Del Rincón

Andrea López Del Rincón is a recent graduate of Florida International University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She has always had a passion for understanding the human mind and is currently applying to graduate schools. Andrea is interested in Clinical Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy with an emphasis in LGBTQ+ counseling.

María Lorenzo Rodríguez

Maria Lorenzo Rodríguez is an undergraduate student at Florida International University majoring in Biological Sciences. She loves working with kids and after she graduates, she hopes to attend medical school and become a pediatrician. Some of her current hobbies include journaling, going on walks, and discovering new music. She is highly interested in the psychology field because psychology helps her better understand how to communicate with others and understand how others think, feel, etc. She is very excited to gain a lot of knowledge in the MINT Lab.

María Cabrera

Maria Cabrera is an undergraduate student at Florida International University majoring in Psychology. She plans to pursue a degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Lauren Lockhart

Lauren Lockhart is an undergraduate student at Florida International University majoring in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. After graduation, she plans to pursue a Doctoral Degree in Psychology in hopes of eventually establishing a private practice. Lauren envisions to destigmatize mental health conversations and offer effective solutions for mental illness without medication. She is particularly interested in researching the impact of social media, conformity, social isolation, and substance abuse on the developing brain, as well as the behaviors these factors may trigger. In her leisure time, she enjoys working out, listening to music, and savoring good food!

Mallory Huaman

Mallory Huaman, is an incoming senior at Florida International University, majoring in Psychology. She is passionate about mental health and adolescent development and aspires to earn a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology. Her ultimate ultimate goal is to open her own private practice, where she can provide compassionate and effective care to young individuals. Mallory is eager to gain as much experience as possible, continuously learning and growing in the field to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.