Ellie is a Senior at UCCS working towards getting her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. Within psychology, Ellie is interested in childhood development, cognition, trauma, and community-engaged research. She is excited to expand her knowledge regarding metacognition and help-seeking behaviors in children under Dr. Selmeczy. Ellie is also a research assistant in the PERCH Lab under Dr. Rudd, president of the UCCS PsiChi Chapter, and a Children & Youth’s volunteer at TESSA. She ultimately strives to get her PhD in Clinical Psychology with a child emphasis after graduation. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, and painting.