People
Principal Investigator
James Boswell, Ph.D.
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Associate Professor, University at Albany, SUNY
Associate, Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities
The Pennsylvania State University, Ph.D.
Research Interests: Psychotherapy process and outcome, mechanisms of change, intervention effectiveness and measurement-based care, psychotherapy implementation and training, psychotherapy integration
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Graduate Students
Syed Aajmain
Pronouns: He/Him/His
M.A. Psychology, 2024 (University at Albany)
B.A. Psychology, 2018 (University of Pennsylvania)
Syed is a 5th year graduate student in the Boswell lab. After obtaining his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, he worked as a research coordinator in the F.A.S.T. Lab at the National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD), Dissemination and Training Division. His research interests include treatment outcomes, measurement-based care, and transdiagnostic processes. In his free time, Syed enjoys hiking, swimming, and keeping up with his favorite TV shows
Ashleigh Smith
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
M.A. Psychology, 2024 (University at Albany)
B.S. Psychology, 2020 (University of Florida)
Ashleigh is a 4th year graduate student in the Boswell Lab. After graduating from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Psychology, she worked as a clinical research coordinator in the Heifets Lab at Stanford University. Her research interests include depressive disorders, clinician cultural competence, and mental healthcare disparities. When she’s not in the lab, Ashleigh loves to sing in choir, read mystery novels, and travel all around the United States!
Sondra Tiab
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
B.A. Cognitive Science, 2020 (University of California, Berkeley)
Sondra is a 3rd year graduate student in the Boswell Lab. After graduating from UC Berkeley with a B.A. in Cognitive Science, she worked as a research coordinator and sleep therapist in Dr. Allison Harvey's lab at the Golden Bear Sleep and Mood Research Clinic. Sondra’s research interests include therapist effects, science-practice integration, and sleep and circadian science. In her free time, Sondra loves to cook, watch horror films, and go on long walks with her dog, Amelie.
Research Assistants
Salina Sahawneh
Salina is a 3rd year undergraduate student who is extremely interested in Psychology research, despite being a Biology major. Her interest in research lies in bridging the gap between knowledge and practice - ensuring that research findings are effectively integrated into routine medical training and clinical practice When she's not in the lab, Salina loves to bake, paint, and watch true crime documentaries!
Joe Garofalo
Joe is a 3rd year undergraduate student studying Psychology and Human Development. He previously worked as a research assistant in the Educational Psychology department on DAACS. His research interests include feedback, culturally responsive intervention, and therapist effects. Outside the lab, Joe enjoys cooking, hiking, and reading.