Meet the SIRL Members
Stacey L. Williams, Ph.D.
Director, Social Issues and Relations Laboratory
"As Director, I welcome graduate and undergraduate students, as well as postdocs and faculty, to join our research group. Email me if you are interested: williasl@etsu.edu"
Shaye Henry (they/them)
Graduate Student
Experimental Psychology
I am a fourth-year Experimental Psychology PhD student. My research interests include LGBTQIA+ identity, relationships, minority stress, and positive experiences. I am especially interested in understudied LGBTQIA+ subgroups, such aromantic and asexual spectrum individuals. I plan to graduate in Spring 2027 with my PhD, and I am currently applying to professor positions and post-docs. Outside of graduate school, I love to hang out with my pets, read (sci-fi and fantasy), and do puzzles!
Mak Parton
Graduate Student
Experimental Psychology
I am a second-year experimental psychology graduate student pursuing a PhD. My research interests include medical mistrust, accessibility to healthcare in Appalachia, stigma associated with chronic illness, and minority stress. I have a tortie cat named Wilma and she's the light of my life. Outside of school, I LOVE to watch movies.
Emma Carter
Undergraduate Student
Psychology
I am a third-year psychology undergraduate student with a clinical concentration. After I graduate, I plan to continue my education by getting my masters. My research interests relate to issues regarding the stigma and health of prison populations, the mental/stress and health of LGBTQ+ populations, and minority stress. Outside of school I enjoy collecting comic books, anything artistic/crafty, and cuddling my cat.
Irianna Blair
Undergraduate Student
Psychology
I am a 3rd year undergraduate student here at ETSU, I am studying Clinical Psychology with a minor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality studies. My research interests include self-compassion within minority communities, minority stress, and how neurological disorders like ADHD can have an effect on these intersections. In my free time I enjoy playing video games like Dead by Daylight, and tarot.
