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!
Gracie Hampton
Undergraduate Student
Psychology
I am a Senior studying clinical psychology. Additionally, I am minoring in changemaking through the honors college. Overall, I am interested in learning as much about psychology as possible and plan to study clinical mental health counseling post-graduation. In my free time, I like to read and take my dog, Winnie, on walks.
Sarah Mohammed
Undergraduate Student
Psychology
I am a junior majoring in psychology with a minor in Black American studies. I am broadly interested in how social psychology influences clinical practice. I hope to be a more accessible source of mental health treatment after gaining an advanced psychology degree. In my free time, I enjoy strength training and photography.
Mak Parton
Graduate Student
Experimental Psychology
I am a senior undergraduate student studying clinical psychology. I plan on continuing my schooling after my undergraduate to pursue a PhD in experimental psychology. My research interests include the under education and misinformation regarding women’s health and care in hospitals, chronic illnesses in women and children, and the positive and negative effects of remission.
