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Hello!

I'm Sawyer.

I am a Community Psychology Doctoral Student dedicated to inclusive and accessible research, with a passion for fantasy writing. I am a cat-parent to four chaos creators, avid tea-drinker, and a usually tired student/researcher. 

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Curriculum Vitae (shortened)

Education

Positions, Past and Present

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Doctor of Philosophy (2027 - Expected)
Georgia State University; Atlanta, GA
Community Psychology (APA Accredited), Department of Psychology
Advisor: Isha W. Metzger, PhD, LCP
Dissertation: TBD

Masters of Arts (2025)

Georgia State University; Atlanta, GA

Clinical-Community Psychology (APA Accredited), Department of Psychology

Advisor: Isha W. Metzger, PhD, LCP

Thesis: The Impact of Discrimination on Depressive Symptoms in Intersectional Queer and Trans BIPOC Youth: The Potential Role of Internalized Stigma and Parental Support

The EMPOWER Lab - Graduate Research Assistant; Research Consultant

Georgia State University - Graduate Teaching Assistant

Institute of Digital Health and Innovation - Subject Matter Research Consultant

The Behavior and Technology Lab - DEI Research Consultant

Resilient Youth and Families Lab - Research Assistant

Recent Research

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