President
Alejandra
Hello beautiful person! I am a senior from Orlando, FL majoring in Psychology on the pre-med track with minors in Visual Arts and Biology. Outside of academics, I serve as an RA, am Co-President of the Minority Association for Premedical Students (MAPS), and am part of Duke University’s student-run musical theater group, Hoof ‘n’ Horn. In my free time I like to rock climb and collect playing card decks. I am so excited to return to my role as PMU President this year!
Co Vice-President
Umang
Hello Hello! My name is Umang, I am a junior from New Delhi, India. I use she/her pronouns. I am studying psychology and sociology with a certificate in child policy research. Besides PMU, I am the internal vice president of Duke Debate and assist research efforts at the Early Childhood Cognition Lab and through Bass Connections. I enjoy going to theatre productions around town, painting and rewatching old shows in my free time. As the co-vice president, I hope to build a community in the psychology department for marginalized students.
Co Vice-President
Elliot
Hi everyone! I’m Elliot, and I’m a senior from Kansas who’s majoring in psychology. I have a passion for working with kids, so my long-term plan is to find work as a child psychologist, honing in on art, music, and play therapies. You may recognize me as your Bella Union barista (hi!), but I also work as an academic and social mentor for adolescent girls. In my free time, I song-write, scrapbook, collect vintage clothing, and picnic in the gardens.
Research Liaison
Ana
Hello! I hope you all are doing well! My name is Ana, I am a Senior from Atlanta, Georgia, studying Public Policy, Psychology, and Economics. Outside of PMU, I am a basketball coach with Coach2Inspire and the secretary for DUST. My research interests are in social and educational psychology, and I am a member of the Identity and Diversity Lab and the Fuqua B-Lab. As the Research Liaison, I want to highlight the intersection between psychology and other departments and help encourage students to get involved with Psych research at Duke!
Trinity Ambassador Liaison
Emma
Hey! I’m Emma and I’m a senior from New Jersey studying psychology with minors in chemistry and education. I’m super interested in how kids think and am currently completing my senior thesis with the Early Childhood Cognition Lab, studying moral development and how children make inferences about rules with limited information. These past summers I’ve worked in addiction neurobiology, teaching fourth grade, and life sciences consulting. Outside of that I love badminton, visiting new cities, and listening to the 1975.
Events Coordinator
Elizabeth
Hello! My name is Elizabeth and I am a junior from Meyersdale, Pennsylvania majoring in psychology. Outside of PMU, you can find me singing with my acapella group, practicing piano in McClendon, and TAing for “Learning to Fail” (best class ever). I’m excited to help Psych majors explore their interests and opportunities at Duke and beyond through PMU events!
Treasurer
Lindsay
Hello! My name is Lindsay, and I am a senior from Westchester, New York studying psychology and sociology with a certificate in child policy research. Outside of PMU, I am a research assistant in the Early Childhood Cognition Lab, and I am also participating on a Bass Connections team. In my free time, I enjoy baking, traveling, and spending time with friends. As the treasurer, I hope to help organize fun events that can benefit members.
Publicity
Jennifer
Hi everyone! I am Jennifer, and I am a junior from Tongxiang, China majoring in psychology. Outside of PMU, I am a research assistant at the Early Childhood Cognition lab, a part of a Bass Connections team, and the co-vice president of the Japanese Culture Club. In my free time, I love traveling, listening to Taylor Swift, and swimming. I hope to share more PMU highlights and events with the Duke community through social media!
Secretary
Collin
Hello! My name is Collin and I am a Senior from Durham, North Carolina majoring in psychology with a minor in economics. Outside of PMU, I’m the recruitment chair for the Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity and I serve as a research assistant in the Early Childhood Cognition Lab as well as the Center for Child and Family Policy. In my free time, I enjoy running, playing guitar, and going to concerts. I’m excited to help foster a sense of community within the psych major!
Growth Liaison
Camila
Hi everyone! I’m Camila, and I’m the new Growth Liaison for PMU. I’m a sophomore from NYC, majoring in psychology and minoring in biology (on the Pre-PA track). Outside of class, I’m involved in research at the Identity & Diversity Lab, marketing and comms for DukeLIFE, and I’m on the treasury committee for SOCA. I love spending my free time cooking, shopping, scrapbooking, and hanging out with friends. I’m looking forward to meeting you all and helping build a stronger community!
