Dana is a school psychology graduate student at the University of Washington and a student research assistant in the READi Lab. Originally from Spokane, Washington, Dana graduated from the University of Washington in 2018 with her Bachelor of Science in Biology. She obtained her Master of Arts in Behavior Analysis from Whitworth University in 2020. Before joining READi Lab, Dana worked with children with autism spectrum disorders at Seattle Children’s Autism Center as a research intern and in the field of applied behavior analysis as a Registered Behavior Technician. In her spare time, Dana enjoys spending time with her cat, watching college basketball (Go Zags!), and reading. She is excited to continue learning about early autism research and its application to the field of school psychology.
Wendy Stone, PhD, Director
Dr. Wendy Stone is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the UW READi Lab at UW. She joined the UW Department of Psychology in May 2010, having spent the previous 20+ years at Vanderbilt University. While at Vanderbilt, she founded and directed the Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD), which has a threefold mission of research, clinical services, and community outreach. Read Dr. Stone’s Bio
Colleen Harker, PhD
Colleen graduated from UW in 2017 with a PhD in clinical psychology. She completed her predoctoral internship at UCLA and her postdoctoral fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
Jailene Ceballos
Gina Damilano, MEd, BCBA, LBA, Research Study Assistant
Gina is a Research Study Assistant in the UW READi Lab, working on the RISE and Sprout studies. Born and raised in the Central Valley of California, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Human Development from Sonoma State University. Prior to joining the lab, Gina worked with children with developmental disabilities (primarily ASD) in school, clinic, home, and community settings. She has a Master’s degree in Special Education, with a focus on applied behavior analysis and autism spectrum disorder, from University of Washington. Gina loves watching baseball (Go Giants!), DIY crafts, and spending time on Lake Washington. She is excited for the opportunity to join the UW READi Lab Team and learn more about autism research.
John Hershberger
John is a research coordinator in the READiLab. Born and raised in New York City, John has grown to love the Pacific Northwest. He is pursuing a second career in child developmental research after working in children’s media as Brand Manager at the Pokémon Company International. His time working with children at Pokémon sparked his interest in learning more about how children’s minds grow over time. He is excited to be involved in scientific research firsthand at READi Lab. John enjoys hiking, video games, and occasionally acting on stage in his spare time.
Roya Baharloo
Elizabeth (Lizzy) Karp, PhD
Lizzy graduated from UW with a PhD in clinical psychology in 2019. She completed her predoctoral internship at the TEACCH Autism Program at University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, and her postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University.
Sarah Edmunds, PhD
Sarah graduated from UW with a PhD in clinical psychology in 2019. She completed her predoctoral internship at Duke University and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Karla Uroza, BA, Research Study Assistant
Karla is a Research Study Assistant at the UW READi Lab. Karla will be working on the RISE study as a bilingual (English/Spanish) caregiver liaison. Karla was born in San Diego and raised in Tijuana, Mexico. At 15 years old she immigrated to San Diego where she completed her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at San Diego State University. Prior to joining the lab, Karla worked as a preschool teacher for Navy child development centers. During her undergraduate career, she worked as Registered Behavioral Technician providing ABA services for children diagnosed with ASD and other developmental disabilities. In her spare time Karla enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time outdoors. She aspires to earn a Master’s in Applied Child & Adolescent Psychology in the future.
Juan Pablo Espinosa
Allycen Kurup
Trent DesChamps, PhD
Trent completed his dissertation at UW in 2021 and his predoctoral internship at UC San Diego. He will be returning to Seattle to complete a postdoctoral fellowship at the Seattle Clinic.
Carol A. Schubert, MPH, Research Coordinator
Carol joined the UW READi Lab in October, 2020 in the role of research coordinator (part-time). Carol is a recent transplant to the PNW, coming from a long (30+ years) career with the Law and Psychiatry Program at Western Psychiatric Hospital, part of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She has extensive experience in all aspects of field research ranging from primary data collection to study design, analysis and dissemination. These experiences have been gained in the context of over 10 distinct longitudinal research studies that have (primarily) examined the link between behavioral health disorders and violence, the development of juveniles in the justice system, and the impact of sanctions and interventions for justice-involved youth. She is excited for the opportunity to transition to autism research and to join the UW READi Lab team!
Carol has a B.A. in Psychology from Wheeling Jesuit University and a M.P.H. from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring the beautiful PNW and spending time with her three young grandchildren.