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.

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.