Clara is a Research Study Assistant at the UW READi Lab working on the RISE and Sprout studies. Born in Dallas, Texas and raised in Kent, Washington, she received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Washington. Prior to joining the lab, Clara was a student intern at the Seattle Children’s Autism Center and worked as a Certified Behavior Technician providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children diagnosed with ASD. In her spare time, Clara enjoys taking dance classes, reading, and trying out new food spots around Seattle. She is excited to be a part of the UW READi Lab team and aspires to pursue a PhD in clinical child psychology in the future.