- Karla Bailey
- Sasha Carr
- Harry Dellane
- Kevin Engholm
- Jill Kaufmann
- Greta Kugler
- Leah Lagos
- Kevin Lynn
- Dianna Parra
- Jim Porter
- Robert Stroud
Graduate Student Profiles
Sasha Carr is a Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Psychology at Rutgers University. Her masters thesis examined the role of exercise as a self-regulation strategy in the elderly, while her dissertation project focuses on the relationship between body image and the use of performance-enhancing drugs among amateur athletes. Her longtime involvement in outdoor sports, including backpacking, hiking, horseback riding, paddling and sailing, has led to an interest in the use of outdoor environments and activities as a therapeutic tool and facilitator of psychological growth in individuals and groups. In addition to the areas touched upon above, her specific interests in sports psychology include the use of sports psychology principles to teach leadership, communication, and team-building skills. She is currently seeking opportunities for formal training in the practice of counseling and education in the outdoors.
Greta Kugler earned her Bachelors and Masters Degree in Psychology at Rutgers University, where she is presently pursuing her Doctorate. Her study of Sports Psychology stems from her interest in the unique set of hopes, needs, and challenges faced by Performing Artists. Her dissertation project involves a survey of the current theory and interventions utilized with Performers, and an examination of how these principles and techniques may differ, overlap, or complement current practices in Sports Psychology.
Leah Lagos earned her bachelors in psychology from the University of Florida (2001) and her master's (Psy.M.) in applied clinical psychology from Rutgers (2006). She scripted and produced a short sport psychology segment aired on "Inside the PGA Tour," via ESPN in 1999. Leah also helped Career Consultants, Inc. interview draft prospects for the Chicago Bears at the 2007 NFL Combines. She is a co-author on an article about "High School Athletes and Alcohol Prevention," published in the Journal of School Sport Psychology (2005). During graduate school, Leah has provided counseling to Rutgers University athletes. Her doctoral dissertation focuses on the implementation of a heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback program to improve collegiate golfers' sport performance. She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in applied clinical psychology (Psy.D).
Robert Stroud attended St. Peters College in New Jersey where he double majored in Psychology and Business Management. During his undergraduate years, he played NCAA Division I soccer in which he competed at the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The centrality of sports and competition has influenced Robert to pursue the discipline of sport psychology. Specifically, his interests include leadership training, organizational development, and issues related to team dynamics and group cohesion. Robert is currently pursuing his doctoral degree (Psy.D.) in organizational psychology at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University.
Diana Parra attended Rutgers University where she majored in psychology. She has a Master of Arts from Montclair State University in clinical psychology. Her professional experience includes clinical work with children, adolescents and adults. She has also worked with organizations in the areas of executive coaching and organizational development. Her interests in sport psychology include performance enhancement, assessing athlete motivation, and cultural transition programs for Latin baseball players. She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in organizational psychology (PsyD) at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University.