Claire E. Smith
Lab Director
Dr. Smith (she/her) is an Assistant Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology at the University of South Florida. Her research spans a variety of topics related to occupational health and the work-life interface, with particular focus on leisure time, health behaviors, and lifespan approaches to health and well-being. She is passionate about interdisciplinary research and real-world impact. In her free time, she enjoys racket sports, cooking projects, befriending stray cats, and seeing movies in the theater.
Education​
B.S. in Psychology - Georgia Institute of Technology
Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology - Bowling Green State University
Postdoctoral Fellowship at the School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida

Savannah Flak

Doctoral Student
Savannah Flak (she/her) is a first year I-O doctoral student. For the past two years, Savannah worked as a Research Associate for Fors Marsh, a research consulting firm, where she supported recruitment research for the U.S. Army. Building on her social psychology expertise regarding body image and eating behaviors, Savannah's current research interests include occupational health and team effectiveness. In her free time, Savannah enjoys tending to her many houseplants, singing, and spending time with her two cats.
Education​
B.A. in Psychology - New College of Florida
M.A. in Psychology - University of South Florida St. Petersburg

Stephanie Boettcher

Doctoral Student
Steph Boettcher (she/her) is a first year USF I/O PhD student. Currently, she is exploring potential I/O career paths, continuing to develop her research interests, and getting as much experience as she can along the way. Her research focuses on teams, tech-enabled assessments, as well as Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB). In her free time, Steph enjoys practicing yoga, staying active at the gym, and dancing. She also loves playing video games, spending time with loved ones, and volunteering with the Florida Rat Rescuers Network, the largest rat rescue organization in Florida.
Education​
B.A. in Psychology - University of South Florida

Current Research Assistants

TANJINA
​JALIL
Tanjina (she/they) earned a Master's of Gerontology at USF. Her interests include personality, work productivity, chronic illness, and aging. Tanjina aims for an MD/PhD in preventative medicine and successful aging.
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CAMILA 
HAZZARD
Camila (she/her) has completed her Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology at USF. Her research interests pertain to stress, work productivity, and management. Camila plans to attend an I/O PhD program and continue doing research.
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CATARINA
​ROCHA ​TAPIAS
Cat (she/her) is a third-year majoring in Psychology and Communications, aiming for graduate school in I-O or International Development. She is interested in precarious work, globalization, and behavior modification.
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​NEHA 
​DEWANSINGH
​Neha (she/her) is a third-year double major in Biomedical Science and Psychology, aiming to become a medical doctor. Her research focuses on sleep, stress, and aging.​
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TIA AYOUB
Tia (she/her) is a junior Psychology major, aiming for graduate school in I-O Psychology or Public Health. Her interests include work stress and sleep quality among underrepresented groups.
ADRIANA GONZALEZ
Adriana (she/her), a junior Psychology major, plans for graduate school in I/O Psychology to become a professor. Her interests are motivation, productivity, workplace support, and job satisfaction.
AYANA KUMAR
Ayana (she/her) is a sophomore double majoring in Finance and Psychology. Her research focuses on behavioral finance, decision-making, and cognitive biases in economics. She plans to pursue a career in quantitative finance.
RAEWYN SHAW
Raewyn (she/her) is a second-year Psychology major with plans to pursue a PhD in I-O psychology. Her research interests focus on unions, work-life balance, and general worker well-being. 
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HA LE
Ha (she/her) is a junior pursuing a double major in Psychology and Econometrics and is still planning her career goals. She is interested in workers' health, well-being, and productivity. 

Past Research Assistants

Undergraduates or Masters
Mia Martinelli (still attending the University of South Florida) 

Kelly McCray ​(Master's in I-O Psychology from Eastern Kentucky)

Sebastiana Moore (Master's in Medical Sciences at University of South Florida)
PHDs
Coming Soon!