Jennifer Altman
Jennifer Altman completed a BA in Psychology, in Exercise Physiology, and in Social Psychological Perspectives on Sport and Exercise from the University of Northern Colorado in 1998. In 2005, she earned an MA in Kinesiology from California State University, Long Beach. Her current research interests include quality of life and survivorship within the fields of psychosocial oncology, psychoneuroimmunology, and palliative care. In her free time Jenn loves road trips, writing, music and nature. Lab:
Dr. Kristin Kilbourn
Ryan Asherin
Ryan Asherin graduated from Metropolitan State College of Denver with a BA in Psychology. Since receiving his undergraduate degree, he has worked as a research assistant and project coordinator on several research projects at the University of Colorado and Children's Hospital Colorado. His research interests include the effects of postpartum depression on infant development, evidence based intervention programs, and co-location of mental health services. Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife and their two dogs, hiking and camping in the Colorado mountains, playing soccer, and snowboarding. Lab:
Drs. Peter Kaplan and Kevin Everhart
Lisa M. Betthauser
Lisa M. Betthauser graduated from the MBA Health Administration program at the University of Colorado at Denver in December 2006. She earned her Bachelor's in Psychology with a Certificate of Neuroscience from UC Boulder in 2003. She is involved in research at the Denver VA with specific interest in OEF/OIF veterans with PTSD, TBI, suicide and relationship functioning. Lisa is a Colorado native and loves exploring the great outdoors through hiking, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing.
Lab: Dr. Elizabeth Allen
Luke Bollwerk
Luke Bollwerk graduated from the University of Colorado Denver in 2009 with a BA in Psychology. After graduating, he worked as a professional research assistant at the Anschutz Campus on a research study involving metabolic syndrome, cognition, and exercise. Currently, he works with Jim Grigsby and manages the Neuropsychology Lab. His primary research interest involves the impact of physiological and psychological state on self-regulation. His hobbies and interests include gadgetry, public transportation, beverages, and the outdoors. Lab:
Dr. James Grigsby
Dana Brown
Dana Brown earned an MA in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education from the University of Colorado Denver in 2007 and a BA in Psychology from the University of Arizona in 1994. She is interested in body image and how it relates to health behavior and mental health in a variety of populations and settings including primary care. One of Dana's favorite places to be is at the beach and she travels there whenever she has an opportunity. Labs:
Dr. Rick Gardner and Dr. Abbie Beacham
Tim Brunelle
Tim Brunelle graduated from the University of Connecticut with a BS in Finance. He returned to school at the University of Colorado Denver and received a BS in Psychology and is currently completing his thesis for a Masters in Clinical Psychology. He works with Dr. Grigsby and his primary research interest involves the effect of meditation on executive cognitive function. He enjoys mountain biking, travelling, trying new restaurants and spending time with his wife and friends. Lab:
Dr. James Grigsby
Anna Cejka
Anna Cejka received a BA in Psychology in 2006 from the University of Colorado, Boulder. In 2008 she completed her MA in Clinical Psychology at University of Colorado, Denver after defending a thesis on the influence of parenting style on stress levels and coping skills of teens in the pediatric oncology unit at Children's Hospital of Denver. Her current research interests include identifying prenatal factors that contribute to the development of Postpartum Depression. Anna's favorite things to do are spending time with her family, jumping horses competitively, and reading novels. Lab: Dr. Kristin Kilbourn
Ava Roxanne Drennen
Ava Roxanne Drennen graduated from Colorado State University in 2009 with a BS in Psychology and BA in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures with a Concentration in Spanish. Her primary interest involves working with medically underrepresented and underserved patients, and conducting research on health issues pertaining to these populations. Ava loves the water and enjoys activities such as swimming, boating, and wakeboarding. Lab: Dr. Evelinn Borrayo
Jessica Geller
Jessica Geller completed a BA in International Studies and minor in Business Administration from the University of Oregon in 2003. In 2009, she earned a MS in Health Communication from Tufts University School of Medicine. Her research interests include exploring the relationship between cultural beliefs and health behaviors of minority populations and developing culturally-relevant health interventions. Jessica is from Colorado, but enjoys living and traveling abroad, as well as biking, pilates, and spending time with her family. Lab:
Dr. Evelinn Borrayo
Megan Grigsby
Megan Grigsby graduated with a BA in Psychology from Cedarville University in 2011. Her research interests include health, stress, relationships and communication. Megan enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music, watching the sun set over the mountains, smoothies, chai tea, and laughing. Lab: Dr. Kevin Masters
Andrew Herbst
Andrew Herbst graduated with a BA in Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver in 2009. His research interests include primary care mental health and chronic disease management (specifically, chronic pain). When not focusing on school, Andrew enjoys seeing local music, spending time with his wife and two dogs in the mountains, and brewing homemade beer. Lab: Dr. Abbie Beacham
Stephanie Hooker
Stephanie Hooker completed her BAS in psychology in 2009 at the University of Minnesota Duluth and her MS in clinical psychology from Syracuse University in 2011. Her research interests include health promotion and disease prevention, primarily in physical activity interventions to prevent/treat obesity and cardiovascular disease, and positive psychological factors related to health behavior. She enjoys walking her dog, tea and coffee, outdoor adventures, and autumn. Lab: Dr. Kevin Masters
Christina Jayne Kalinka
Christina Jayne Kalinka completed a BA in 2004 at the University of Michigan concentrating in Psychology and Women's Studies. In 2006, she completed a MA and Master of Education degree in Psychological Counseling at Columbia University. Her research interests include using web-media interventions to effectively deliver relationship skills to couples, and examining individuals' perceptions of risk related to contracting the human papillomavirus and other sexually transmitted infections within an intimate relationship. CJ spends her spare time snowboarding, playing sports, practicing Bikram yoga, and playing with her puppy Coco on the banks of the Platte River.
Lab: Dr. Elizabeth Allen
Carissa Kinman
Carissa Kinman completed her BA in Psychology in 2005 at William Jewell College in Liberty, MO. In 2010, she received her MA in Clinical Psychology at the University of Colorado, Denver. Her research interests include the integration of primary care and behavioral health services and the management of chronic health conditions in primary care. In her free time, Carissa enjoys spending time outside camping and hiking and spending time with her husband and friends. Lab:
Dr. Abbie Beacham
Shannon Madore
Shannon Madore graduated with a BA from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 2008 where she double majored in Psychology and Ecology/Evolutionary Biology as well as earned her Neuroscience Certificate. Currently, Shannon's research has been focused in the fields of psychosocial oncology, psychoneuroimmunology and palliative care. In her free time, Shannon enjoys skiing, yoga, art, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and seeing live music. Lab:
Dr. Kristin Kilbourn
Kellie Martens
Kellie Martens graduated with a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan in 2007. Her areas of research interest are psychosocial oncology and palliative care. She is currently studying the parent-child relationship in adult pediatric cancer survivors. Kellie spends her free time with her husband and two daughters and enjoys cooking and exploring new places.
Lab: Dr.Kristin Kilbourn
Jennifer Nguyen
Jennifer Nguyen graduated with a BA in Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver in 2009. Her research interests involve working with the medically and minority underserved populations with cancer. Jenny enjoys spending time with her family, baking, and traveling. Lab:
Dr. Evelinn Borrayo
Jessica Payne-Murphy
Jessica Payne-Murphy graduated from Smith College in 1999 with a BA in Psychology. She is interested in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based therapies for chronic pain and other short-term interventions for primary care settings. Jess grew up in both Portland, OR and Boston, MA and enjoys yoga, bicycling, traveling, and visiting art museums. Lab:
Dr. Abbie Beacham