Julia Boehm is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Chapman University. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California, Riverside and was a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. Dr. Boehm’s research examines whether positive psychological characteristics such as optimism are associated with improved cardiovascular health. She is also interested in the behavioral and biological processes that are relevant for cardiovascular health. Dr. Boehm has received grants from the National Institute on Aging and the American Heart Association to investigate these topics.
Bijou Allard is currently majoring in psychology with a neuroscience minor. Following graduation from Chapman University, Bijou plans on getting a doctoral degree in psychology to become a cognitive behavioral therapist. When she is not studying at a coffee shop you can find her hiking, cooking, or reading a good book.
Paige Austin is a psychology major with law liberal arts and sociology minors. After completing her undergraduate degree, she plans to attend either law school to be a lawyer or graduate school to get a Ph.D. in psychology. She is passionate about advocating mental health and human rights and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Outside school, she loves working out, exploring local coffee shops, and reading classic books.
Chloe den Hartog is a sophomore psychology and global communication and world languages (Italian emphasis) double major with a sociology minor. After finishing her undergraduate degree, she plans to get a Ph.D. in psychology. As a curious and passionate person, she hopes to travel the world while exploring and learning new things. Outside of school, she enjoys swimming, reading, cooking, baking, and spending time with friends and family.
Darby Lyons is an undergraduate student from Chicago, majoring in psychology with minors in honors and Spanish. After finishing her undergraduate degree, she plans on pursuing clinical work in the field of child developmental psychology. Outside of school, she enjoys playing volleyball, reading, and caring for her pet fish.
Hey! My name is Mark Meltzer, and I am an undergraduate student studying health sciences and psychology at Chapman! I’m originally from Seattle, Washington, and have grown up loving sports, the outdoors, volunteering in my community, and learning about my area’s natural sciences. During my time at Chapman, I’ve been involved on campus through Greek Life, Snow Club, CARES, and TAing research methods! I currently work as a rehabilitation aide at the Winways TBI Clinic in East Orange and hope to pursue a career as a physician’s assistant.
Interested in becoming a member of the Health and Well-Being Laboratory?
Please send a cover letter and resume to jboehm@chapman.edu