People
Principal Investigator
Jason G. Randall, Ph.D.
University at Albany, SUNY Assistant Professor
Rice University, Ph.D. Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Brigham Young University, B.S. Psychology
Research Interests: Training, e-Learning, Self-regulation, Mind Wandering & Mindfulness, and Personnel Selection. For more information see Research page
Other Interests: Hiking, running, music, reading, travel, food, and spending time with family & friends
Graduate Students
Matthew Hanson
Doctoral Student
Ph.D. Expected May 2023
M.S. Psychology, 2017, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
B.S. Psychology, 2014, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Research Interests: Mindfulness, gamification, attention, motivation, and learning.
Other Interests: Reading, writing, learning, playing guitar, gaming, camping, fishing, and football
Huy Le
Doctoral Student
Ph.D. Expected August 2023
B.S. Psychology, 2018, University of Houston
Research Interests: Mind wandering, training, creativity, social exchange theory, roles, attribution theory
Other Interests: Traveling, food, socializing
Gabrielle Danna
Doctoral Student
Ph.D. Expected May 2024
B.S. Psychology, 2019, Louisiana State University
Research Interests: Employee learning, self-regulation, groups & teams, mindfulness
Other Interests: Dancing, baking, art, exploring upstate NY
Henri Maindidze
Doctoral Student
Ph.D. Expected May 2026
B.A. Psychology, 2021, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Research Interests: Maximizing diversity, equity, and inclusion through recruitment, selection, and training.
Other Interests: Music, soccer, podcasts
Jennifer Raley
Doctoral Student
Ph.D. Expected May 2027
M.S. Brain & Behavioral Sciences, 2021, University of South Alabama
B.A. Psychology, 2020, University of South Alabama
Research Interests: Employee selection and learning, personality, emotional intelligence, methodology
Other Interests: Traveling, coffee, French, basketball, art, concerts
Research Assistants
Justin Banfi
B.A. Honors Psychology, May 2021
Future plans: PhD Program in Clinical Psychology
Arieana Kirkey
B.A. Psychology, May 2023
Future plans: Graduate school in Psychology
Kathryn Graham
B.A. Psychology, May 2023
Future plans: Graduate school in Psychology
Kim Gertz
B.A. Psychology, Minor: Criminal Justice, May 2020
Future plans: Graduate school
Mauricio Rodriguez
B.A. Psychology, May 2024
Future plans: Graduate school
Sonal Swain
B.A. Psychology, SUNY Stony Brook, May 2022
Future plans: Graduate school
Lab Alumni
Graduate Student Alumni
Alexander Nassrelgrgawi, Ph.D.
Graduated May 2021
Current position: Fidelity Investments, Director of Data Science
Ruyue Sun, M.A.
Graduated August 2022
Current position: FedEx, Associate Industrial Psychologist
Sara Stevens, M.A.
Graduated May 2019
Current position: Willis Towers Watson, Employee Experience Associate
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant Alumni
2021-2022:
Barakat Sunmonu, Dadrian Cole Jamel Edwards, Julie Jasewicz, Justin Banfi, Kathryn Graham, Maaham Rehman, Ryan Boneberg, Ryan Ma, Shavonna Brooks, Tracy-Ann Green, Zhuoning Wu
2020-2021:
David Zivotov, Josh Rosen, Julie Jasewicz, Justin Banfi, Michael Gray, Sonal Swain, & Tinotenda Muchenje
2019-2020:
Breann Haynes, Christian Salisbury, David Zivotov, Josh Rosen, Julia Sklarin, Julie Jasewicz, Justin Banfi, Nicole Chin, Sam Ghosh, Sonal Swain, & Tyanna Jones
2018-2019:
Briana Wright, Dhanisha Nandigama, Joe Carrino, Melissa Gomes, Jordyn Gonzalez, Justin Hsu, Melinda Annunziata, Michael Jandrew, Shantall Sanabria, Sid Varma
2017-2018:
Alendy Mercedes, Diane Dreifuss, Hallie Landwehr, Jose Reyes, Lindsay Bryce, Marie Brady
Mushal Johnson, Sekani Blaize
2016-2017:
Anthony Misisco, Caitlin Briggs, Christopher Lawrence, Eric Pedersen, Jessica Stewart, Kailyn Stewart, Taylor Mickle, & Tori Bocchino
2015-2016:
Lester Legister, Jr., Melissa Pierre, & Niasha Wade
Research Assistant Alumni Placement & Awards/Honors
Awards & Honors
Julie Jasewicz, Honors Psychology Student
Awarded the Presidential Award for Undergraduate Research, Presidential Award for Leadership, and SUNY Chancellor Award, 2022
Justin Banfi, Honors Psychology Student
Awarded the Presidential Award for Undergraduate Research, 2021
Graduate School Programs
PhD, I-O Psychology, Michigan State University
PhD, I-O Psychology, University of South Florida
PhD, Neuroscience, Florida State University
MA, I-O Psychology, University at Albany, SUNY
MA, I-O Psychology, George Mason University
MA, I-O Psychology, Brooklyn College
MA, I-O Psychology, University of New Haven
MA, I-O Psychology, Iona College
MS, I-O Psychology, Touro College
MA, Clinical/Forensic Psychology, Montclair State University
MA, Healthcare Administration, Sage College
Employment
Associate Consultant, The Lindsay Group Co.
Psychometrician, Children's Neuropsychological Services
Clinical Research Assistant, Albany Medical Center Emergency Department