CURRENT GRADUATE STUDENTS:
Jaylan Aliev, M.S.
Jaylan was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. In 2024 she received an M.S. in Experimental Psychology with a concentration in Law from the University of Wyoming. She is a fourth-year graduate student in the Psychology and Law PhD program. In 2024 she received a fellowship from the NSF GRFP. Her research interests include jury decision making in relation to discrimination/prejudice towards child victims of sex crimes, and disparities in the U.S. juvenile legal system. In her free time, she enjoys reading and crafting.
Jayla Edwards, M.S. (she/her/hers)
Jayla, originally from Fresno, California, earned her M.S. in Forensic Psychology from California State University, Los Angeles in 2025. She is currently a first-year experimental graduate student in the Psychology and Law PhD program. Her research interests include perceptions of police officers and racial disparities within the juvenile justice system. Outside of school, Jayla enjoys taking care of her plants, going to concerts, and spending time with her pets.
Olivia Grella, M.A., M.S.
Olivia grew up in Watertown, CT and received her BS in Psychology from Eastern CT State University. After completing her undergraduate degree, she received her MA in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Assumption University. She is currently a graduate student in the Psychology and Law PhD program. Her research interests broadly focus on factor that influence jury decision making in sex crimes. Specifically, she focuses on how perceptions of legal language influence decision making and on identifying ways to mitigate the influence of rape myths. In her spare time Olivia enjoys running, watching/listening to Broadway musicals, listening to Bruce Springsteen, and spending time with her fiancé, Thomas, and dog, Toulouse.
CURRENT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTS:
Dylan Chatterley - Lab Manager
Dylan grew up in Rock Springs, Wyoming and is currently working on graduating with his BS in psychology with a minor in honors. After graduation Dylan plans to pursue a PhD, and would like to study different facets of psychology and law, contributing to research in the field. Dylan's interests include hiking, camping, estate sales, and hanging out with friends.
Harrison Blakely - Assistant Lab Manager
My name is Harrison Blakely, and I am a senior completing a Bachelor's of Psychology, with a minor in sociology and disability studies. I am currently the research assistant for the Social Cognition & Law Lab. Most of my lab duties revolve around data cleaning, literature reviews, designing Qualtrics surveys, and conducting in-person studies. When I have free time, I enjoy going for runs, reading, listening to music, and trying new recipes to cook in my kitchen. After graduation, I plan to attend the University of Wyomings' Master of Counseling program to become a licensed counselor.
Melissa Galles - Research Assistant
Hello! My name is Melissa and I am from Casper, Wyoming. I am majoring in psychology at the University and I will be graduating this semester. I am planning on going to graduate school for counseling next year. In my free time I like watching TV and movies, going to concerts, baking, hiking, and hanging out with friends.
Aurora Volkmar - Research Assistant
Aurora Volkmar was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming. She is graduating this May (2026) with a B.S. in Psychology and minors in Literary Studies and Honors. She will also be presenting her Honors College Capstone at the 2026 APLS conference! Her plans after graduation are to take some time working in the psychology and law industry before pursuing graduate school for a doctorate in Forensic Psychology. She is interested in jury decision making, mental illness and disability in the court room, and expert witnesses. She was a member of the Western Thunder Marching Band for her three years at UW, playing in the piccolo section. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cozy games, crafting, and more!
Bella Brubaker- Research Assistant
Bella Brubaker is a psychology student at the University of Wyoming and will graduate in May 2026 with a B.S. in Psychology. She was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming, where she attended Casper College before transferring to the University of Wyoming for her final two years. She plans to continue to graduate school to pursue a clinical or counseling doctoral program, with the long-term goal of working as a licensed psychologist. Outside of academics, she enjoys reading, learning languages, PvP games, and creative projects, and she values spending time reconnecting with nature.
Jaxon Rosselott - Research Assistant
My name is Jaxon and I am an undergraduate research assistant in the Social Cognition & Law lab majoring in Psychology and Criminal Justice. I'm interested in pursuing behavior analysis or forensic psychology to take my interest in psychology and utilize it in a legal/law enforcement setting!
Nathaniel Moreno - Research Assistant
LAB ALUMNI:
Amanda Anzovino, PhD
Gavin DeRosas, B.S.
