Meet the Current Graduate Students

Current Graduate Students (Primary Advisor: Dr. Wright)


Felix Angulo (He/Him)
UO Clinical Psychology PhD Student

Hometown: San Diego, CA
Expected Graduation Year
: 2031

Interests/Why did you join this lab? I am very much interested in mental health (MH) equity, Latinx MH, and implementation science research. More specifically, I am interested in risk/protective factors associated with MH concerns among Latinx individuals, understanding Latinx family variables that promote uptake and adherence to MH interventions, and increasing accessibility and effectiveness of MH services through digital and idiographic approaches for underserved Latinx youth and their families.

What is one activity you are involved in professionally or for fun? I really enjoy hiking, running, going to concerts, and recently have been learning how to snowboard.

Julianna Martinez (she/her/ella)
UO Clinical Psychology PhD Student

Hometown: Inglewood, CA
Expected Graduation Year
: 2032

Interests/Why did you join this lab? I am interested in improving access to culturally responsive mental health services for Latine youth and families, particularly through caregiver engagement and implementation science. I joined the DIMENSION Group because its emphasis on community-partnered research aligns with my goal of centering families’ and communities’ experiences in research and practice.

What is one activity you are involved in professionally or for fun? For fun, I love camping and exploring new places with my family, but I’m equally happy at home watching reality TV or a good novela!

Stephanie Hernandez (she/her)
UO Clinical Psychology PhD Student

Hometown: XXXX
Expected Graduation Year
: XXX

Favorite part about living in Eugene or Oregon? XXX

Other Graduate Student Trainees


Jennifer Canico (She/Her/Ella)
UO Clinical Psychology PhD Student

Primary Advisor: Alayna Park, PhD (UCLA) Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Expected Graduation Year
: 2028

Favorite part about living in Eugene or Oregon? Spending time outdoors taking in Oregon’s incredible scenery, exploring new trails, and tracking down the best cold brew at local coffee shops!

What is one activity you are involved in professionally or for fun? I enjoy going to local social dancing events for salsa and bachata.

Melissa Miranda (She/Her/Ella) 
UO School Psychology PhD Student

Primary Advisor: Geovanna Rodriguez, PhD (UO) Hometown: El Monte, CA
Expected Graduation Year
: 2029

Why did you join this lab? Forming a part of the DIMENSION Group has been rewarding because I’m interested in the implementation of evidence-based practices for Latine youth and their families. Through this work, we’re able to incorporate community voices and lead with equity when it comes to addressing barriers and leveraging facilitators to promote service uptake. I’m interested in continuing to increase the accessibility and feasibility of EBPs for historically underserved families.

Favorite part about living in Eugene or Oregon? Living in Eugene has been allowed me to embrace a slower pace and appreciate nature (as much as I can as a grad student). It’s been nice to see the community that shows out for events or for UofO sports. My favorite days have been those filled with sunshine, outdoor markets, food trucks, and embracing the indoor/outdoor businesses with friends throughout town.

Jasmine Barahona (She/Her/Ella)
UO School Psychology MA Student

Primary Advisor: XX

Hometown: XXXX
Expected Graduation Year
: XXX

Favorite part about living in Eugene or Oregon? XXX

Diandra Leon Hechavarria (She/Her/Ella)
UO Clinical Psychology PhD Student

Primary Advisor: Ariel Williamson, PhD

Hometown: XXXX
Expected Graduation Year
: XXX

Favorite part about living in Eugene or Oregon? XXX

Gabriel Alaniz (He/Him) 
Cal State LA – Sally Casanova Visiting Scholar

Hometown: XXXX
Expected Graduation Year
: XXX

Favorite part about living in Eugene or Oregon? XXX