MECA Lab Team
Meet the students and researchers at the Mindfulness Engagement and Cultural Adaptation (MECA) Lab.
First Year Scholars & Research Assistants
Monica Obialor
Research Assistant & First Year ScholarMonica is a research assistant and First Year Scholar in the MECA lab, examining the interpretation and susceptibility of Latino and Black college students on mindfulness training. Monica is hoping to apply her research experience to discovering clinical options and medicinal routes to treat the early signs of schizophrenia.
Isabelle Wilkens
Student Research AssistantIsabelle is a student Research Assistant in the MECA lab, examining the perspectives of Black and Latino students on the adaptation of MBIs for cultural consistency. Isabelle is hoping to apply to summer internship programs in the upcoming 2026 year to continue building experience in researching mental health.
Brooklynn Wolfe
First Year ScholarBrooklynn is a First Year Scholar in the MECA lab, examining the effects of perceptions on digital self-help mindfulness interventions. Brooklynn is hoping to apply to Clinical Psychology programs in the 2029 cycle to continue using evidence-based practices to provide various treatments to manage issues such as depression or anxiety.
Carolina Espinoza
First Year ScholarCarolina is a First Year Scholar examining Perceptions and Predictors of Digital Self-Help Mindfulness Interventions. Carolina is hoping to apply to future Counseling and Clinical Psychology programs to continue researching to give back to the community.