Lab Members

LAMP Lab Director

Laura Getz. Laura (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of San Diego. She received a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Music from Elizabethtown College and an MA and PhD in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Virginia. Prior to coming to USD, she was a Mendel Science Experience Postdoctoral Fellow at Villanova University, where she was a member of the Word Recognition and Auditory Perception lab. Her big-picture goal is to investigate the importance of interactions to understanding auditory perception, including the interaction of bottom-up and top-down processing and interactions within and across sensory modalities.

LAMP Lab Research Assistants

Sam Eason

Sam is a senior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology. Following graduation from USD, she intends to pursue a Masters degree in order to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist. Outside of the lab, Sam is involved in several other campus organizations, including the D1 swim team and the Active Minds club (which seeks to reduce stigmas surrounding mental health through education and action).

Alex Griffin

Alex is a senior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Philosophy. She joined LAMP lab in spring 2022. After graduation, she plans on attending graduate school in the UK and working in the field of social psychology and or mental health. In her free time she enjoys reading, watching scary movies, hanging at the beach with friends/her dog, and traveling!

Sarah Mann

Sarah is a senior double majoring in Psychology and Visual Arts. Following graduation from USD, she plans on attending graduate school for clinical psychology or mental health counseling, and is considering art therapy. Outside of the lab Sarah is a Resident Assistant, president of the Artist’s Society, and part of the rock climbing club.

Grace Masino

Grace is a senior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology. She joined the LAMP Lab in the Spring of 2022. After graduation, she plans to get her Master's degree to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. She is also a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. She enjoys spending time with her friends, surfing, and exploring San Diego in her free time.

Ellis Noteboom

Ellis is a junior majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience with a minor in Biomedical Ethics. After graduating from USD, she plans to continue her education in either cognitive therapy or genetics. While her specific career path is undecided, Ellis is enjoying learning all she can with the ultimate goal of helping people lead healthier lives. Outside of the lab and classroom, Ellis can be found cooking, learning to surf, thrifting, or hiking.

Lauren O'Donnell

Lauren is a junior double majoring in Psychology and Music. After graduation, she plans on attending graduate school and getting her Ph.D. in Music Therapy in hopes to eventually work with children on the autism spectrum or cancer recovery patients. She joined the LAMP lab fall semester of 2022. Outside the lab, Lauren is part of Outdoor Adventures and plays flute for the winds ensemble for the Music Department.

Denise Picazo

Denise is a junior double majoring in Psychology and Spanish. After graduation, she plans on attending graduate school and getting her Ph.D. with hopes of becoming a forensic psychologist. She joined the LAMP lab in summer of 2022 as a McNair fellow. She plans to be a Student Support Services mentor at the end of the summer and she is the current treasurer of AChA (Association of Chicanx Activists).

Izzie Ramirez

Izzie is a sophomore majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience and minoring in Comprehensive music, on the pre-medical path. She joined the LAMP Lab in the Spring of 2022. After graduation she plans to continue her education in hopes of becoming a doctor in some specific area of study regarding pediatrics or OB/GYN. Outside of the lab, Izzie enjoys singing, attending concerts, watching the beautiful San Diego sunsets, and is starting The Haven Project Organization at USD (to provide support to those in Foster Care).

Helen Skeeland

Helen is a fourth year Behavioral Neuroscience major double minoring in Biomedical Ethics and Visual Arts. She joined the LAMP Lab in summer 2021. After graduation, she plans to continue her education in hopes of becoming an OB/GYN. Aside from playing soccer, she also enjoys sewing clothes, painting, trying new foods, and spending time in the wilderness.

Kailey Taylor

Kailey is a senior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Marketing and Law & Ethics. She joined the LAMP Lab in the Spring of 2022. After graduation, she plans to either go to Law School or get a Masters Degree in Psychology. She is also a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. She enjoys going out with friends, surfing, working out, and finding new food spots in San Diego!

Gabby Thomas

Gabby is a Sophomore double majoring in Psychology and Spanish. Following graduation from USD, she plans on attending graduate school for Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Outside of the lab, Gabby is a Scholastic Assistant, an officer of the Psychology Club, and part of the honors program. For fun she enjoys going to the beach, hanging out with friends, working out, reading, hiking, and exploring San Diego.

Camille Torre

Camille is a junior majoring in English, with a concentration in creative writing, and minoring in Psychology. She Joined LAMP lab in Spring 2023. After graduation, she plans on attending graduate school for child development, biopsychology, or clinical psychology. Outside the lab, Camille enjoys crafting, exploring San Diego, watching anime, and cooking for friends and family. She is also co-president of the Queer and Trans Student Union and a member of Sigma Tau Delta.