Social Change and Collective Identity Lab

Individual Biographies

Dr. Shaun Wiley

Brittany Gilbert

My name is Brittany Gilbert and I am from Long Island, New York. I am currently a junior Social Psychology major with a concentration in Law and Society. My research interests include collective action, biculturalism, and how groups reappropriate stigmatized labels. I have a passion for classic rock music, nature, and animals.

Priscilla Gutierrez

My name is Priscilla Gutierrez and I am from Garfield, NJ. I am currently a sophomore psychology major here at TCNJ. I am interested in biculturalism and how various groups deal with racism and discrimination. One fun fact about me is that I am fluent in Spanish.

Margaret Diakos

My name is Margaret Diakos, and I am from Cliffside Park, New Jersey. I am currently a junior, double majoring in Special Education and Psychology. My research interests include, but are not limited to, sexism, gender discrimination, racism, and race-related issues. I live by the quote, "A day without laughter is a day wasted," by Charlie Chaplin.

Julie Anne Garretson

My name is Julie Anne and I am a senior Psychology and Women and Gender Studies double major. I am interested in both social psychology and clinical psychology. In addition to the SCCI lab, I am also a volunteer in Dr. Crawford's Attitude and Social Cognition Lab. Eventually, I hope to go graduate school for either clinical or social psychology. In the meantime, I like to play the guitar, be an activist, and sleep when I can.

Cassidy Bartolini

Rachelle Spokony

Sam Kazael

I'm Sam Khazael.  I am a Clinical Psychology major.  I was born in Germany, and speak Persian and German, with a little bit of French.  My interests include Social, Developmental, and Clinical Psychology, Medicine, and philosophy.  I hope to attend grad school for a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, and a second Ph.D. in Philosophy.  I believe in the scientific method and the pursuit of happiness. I also like long walks on the beach.

Michelle Grossman

Hi my name is Michelle Grossman and my hometown is Marlboro, New Jersey. I am a senior Psychology (I/O Specialization) & Marketing student. I am most interested in research in the area of organizational consumer behavior and social creativity. Consumer behavior is a group phenomenon and what I’ve found especially interesting about Dr. Wiley’s research, is how concepts I’m learning about can be applied to the field that I find most fascinating. Social change and collective identify examines the roles that people's group memberships play in their resulting behavior. This broad spectrum topic can be applied in a variety of fields and is now one of my preferred research interests as well. My favorite thing to do on campus is sip on a skim chai latte (iced or hot- depending on the weather), while people-watching in alumni grove.