​Blake A. Allan
CURRENT TEAM
Elaine Sun, MS: Elaine is originally from Beijing, China. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from The Ohio State University and her master’s degree in biostatistics from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Her research interests focus on vocational recovery for individuals with PTSD and depression, with an emphasis on Asian and ethnic minority groups. She is also interested in how vocational rehabilitation programs can support these individuals, especially in reducing suicidal ideation and fostering meaningful employment opportunities. In her free time, Elaine enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, and binging her favorite shows.
Abha Prasad, MBBS, MD: Abha is from Coorg, India and received a MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore in 2008 and an MD in Psychiatry from Government Medical College, Kozhikode in 2012. Abha's research interests are in decent work, meaningful work, access to decent work and meaningful work in the marginalized communities, individuals of lower socioeconomic status, and individuals with chronic mental illnesses and mild intellectual disabilities. She is also interested in studying the impact of Covid-19 on low wage workers and burnout in mental health professionals. In her spare time, Abha enjoys cooking, reading books, and listening to (and attempting dance moves) with her family!
Haleem A. Brown, MS: Haleem was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He attended Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2018, and master's in community psychology in 2020. Haleem’s research interests include examining Black students success and academic motivation at the collegiate level. When he’s not working, Haleem enjoys hiking, playing and talking basketball, photography, talking with family, and creative stuff.
PAST TEAM MEMBERS
Journa Njoh, PhD: Now works as a postdoctoral fellow.
Tracie Liu, PhD: Now works as a Licensed Psychologist.
Patrick Murphy, PhD: Now works as an assistant professor at Purdue University-Fort Wayne
Taewon Kim, PhD: Now works as an assistant professor at the University of Florida.
Haley Sterling, PhD: Currently works as a psychologist in the VA.
Eileen Joy, PhD: Currently works as a psychologist in the VA.