Graduate

Doctoral Students

Katrina Akande
Family Processes

M.A., Community Counseling, Eastern Kentucky University
B.S., Corrections & Juvenile Services, Eastern Kentucky University

Hometown: Richmond, Kentucky
Interests: fishing, traveling, cooking

Kristyn Blackburn
Family Processes

M.S., Family Science (MFT), University of Kentucky
B.S., Psychology, University of Georgia

Hometown: Senoia, Georgia
Interests: reading, baking, hiking

Laura Frey
Family Processes

M.S., Family Science (MFT), University of Kentucky
B.S., Youth, Adult, & Family Services, Purdue University

Hometown: Griffin, Indiana
Interests: reading, cooking, sewing, knitting

Zuzana Gassova
Family Processes

M.S., Psychology, Masaryk University (Czech Republic)
B.S., Psychology, Tmava University (Slovakia)

Hometown: Povazska Bystrica, Slovakia
Interests: board games, organizing events, reading

Djidjoho Gnonhossou
Family Processes

M.A., Christian Education, Asbury Theological Seminary
M.A., Marriage, Family & Child Counseling, Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary
B.A., Linguistics and Communication, University of Abomey Calavi (Benin)

Hometown: Cotonou, Republic of Benin
Interests: cooking, music, spending time with family

Charlene Harris
Family Processes

M.S.W., Social Work, University of Kentucky
B.A., Sociology, Berea College

Hometown: Siparia, Trinidad and Tobago
Interests: painting, reading, crafts, cooking, traveling

Jillian Hawks
Family Processes

M.S., Family Sciences (MFT), University of Kentucky
B.S., Human Ecology, Ohio State University

Hometown: Muncie, Indiana
Interests: spending time with family and friends, taking walks, reading, watching movies

Erin Henry
Adolescent Development

M.S.,Criminal Justice, Eastern Kentucky University
B.A., Criminal Justice, Eastern Kentucky University

Hometown: Richmond, Kentucky
Interests: yoga, reading, gardening, hiking, cooking

Laura Hieronymus
Family Processes

M.S.Ed., Education & Allied Health, University of Kentucky
B.S.N., Nursing, University of Kentucky

Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky
Interests: spending time with husband and daughters, cooking, reading, decorating, traveling, skiing

Nichole Huff
Family Processes

M.S., Marriage & Family Therapy, East Carolina University
B.A., Psychology & Political Science, University of North Carolina

Hometown: Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Interests: spending time with husband, daughter, and son; volunteering in family ministry; writing/blogging

Sara Jenkins
Family Processes

M.S., Vocational Education, University of Kentucky
B.S., Family & Consumer Sciences Education, University of Kentucky

Hometown: Salyersville, Kentucky
Interests: traveling, reading for pleasure, hiking and nature, quilting

Deborah Keys
Aging

M.S., Family Science, University of Kentucky
B.S., Psychology, Purdue University

Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky
Interests: ??

Joann Lianekhammy
Family Processes

M.A., Experimental Psychology, University of Kentucky
B.A., Psychology & Anthropology, Western Kentucky University

Hometown: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Interests: camping, hiking, spending time with friends and family

Mark Mains
Family Processes

M.A., Vocational Education, University of Kentucky
B.S., Agricultural Biotechnology, University of Kentucky

Hometown: Florence, Kentucky
Interests: reading (science fiction, fantasy, horror); amateur foodie; time with family, spouse, and dog; landscaping and gardening

Jakub Mikuska
Adolescent Development

M.S.,Psychology, Masaryk University (Czech Republic)
B.A. Psychology, Tmava University (Slovakia)

Hometown: Bratislava, Slovakia
Interests: music (both playing and listening), movies, nature games (board/card, video, role playing)

Jacqueline Norman
Family Processes

M.Ed., Moderate & Severe Disabilities, University of Kentucky
B.S., French Education, Georgia Southern University

Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky
Interests: family time, swimming, hiking, baking, community service

Martha Perry
Family Processes

M.S., Family Science (MFT), University of Kentucky
B.S., Human Development, Virginia Tech
B.S., Sociology, Virginia Tech

Hometown: Charlottesville, Virginia
Interests: singing, the outdoors, college football, CrossFit

Kimberly Price
Family Processes

M.S.W., Social Work, University of Kentucky
M.S., Recreation and Park Administration, Eastern Kentucky University
B.S., Leisure Programming, Eastern Kentucky University

Hometown: none (Army brat)
Interests: Spending time with family, cooking, and scrapbooking

Cheryl Ramey
Family Processes

Psy.S., School Psychology, Eastern Kentucky University
M.S., Clinical Psychology, Eastern Kentucky University
B.S., Psychology, Eastern Kentucky University

Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama
Interests: training therapy dogs, gardening, antiquing, reading

Josh Roberts
Adolescent Development

M.S.,Criminal Justice, Eastern Kentucky University
B.S., Middle School Education (science/social studies), Eastern Kentucky University

Hometown: Irvine, Kentucky
Interests: reading, working on my race car, listening to music, being outdoors

Anthony Setari
Family Finance & Economics

Charles Stamper
Family Processes

M.S., Vocational Education, University of Kentucky
B.A., Middle School Education, Alice Lloyd College

Hometown: Paintville, Kentucky
Interests: spending time with my wife and daughter, reading novels, enjoying nature

Nicole Stork-Hestad
Family Finance & Economics

M.S., Family Sciences, University of Kentucky
B.S., Psychology, Barry  College

Hometown: Kennesaw, Georgia
Interests: long walks on the beach, piña coladas, getting caught in the rain

Amanda Westmoreland
Family Processes

Post-M.S., Certificate, Marriage & Family Therapy,
University of Louisville
M.S., Child Development & Family Studies,
Middle Tennessee State University
B.S., Public Health, Clemson University

Hometown: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Interests: volunteering with special needs kids, church, travel, outdoor activities

Erin Yelland
Aging

B.S., Youth, Adult, & Family Services, Purdue University
(Minor: Organizational Leadership & Supervision)

Hometown: Canton, Ohio
Interests: traveling, cooking, baton twirling

Qun (Kelly) Zhang
Family Finance & Economics

M.S., Family Sciences, University of Kentucky
B.A., English, Dalian Nationalities University (China)

Hometown: Harbin, China
Interests: traveling, skiing, piano, movies, shopping

Master’s Students

Stephanie Armes
Couples & Family Therapy

B.S., Psychology (minor: Spanish), Seattle Pacific University

Hometown: Midland Michigan
Interests: playing clarinet, singing, theater, figure skating, hiking, camping, yoga, running, speaking Spanish

Justin Bowling
Couples & Family Therapy

B.S., Family Science, University of Kentucky

Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
Interests: being outdoors

Stephanie Boyd
Family Processes

B.S., Family Science, University of Kentucky

Hometown: Shelbyville, Kentucky
Interests: reading, yoga, jogging, spending time with family, advocating for birthing options

Matt Carlson
Couples & Family Therapy

B.S., Family Science, University of Kentucky

Hometown: Shelbyville, Kentucky
Interests: running, reading, movies, traveling

Brigitte Dooley
Couples & Family Therapy

B.S., Psychology, University of Georgia

Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Interests: playing guitar, yoga, horseback riding, tennis

Jessica Green
Family Processes

B.S., Family Sciences, University of Kentucky

Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky
Interests: Spending time with family and friends, playing guitar, traveling

Haley Gresham
Couples & Family Therapy

B.S., Psychology (and minor in family studies), Berry College

Hometown: Griffin, Georgia
Interests: horses, being outdoors, photography, traveling

Kristen Hamilton
Couples & Family Therapy

B.S., Family Science, University of Kentucky

Hometown: Springfield, Kentucky
Interests: sports, babysitting, shopping

Joanne Haviland
Couples & Family Therapy

B.S., Family Science, University of Kentucky

Hometown: Marlton, New Jersey
Interests: running, hiking, indoor cycling, baking

Katelyn Hendricks
Couples & Family Therapy

B.S., Family Science, University of Kentucky

Hometown: Crestwood, Kentucky
Interests: reading, sports, traveling

Paul Huber
Family Processes

M.A., Christian Education, Asbury Theological Seminary
B.A., Theological Studies, Seattle Pacific University

Hometown: Rochester, New York
Interests: foster parenting

Jessica King
Couples & family Therapy

B.A.,Psychology (and minor in speech comm.), Whitworth University

Hometown: Cheney, Washington
Interests: baking, crafting, shoe shopping, working/volunteering with kids

Rachael Looney
Adolescent Development

B.A., Psychology, University of Kentucky

Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
Interests: ??

Agnes Machaty
Couples & Family Therapy

B.S., Economics, Purdue University

Hometown: West Lafayette, Indiana
Interests: theater, tennis

Erica Nordquist
Couples & Family Therapy

B.S., Family Studies, Western Michigan University

Hometown: Rudyard, Michigan
Interests: running, cooking

Suzan Nunn
Aging

B.S., Family & Consumer Sciences, Western Kentucky University

Hometown: Brownsville, Kentucky
Interests: spending time with family

Katherine Oliver
Family Processes

B.S., Psychology, Kentucky State University
A.A., Spanish, Kentucky State University

Hometown: Winchester, Kentucky
Interests: music and singing, food and cooking, cultural activities

Dallin Parkinson
Couples & Family Therapy

B.A., English Literature, Bringham Young University

Hometown: Hemet, California
Interests: reading, piano, sports

Dayna Parrett
Adolescent Development

B.S., Family Science, University of Kentucky

Hometown: Cecilia, Kentucky
Interests: spending time with family and friends, reading, being on the farm

Kayla Reed
Couples & Family Therapy

B.S., Human Development, Virginia Tech University

Hometown: Yorktown, Virginia
Interests: reading on kindle, watching movies

Renee Setari
Family Finance and Economics

B.A., English, Georgia Southern University

Hometown: Tarmac, Florida
Interests: visual arts, classic movie, travel

Michael Sitton
Couples & Family Therapy

B.S., Sociology, Brigham Young University - Idaho

Hometown: Altus, Oklahoma
Interests:spending time with family, church, exercise, reading

Courtney Sonntag
Couples & Family Therapy

B.S., Psychology, Virginia Tech University
B.S., Human Development, Virginia Tech University

Hometown:Stafford, Virginia
Interests: baking, reading, running

Marla Stillwell
Family Processes

B.S., Animal Science, Murray State University

Hometown: Upton, Kentucky
Interests: spending time with family, working in Cooperative Extension/4-H Youth Development, photography, cake decorating, quilting

Jackie Taul
Adolescent Development

B.S., Biblical Counseling, Boyce College

Hometown: Cecilia, Kentucky
Interests: hiking, fishing, painting, crafts, sports, sewing, interior decorating, photography

Amber Thompson
Couples & Family Therapy

B.S., Child & Family Development, University of Central Missouri

Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
Interests: baking

Staci Zimmerman
Aging

B.S., Human Ecology, Ohio State University
(Emphasis: family science; Minor: sexuality studies)

Hometown: Freemont, Ohio
Interests: spending time with fiancé, his son, and family; watching One Tree Hill and Grey's Anatomy