Maya A. Irvin-Vitela, M.S.

Maya is a third-year psychology doctoral student at Iowa State University. Her previous research focused on how sociocultural environments shape individuals, including the neuropsychology of forensic psychopathy and the link between adverse childhood experiences and physiological and behavioral outcomes in adulthood. Maya’s current interests exist at the intersection of basic research, clinical practice, and the translation and implementation of research findings in a legal context. Her ultimate goal is to ensure the equitable application of psychological science to historically marginalized populations.