Second Year Student
Advisor: Joshua Hicks
Lydia earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Missouri State University, double majoring in philosophy and psychology. She went on to earn a Master of Science degree in experimental psychology with a graduate certificate in statistics and research design. She is now a social psychology PhD student working with Dr. Josh Hicks. Lydia’s current research focuses on the nuanced experiences of authenticity, self-alienation, and meaning in life for those with concealable stigmatized identities.