Dr. Teeters is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Western Kentucky University (WKU), a licensed clinical psychologist, and the Principal Investigator for the TECH Lab. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Memphis in 2017 and completed her internship at the Medical University of South Carolina. Her research focuses on substance use prevention and intervention, with a particular interest in using cutting-edge technology to deliver interventions tailored to reducing heavy substance use and substance-related consequences. She is devoted to developing and evaluating interventions that increase treatment access, engagement, and implementation in both college and community settings. Outside of work, Dr. Teeters loves walking/hiking with her husband and rescue pups, native gardening, listening to music and podcasts, and reading.
EmmaJo Briles, B.S. Graduate Research Assistant
EmmaJo is a first year master's student in the Psychological Sciences graduate program at WKU.
Sidney Traxler, B.S. Graduate Research Assistant
Sidney is a first year master's student in the Psychological Sciences graduate program at WKU. She joined the TECH lab as an undergraduate in 2022 and graduated with her B.S. in Psychological Sciences from Western Kentucky University in May 2023. Continuing working on Project SEMI, she assists with participant recruitment and providing mobile-based interventions. Her research interests include substance use in relation to traumatic experiences (i.e., sexual victimization). Outside of the lab, Sidney enjoys reading, spending time with friends, and hanging out with her dog.
Mawsoof Ali, B.S. R15 Project Manager
Mawsoof is the R15 Project Manager for the TECH Lab. He graduated from Ball State University in December 2021 with a B.S. in Psychological Science and joined the lab in August 2022. He oversees participant recruitment, aids in conducting the intervention, and is pursuing his own research ideas as well. Broadly, he is interested in reducing disparities and increasing multicultural competence in psychological research and practice. He seeks to study mental health disparities and the impact of discrimination and stigma in minoritized communities. He is currently applying to PhD programs in clinical and counseling psychology. Outside of research, Mawsoof is an avid fan of the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers, enjoys listening to hip-hop, and loves to play basketball and spend time in nature.
Camryn Crass Research Assistant
Camryn is a research assistant in the TECH Lab. She graduated from Murray State University in May 2022 with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and joined the lab in August 2023. Camryn is interested in the genetic components linked to substance abuse and the impacts of substance abuse/use on overall health. Currently, Camryn is enrolled in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine-Bowling Green Campus where she is a class of 2026 MD candidate. Outside of research, Camryn enjoys exercising and spending time outdoors with her two dogs, Max and Ruby.
Emma Maddox Undergraduate Research Assistant
Hemali Patel Undergraduate Research Assistant
Caleb Peterson Undergraduate Research Assistant
Caleb is an undergraduate Research Assistant in the TECH Lab. He is currently a senior pursuing a B.S. in Psychological Sciences with a minor in Neuroscience, and plans to graduate this December. He joined the lab in January 2022 and assists with participant recruitment, data collection, and also works on his own research ventures. He is currently interested in social media use and its effects on mental health, education, and development, and is working on a personal FUSE grant to research this topic. Outside of research, Caleb enjoys playing board games and video games with his family and friends