Sexual Wellbeing and Gender (SWAG) Lab

Mairen received their B.S. in Psychology with a Specialization in Clinical Psychology and a minor in Global Health from UC San Diego. Current research interests include the impacts that social structures have on emerging sexual well-being and dysfunction, as well as sexual and gender nonconformity in neurodiverse individuals. 

Luis  is an undergraduate student persuing a Clinical Psychology B.S. interested in queer well being among underrepresented communities and substance and alcohol abuse disorders. 

Catnhi is an undergraduate student at UC San Diego, majoring in Psychology with a Specialization in Developmental Psychology and Critical Gender Studies. They are interested in exploring sexual trauma's influences on the socioemotional development of adolescents and resilience within queer relationships

Yvette is an undergraduate student at UC San Diego studying Social Psychology. Her primary interests include embodiment, body image, and the ways culture and gender shape psychological harm and healing. She is also interested in identity, morality, and how people make meaning after experiences of social judgment and shame. She is especially drawn to questions about recovery and self-understanding. In her free time, she enjoys art-making, meditation, and R&B music.

Tiffany is a recent graduate of  UC San Diego, where she earned her B.S. in Psychology With Specialization in Clinical Psychology. Her research interests include sexuality and psychological well-being, focusing on factors that contribute to sexual health, body image, and overall well-being. She is particularly interested in supporting individuals from underrepresented communities through research and clinical work. She also plans to attend graduate school in 2026 to pursue a master’s degree, with the long-term goal of obtaining a PsyD in clinical psychology. In her spare time, she enjoys time with her dog, Jellybean, writing for her blog, and drawing.

Kevin is an undergraduate at UC San Diego pursuing a BA in Psychology. His interests in research are on the impact of prenatal sex hormones on development of sexual orientation. His goals are primarily in supporting LGBTQ+ youth with mental health and resources in struggling communities. His long term goals are to finish his bachelors at UCSD and attend graduate school, with the end goal of a PhD in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology. A lot of his free time is spent playing beach volleyball, playing video games, and working out.

Dhaani Gupta is an undergraduate student at UC San Diego pursuing a B.S. in Psychology with a Specialization in Clinical Psychology. She is interested in abnormal psychology and the psychological and relational factors that shape sexual wellbeing, particularly in the context of inclusive and accessible mental health care. In her free time, Dhaani enjoys reading, playing guitar, and engaging in research and advocacy focused on community wellbeing.

Amne is an undergraduate student at UC San Diego, majoring in Psychology with a Specialization in Clinical Psychology. Her interests include research and education related to healthy relationship dynamics, body image, and diverse sexual orientations and identities. In her spare time she enjoys hiking and spending time with family.

Cici is an undergraduate student in Critical Gender Studies at UC San Diego. Her research interests focus on how gender, sexual orientation, and sexuality shape the psychological well-being of young people. She is particularly interested in understanding these relationships and exploring potential treatments.

Sylvia is an undergraduate student at UC San Diego pursuing a degree in Psychology B.S. Her diverse interests span moral, developmental, and clinical psychology. Committed to diversity and inclusion in psychology, she focused on the factors behind different sexual orientations. She is passionate about supporting underrepresented communities through both research and volunteer work. She plans to pursue graduate studies in clinical psychology to continue advocating for accessible and inclusive mental health care. In her free time, she enjoys volleyball, badminton, drama, and watching animations.

Julia is an undergraduate student at UC San Diego and pursuing a B.S. in Psychology. She is interested in researching the many different ways sexuality and gender identities are suppressed and how to help queer youth with understanding identities. In their free time, Julia enjoys playing guitar, spending time with family and friends, and playing videogames.