Sam graduated from the University of Missouri – Columbia in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Social Justice. Prior to joining the WUNDER lab in August 2023, she worked extensively with young children in a variety of personal and professional settings, including schools, daycares, and private families. As a Professional Rater II for the eLABE study, her responsibilities include scheduling, administering behavioral and emotional assessments, collecting biospecimens, and assisting with MRI scans on child participants. In the future, Sam hopes to pursue an advanced degree and explore research topics in Abnormal and Forensic Psychology.