Meet Our Staff
Daniel N. Allen, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of Psychology & Director of Clinical Training, UNLV
Dr. Allen received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of South Dakota and completed internship and post‑doctoral studies at the VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA, with an emphasis in clinical neuropsychology. His research examines the etiology of Early Serious Mental Illnesses (ESMI) using digital phenotyping, neuropsychological assessment, and computer‑based procedures. He directs state‑funded programs CHARGE UP, POWER, and R‑HOP providing coordinated specialty care and peer support to optimize functioning across relationships, health, education, and employment.
Mason Jahnke
Staff
Lisa Durette
Staff
Christine Salva, MS
5th Year Doctoral Student
M.S. in Psychological Science (UIUC, 2021). Research interests include neuropsychological methodology to examine sport‑related concussion and how factors such as mental health impact recovery.
Jessica Gates-Woodyatt, MS
5th Year Doctoral Student
M.S. in Early Interventions in Psychosis (King’s College London). Focus on early identification and prevention of psychosis; interested in mobile health technology and digital phenotyping for treatment, monitoring, and prevention.
Delaney Collins, BSW
3rd Year Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student
BSW, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire (2021). Former research coordinator in the Clinical Affective Neuroscience Lab (UGA). Interested in environmental effects and policy implications in individuals with schizophrenia.
Monica Done, MS
3rd Year Graduate Student, Clinical Psychology
M.S., Palo Alto University; former research clinic coordinator at UCLA CAPPS. Clinician delivering evidence‑based interventions including family‑focused therapy. Research on resilience, empowerment, and stress & race‑based trauma among CHR and bipolar populations, with focus on Latinx Spanish‑speaking communities and tech‑driven interventions.
Sierra Ann Jarvis, MA
3rd Year Graduate Student
Former research coordinator in the Clinical Affective Neuroscience Lab (UGA). Studies negative symptoms and brain–behavior mechanisms in schizophrenia using neuropsychological components.
Jennifer Truitt, BA
1st Year Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student
B.A. in Biology with a minor in Psychology (University of Arkansas, 2022). Former research & grants coordinator with NRP, CHARGE UP, and POWER. Interests include social and environmental contributions to SMI, especially among gender and sexual minorities at CHR.
McKenna Webb, BA
Psychometrist
UNLV graduate and NRP alum; interested in bipolar disorders, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders in youth.
Hazel Cadiz
Undergraduate Research Assistant; Intern (POWER & CHARGE UP)
3rd‑year undergraduate studying psychology and neuroscience; interests include neurodevelopmental and psychosis spectrum disorders.
Patricia Maslowski
Undergraduate Research Assistant; Intern (POWER)
Junior at UNLV majoring in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience; plans to become a child psychiatrist. Aims to deepen neuropsychological knowledge and build connections.
Taralyn Javier
Undergraduate Research Assistant; Intern (CHARGE UP)
Sophomore at UNLV majoring in Psychology; plans to obtain a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. Enjoys writing and photography.