Who will I be talking to?

Brianna is attending the University of Kentucky where she is pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She just recently joined the UK Health Follow-Up team in order to learn more about the Psychology field. She plans to attend graduate school to become a licensed therapist. In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym, listening to music, and traveling. Her favorite part about being a research assistant is getting to connect with people all over Kentucky and knowing the study will make an impact all across the state!

Olivia graduated with her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology with a Social Work certificate on Diversity and Inclusivity Awareness from the University of Kentucky. She has been a member of the UK Health Follow-up team since October 2021. She plans to attend graduate school to become a licensed therapist and work with a wide range of clients. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, baking, and going thrift shopping. She enjoys her time as a research assistant at UK Health Follow-up as she believes this study improves lives of Kentuckians and targets issues commonly found in her hometown in Eastern KY. 

  Jessi is attending the University of Kentucky where she is pursuing a double major in Psychology and Sociology, as well as a minor in Criminology. She recently joined the research team to gain some experience and knowledge in the field. She plans on getting a PhD in forensic psychology one day. Outside of her studies, she enjoys listening to live music, collecting vintage items, and spending time with her two rescue dogs. Her favorite part of the study is knowing it helps countless families and communities across Kentucky to live happier and more fulfilling lives. 

 Reece is a senior at the University of Kentucky where she is completing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Gender and Women's Studies. She plans to get her Master's of Social Work degree in the future. Reece joined the UK Health Follow-Up team in November of 2025. Outside of her studies, she enjoys going to rock shows, thrifting, and spending time with friends. Her favorite part about being a research assistant is learning about the experiences of others as she believes it will benefit the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a whole.