Education
- Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
- Doctoral Minor, Applied Statistics and Research Methods University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Hanover College, Hanover, IN
Professional Experience & Affiliations
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2025-Present: Assistant Professor, University of Northern Colorado, Counseling Psychology; Teaching, Research, and Service
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Fall 2024 – Summer 2025: Adjunct Professor, University of Northern Colorado
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2024-2025: Postdoctoral Resident, Aspen Ridge Mental Health
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2023-2024: Doctoral Intern, Washington State University Counseling and Psychological Sciences
- Fall 2019-2022: Instructor of Record, UNC’s First Year Seminar Course
Research Expertise & Interests
- Perfectionism
- Attachment
- Help-Seeking
- Complex Trauma
Publications
Vaughan, A. L., Martell, J. L., Dixon, B., & French, E. (2024). First-year college achievement and graduation rates for Hispanic and Hispanic first-generation students. Journal of Hispanic Higher Education. Online-first publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/15381927241241249.
Martell, J. L., Kriescher, D. P. J., Agboola, O. D., Hauck, A. A., Sands, H. K., Kershaw, S., & Vaughan, A. L. (2024). Relationship of online summer programming and successful transitions for first-time college students during (COVID)-19. Journal of The First-Year Experience & Students in Transition, 36(1), 71-91.