Gina Nadaya is currently a Developmental Psychology PhD student at USC. She received her EdM degree in Human Development and Psychology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and her BA in Psychology from UCLA. Nadaya is primarily interested in examining how culture and early life experiences influence children’s developmental outcomes (e.g., brain growth and development, mental health outcomes, peer relationships, and academic outcomes). She was born in Cordoba, Argentina, and is a strong advocate for the rights of the undocumented community. Nadaya’s ultimate goal is to use her research to promote immigration reform and to improve accessibility to mental health treatment.