Dr. Koch is the Interim Associate Dean for Budgets and Facilities at Eastern Michigan University and the Primary Investigator for the FAR Lab. 

 

Joseph is a current doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program at EMU. Before joining the FAR Lab, Joseph studied women with ADHD at the University of California, Berkeley, conducted research on risky sexual behavior at Alliant International University, and evaluated evidence-based treatments for youth with traumatic history at Five Acres. His current interests include implementation science, the network approach to psychopathology, and treatments for trauma and anxiety.

Rachael is a first-year General Clinical Master’s student at EMU and received her BS in Psychology and Spanish from the Honors College at Grand Valley State University. She has a rich background and fascination in childhood trauma and resilience, as well as in cross-cultural work. Rachael intends to pursue doctoral studies in Clinical Psychology while continuing to examine the relationship between early trauma and psychopathology, as well as the value of cultural competence in the promotion of well-being.

Originally from New Jersey and having received my BA in psychology from Binghamton University, I am currently pursuing my MS in clinical psychology. My primary research interests include the effects of trauma (e.g., PTSD) on individuals, risk and resilience factors (e.g., social support) that either mitigate or exacerbate PTSD symptoms, and the process of trauma recovery among adult populations. Outside of the lab, I enjoy cooking, baking, exercising, and watching movies.