Alyssa Fox
She is a first-year Clinical Psychology Psy.D. student at Florida Tech, where she also previously graduated Summa Cum Laude with her B.A. in Psychology. Passionate about the intersection of psychology, law, and healthcare, she hopes to build a career as a pediatric psychologist and work alongside medical professionals to improve outcomes for children struggling with chronic illnesses. Her research work has spanned many psychological disciplines, including technology and human behavior, developmental psychopathology, animal sociality, AI in policing, and psychological assessment techniques. She has presented her research at multiple conferences, including the American Psychology-Law Society and Southeastern Psychological Association annual meetings. She has additionally worked hands-on as a Registered Behavior Technician, supporting clients with developmental disabilities through evidence-based interventions.
Currently, she serves as a Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) for Florida Tech's Animal Behavior & Cognition program, assisting with classes and training students in the Primate Behavioral Economics Lab on identifying and recording social behaviors among black-handed spider monkeys. She also remains involved in on-campus leadership and student advocacy, including roles as a President's Ambassador and Active Minds Secretary.

