Texas Tech University

Joanna Cayla Rivera, M.A.

Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant
Human Development and Family Sciences

Email: joannacr@ttu.edu

Office: HS 302
Advisor: Dr. Christy Rogers

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Education

  • B.A. in Psychology with a concentration in Developmental Psychology, California State University, Stanislaus 
  • M.A. in General/Experimental Psychology, California State University, Fresno

Research Interests

  • Adolescence 
  • Mental health 
  • AAPI Community 
  • Child-Parent relationships

About me

Hometown: Tracy, California 

Professional goal(s): I would like to teach and conduct  research with students who are just like me - curious, inspired, and excited about education. I want to uplift my community and those around me, especially the AAPI community. As much as my past teachers have touched my heart, I hope to do the same with my future students.

"Word of Wisdom" for Prospective Students: Heal self, heal lineage. 

My leisure interests: I love being with my family and friends, especially my dog! I probably watch too much reality tv and spend too much time looking for new places to travel to.