Amelia Talley is a Full Professor in  the Department of Psychological Sciences, housed within the Experimental-Social Area, and Associate Dean for Research and Engaged Scholarship for the College of Arts & Sciences . After receiving a bachelor's degree in Psychology at Texas A&M University in 2001, Amelia headed up "North" to complete a Ph.D. in Social-Personality Psychology at the University of Missouri, Columbia. After receiving a doctorate in 2009, Amelia became a post-doctoral researcher in Addiction Studies and then a Research Assistant Professor at Mizzou before joining the faculty at Texas Tech University in 2013. Broadly speaking, Amelia's research looks at whether how we view ourselves or what situations we find ourselves in influence our health-related decision-making and behaviors. Their research specifically tries to understand the ways in which threats to one's self-concept and the stigmatization individuals may encounter will affect their health and well-being. The goal of this work is to identify factors that contribute to health disparities between marginalized and privileged populations; by identifying important factors that contribute to poorer health and well-being, we aim to eliminate or reduce these disparities. If you are interested in some of Amelia's recent empirical work, check out this recent article. In managing the daily activities in the lab, Amelia works directly with a team of five graduate students and over 10 undergraduate research assistants. Amelia is committed to providing mentoring and teaching to graduate and undergraduate students in our Department.

A self-described "Texas Tornado," Amelia was born-and-raised in the Lone Star State. During any spare time, Amelia enjoys spending time with partner, Andrew, kiddo, Miles, cat, Oscar, and dog, Bailey (pictured left). When more time is available, Amelia also enjoys yoga, dancing, listening to vinyl, and discovering new culinary delights. Amelia is proud to call Lubbock home and is dedicated to the success of the Psychological Sciences Department, the College of Arts & Sciences, Texas Tech University, and the larger West Texas Community.

Jordyn Glick