Meet Our Team
Michelle Toews
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Research Interest: Dating violence, intimate partner violence, adolescent parents’ coparenting and romantic relationships, relationship education, violence prevention
Life Outside of the Lab: Michelle enjoys spending time with her family, reading, watching college football, traveling, and hiking.
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cinnamon
Kristin Anders
Hometown: Knoxville, TN
Research Interest: Sexual identity development, romantic relationship health, adolescence and emerging adulthood, sexual and relationship education programs
Life Outside of the Lab: Kristin can be found either outdoors or cooking in the kitchen. She loves being active outside with her husband and dog, traveling, and binge watching the Food Network.
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Coffee
Eric Goodcase
Hometown: South Lyon, Michigan
Research Interest: Adolescent and emerging adult relationships, role of technology in courtship and established romantic relationships, public scholarship, sexual and relationship education programs
Life Outside of the Lab: Eric is an avid sports fan, cat person, and comic book nerd. He is also the host of the Relevate Presents: Scholars Ship podcast about fictional couples from tv and film available on iTunes.
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cookie Dough
Sarah Colburn
Hometown: Prairie Village, Kansas
Research Interest: adolescent relationship development, adolescent parents and coparenting, relationship education, and dating violence.
Life Outside of the Lab: Sarah loves being active, biking or running, spending time with her friends and family, and reading books of all genres. She also is currently planning her upcoming wedding!
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip
Nathaniel Faflick
Hometown: Wichita, Kansas
Research Interests: Adolescent and emerging adult relationships, sexual and gender minorities' experiences with religion, identity development.
Life Outside of the Lab: Nathaniel loves dogs, bikes, spending time outside, camping, and watching live music
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip
Alumni
Elaina Parker
Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas
Research Interests: Adolescent and emerging adult relationships, identity development, effects of emotional abuse and recovery, intimate partner violence and coercion, self-esteem development
Life Outside of the Lab: Elaina likes to be outside, read, play card games, bake, and most of all spending time with her friends
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Peanut Butter Party
Lara Hoss
Hometown: Salina, Kansas
Research Interest: Dating violence, intimate partner violence, family chaos and mental health
Life Outside of the Lab: In her free time, Lara enjoys spending time with friends, hanging out with her cat, and watching Netflix and Hulu
Where She is Now: Lara is attending Purdue University Northwest pursuing a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Afriyah Mayasa-Hailey
Hometown: San Diego, California
Research Interest: Coparenting and romantic relationships, parent-child relationships, family dynamics, parental stress and coping
Life Outside of the Lab: Afriyah loves to travel, watch movies/TV shows, and spend time with her family and friends. She also enjoys listening to music, attending music concerts, and going to the beach.
Where She is Now: After completing the Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (SUROP) at K-State, Afriyah is back at her home university California State University, Long Beach where she is finishing her B.A. degree.
Autumn Bermea
Hometown: San Marcos, Texas
Research Interests: Intimate partner violence in queer relationships, post-separation violence, and healthy relationship education and IPV prevention among marginalized groups
Life Outside of the Lab: Autumn enjoys going to concerts, art museums, and exploring new cities.
Where She is Now: Autumn is a doctoral candidate in Family Science and Human Development at Montclair State University.
