Faculty Mentors

Dr. Anderson's research focuses on personality and situational causes of impulsive and thoughtful aggression and on the development of violent beliefs, as well as violence prevention. She has also published on personality characteristics associated with interpersonal aggression, acculturation effects and how gender interacts with social factors in influencing behavior. She is the Past-President of the Society for the Psychology of Women (Division 35 of the American Psychological Association), which is an intersectional feminist psychology organization. Dr. Anderson has greatly enjoyed working with McNair scholars at OLLU over the past 28 years.

With a background in immunology and previous research on diabetes and obesity in aging, I aim to expand my work by studying the effects of natural compounds on cellular senescence. Senescence, a state in which cells lose their ability to divide and function properly, increases with age and plays a crucial role in aging and age-related diseases. Many regional foods and traditional dietary practices are believed to help slow down senescence. One of my research objectives is to explore and understand whether natural compounds and some specific food/food groups can influence the cellular and immunological senescence markers.

Dr. Shiplett-Jupe has a deep passion for clinical mental health. From clinical practice to education of counselors-in-training, Dr. SJ focuses on decolonizing mental health, creating space for clients as experts of their lived experiences, and providing safety through learning and exploring. These foundations are also evident in her research interests and practices. She seeks to expand current understandings and knowledge of the intersection of reproductive health and sexual wellness on mental health, overall LGBTQ+ mental health, family forming, and perinatal through postpartum mental health of all birthing people. Additionally, Dr. SJ is invested in researching ethical clinical training practices focusing on theories of learning, creativity in curriculum, and ethical incorporation of new technologies.

Dr. Galvan's research focuses on public policy and marketing with a particular emphasis on social matters and public health questions. Within these domains, she leverages an applied empirical approach to address research questions and provide practical and actionable insights for managers and policymakers. Overall, Dr. Galvan is motivated to investigate issues that have large real-world implications with immediate applicability. Her research is approachable and timely to both scholars and practitioners alike. Dr. Galvan's key project looks at the simultaneous impact of Uber on sales of alcohol and instances of drunk driving. The project is currently being reviewed at the Journal of Public Policy and Marketing.

My research focuses on policing practices, use-of-force policies, and juvenile justice, with a particular interest in missing persons and runaway youth. I am currently involved in several research projects, including a systematic review of police monitor qualifications, an exploratory analysis of police intake data for first-time and repeat runaway youth, and a comparative analysis of use-of-force policies across Texas police departments. My dissertation, Exploring Attitudes within Legal Precedents Related to Police Use of Force, examines how legal interpretations of law enforcement practices have evolved over time. With my experience as a Missing Person Supervisor for the San Antonio Police Department, I strive to bridge academic research with real-world policing challenges. I collaborate with scholars and students to analyze contemporary issues in law enforcement, policy reform, and crime analysis, aiming to contribute to evidence-based policing strategies and improved public safety policies.