Brianna Lear is a research intern at the Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience and Behavior at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. Eventually, she wishes to pursue a career in mental health. She also loves volunteering at animal shelters and practices yoga. Eventually, she wishes to pursue a career in mental health. She also loves volunteering at animal shelters and practices yoga.

Lily Shafer graduated from University of Portland with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with minors in Neuroscience and Spanish. She has a background in language development and the deaf and hard of hearing community. Lily is interested in development and language acquisition.