Orezi Ogbe
Orezi is a class of 2026 Psychological Science major from Aurora, Colorado. Some of her favorite classes have been Culture and Human Development of the African Diaspora and Psych of Addictive Behaviors. She is a research assistant in the Deep Structure Culture Shop (shout out prof Hurley!), and she is continuing work with the Malle Lab at Brown University. She will be pursuing a Ph.D. in experimental psychology to reach her goal of being a research psychologist. Orezi hopes to foster community in the psych department and support upperclassmen in navigating concerns about career/grad school. Other than psychology, she loves doing improv with Without a Box Improv, getting boba with her friends (especially when it’s free), and exploring all of the different activities to do in L.A. She's always willing to meet new people and is reachable through email or in-person! Please don't hesitate to say hi!
Josephine Yip
Josephine Yip is a senior majoring in Psychological Science and Linguistics from Hong Kong. Her interest in different aspects of psychology has led her to work as a research assistant at labs across Hong Kong, the Boston area, and Claremont. She is most drawn to topics surrounding psycholinguistics and the intersection between culture and child development. Some of her favorite classes at Pomona so far have included the seminar on Human Relationships and Development, Asian American Psychology, and Psychological Disorders with Lab. Looking ahead, she hopes to pursue a career where she can apply psychological principles and data to improve educational experiences. Outside of psychology, she enjoys playing the violin, city strolling, and word games. As a Psychological Science liaison, Josephine looks forward to connecting with psychology majors from different year levels and building community between students, faculty, and alumni.
Francesca Coppo
Originally from Milan, Italy, Francesca Coppo grew up in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. She is most interested in the social and clinical applications of psychology. Some of her favorite classes have been Social Psychology (with Lab) and Psych Disorders (also with Lab)! After college, she look forward to continuing my studies and pursuing a PhD. Outside of psychology, Francesca is on Pomona-Pitzer’s Swim and Dive team, so most days you can find her at the pool or at the gym. She also loves traveling, being outdoors, reading, and spending time with friends. As a liaison, Francesca hopes to be a resource for other students, and to build a community that connects students, faculty, and alumni around our shared interest for psychology!
Peter Neid
Peter Neid, class of '27, is a psychological science major from Denver, CO. Peter's passion for mental health and curiosity about psychology in education and athletics has led him to intern at a local Claremont summer school, staff a mental wellness center at a Pomona Unified School District high school, and help out with Professor Sara-Rose Masland's PPPR Lab projects. Some of Peter's favorite classes at Pomona so far have been Research Methods in Psychology with Professor Sher, and Fieldwork in Clinical Psychology with Professor Masland.
Outside of the classroom, Peter loves to run as a member of Pomona-Pitzer's cross country and track teams, plays bass guitar and drums in a campus band, and loves bird watching.
Peter is unsure of where his career path seems to be taking him, but would be thrilled to become a therapist or counselor, teacher, or mental health researcher. For now, he is excited to serve his classmates and represent Pomona College's psychological science department as a liaison!