People

Lab Director

Morgan Jerald

She/Her
Email: mjerald@wisc.edu
CV

Morgan Jerald is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is also an affiliate of African American Studies, Gender & Women’s Studies, and the Institute for Diversity Science. Originally from Atlanta, GA, she received her B.A. from Spelman College and Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. Her research examines sociocultural factors, such as the media and stereotypes, that influence Black women’s gender beliefs, sexual well-being, and experiences of sexualization. Before joining UW-Madison, she was an Assistant Professor at Macalester College. Outside of work, Morgan enjoys traveling, spending time outside, watching soccer, and discovering new music/TV shows.

Graduate Student

Elizabete Romanovska

She/Her

Email: romanovska@wisc.edu

Elizabete Romanovska is a 3rd-year doctoral student in Social Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, advised by Dr. Morgan Jerald. She earned her BA in Psychology and International Studies with a minor concentration in Political Science at Macalester College. Her research interests include intersectionality and sexuality. She is currently interested in researching how pornography shapes young Black women's understanding of sexual pleasure and their sexual attitudes overall. Elizabete enjoys hiking with her dog, running, and volunteering with animals. She is also a certified birth doula with a focus on women who have experienced sexual trauma in the past.

Lab Affiliates

Nasitta Keita

She/Her

Email: nkeita@wisc.edu

Nasitta Keita, MA, is a 4th-year doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She earned her BA in Psychology and Education at UW-Madison and her MA in Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri. Framed by Black Feminism and Liberation Psychology, her research interests explore (1) mechanisms of healing amongst Black workers and college students experiencing anti-Black racism and (2) how collective action impacts psycho-social outcomes. Her passion is to promote social justice through her research, teaching, clinical work, and critical community engagement. Nasitta enjoys watching sports, hiking, and participating in social gatherings in her free time.

Abbie Clapp

She/Her

Email: arclapp@wisc.edu

Abbie is a 3rd-year doctoral student in Social Psychology and Gender and Women's Studies. She is primarily interested in research questions related to women's sexuality, including sexual satisfaction, sexual desire, and sexual scripts, as well as the role of objectification in shaping sexual experiences. Additionally, she is interested in measurement and scale development. When not conducting research, she enjoys thrifting, hiking, trying new recipes, and playing with her cat, Beans.

Undergraduate Students

  • Sydney Alston

    She/Her
    Sophomore
    Major(s): Social Welfare

    Hobbies: I enjoy thrifting, listening to podcasts, spending time with my family, and playing with my dog Hazel! 

  • Jenny Guo

    She/They
    Junior
    Major(s): Psychology and Data Science

    Hobbies: In my free time I like to dance and sing, listen to K-pop, and watch musicals!

  • Dominic Jaccard

    She/Her
    Sophomore
    Major(s): Psychology

    Hobbies: I enjoy listening to new music, writing, spending time in nature, and playing board games.

  • Kaya Rollins

    Senior

    Major(s): Psychology and Sociology with a certificate in Gender and Women's Studies

    Hobbies: I enjoy taking film pictures, going for bike rides, watching movies with friends, and spending lots of time outdoors.

  • Meghan Spirito

    She/Her
    Junior
    Major(s): Psychology and Social Welfare

    Hobbies: I am a sports and freelance photographer and love going on runs, to sports games, and trying new coffee shops! 

Lab Alumni

Milena Berestko, Lab Manager 23-25

Isra Mohamed, UW-Madison '25

Priscilla Louey, UW-Madison '25

Easton Darling, UW-Madison '25

Jordyn Chesir, UW-Madison '25

Odilon Romeo Aranda, UW-Madison ‘25

Annika Johnson, UW-Madison ‘25

Stephanie Njeru, UW-Madison '24

Danielle King, UW-Madison '24

Nicole Proaño, UW-Madison '24

Hannah Traynor, UW-Madison '24

Elise Waller, UW-Madison '24

Alec Davis, UW-Madison '23

Cynthia Aguilar, Macalester College '21

Stephanie Konadu-Acheampong, Macalester College '21

Deborah Pickford, Macalester College '20