Student Research Assistants
Below are the student research assistants that are instrumental to the Center for Optimal Health Across the Lifespan (COHL):
Milena Lorenzi Salini
Milena Lorenzi Salini is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student at Stetson, who graduated from the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology, and a certificate in criminal profiling. She has professional experience in victim advocacy, domestic violence services, and social justice initiatives. As an international student, she brings a valuable global perspective, her research interests are forensic psychology, trauma, the intersection of spirituality and psychology and everything that sparks her curiosity.
Yufei (Paige) Pei
Yufei (Paige) Pei is currently completing a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Stetson University. Originally from China, she brings a multicultural perspective to both her research and clinical training. Her research experience includes multicultural psychology, religion and spirituality, and meaning making. She is also interested in mental health within LGBTQ+ populations and the Asian/Asian American community. Drawing on her own experiences navigating diverse cultural contexts, she brings a unique perspective to understanding resilience and identity development.