Laura Hardner (she/her/hers) has always tried to use her research to make the world a better place, focusing on issues of diversity, representation, and prejudice. She is passionate about using the power of research to drive positive social change. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Thiel College in Psychology, with concentrations in Counseling, Social, and Cognitive-Developmental Psychology, and a Master of Science in Psychology from Villanova University. Outside of work, Laura loves to read, bake, and hang out with her two cats, Noodle and Sushi. She currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA.