Emily is a doctoral student in the clinical-developmental psychology program at the University of Pittsburgh. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2017 with a B.S. in Psychology. Her research interests focus on how peer-related processes (i.e. rejection, social media) contribute to the development of adolescent suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Her research utilizes multimodal assessments, such as neuroimaging and ecological momentary assessment, to better understand the dynamics of adolescent suicidal thoughts and behaviors and peer experiences.