Michelle joined the Cognition in Context Lab in Summer 2026 and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Cognitive Science with a Neuroscience emphasis. Her academic focus centers on the biological foundations of health and the neurobiological mechanisms that shape how individuals process information and make decisions across the lifespan. She is specifically drawn to the Cognition in Context Lab because of its commitment to understanding how learning and cognition are shaped by the environments in which they occur. By joining this lab, she hopes to explore how different kinds of stimuli people experience at various phases of their life impact future processing of information and affect the decisions they choose to make, ultimately applying these insights to advocate for more equitable mental health resources and healthcare systems. During her free time, Michelle enjoys watching thriller or science fiction films, reading critical theory, and gardening.