Meet the Fellows
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Hannah Friedman, PhD
Friedman
I completed my pre-doctoral pediatric psychology internship at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital before earning my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Mississippi. My clinical and research interests include adjustment to and coping with hematologic and oncologic conditions in pediatric populations.
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Brianna Herold, PhD
Herold
- Clinical Fellow
Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, I became passionate about working with children, shaping both my academic and professional journey. After completing my bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in education at the University of Texas at Austin, I completed a Master of Science degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of Medicine in rehabilitation counseling and psychology with a dual track specialization in developmental disabilities and psychiatric disorders. My career continued at Duke Health, working as a clinician on various Phase I and Phase II clinical trials ranging from studies exploring the safety and efficacy of cord blood infusions in autistic populations to improving symptom management in adolescent and young adult cancer patients. Subsequently, I obtained my PhD in school psychology from UNC while also completing certificate programs in developmental disabilities and in social innovation and entrepreneurship. My clinical internship in pediatric psychology at Children’s Hospital of Michigan deepened my expertise across medical subspecialties prior to beginning fellowship.
Outside of work, I have a strong interest in art, design, travel and photography — I often integrate these passions into my professional practice through creative, patient-centered approaches. Clinically, my areas of interest include psycho-oncology, pain management and supporting neurodevelopmentally diverse populations. As a result, my clinical training has uniquely prepared me to recognize and honor the lived experiences of each patient, while tailoring evidence-based interventions utilizing a developmentally sensitive and culturally responsive framework. I look forward to continuing this work at St. Jude, advancing equitable, innovative, and inclusive pediatric cancer care.
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Angela Maccarrone, PhD
Maccarrone
- Clinical Fellow
I am a recent clinical psychology graduate of Seattle Pacific University (Seattle born and raised!) I interned at the Cleveland VA, specializing in rehabilitation psychology. My long-term career goals include working with children and their families who have complex and chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities- to help them adapt, cope, and live full and meaningful lives. In my free time I enjoy being outside, exploring new coffee shops and restaurants, strolling through farmers' markets, and paddleboarding.
Former Fellows
| Name | Mentor | Dates | Positions |
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| Linnea Swanson | Jurbergs | 2024 - 2025 | Graduate Program: University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE Internship: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN Initial Employment: Psychiatric Consultation Liaison, Advocate Children’s Hospital, Park Ridge, IL |
| Alyssa Marchetta | Parris | 2024-2025 | Graduate Program: Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL Internship: Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH Initial Employment: Instructor, Department of Psychology & Biobehavioral Sciences, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN |
| Emily Bernstein | Parris | 2023 - 2024 | Graduate Program: University of Central Florida, Orange County, FL Internship: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN Initial Employment: Assistant Professor of Pediatric Psychology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX |
| Ayanna Johnson | Webster/Parris | 2021 - 2023 | Graduate Program: University of South Carolina; Columbia, South Carolina Internship: Loudoun County Public Schools, Ashburn, VA Initial Employment: Clinical Faculty, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, El Paso, TX |
| Christina Borgan | Canavera | 2021 - 2022 | Graduate Program: Albizu University Internship: Primary Children’s Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah Initial Employment: Pediatric Psychologist at Children’s Hospital of New Orleans |
| Kristen Howell | Porter | 2021 - 2022 | Graduate Program: University of Memphis Initial Employment: Clinical Research Scientist, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital |
| Dana Kamara | Crabtree | 2020 - 2022 | Graduate Program: Ohio State University Internship: Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH Initial Employment: Assistant Professors of Pediatrics University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus |
| Melanie Morse | Willard | 2020 - 2022 | Graduate Program: University of South Carolina - Columbia Internship: Virginia Treatment Center for Children, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VA Initial Employment: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia School of Medicine/Children’s Hospital |
| Vanessa Aguilera | Canavera | 2020-2021 | Graduate Program: Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL Internship: University of Southern California UCEDD/Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Initial Employment: Pediatric Psychologist, Medical College of Wisconsin/Milwaukee Regional Medical Center, Wauwatosa, WI |
| Mallorie Gordon | Willard | 2018-2021 | Graduate Program: The New School for Social Research, New York, NY Internship: James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY Initial Employment: Adolescent & Young Adult Psychologist, Pediatric Oncology Branch, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute/National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD |
| Megan Schaefer | Heidelberg | 2020-2021 | Graduate Program: Auburn University, Auburn, AL Internship: Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH Initial Employment: Pediatric Psychologist, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus, OH and Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH |
| Emily Crochet | Canavera | 2019-2020 | Graduate Program: Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL Internship: Wright State University/Dayton Children’s Hospital, Dayton, OH Initial Employment: Psychologist, Oschner Hospital for Children, New Orleans, LA |
| Kayla LaRosa | Crabtree | 2018-2020 | Graduate Program: University of South Florida, Tampa, FL Internship: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Silver Child Development Center, Tampa, FL Initial Employment: Assistant Professor, Norton Children’s Hospital/University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY |
| Megan Loew | Porter | 2018-2019 | Graduate Program: University of Memphis, Memphis, TN Internship: Medical College of Georgia-Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA Initial Employment: Senior Research Analyst, Behavioral Health Division, Minnesota Department of Human Services, St. Paul, MN |
| Elyse Heidelberg | Alberts | 2017-2019 | Graduate Program: Nova Southeastern University, College of Psychology, Fort Lauderdale, FL Internship: Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD Initial Employment: Instructor, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN |
| Vicky Lehmann | Klosky | 2017-2018 | Graduate Program: University Medical Center Groningen/University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands Initial Employment: Research Psychologist, Amsterdam University Medical Center and Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Sasja Schepers | Phipps | 2017-2018 | Graduate Program: Academic Medical Center, Emma Children’s Hospital/University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands Initial Employment: Psychologist, Princess Maxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Lauren Cox | Willard | 2016-2018 | Graduate Program: University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS Internship: Texas Child Study Center, Austin, TX Initial Employment: Pediatric Psychologist, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, TX |
| Kristin Niel | Crabtree | 2016-2018 | Graduate Program: Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL Internship: Mailman Center for Child Development/University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL Initial Employment: Pediatric Psychologist, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, PA |
| Justin Williams | Porter | 2015-2018 | Graduate Program: Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA Internship: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH Initial Employment: Clinical Psychologist, Kaiser Permanente Behavioral Health, Kennesaw, GA |
| Paige Lembeck | Porter | 2015-2017 | Graduate Program: University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE Internship: University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN Initial Employment: Assistant Clinical Professor, Yale Child Study Center, New Haven, CT |
| Danielle Graef | Crabtree | 2015-2017 | Graduate Program: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Internship: A.I.duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE Initial Employment: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Cincinnati, OH |
| Jennifer Allen | Ehrentraut | 2014-2016 | Graduate Program: St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO Internship: Center for Behavioral Health, Kansas City, MO Initial Employment: Clinical Psychologist, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN |
| Kimberly Wesley | Porter | 2013-2015 | Graduate Program: LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA Internship: Guidestone, Brook Park, OH Initial Employment: Pediatric Psychologist, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA |
| Yuko Okado | Phipps | 2013-2015 | Graduate Program: Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Internship: Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, CA Initial Employment: Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, California State University, Fullerton, CA |
| Kristin Canavera | Klosky / Crabtree | 2012-2014 | Graduate Program: Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, VA Internship: Mailman Center for Child Development, Miami, FL Initial Employment: Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN |
| Chastity Brimeyer | Crabtree | 2012-2014 | Graduate Program: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Internship: Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH Initial Employment: Pediatric Psychologist, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
| Victoria Willard | Phipps / Conklin | 2011-2014 | Graduate Program: Duke University, Durham, NC Internship: Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH Initial Employment: Research Associate, Department of Psychology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN |
| Alana Lopez | Porter | 2011-2013 | Graduate Program: University of South Florida, Tampa, FL Internship: Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD Initial Employment: Clinical Psychologist, Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH |
| Heather (Gamble) Gammel | Ingerski / Crabtree | 2011-2012 | Graduate Program: University of Memphis, Memphis, TN Internship: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK Initial Employment: Pediatric Psychologist, Behavioral Science Consulting, Memphis, TN |
| Christina Hyon-Wynn | Crabtree | 2010-2011 | Graduate Program: Argosy University, Washington, DC Internship: Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI Initial Employment: Licensed Psychologist, Child & Family Associates of Greater Washington LLC, Falls Church, VA |
| Rebecca Foster | Klosky | 2010-2012 | Graduate Program: Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA Internship: University of Miami Children's Hospital, Miami, FL Initial Employment: Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Winona State University, Winona, MN |
| Jennifer Lindwall | Phipps | 2010-2013 | Graduate Program: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI Internship: Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Initial Employment: Assistant Professor, University of Colorado-Denver/Children's Hospital of Colorado, Denver, CO |
| Linda M. Radbill | Crabtree | 2009-2011 | Graduate Program: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Internship: Sara A. Reed Children's Center, Erie, PA Initial Employment: Psychologist, General Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, Los Angeles, CA |
| Jody Nicholson | Tyc | 2009-2012 | Graduate Program: Notre Dame University, Notre Dame, IN Initial Employment: Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL |
| Kendra Tannenbaum Parris | Crabtree | 2008-2010 | Graduate Program: Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL Internship: Children's Hospital of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Initial Employment: Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN |
| Natalie Williams | Phipps | 2008-2009 | Graduate Program: University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS Internship: University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS Initial Employment: Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN |
| Bryan B. Bushman | Crabtree | 2007-2008 | Graduate Program: Utah State University, Logan, UT Internship: Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA Initial Employment: Clinical Adolescent & Child Psychologist, McKay Dee Behavioral Health Institute, Ogden, UT |
| Elizabeth (Bowling) Lee | Justin Yopp | 2007-2008 | Graduate Program: University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL Internship: Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO Initial Employment: Clinical Psychologist, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN |
| Lisa (Shum) Kahalley | Tyc | 2007-2009 | Graduate Program: University of Memphis, Memphis, TN Internship: Duke University, Durham, NC Initial Employment: Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX |