Cognitive Recovery Lab

Sharon Lee graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and minors in Chemistry and Child & Adolescent Mental Health Studies. She developed a strong interest in neurology and emergency medicine through her work as an EMT in a hospital emergency department, where she was drawn to the complexity of the brain’s responses in acute, high-stakes situations. Sharon plans to attend medical school to further explore these fields, deepen her understanding of the brain in both crisis and recovery, and apply that knowledge in a clinical setting. Outside of CRL, she enjoys staying active and is currently teaching herself Chinese, inspired by her love for Chinese historical dramas.

Tricia Estrada is a junior at Georgetown University majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Art History and Linguistics and minoring in Cognitive Science. She is interested in the relationship between language acquisition, multilingualism, and the brain. Outside of CRL, she is an ESL tutor and after graduation, she hopes to pursue master's degrees in second language acquisition and applied neurosciences. 

Sophia Frank is a sophomore at Georgetown University majoring in Linguistics and minoring in Cognitive Science and French. Her interests lie in Speech Language Pathology, as she wishes to create effective therapies for people with Aphasia, Autism, Developmental Dyslexia, and ADHD. She has professional proficiency in French and has created French curricula for children's immersion camps. She loves language as it relates to reading and singing.

Dani Nisbet is a sophomore at Georgetown University majoring in Linguistics and minoring in Cognitive Science and Persian Studies. He is interested in the intersection between multilingualism, music, and the brain. After graduation, he hopes to create new music-based brain stimulation therapies that can help patients with neurocognitive and language disorders. 

Jasmine Lamnii is a junior at Georgetown University majoring in Nursing. Her academic interests focus on the connection between stroke-related injuries and aphasia, with a special emphasis on personalized rehabilitation strategies and improving communication outcomes. Academically, she is conducting research on how demographic factors influence the severity of aphasia. Jasmine also volunteers as an EMT, where she continues to foster her passion for patient care in real-world settings.

Grace Stephenson is a junior at Georgetown University majoring in Linguistics and minoring in Biology. She is interested in language acquisition, and in the interdisciplinary connections among the cognitive sciences. She loves learning languages, including French and Korean, and she intends to pursue a combination of teaching and research after graduation.