Emily Gotkiewicz, B.A.

Emily first joined the TAYA Lab in the spring of 2021 as an undergraduate research assistant at the University of Delaware. She graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Psychology and minor in Health & Wellness from the University of Delaware in 2022. As an undergraduate research assistant in the TAYA Lab, she completed her senior thesis examining personality factors in relation to disordered eating behaviors. Following her graduation, Emily moved with the TAYA Lab to Pitt and became the part-time TAYA Lab Manager while completing pre-med coursework. 

Emily’s research interests include adolescent and young adult disordered eating, body image, and well-being. She is also interested in the role of sociocultural factors in health behaviors. As a former DI athlete, Emily is very passionate about athlete mental health, and is interested in exploring the intersection of mental and physical health among athletes.