Yamini holds a BA in Psychology with a minor in Cognitive Science from the University of Connecticut. Prior to joining the lab, she worked as a research assistant examining emotion regulation, dyadic, self-compassion, anxiety, and depression. Currently, she manages the Perception of Emotion in Everyday Relationships (PEER) Study in the lab. Yamini is interested in how culture and language impacts emotion construction. In her free time, you can find her making art (drawing, painting, textile arts, or trying out a new medium), listening to music, and spending time with friends.
