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.

Zoe Kramar is a sophomore at Georgetown University majoring in Science, Technology, and International Affairs with a concentration in Biotechnology and Global Health. She is interested in neuroscience and global health, and hopes to pursue a career at the intersection of medicine and international health policy. Outside of CRL, she enjoys reading and volunteers as a literacy tutor with DC Reads.

Joy Park is a sophomore at Georgetown University majoring in Nursing. She is particularly interested in pediatrics, with a growing academic focus on neuroscience and the relationship between the brain and language. Her interests include multilingualism and how neurological events such as stroke can impact language learning and cognitive function. Through her studies, Joy hopes to pursue a career as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), and explore how nursing care can integrate neurological and linguistic perspectives to better support pediatric patients and individuals recovering from brain injury. Outside of academics, Joy loves to cook and stay active! 

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.

Miles Dinh is a first-year at Georgetown University pursuing a major in Biology on the pre-med track. His academic interests center on post-stroke recovery, inspired by his grandmother’s experience with multiple strokes. After graduating, he hopes to attend medical school to further explore neurological recovery and patient care. In his free time, Miles enjoys playing tennis.