Ana La Russa will be starting a School Psychology Master’s degree in August 2025 at Albizu University in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She completed a Bachelor in Science in Psychology at Boston College in May 2025. Her research interests lie within child and developmental psychology, particularly, how early life experiences shape socio-emotional, cognitive, and academic outcomes. She is passionate about giving support to children with diverse learning needs and investigating ways to improve special education practices. During her free time, she loves listening to music, playing instruments, reading, and going to the beach.