Danielle Sterling

Danielle Sterling is a Clinical Professor and holds the position of Dean's Fellow. Her research focuses on emotional dysregulation, mood, perception, cognition, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism spectrum disorder in child and adolescent populations. She employs neuromodulation techniques (tVNS, neurofeedback) and neuroimaging (EEG, fMRI) in her studies, with an emphasis on intersectional perspectives involving Black and neurodivergent communities.

Education:

• B.Sc. in Biopsychology, University of California, Santa Barbara
• M.Sc. in Child & Adolescent Developmental Psychology, Northcentral University

Research Interests: Danielle examines neurodevelopmental disorders through interdisciplinary lenses, integrating clinical psychology with neuroscientific methods. Her work prioritizes marginalized populations, particularly in exploring how intersectional identity impacts neurodevelopment and therapeutic outcomes.

Awards:

• Dean's Fellow

Advising & Mentorship: Advised by Dr. Bradley Gibson. No grants or labs explicitly mentioned.