Dr. Sawyer is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Penn State Mont Alto. He received a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Columbia University (2017). Prior to Mont Alto, he worked as a staff psychologist and project coordinator for a Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) grant at the University at Albany, SUNY. His research interests include experiences of nonreligious/atheist individuals; psychological factors related to death, dying and bereavement; and college student mental health.
Abbie Stine
My name is Abigail “Abbie” Stine and I am currently a junior attending Penn State Mont Alto. I am majoring in human development and Family Studies and minoring in Child Maltreatment and Advocacy Studies. After receiving my bachelor’s degree, I plan on attending graduate school to pursue a master’s in counseling. Outside of academics, I enjoy traveling to new places, thrift shopping, and playing with my lab puppy.
Samantha Sibold
My name is Samantha Sibold, and I am currently a freshman attending Penn State Mont Alto. I am majoring in Psychology and am also currently interested in minoring in Spanish. After completing my bachelor’s degree, I plan on going to medical school to get my M.D. Outside of my studies, I love to travel, read, go on hikes, and explore my personal style through thrifting.
Team Alumni:
Cara Burgan, B.A.
Cara served as the SPEAR Team Coordinator from 2020-2021. She graduated in 2021 with a B.A. in Letters, Arts, and Sciences, witha minor in psychology.
Blasia graduated in 2021 with a B.S. in psychology.
Amanda Moore, B.S.
Amanda served as the SPEAR Team Coordinator from 2019-2020. She graduated in 2020 with a B.S. in Psychology.
Ryan graduated in 2020 with a B.A. in Psychology.
Jenna Taylor, B.A.
Jenna graduated in 2020 with a B.A. in Letters, Arts, and Sciences.