Biography

Alexa Raudales was raised in Florida, with her parents having immigrated from Honduras. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Psychology from Case Western Reserve University in 2017. After graduation, she worked for two years as a research assistant at Florida State University, where she studied the etiology and treatment of anxiety and related disorders. She received her M.A. in psychology from the University of Rhode Island (URI) in 2020. Currently, she is a doctoral candidate at the URI in the Clinical Psychology program.

Beyond her research, Alexa offers evidence-based clinical services across a wide array of settings to serve diverse and underserved populations in the community. Currently, Alexa chairs Students of Color within the Psychology Department, leading a student-run group focused on providing resources and support for graduate students of color. She is a Multicultural Consultant as well as an active member of the Inclusion and Diversity Committee within the Psychology Department to help foster a more inclusive environment at the URI. She has completed Mental Health First Aid Training, Counseling on Access to Lethal Means, and the Diversity & Inclusion Badge Program micro-credential offered through the Community, Equity, and Diversity Office.