Justin S.

Originally from Snellville, Georgia, Justin Shields earned a Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University, majoring in Psychology with minors in Neuroscience and Gender Studies. As an undergraduate, Justin conducted research at the intersection of health and social psychology, exploring how cognitive dissonance can be leveraged to change attitudes and behaviors. For his senior thesis, he developed a dissonance-based intervention aimed at reducing anti-fat bias among premedical students. Currently, his research focuses on marginalized youth and suicidality, and he aspires to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology. Outside of work, Justin enjoys spending time with his cat and visiting national parks.