Isabella Spaulding
About Isabella Spaulding
Isabella Spaulding is an NIH Postbaccalaureate IRTA Fellow based in Bethesda, Maryland, working in the Emotion and Development Branch of the National Institute of Mental Health since 2020. She has a background in clinical psychology and American studies from Tufts University, where she graduated summa cum laude.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Isabella Spaulding has been serving as an NIH Postbaccalaureate IRTA Fellow at the National Institutes of Health since 2020. She is based in Bethesda, Maryland, and works within the Emotion and Development Branch of the National Institute of Mental Health. Her role involves engaging in research that contributes to the understanding of emotional and developmental processes.
Education and Expertise
Isabella Spaulding studied at Tufts University, where she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies. Her academic tenure spanned from 2016 to 2020, during which she developed a strong foundation in psychological principles and interdisciplinary studies.
Previous Experience in Research
Prior to her current position, Isabella worked at the MGH/HST Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging as a Research Assistant from 2017 to 2020. She contributed to research initiatives in the Greater Boston Area. Additionally, she served as a Research Assistant at Home Base, a program associated with the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital, for four months in 2018.
Internship and Community Engagement
Isabella has a background in community engagement and legal assistance. She interned at Legal Aid of Nebraska from 2015 to 2016, gaining experience in legal support services in the Lincoln, Nebraska Area. Furthermore, she worked as a Community Liaison for Tufts Student Resources from 2017 to 2018, where she facilitated communication and support within the university community.
Scholarship and Coordination Roles
Isabella was a Laidlaw Scholar at Tufts University from 2018 to 2020, which involved a focus on leadership and research. She also held the position of Assistant Coordinator at Tufts University for two months in 2018, where she assisted in various administrative and organizational tasks.