Lafavor Lab

Michelle Ruvalcaba

4th Year | PhD Program | Garden Grove, CA

Email | michelle.ruvalcaba@pacificu.edu

Undergraduate Institution | California State University, Dominguez Hills

Research Focus | Risk factors for increased internalizing and externalizing behaviors for children in the foster care system.

Why I chose Pacific | Pacific’s small cohort and program size has allowed my training to be tailored to my research focus. The Portland metro area has also introduced me to a diverse population of children in neuropsychological assessments.

Favorite PhD course | Advanced Stats II - I have always enjoyed statistics and this class was a good mix of challenging and engaging. 

Hobbies | I enjoy a variety of arts and crafts such as sewing, cross-stitching, and embroidery. I also enjoy cooking, baking, and hanging out with my adorable cat Milton.