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I also completed my Master&#8217;s of Science in Clinical Neuropsychology with the Cortex lab. While my master\u2019s thesis research focused on concussions, physical activity and cognition more generally, I have always been interested in sex differences in cognition and women&#8217;s and girls&#8217; health specifically. My dissertation project investigates the role of physical activity and exogenous sex hormones (e.g., the birth control pill) on cognitive functioning in teenage girls. I am also the Chair of the Student Committee for the Sports Neuropsychology Society (SNS), a committee member of CPA&#8217;s Section on Women and Psychology&#8217;s Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and a committee member of SNS&#8217;s Social and Cultural Equity in Sports committee. 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