Bella King

Senior psychology student at the University of Tennessee with experience in student mentorship, research collaboration, and educational support roles. Skilled in facilitating learning environments, organizing research and program data, and communicating with diverse student populations. Interested in supporting experiential learning initiatives that connect students with meaningful academic and community opportunities.

Clinical Research Assistant – PAVES Lab
University of Tennessee | Fall 2025 – Present

• Assist in conducting experimental research examining the impact of perceived bullying on performance and emotional responses
• Guide participants through study procedures following ethical research standards
• Organize and input quantitative data from participant questionnaires and study measures using Excel and lab databases
• Collaborate with graduate researchers to maintain research accuracy and data organization

Research Assistant – THRIVE Lab
University of Tennessee | Aug 2024 – Present

• Support research examining intergenerational trauma and mental health among Latinx families
• Conduct literature reviews and assist with qualitative data analysis
• Program and pilot test surveys using Qualtrics to improve clarity and participant engagement

Research Assistant – PIPES Lab
University of Tennessee | 2023

• Conducted literature reviews to support faculty and graduate research projects
• Assisted in coding and analyzing qualitative interview data
• Contributed to research writing and manuscript development
• Organized qualitative data and assisted in preparing research presentations
• Collaborate with faculty and graduate researchers on data organization and ongoing research analyses

King, B. , Best, A., Kibler, J., Linares, S., Navarro Flores, C., & Vázquez, A. (Under Review). Invisible Barriers and Lasting Scars for Racially/Ethnically Minoritized Youth: The Role of Structural Inequities in Adverse Childhood Experiences Exposure Risk. Journal of Traumatic Stress (JOTS

Cook, K. D., Hardin, E. E., Gibbons, M. M., King, B. C., & Sexton, K. K. (In Press). Development of a Career Intervention for Women in a Transitional Housing Program. Career Development Quarterly.