Cilicia Brotherson
Biography
Cilicia is a McNair Scholar alum and a 2023 graduate of Hunter College, CUNY. She previously worked as a full-time research assistant in Dr. Sarit Golub's HART Lab, where she conducted intervention science research.
Lab: Intergroup Processes and Social Equity Laboratory
Advisor: Aerielle Allen, PhD
Area of study: Social Psychology
Current Research: Under the mentorship of Dr. Allen, Cilicia's research focuses on racial identity, stereotyping, prejudice, and system justification beliefs. She is currently examining how perceptions of prototypical victims of police brutality may marginalize Black women.
Future Plans: Cilicia plans to apply to Social Psychology PhD programs, with a focus on continuing her research on equity, justice, and stereotyping.