Research Group Staff

• Margaretha S. Lucas, Ph.D.

  1. Position: Assistant Director
  2. Bio: As a staff psychologist at the University of Maryland Counseling Center since 1985, I have worked as a therapist and clinical supervisor, and as a faculty member teaching graduate classes in the area of career development and clinical assessment. Furthermore, I have experience as an administrator, I served as the Counseling Center's pre-doctoral Training Director for 7 years, and I have conducted and published research.
  3. Email: mlucas1@umd.edu
  4. Vita




• Beth Klingaman, M.S.

  1. Position: Graduate Research Assistant
  2. Bio: I am a fourth year student in the Counseling Psychology Program at the University of Maryland, College Park. I completed my B.A. in Historic Preservation and Psychology at Mary Washington College (Va.) in May of 2004. In May 2007, I completed my M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Loyola College in Maryland. I'm interested in the effects of counseling on diverse populations, the inclusion of underrepresented populations in therapy, and the interaction between physical and mental health. Being proficient in Spanish, I am particularly interested in the above issues as related to Hispanic populations. I'm currently a Research Assistant in the Testing, Research, and Data Processing Unit at the Counseling Center, investigating the help-seeking behavior and preferred diversity programming of college freshmen.
  3. Email: beth.klingaman@gmail.com
  4. Vita: Contact Beth Klingaman at the above e-mail address




• Jill Paquin, M.A.

  1. Position: Graduate Research Assistant
  2. Bio: I am a fifth year student in the Counseling Psychology program at the University of Maryland. I received my B.A. from the University of Minnesota in 2001 and my M.A. in counseling psychology from the University of Maryland in 2008. I am interested in women in nontraditional careers, particularly STEM fields, psychotherapy treatment for women offenders, trauma, and group processes. I am currently a research assistant in the Testing, Research, and Data Processing Unit at the Counseling Center, and an instructor in the Counseling and Personnel Services Department where I teach Introduction to Counseling Skills and Theories (EDCP310), and Advanced Topics in Human Diversity and Advocacy (EDCP420).
  3. Email: jill_paquin@yahoo.com
  4. Vita: Contact Jill Paquin at the above e-mail address




• Cristina Risco, B.S./B.A.

  1. Position: Graduate Research Assistant
  2. Bio: I am currently a fifth year doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park. I graduated from the University of Florida in 2004 with a B.S./B.A. in Psychology and Sociology. My research interests include social group identity development, perceived experiences of prejudice/discrimination, and implications of the two for mental health and well-being. In my work with the University of Maryland New Student Census, I primarily focus on student multicultural orientation, attitudes toward diversity related programs and policies, and the career development of underrepresented students.
  3. Email: crisco1@umd.edu
  4. Vita: Contact Cristina Risco at the above e-mail address