Charleen Gust
Alumni

BA, Psychology & BA, Mathematics, Willamette University, 2015

PhD, Psychology, University of Colorado Boulder, expected 2022

Research interests: I am interested in studying the genetic, social, and neurological factors associated with both physical and mental health behavior. I am also interested in the association between motivation and health and wish to consider the motivational strategies that are most effective for long-term health (e.g., starting and committing to a healthy diet or exercise plan) as well as how self-perception and motivation interact to influence health goals.

About me: I was born and raised in Salem, OR. I attended Willamette University, also in Salem. After college, I worked for a year and a half as a legal assistant at the Parks & Bauer Law Firm, predominantly performing medical record and bill summaries. In my free time, I enjoy riding and showing my horses, backpacking, and all things fitness. 

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