Bio
My name is McKenna Dion Hildebrandt and I am a first year graduate student at Texas State University pursuing my Master of Arts in Psychological Research, with a focus on sex and relationships. I currently work in Dr. Rhonda Balzarini's Sex Partners and Romantic Relationships (SPARC) lab as the project coordinator and manager of one of our couples studies. After completing my masters, I plan to continue my education in a PhD program in Social Psychology to continue my work in psychological research. My research interests primarily focus on Human Sexuality and Romantic Relationships, with more interests also including Forensics and Sexual Homicide, Psychopathology and Sexuality, and Social and Personality Psychology. Beyond academics and research, I enjoy reading, writing, the arts, spending time with my friends, and posting content on my YouTube channel, Seeking Psyche.
Education
M.A. in Psychological Research, May 2025 (anticipated)
Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas
Current GPA: TBD
Thesis: TBD
Graduate Supervisor: Dr. Rhonda Balzarini
B.A. in Psychology, May 2023
Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas
Major: Psychology
Minor: Criminal Justice
GPA: 3.47
Professional/Research Experience
Research Assistant, Project Manager, Project Coordinator (Volunteer)
Dr. Rhonda Balzarini’s Relational Self-Expansion in Virtual Reality Study
Sexual Partners and Romantic Connection Lab, Texas State University
(June 2022-current)
Presentations, Workshops, and Posters
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Publications
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