MAGGIE ALBRIGHT-PIERCE

Pronouns: she/her/hers

I earned my B.A. in Biopsychology with a minor in Women & Gender Studies from Juniata College, combining my interests in studying the mind and body in a social context. I, then, pursued a Master's degree in Health Psychology at Central Connecticut State University, primarily researching health disparities among those living with diabetes.​

After several professional appointments as an academic coach and health coach, I became increasingly passionate about how to give people the tools to reach their goals, which led me back to my roots as a scholar and researcher in psychology. I am currently doctoral candidate in the Social & Health Psychology Ph.D. program at Rutgers University. Working under the mentorship of Dr. Shana Cole in the RAMP Lab, I research the self-regulatory strategies people use to handle stress or threat and promote health and wellness. 

My fervor for teaching led me to become a TA Project Coordinator and Rutgers Academy for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Graduate Student Fellow. As of 2024, I am director of each of these programs, in which I both lead sessions and seminars on evidence-based practices for teaching and learning. 

When I'm not teaching, researching, or otherwise engaging in academic activities, you can find me in the dance studio, walking my adorable corgi, or on the couch watching any variety of TV shows or movies with my partner. 

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