Fall 2025/Spring 2026 Psych Reps
The student representatives (a.k.a. psych reps) are a group of psychology students who organize and run various events related to the Department of Psychological Science. These events include the Fall Picnic and Senior Happy Hour, among others.
Additionally, the psych reps hold majors’ meetings, attend faculty meetings to keep the professors informed about what’s going on with the students, and get information from professors to answer student questions. They organize student lunches to meet with people who are being interviewed at the school to become possible professors. Generally, they give valuable input from the student body to the psychology faculty on topics of relevance to the department.
Students have to run to be elected as psych reps by posting their information on the rep board towards the end of the spring semester. There are always four reps, and they are elected by the Psych majors.
Eric Undeland
Hey there! My name is Eric Undeland and I am a senior here at UMW. I’m passionate about making sure the Psych Department is the best it can be, so if you see me around, I’m always open to listen about how we can make our amazing department even better! I am a Psych major hoping to eventually become a licensed counselor. I love getting to know people and equipping them any way I know how, which is why I’m pursuing that career. I am also involved with The Center for Faith and Leadership (right across from the UC) as well as YoungLife, where I lead at Riverbend High School. A fun fact about me is over winter break I lived in Portland, Oregon. If you need something, whether it’s something with the department, a question about UMW, or anything really, text or call me at 703-399-9038 or email me at eundelan@mail.umw.edu
Remi Newhart
Hi, everyone! My name is Remi Newhart and I’m currently a junior at UMW. I’m an out of state student from New Jersey and have three pets at home – two cats named Benson and Muffin, and a dog named Hank. I love all animals and hope to have farm animals one day. My focus within the field of Psychology is child development, and I hope to work with kids as my career. I am very excited to work with faculty and students within the Psychology department to build meaningful community connections – and to plan fun events for everyone! This is going to be a great school year!
Email: rnewhart@mail.umw.edu
Ava Shumate
Hi everyone! I’m excited to be your Psychology Representative for the Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 academic year. My goal is to be a supportive and approachable resource, whether you’re navigating the psych major or just need someone to talk to. During my time as a psychology major, I’ve loved conducting research and exploring topics like human sexuality and psychopathology. After graduation, I plan to pursue a career in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, where I can combine my passion for research with helping businesses make ethical and informed decisions. Outside of academics, you can normally find me thrifting, making coffee, hanging out at the farmer’s market, or playing Animal Crossing. Looking forward to connecting with you all.
Email: ashumate@mail.umw.edu
Jasmine Williams
Hi! I’m Jasmine, and I’m very excited to be a psychology student representative here at UMW. I’m a sophomore psychology and history major with a strong interest in mother-infant face to face communication, and the ways play has been influenced through historical changes and cultural values. I’m very passionate about helping students feel supported and creating stronger connections, especially between peers and faculty. I love having events that bring our community together and make the department a place where everyone has the resources accessible, and feels encouraged, to succeed 🙂 I enjoy collaborating with others and finding ways to make academic life feel a little more relevant and meaningful both in long-term and everyday life. Outside of class, I love spending time with my friends, exploring new coffee shops (and thrift stores), as well as scrapbooking! If you have any questions, or just want to connect with another student in the psychology department, please send me an email!
Jwilli47@mail.umw.edu