Fall 2026/Spring 2027 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.
Remi Newhart
Hi, everyone! My name is Remi Newhart and I’m currently a senior 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
Destiny Ward
Hi! My name is Destiny. I am a current senior who is majoring in psychology and minoring in Disability studies and Asian studies. My main interests in psychology are behavioral analysis and criminal profiling. I am excited to be psych rep this year because I feel I can add a unique perspective and focus on creating fun, memorable events and experiences for psych students. I am looking forward to interacting with students in the psych department and getting insight on what we want to do this year! Some fun facts about me is that I have two hermit crabs and a dog. I am a member and choreographer for PAC, a a member of bee club, Esports club, voices of praise, girl gains, and grappling club. I love to play call of duty, do legos, puzzles, and watch any shows about criminals, crimes, and aliens!
Email: dward3@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 junior psychology and history major interested 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!
Email: Jwilli47@mail.umw.edu
Erin McCarthy
Hi! I’m Erin, and I’m a sophomore psychology major with a passion for human behavior and cognitive psychology! I’m excited to help plan and organize events that bring the department together while also encouraging greater involvement in the psych community here. I’m passionate about making sure awareness is spread about opportunities and events within the department to ensure people are informed and feel welcomed. Something that’s always been very important to me is connection and communication, especially when it comes to sharing students’ ideas with faculty to create an inclusive, welcoming space where all voices can be heard. Outside of school, I love to crochet, do yoga (+ teach yoga at Campus Rec!), watch tv & movies, and go outside!
Email: emccart2@mail.umw.edu