Meet Our Team

Dr. Candace Lapan

Candace Lapan is a Developmental Psychologist who received her PhD from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Wingate University. Her research focuses on understanding how children form ideas about themselves and others. This research includes investigating social comparison, stereotyping & prejudice. Additionally, her research investigates how teaching practices such as social emotional learning programs and service learning can improve students learning. A fun fact about Dr. Lapan is that she has 6 animals (plus a fish tank). She loves animals and helps with pet rescues whenever she can.

Desnee Bryant

I am a senior here at Wingate University. I am majoring in Psychology with a minor in Biology. After graduating, I plan on attending graduate school to become a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I want to work with individuals of various ages! One fun fact about myself is that I love movies, my favorite genre being scary movies!

Grace Myers

I am a sophomore at Wingate University majoring in Exercise Science and Psychology. After graduating I hope to attend a graduate program for either Athletic Training or Sports Psychology. I am passionate about the connection between sports and psychology, and I am especially interested in using psychology to advance athlete performance. A fun fact about me is that I love binge watching things like Marvel and crime shows!

Emani Davis

Hi Im Emani Davis! Im a sophomore psychology major and I plan on becoming a sports psychologist. A fun fact about me is that I work in the McGee center as a group fitness instructor and I am on the cheer team.

Connor Cook

I am a junior at Wingate University majoring in Psychology and Sociology. After graduating, I hope to attend a developmental psychology graduate program to focus my studies on how children develop an understanding of social concepts. I intend to someday become a professor/researcher to educate others about the critical role that social concepts play in our lives. A fun fact about me is that I love playing all types of board games but my favorite is chess.