Aiste Abeciunaite (she/her) is a Project Coordinator for Project SUPERBrain. Originally from Lithuania, she graduated from Pomona College in May 2025 with a B.A. in Psychological Science. Her research interests center on protective factors for child and adolescent mental health, with a particular focus on how social connectedness can buffer against anxiety and mood disorders. Aiste plans to pursue a graduate degree in Clinical Psychology, with the goal of improving access to mental health services and developing community-level interventions.