​Jeff completed his doctorate in Social Psychology at Harvard University in 2008. Earlier at Swarthmore College, he majored in Psychology and minored in Computer Science. He has published in leading journals on diverse topics, including self-control, perceptions of agency, and implicit bias. Prior to joining BeSAFIR, he served as the Research Lead for an international consulting startup. There, he developed bite-size, psychology-based interventions for an app that helped leaders and teams build self-awareness and create new and better habits. In the BeSAFIR lab, he assists with the design and messaging of large trials and health system interventions intended to save lives by promoting lasting behavior change. In his free time, Jeff enjoys running, climbing, cooking, and crafting herbal elixirs.

Jessie completed her Master of Science in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, PA. She has experience in both research and clinical settings. She started her career at the University of Pennsylvania coordinating trials in Neuropsychiatry. She then traveled the country and worked as a mental health clinician for adolescents in Oakland, CA and spent some valuable time living in New Orleans, LA. She returned to the University of Pennsylvania in 2015 and has since worked on trials in addiction, radiation oncology, and public health. Outside of coordinator work, she attends Temple Beasley Law School part-time and is a professional artist. Her artwork has been shown at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and used in advertising for Proctor and Gamble, Free People, Target, and Lyft. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Time Magazine, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and her personal favorite: an episode of Radio Times on WHYY.

Dina earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Drexel University in June 2017. She began working as a research assistant for Dr. Delgado in March of 2016 as a Drexel co-op before becoming a full-time clinical research coordinator. Her current work focuses on distracted driving and Opioid Use Disorder research. In her free time, she likes to travel and bake.

Evan Spencer serves as a research project manager at the Penn Medicine Nudge Unit, focusing her efforts in the Behavioral Science & Analytics for Injury Reduction (BeSAFIR) Lab.

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Evan earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Drexel University and her master's degree in criminology from the University of Pennsylvania. At the BeSAFIR Lab, she works on research to reduce opioid misuse and drinking and driving injuries. Before joining the team, Evan worked as a therapeutic counselor at the Renfrew Center, a facility that caters to women with eating disorders. She also worked in counseling and behavioral health at the Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment, where she conducted recreational and facilitated group therapy sessions with an array of people getting treatment for behavioral health disorders.

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Evan's interests include behavioral analysis and criminal pathology. For this reason, she enjoys all crime-related television series and movies such as Criminal Minds and The Silence of the Lambs. She hopes to pursue a career in forensic psychology and work as a clinical psychologist in the future.

Aria provides analytical support to the research team using statistical programming tools such as R and SAS. She received her Master of Science degrees in Statistics and Nutritional Sciences from Rutgers University - New Brunswick in May 2018 and her thesis project focused on statistical analysis for behavioral intervention programs aimed at preventing childhood obesity. She grew up in Guiyang, Guizhou, China and lived in New Jersey for five years before moving to Philly. In her spare time, Aria enjoys exploring restaurants, visiting museums, and taking fitness classes such as Body Combat. She also plays the piano and the flute.

Maya Childs is a 2020 graduate from Tulane University, earning a Bachelor of Science and Honors in Psychology, with Double Minors in Africana Studies and Public Health. Maya was the recipient of the 2020 Faculty Memorial Award and Tulane Top 20 Service Leaders Award. While residing in New Orleans, she served as President of the Tulane Black Student Union and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. Maya also served as Vice President of the National Pan Hellenic Council, Philanthropy Chair for the Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS), member of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, and Senior Research Assistant in a Social Psychology lab. A native of Philadelphia and an aspiring physician, she deeply values service and advocates for the medical, educational, professional, and cultural advancement of marginalized populations. During her free time, Maya loves to read, travel, and enjoys good cuisine. She is honored to work in Dr. Delgado’s lab as a Clinical Research Coordinator, studying public health disparities and crises in inner-city populations to promote injury reduction interventions and mechanisms.

Arjun earned his bachelor's at the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in the Biological Basis of Behavior.  He worked as a research assistant at the Neurosurgery Clinical Research Division before beginning at Dr. Delgado's BeSAFIR Lab as a clinical research coordinator. He currently works on distracted driving research that the lab conducts. In his free time, he likes to read, travel along the east coast, and follow Philly sports teams (Phillies, Eagles, Sixers, and Flyers).