Anelise Pardo (she/her) is a research assistant for the Youth FIRST project at the Harvard Lab for Youth Mental Health. She is originally from Los Angeles, CA and is currently a senior at Tufts University, majoring in clinical psychology and child study & human development with a minor in English. Her interests include both research and clinical work, specifically in children and family settings, and helping kids gain access to the mental health care and support they need to thrive. In her free time, Anelise enjoys dance parties, cooking/baking, and playing games with her friends.