Taewon Kim
The WON lab
Identifying Work, Oppressive systems,
and Needs of marginalized groups
Current Team
Undergraduate Research Assistants
Aidan McConnell (he/him)
Aidan was born in Orlando, Florida, and is completing his bachelor's degrees in psychology and women's studies from the University of Florida. Some of his current research interests include subjective social mobility and the psychology of class. He is also interested in existential therapy, the impact of culture on mental experience, and gender and sexualities studies. His favorite hobbies include playing video games, learning about history, art, and culture, and listening to various kinds of music (especially metal).
Peter Zeledon (he/him)
Peter was born in 2002 to Nicaraguan immigrant parents, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in General Psychology at the University of Florida. His research interests focus on enhancing life satisfaction and addressing depression and anxiety in minority communities, along with exploring neuropsychology and the applications of mindfulness. In his free time, Peter enjoys reading, exploring new places, and working out, with aspirations of obtaining a coaching certification due to his passion for fitness.
Luka Hsu (he/him)
Luka Hsu, born in Taichung, Taiwan, is an undergraduate student at the University of Florida working towards his first Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (EMP: Behavior Analysis) with a minor in Studio Art. Beginning in 2020, he started tutoring children K-12 under AOC’s Homework Helpers before moving to freelance ESL tutoring. He is currently a tutor under Teach for America’s Ignite Fellowship. He is also involved in a number of creative endeavors, including UF’s Honors Literary Magazine, PRISM, and competitive art exhibitions. Informed by his background, his research interests include racial and socioeconomic disparities in education, the Hidden Curriculum in academia, the psychology of art, and social mobility, specifically among immigrants. In his free time, Luka enjoys making art from recycled materials and playing his guitar.