Alejandra is currently a Ph.D. student in the Neuroscience Graduate Program at Florida Atlantic University, with plans to graduate in 2027. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience with a minor in Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. A proud daughter, sister, and partner to military veterans, Alejandra deeply appreciates the challenges faced by those who have served. Her passion for animals and her family’s military service inspires her dedication to researching the therapeutic connections between humans and animals. She is excited to join the C-P.A.W.W. team and contribute to impactful research supporting veterans’ well-being. Alejandra is also a proud dog mom to her Beagle, Whiskey.