The CO-Directors
Alane K Daugherty, Ph.D. - "Dr. Alane"
Dr. Alane Daugherty is a writer, speaker, and Professor. Her work focuses on teaching people how to transform chaotic and limiting emotional patterns to ones that are self-affirming, life enhancing, and truly transformative. She is the author of Unstressed: How Somatic Awareness Can Transform Your Body's Stress Response and Build Emotional Resilience from New Harbinger Publications, From Mindfulness to Heartfulness: A Journey of Transformation through the Science of Embodiment from Balboa Press, The Power Within: From Neuroscience to Transformation from Kendall Hunt Publishers and De-stress with Dr. Alane - an Audio meditation CD available on Amazon and Itunes. She also has several articles published by Psychology Today, including "Recover Your Wellbeing", "Your Panic is Increasing Your Risk" and "Why you Freak Out". For access to her books and articles see the Co-Directors / Dr. Daugherty link on the home page.
Dr. Daugherty's passion, professional training, research, and teaching experience are grounded in the neuroscience of transformation, emotional literacy and the importance of the mind/body/spirit dynamic.
She has received recognition for both her scientific research and her university teaching, and has taught courses at Claremont Graduate University, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, The Claremont School of Theology, Claremont Lincoln University, and Colorado College. Dr. Daugherty routinely speaks, presents workshops and conducts seminars on these subjects. Her work with the Mind and Heart Lab focuses on programmatic outreach through tailor made face-to-face workshops and seminars, directing the psychophysiology lab, and the day to day operations of the de-stress lounge.
For contact information and an abbreviated CV for Dr. Daugherty see the resources tab.
Kristine Fish, Ph.D.
Dr. Kristine Fish is a teacher, researcher, and professor of Health Education and Health Promotion. Her work focuses on teaching people how to permanently adopt healthy behaviors, building up emotional resilience, understanding the importance of the mind body connection, and improving overall health and well-being.
Dr. Fish’s passion, educational training, and teaching experience are in the area of developing, implementing, and evaluating effective and comprehensive health education programs, especially those pertaining to stress management and emotional resilience. Her primary research interest lies in the area of online learning and stress management.
Dr. Fish is the author of stress management textbooks, audio meditation CDs, and several journal articles. Among her publications is “Student Preferences for Live, Recorded, and Text-Based Lectures in a Stress Management Course” and “Learning Outcomes in a Stress Management Course: Online vs Face-to-Face.” She has presented at national and international health promotion conferences. Additionally, she has given seminars and workshops on stress management to a myriad of local community organizations including medical care workers, senior adults, and business management professionals.
Her work with the Mind and Heart Lab focuses on designing and producing tailor-made online stress management and emotional resilience programs. She has created and produced over 100 videos for her stress management programs.
Dr. Fish was one of the first faculty at CPP to offer online courses and has taught online classes since 1999. She is the creator of one of the largest online courses on campus, Stress Management for Healthy Living and has created several additional online courses such as Health & Well-Being and School Health Education. Her online courses have been adopted into the Course Match Program within the California State University (CSU) System, which allows students at all 23 campuses throughout California to enroll in her online courses.
Dr. Fish has taught undergraduate and graduate courses at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (SIUC); Florida Atlantic University (FAU); Brigham Young University (BYU), Brigham Young University, Idaho (BYI); Nova Southeastern University (NSU); and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CPP).
For contact information and an abbreviated CV for Dr. Fish, see the resources tab.
Dr. Kristine Fish is a teacher, researcher, and professor of Health Education and Health Promotion. Her work focuses on teaching people how to permanently adopt healthy behaviors, building up emotional resilience, understanding the importance of the mind body connection, and improving overall health and well-being.
Dr. Fish’s passion, educational training, and teaching experience are in the area of developing, implementing, and evaluating effective and comprehensive health education programs, especially those pertaining to stress management and emotional resilience. Her primary research interest lies in the area of online learning and stress management.
Dr. Fish is the author of stress management textbooks, audio meditation CDs, and several journal articles. Among her publications is “Student Preferences for Live, Recorded, and Text-Based Lectures in a Stress Management Course” and “Learning Outcomes in a Stress Management Course: Online vs Face-to-Face.” She has presented at national and international health promotion conferences. Additionally, she has given seminars and workshops on stress management to a myriad of local community organizations including medical care workers, senior adults, and business management professionals.
Her work with the Mind and Heart Lab focuses on designing and producing tailor-made online stress management and emotional resilience programs. She has created and produced over 100 videos for her stress management programs.
Dr. Fish was one of the first faculty at CPP to offer online courses and has taught online classes since 1999. She is the creator of one of the largest online courses on campus, Stress Management for Healthy Living and has created several additional online courses such as Health & Well-Being and School Health Education. Her online courses have been adopted into the Course Match Program within the California State University (CSU) System, which allows students at all 23 campuses throughout California to enroll in her online courses.
Dr. Fish has taught undergraduate and graduate courses at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (SIUC); Florida Atlantic University (FAU); Brigham Young University (BYU), Brigham Young University, Idaho (BYI); Nova Southeastern University (NSU); and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CPP).
For contact information and an abbreviated CV for Dr. Fish, see the resources tab.
2024-2025 ASSISTANTS
Angel Rubio - Assistant
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Brittney Barcena
- Assistant Hello everyone! I graduated with my B.A. in Psychology at CPP in 2022. I am hoping to attend graduate school next year, and would like to obtain more experience in research and projects in the meantime. I took an introduction to kinesiology with Dr. Daugherty during my last semester before graduation and became passionate about certain areas in kinesiology. I am open-minded about earning a B.S. in Kinesiology or applying to a graduate program that includes both fields of interest such as an M.S. in Sports Psychology. During my free time, I enjoy hiking, weightlifting, baking, reading, making new friends, and trying new hobbies. |
Ethan Enyeart
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Jacob Bonner
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Micah Watson
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Ciara Allado
- Assistant I am a third year at Cal Poly Pomona and I transferred from Mt San Antonio community college. I am planning on getting my bachelors in kinesiology and going into occupational therapy. Outside of school, I enjoy dancing, working out and am currently trying to get into reading. I wanted to be a part of the Mind Heart lab because I wanted to experience what it was like to be in an environment that focuses on your wellbeing. As someone who is consistently stressed and overwhelmed, I wanted to find an environment that would be fitting in what I needed to succeed. |
Ali Salman - Assistant
Hi everyone! I'm a fourth year student, my hobbies include basketball, cats, and people-watching. My career goals revolve around a career in medicine. My reason for participating is that I’d love to have more experience in the field of volunteering. 
Moises Cantoran - Assistant
I'm a third-year electrical engineering student who recently transferred from Santa Ana Community College. When I'm not focused on academics, I enjoy staying active by going to the gym and playing tennis in my free time. Additionally, I've developed a strong interest in 3D printing, which has become a significant hobby of mine. I'm excited to participate in the Mind N Heart Lab because I'm passionate about learning more about mental and physical health to make a positive impact on others. I'm also looking forward to meeting like-minded individuals who share similar interests and values. 
Mia Pajares - Assistant
I’m a fifth year Kinesiology major. I am not sure what I want to do with kinesiology yet but I enjoy learning about all the different career paths the major has to offer. My hobbies include: crocheting, reading and binge watching TV shows. I have been looking for a way to get more involved with kinesiology so learning about the Lab Assistant position was a perfect opportunity for me to do so. I am excited to meet and help people with similar interests as me. |
Berlin Garcia - Assistant
Hi friends! I’m a fourth year psychology major here at CPP and I am deeply passionate about holistic health and wellness! Currently, I’m looking into all of my options for graduate programs post-graduation, but am feeling very drawn toward positive and health psychology programs. We’ll see what happens! Personally, I highly value emotional and spiritual well-being and that is a huge reason why I feel called to be a part of this lab and beautiful community. As a multi-faceted and dynamic person, I have many interests and hobbies that satiate all of my various parts; I love engaging in activities such as dancing, singing, cooking, meditation, yoga, writing, exploring new cafes, connecting with others, being in nature and diving deeper into myself. I’m always open to expansion and growth, but at the same time do my best to be present and really enjoy this journey. My ultimate mission is to be who I am, fully and authentically, and to inspire others to do the same. It’s an honor to take part in creating a safe space for healing and connection to occur and I’m so happy to be here. Cheers! 
Mario Sosa - Assistant
I am a fourth-year student at CPP. I transferred here from Del Mar College in Texas. I am currently working on my bachelor's in kinesiology, and I plan to pursue a career in physical therapy. Outside of school, I am an active person, and I regularly lift, run, and hike. I am also an avid non-fiction reader and a leather crafter. I have been assisting at the mind and heart lab since Fall 23. I decided to be an assistant at the mind and heart lab because the research on heart rate variability interested me, and I wanted to learn how to meditate. (The lab is a great place for that). |
Luis Aguayo - Assistant
I’m a fifth year student at Cal Poly Pomona and I transferred from Rio Hondo College. I’m planning on getting my B.S in electromechanical systems engineering technology (EMSET). I plan to pursue a career in robotics. My hobbies are exercising, soccer, cooking and spending time with family. The reasons for being a lab assistant are building relationships, cultivating my leadership, and gaining experience. Also want to learn or help accept and control feelings as well as deal with life problems. 
Ethan Quezada - Assistant
I am a third year student here at CPP majoring in Kinesiology and I plan on becoming Physical Therapist following my undergrad here in Pomona. Outside of school I love to play soccer with my semi-pro team in Pasadena, go on hikes, and I also love to read if I have the free time. I wanted to help out Dr. Alane in the M&H Lab because I thought it would be a great opportunity to help out my peers here on campus but also learn more about my own habits regarding stress and wellbeing. 
Anthony Chavez - Assistant
I’m a third-year student pursuing a career in electrical engineering. This is my first semester after transferring from Santa Ana Community College. Outside of school, I like to just relax at home and do things around the house, whether it’s watching movies, playing video games, or just keeping busy. I also enjoy hanging out with friends and going to the gym in my free time. I want to be part of the mind and heart lab because it is interesting and I would like to learn more about it. In participating and being part of this lab I could expand my learning and get an understanding of the mind and body. I am excited to see what new things I learn from this. |
Alumni Consultants |
Justin Gaytan. - Lead Assistant (Alumnus)
I am a proud CPP graduate (KIN), cycling nut, book worm, music junkie and science geek! Working closely with Dr. Alane and Dr. Fish offered me so many opportunities to learn from the incredible people dedicated to student wellness at Cal Poly. I had so much fun participating in outreach and campus events alongside groups like the Wellness Center and CAP’s. The lab was also a place to call home where I was able to do meaningful work with close friends daily. It is a place of service as much as it is a place of laughter and healing where the best of my college memories were had. I am so grateful to have been a part of the Mind and Heart Lab as an undergrad and look forward to seeing the wonderful things to come! |
Dane Petersen
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Jessica DeJesus
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Mary Dianne Lee
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Erick Soberanes
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Michael P. Ramirez
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Gaby Jimenez
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Sampras Wong
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