TrueWeed

Judith Grisel

Judith Grisel is the founder and director of the TrueWeed/TrueDrugs project. Judith’s research on the use and abuse of recreational drugs began during adolescence.

After hitting rock bottom and getting clean and sober in her twenties, she went on to earn a doctorate in behavioral neuroscience. She is now an internationally recognized behavioral neuroscientist, author of Never Enough, and professor of psychology and neuroscience at Bucknell University.

Judith initiated the TrueDrugs/TrueWeed project to make science more widely available and encourage people to make healthy choices.

Ash Little

Ash is the project coordinator for the TrueWeed/TrueDrugs initiative. She spent several years working as a reporter and editor before joining the TrueWeed team. Fascinated by psychology and health, she is eager to spread awareness on the effects of drugs and addiction. Ash holds a B.A. from Franklin & Marshall College in English Literature and Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies.

Lena Miskulin

Lena Miskulin serves as the graphic design consultant and logo designer for the TrueWeed/TrueDrugs initiative. Lena graduated with a B.A. from Bucknell University in 2018 as a triple major in Fine Arts, Italian, and Psychology. She worked alongside Judith Grisel to illustrate her NY Times Bestseller, Never Enough. She currently works in fragrance creation and design as a Scent Design Evaluator, and maintains a fascination for neuroscience.

Claire Cahoon

Claire Cahoon is a Digital Pedagogy & Scholarship Specialist within Library Services at Bucknell University and supports the TrueWeed/TrueDrugs team with using WordPress and data visualization tools. She received a B.A. in English from Ithaca College and a M.S. in Information Science from the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Information and Library Science.

Manseob Sin

Manseob Sin is a sophomore at Lehigh Carbon Community College, pursuing an associate’s degree in Liberal Arts, with an interest in majoring in Psychology upon transfer. On top of being a student researcher, Manseob is also a Video Editor, producing and editing video content for the TrueWeed project. He hopes his contributions not only deepen his own understanding of the health effects of cannabis use on the body and brain, but also educate the populace on misconceptions surrounding cannabis use.

Jillian Schnaudigel

Jillian Schnaudigel is a former Bucknell University neuroscience student from Brewster, New York. In the past, she has done genetics research at the Medical University of South Carolina. She is passionate about scientific literacy and education as well as health advocacy. She believes in the power of making informed decisions and hopes that our page becomes a trusted source of information.

Nehir Ersoy

Nehir Ersoy is a senior undergraduate student in the Psychology Department at Başkent University in Ankara, Turkey. Her research focuses on cannabis use and clinical addiction, exploring the effects and outcomes of cannabis use. Beyond her academic work, she is also deeply interested in the intersection of art and psychology.

Bella Stefancik

Bella Stefancik is a sophomore at Bucknell University studying biology, and has always wanted to be involved in neuroscience research. Bella decided to join the TrueWeed project to explore the potential physical and mental risks of cannabis use. She hopes that our website and social media posts foster a deeper understanding and trust in scientific literature.

Caroline O’Brien

Caroline O’Brien is a senior at Bucknell University studying Animal Behavior. She has always had a passion for the study of biopsychology and the brain. She is excited to learn about the physical and chemical changes that the brain undergoes during and after cannabis use. She’s also passionate about ending the spread of fake news on this topic and educating the public about the real dangers of weed.

Logan Barnett

Logan Barnett is a sophomore at Harrisburg Area Community College pursuing an associate’s degree in physical science. He is particularly interested in connections between the mind and living a fulfilling life. Logan joined TrueWeed to discover how cannabis affects this connection, and hopes the project promotes a deep understanding of cannabis use among young adults.

Ryan Gillott

Ryan Gillott is a sophomore at Lehigh Carbon Community College pursuing a degree in TV/Film. His interest in neuroscience came to be when he took an Introduction to Neuroscience class at Bucknell. Ryan joined the TrueWeed team to explore new discoveries on cannabis and the brain. He also wishes to expand on his newfound interest in neuroscience in the process.

Cloey Rentschler

Cloey Rentschler is a junior at Bucknell University pursuing a degree in neuroscience on the pre-occupational therapy track. She is particularly interested in how drugs interact with the brain and how those interactions impact daily life. Cloey joined the TrueWeed team in hopes that this work spreads trustworthy information about the realities of cannabis use.