Maxwell Katsikas is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Northern Illinois University (NIU), specializing in trauma psychology. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, neuroscience, and data analytics from Miami University. Maxwell's research focuses on factors that influence risk and resilience to trauma and how people use emotion regulation strategies under stress. Over the past year, Maxwell has served as a clinician at NIU’s Psychological Services Center (PSC). In this role, he has provided evidence-based therapy and psychodiagnostic assessments to individuals in the DeKalb community. His work with children at the PSC has sparked a passion for early intervention, recognizing its critical role in fostering a child's growth and development. Maxwell is excited to bring his expertise and enthusiasm to Adventure Camp, where he looks forward to helping the campers develop the skills they need to succeed!