Daisi Brand

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Graduate Student Representative, Behavioral and Brain Sciences Program

Daisi Brand is a fourth-year graduate student in the Behavioral and Brain Sciences program at the University of Georgia. She received a B.S. in Psychology with a Philosophy minor from Fort Hays State University and is now a member of the Close Relationships Lab under the mentorship of Dr. Richard Slatcher. Her research interests broadly focus on the various mechanisms that contribute to higher-quality romantic relationships (e.g., disclosure, responsiveness, intimacy) and social connection.

Education:
  • M.S., Social Psychology, University of Georgia (2023)
  • B.S., Psychology, Fort Hays State University (2021)
Articles Featuring Daisi Brand

Daisi Brand, a psychology Ph.D. student at UGA, is shedding new light on what really makes first dates successful. Her research shows that it’s not the setting that matters most, but the quality of the conversation and the connection you build. Whether in a…