Docking Institute Student Staff
HANNAH CROSS, GRA
Hannah Cross joined the Docking Institute as a student research assistant in May of 2022. During her time at the Institute, she completed her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Sociology. Hannah is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Social Work and plans to become a licensed clinical social worker within the medical field upon graduation. In the fall of 2023 Hannah transitioned into the role of a graduate research assistant at the Docking Institute. Hannah spends her time tracking and entering survey data, conducting interviews, working with various data software, and continually learning new trends within social science research.
KORI MASSNER
Kori Massner joined the Docking Institute of Public Affairs as a student research assistant in May of 2024. She is an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Political Science Degree with a concentration in Pre-Law. Kori will graduate in May of 2026 and will pursue a law degree.
MENGNA (LISA) ZHAO
Mengna Zhao joined the Docking Institute of Public Affairs in April of 2023. She currently works as a postgraduate student research assistant. Lisa is currently working towards her master's degree in business administration. She likes to try new fields of research using her critical thinking skills. Lisa hopes that she can use the skills she learns while working at the Docking Institute to further her future career.