Brenda Leal is a research assistant with the trauma group, working under the mentorship of Anat Talmon. She currently studies Psychology as an undergraduate student. She is interested in the long-term effects of childhood maltreatment, and its connection to psychopathologies, as well as the efficacy of current psychological interventions. Brenda aspires to pursue a master's degree in Clinical Psychology, and she also have the goal to work in a clinical setting in the future. In her free time, she loves practicing yoga, dancing and reading a good book.