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191higher levels of perceived support are likely to report higher levels of job satisfaction. Despite implications from previous research, higher percentages of special needs students in the classroom was associated with lower workload, marginally associated with job satisfaction, and not associated with perceived support.POSTER 58THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE OF NEURODIVERGENT STUDENTS AT MONMOUTH UNIVERSITYARCHIE BIRD (MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY), JULIA MACEY (MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY), JAMIE GOODWIN (MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY) This qualitative study examined how neurodivergence shapes college students' experience at Monmouth University, how these students perceive the support that the university provides to them, as well as perceptions of how they might be better supported. Twenty-one undergraduate college students completed an online survey eliciting open-ended responses regarding the students' neurodivergent identity, its impact on college experience, and perceptions of acceptance and support at Monmouth University. Results from the thematic content analysis will be discussed.POSTER 59THE ROLE OF BLACK WOMEN LEADERS IN CHALLENGING SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES IN HEALTHCAREVICTORIA AMAYA-RODRIGUEZ (TRINITY WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY), BINTA DIAKITE (TRINITY WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY) This study aims to explore the challenges faced by Black women leaders in healthcare, highlighting the barriers perpetuated by racial discrimination and gender bias. Findings from the content analysis of five structured interviews found recurring themes oftokenization, microaggression, exclusion, and performative equity. The results underscore the need for inclusive leadership to dismantle oppressive structures, emphasizing the critical role of Black women in advancing health equity and reshaping public health.POSTER 60THE SILENT STRUGGLE: EXAMINING MENTAL HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES IN RURAL COMMUNITIESGEUNMIN KIM (JUNIATA COLLEGE), KATHRYN WESTCOTT (JUNIATA COLLEGE) Rural areas experience more barriers to accessing mental health care (Cheesmond et al., 2019). Attitudinal barriers, such as stigma and stoicism, and structural barriers like limited insurance and transportation access, are identified as key factors affecting service initiation. Demographic factors also play a significant role in shaping these barriers. The study aims to explore these barriers by gathering information from local providers and proposing evidence-based improvements for the local mental health service.POSTER 61THEATRE AS INTERVENTION AGAINST AUTISM STIGMA: BROADWAY'S HOW TO DANCE IN OHIOMELISSA GARBER (ADELPHI UNIVERSITY), KATHERINE FIORI (ADELPHI UNIVERSITY) This longitudinal research project examines whether a live theatrical performance decreases autism stigma among audience members. The research followed a pretest-posttest design, including a survey of audience members right before, 48 hours, and two weeks after the performance. We expected autism stigma to decrease and remain lower two weeks after the performance. Results show a significant difference in levels of autism stigma after viewing the performance and a significant interaction with gender.POSTER 62THROUGH THEIR EYES: PERCEPTIONS OF SERIAL KILLERS, OFFENDERS, AND NON-OFFENDERSEMILY WEBSTER (FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY) This study examines sex differences in serial killing through social and evolutionary lenses, focusing on public perceptions of trustworthiness, likability, and danger based on an individuals' eyes. Using black-andwhite, counterbalanced images of serial killers, other offenders, and non-offenders, participants will rate these attributes using validated scales. A 2x3 MANOVA will analyze the effects of gender and offender category, with hypotheses predicting gendered biases favoring females. Findings aim to enhance forensic profiling and judicial practices.POSTER 63UNDERSTANDING INFANT VOCABULARY GROWTH THROUGH EEG MU RHYTHM DURING ACTION PROCESSINGALI MOHIUDDIN (UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT), KELSEY DAVINSON (UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT), LAUREN BRYANT (SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY), KIMBERLY CUEVAS (UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT) 191Saturday, March 8