Lab Alumni
Sierra
Teadt
Sierra is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Public Health and also holds an MPH from the University of Washington. During her time in the DRB Lab as an undergrad student she worked as a research assistant studying adolescent sexual health and new media as a means of health promotion, learned project management skills and published a Scoping Review.
Shawtaabdee
Chakaborty
Shawtaabdee is class of 2022 graduate at the University of Michigan College of Literature Science and the Arts. She is a pre-health student and was a participant in the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP). Shawtaabdee seeks to one day help disparities in dentistry or medicine.
Dipita
Das
Dipita Das graduated class of 2021, with a major in Gender in Health and minor in Community Action and Social Change.
She was a participant in the 2019 Women & Gender Summer Research Program. She is currently pursing a Master's degree in Higher Education in the School of Education at the University of Michigan.
Rico
Ozuna-Harrison
Maya
Smith
Maya Smith is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Medicine and will start her residency in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the fall at UC Davis. While in the DRB Lab, Maya worked on the MASCS II project. Maya is interested in gender and health and decreasing the current inequalities facing adolescents and young adults today.
Nia
Lundkvist
Nia Lundkvist is a graduate
of Spelman College in Atlanta GA,
Ethel Waddel Githii Honors Program. She majored in Comparative Women’s Studies with a minor in Social Justice Activism.
Nia participated in the 2018 Women & Gender Research Opportunity Program.
Jordan
Humphrey
Jordan Humphrey is a graduate from the Unversity of Michigan's School of Kinesiology, with a BS in Bimolecular Science, pre-pharmacy major. Jordan participated in the 2019 Winter Semester for UROP
Rico
Ozuna-Harrison
Rico Ozuna-Harrison is a graduate of the University of Michigan College of LSA. He was pre-med student and walk-on to the University of Michigan Men's Basketball Team. As a research assistant for Dr. Burns, Rico brought skills in scholarly writing, photography, website design as well as taking lead in focus groups.
Salisha Baranwal
Salisha Baranwal is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Literature, Science, and Art. While she aspires to further her career in medicine, she has an interest in social media and its influences. While in the lab Salisha managed DRB social medias, and was in charge of advertisement for MASC II, and designs for the UMICH yearbook and the DRB lab. She currently is a graduate student at Vanderbilt University
Kedar
Johnson
Kedar Johnson is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Nursing. Trained in focus group procedures and the use of our interview guide, questionnaire design, data analysis. He also assists in the development of manuscripts. He enjoys health and wellness, fitness, running and working with youth. Kedar currently works as a nurse at Michigan Medicine
Kourtni
Carty
Kourtni Carty is a graduate from the University of Michigan School of Nursing. As a member of the DRB Lab, Kourtni specialized in both organizational management and social media outreach. Kourtni aimed to gain experience and exposure to issues related to the health and well being of underrepresented populations. Kourtni currently works as an Labor and Delivery nurse in the state of New Jersey
Keith
Johnstone
Keith Johnstone graduated from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business with a major in Business Administration and a minor in political science. Keith has a mission to make an impact in his community and assist clinics in providing underserved clientele with what they need. He led the focus groups for the Young Men's Health Matters Program and was a
co-author on two manuscripts in the lab.
Rebecca
Abaddi
Rebecca Abaddi is a graduate of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program/ pediatric nurse practitioner practice track. She currently works as an nurse practitioner in the State of Washington where she specializes in pediatric urgent care and emergency medicine. During her time at the DRB Lab she conducted in-depth interviews and worked on qualtiative data analysis.
Alexis
Paisley
Alexis Paisley is a graduate of the University of Detroit Second-Career Nursing BSN program. Alexis played a key role in the DRB staff by coding and aiding in logistical assessments to ongoing projects and papers. She currently works as a nurse at Michigan Medicine
Lindsay
Miles
Lindsay Miles is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Nursing. While in the DRB Lab she aspired to further her career in health, she has an interest in teens and young adults. Lindsay has excellent skills in managing social media sites, creating and improving surveys, creating infographics, and conducting team literature reviews. She currently works as a Labor & Delivery Nurse with the McLaren Health System
Sandy
Arena
Sandy Arena graduated from the University of Michigan School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in the Honors Program. Sandy will be attending Columbia University for the MPH program in Health Policy and Management! During her time in the lab Sandy worked on the Stay Safe project and submitted a manuscript that is currently under review.
Nidhi
Kandi
Nidhi is a junior nursing student at the University of Michigan, originally from
Cupertino, California. She worked on the Stay Safe project and, with Sandy Arena, won the Best 2022 Undergrad Research Presentation for UMSN Research Day.
Rakira
Urquhart
Rakira Urquhart graduated from the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts with a Bachelor of Science degree in Gender and Health on the Pre-Med track. Rakira will be attending the University of North Carolina at Greensboro to pursue an MPH in Community Health Education
Payton
Harvey
Payton Harvey is a senior in the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health studying Public Health Sciences. She has a deep interest in health informatics, mental health, and sexual and reproductive health. She is committed to a career working towards eliminating health disparities in underserved and marginalized communities.
Julian
Lanum
Julian Lanum graduated from the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts with a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience. Julian will continue to work with Dr. Burns in her lab, volunteer around Ann Arbor, and find a position working in the healthcare field!
Mackenzie
Adams
Mackenzie Adams, MPH is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Public Health. She managed projects within the DRB Lab focused on young men’s sexual health, new media interventions, and community-academic partnerships. She is now now a PhD Student in the Health Behavior Health Equity Department at the U of M School of Public Health. Her primary research interest is the mental health and well-being of youth, particularly those who experience disparities in access to care.
Obiari Ugwu-Uche
Obiari graduated from the University of Michigan with a dual degree in Information Science specializing in UX and Cognitive Science Philosophy. She has professional experience in sex and gendered research, interest in HCI and computational neuroscience AI research, and is a Posse Scholar and LS&A Honors Student.
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Yi-Chia
Hwang
Yi-Chia Hwang, MPP is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Public Policy. She managed projects within the DRB Lab focused on new media interventions and community-academic partnerships. With a passionate commitment to public service, Yi-Chia's research primarily focuses on enhancing sexual health and advancing health equality for marginalized populations.
Freda Frimpong
Freda Frimpong is a graduate of the University of Michigan majoring in Gender and Health, with a minor in Science, Technology, and Society. Through her coursework and research endeavors, Freda has developed a foundational understanding of public health and health policy that has enriched her commitment to improving public health issues and addressing health disparities. She is interested in continuing to explore ways to improve health equity for marginalized communities.
Chichi Amanze
Chichi Amanze graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience on the Pre-Med track, plus a minor in music. She has a passion for working with youth and adolescent health, and she is committed to improving access to healthcare in underserved communities.
Sean Garland
Sean Garland is a graduate from the University of Michigan with a degree in psychology with a minor in business, and plans on attending medical school after graduation. He is dedicated to making a difference in expanding quality healthcare services to underserved communities and destigmatizing support for mental health.
