PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Zoe recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University having completed her MPH in International Studies. She earned her B.S. in Neuroscience from UCLA. She is interested in how culture impacts health and biology. She enjoys learning about her Filipina heritage and spending time with her dog.

Lucia recently graduated from UC Santa Barbara, majoring in Biological Anthropology and minoring in Philosophy. She is interested in the evolution of medicine, its clinical implications, and the ethical consequences of such applications. She plans on pursuing a career in public health.

Alexa Mulroe recently graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a major in Neuroscience and Behavior and a minor in International Development Studies. She is interested in understanding the socio-cultural determinants of maternal mental health and investigating how maternal stress in the perinatal period can impact child health outcomes. Alexa is motivated to lead a career in research and practice: engaging with marginalized communities both in the U.S., and within low-and-middle-income countries to address health disparities.

Thanh is pursuing graduate education in Social Work at CSU Fullerton, where she hopes to bridge the gap in mental healthcare disparities for Asian Americans and immigrants. She graduated from UC Santa Barbara, where she earned her B.A. in Anthropology.

Kiersten is pursuing a a Master’s in Public Health from UC Irvine. She earned her B.A. in English at UC Berkeley. Her interests lie in education, community outreach, public and mental health; in particular for Asian American and minority groups.

Ashlynne is an undergraduate student studying Biology and Theology at the University of Notre Dame. She is interested in understanding the role health disparities play in the overall health and well-being of underserved communities. She is also very passionate about advancing civic engagement to improve community health and education.

Zoie is an undergraduate student at the University of Notre Dame studying Neuroscience & Behavior, with a minor in Science & Patient Advocacy. She is interested in evolutionary medicine, social and health inequities, as well as the role the maternal immune system has on fetal cognitive and neurological health. She plans on pursuing medical school, where she can support patients in their treatment journeys.

Corrine is studying Neuroscience and Behavior at the University of Notre Dame, with a minor in Real Estate. Originally from the Philippines, she is interested in learning about global health inequities with a focus on mental health. She plans on becoming a physician who integrates compassionate and quality patient care.