Nathaniel tran, ABD

Assistant Professor, Health Policy and Administration, University of Illinois, Chicago

(PhD: Vanderbilt University Department of Health Policy)

Matthew Facciani, phd

Postdoctoral Trainee, Notre Dame University

​Department of Computer Science and Engineering

(​2020-2022)

Tyler Gaedecke, BSN, RN

Graduate Student, Columbia University, ​School of Nursing

Ellesse-roselee Akré, phd

Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Department of Health, Behavior, and Society

​(2020-2021)

postdoctoral trainees

sociologist. EDUCATOR.thought leader.

Harry barbee, phd

Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Department of Health, Behavior, and Society

(​2020-2022)

graduate trainees

Steven houang

Graduate Student, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, ​Gillings School of Global Public Health

TARA  MCKAY

kristin smith, MA '23

Vanderbilt University

I invest in trainees.


Since my degree, I have provided research training and mentorship to 81 students. Over half have gone on to pursue health professions. I intentionally prioritize engagement with women, individuals from underrepresented racial/ethnic and low-income backgrounds, and LGBTQ+ research trainees. Four out of every 5 research active trainees meet at least one NIH Diversity criterion. I train students to be effective researchers who appreciate the value of diverse teams. I have coauthored with 32 trainees, including 22 who meet at least one NIH Diversity criterion and 15 undergraduates. 


​I have led three NIH Diversity Supplements/Diversity Mentoring Supplements, which supported 5 trainees and expanded access to training in the use of biomarker data in the social sciences. I serve as Primary Mentor on 5 active training awards funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Alzheimer's Association.

Skyler Bastow

Graduate Student, Florida State University

Anyah Prasad, phd

​​2024-2026

James Huynh, ABD

Assistant Professor, Health Management and Policy, University of Michigan

(PhD: UCLA Community Health Sciences)

Nik Lampe, phd

Assistant Professor, University of South Florida

Department of Mental Health, Law, & Policy

​(2022-2023)