Operations Team

I joined Project Viva as a Research Assistant in October 2023 and received my BS in Clinical Psychology with Criminology and Law minors from Belmont Abbey College in May 2023. While in college, I assisted with developmental psychology research as a behavior analyst and was involved in a legal genomics research project studying admissibility of genomic information. In my free time I enjoy reading, painting, and cooking, and hope to pursue graduate school for Epidemiology or Clinical Psychology in the future.

I joined Project Viva in November 2023. I completed my MSc in Biosocial Medical Anthropology from University College London in 2023, where for my dissertation, I conducted research on pregnant women’s experiences using online forums to answer questions about their symptoms and seek social support. Prior to this, I received my BS in Biological Anthropology from George Washington University in 2022. In my free time I enjoy reading, long walks, and baking.

I joined the Project Viva team in August 2022. I received my BS in Cognitive Science from University of California, Santa Cruz in 2022. I have worked as a research assistant at several different institutions over the years, including the UCSD Biomedical Research Institute, the UCSC Memory Lab, and the UCSC Emotions and Cognition Lab. I love being a part of the important research we do at Project Viva, and the best part is getting to work directly with our dedicated participants of 25+ years! In my free time I enjoy reading, exploring the city, and spending time with my friends and family.

I joined Project Viva as a Senior Research Assistant in June 2021. I received my BS in Public Health and Psychology in 2020 and my MPH in 2021, both from the University of Miami. Prior to joining the ECHO Team, I worked at a violence prevention non-profit in Miami assisting in the development and implementation of research-based violence prevention strategies. I was also a research assistant at the Social & Health Inequality Research Lab, where I contributed to research about global environmental health, mainly household water insecurity in Ghana. In my free time I enjoy reading, cooking, and spending time with my dog.

Through my work for Project Viva, I strive to facilitate the collection of high-quality data, enhance the experiences of our study participants, and assist in making Project Viva data more accessible to researchers. I have been part of the Project Viva team since 2022, when I joined as a Data Research Assistant. Prior to joining Project Viva, I conducted geospatial research on the impacts of water insecurity in rural Uganda and mapped disparities in access to ophthalmology specialists across the US. I hold a BS in Public Health and a BA in Geography & Sustainable Development from the University of Miami. Outside of work, I enjoy gardening, hiking, and making pottery.

I joined Project Viva in August 2022. Prior to this, I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the College of the Holy Cross. While there I was able to start my research career by studying visual motion processing in animal species. In the future, I hope to continue my education in psychology. Outside of work, I enjoy playing sports, practicing guitar, and attending concerts.

I have worked with Viva a long time! I worked as the Operations Coordinator back when Viva was recruiting participants in the early 2000's, and in 2011 I returned to manage Viva's administrative side. Most of my time is spent with excel spreadsheets (!). I received my AB from Smith College, and my Masters in Public Health from Boston University, focusing on health policy and management. I really think the Viva team is exceptional right now, and I truly enjoy learning about all of the important research contributions that Viva participants make by participating in this study. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two young daughters - and, as many Viva moms know - catching up on sleep whenever I can.

I joined Project Viva as a Research Assistant Phlebotomist in September of 2012. I received my BA in Psychology/ Child and Adolescent Development with a concentration in sociology in 2016 and my MPH in 2019, both from Southern New Hampshire University. Prior to joining Project Viva, I worked as a Research assistant at New England Research Institutes. In my free time I enjoy listening to music, traveling and spending time with my family.

I am excited to re-join the Project Viva Operations team after nearly a decade expanding my expertise in project management and team leadership. Throughout this time, I have managed a diverse portfolio of research projects and teams focusing on nutrition policy, reproductive health and LGBTQ health. I hold a BS in Health Science (2008) and an MPH in Maternal & Child Health (2013), both from Boston University. During my initial time with Project Viva (2009-2016), I progressed through multiple roles from Research Assistant to Data Manager and Research Associate, gaining experience in research operations and data management. Outside of my professional work, I enjoy running, visual arts, spending time with my family and keeping pace with my 4-year-old. I also serve as a Field Study Guide, leading outdoor explorations at The Arnold Arboretum for Boston Public School students.

I joined Project Viva as a Senior Research Assistant in May 2022. I received my BS in Food Science and MBA from Iowa State University and recently received my MS in Nutrition from Tufts University. Before joining Project Viva, I worked as a research assistant at Tufts Friedmann School of Nutrition Science and Policy focusing on nutritional data management and foodborne outbreak analysis. In my spare time, I enjoy exploring new restaurants, visiting museums, cooking, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.

I joined the team in June 2020. I was previously the Lab Manager for the Vision Sciences Lab in the Harvard Department of Psychology, collaborating on research exploring the spectrum of human face recognition abilities, and developing and validating online cognitive assessments. Following that I was a project and portfolio manager with the Football Players Health Study at Harvard Medical School. I received my Master’s Degree in Management (Organizational Behavior) from Harvard, and my BA in Theatrical Stage Management and Psychology from the University of Vermont. I am also a certified Project Management Professional. Outside of HPHCI I am on the board of Company One Theatre, bake at www.TheSweeteryBoston.com, and love spending time with my family.

I joined Project Viva in June 2017. I received my BS in Public Health from Syracuse University. After college, I wanted to combine my passion for service and health care. I went on to serve as an AmeriCorps VISTA, where I spent a year working in school-based health centers in Philadelphia. While working with Project Viva, I also completed my MPH at Boston University School of Public Health in May 2023. In my MPH program, my concentrations were in Health Communication & Promotion and Maternal & Child Health. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing pickleball, painting, and decorating artistically in calligraphy.

I joined Project Viva as a Research Assistant in January 2024. I received my Master’s in Psychology at Southern Connecticut State University, where I completed my master’s thesis researching vagus nerve stimulation music and its effectiveness in reducing PTSD symptoms. Before this, I received my Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Rhode Island. In my free time, I enjoy reading, hiking, running, and skiing, and I hope to continue my education in Clinical Psychology in the future.

I joined Project Viva in July of 2019. I received my BA in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Princeton University in 2014 and received my MPH in Infectious Disease Epidemiology from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in May 2019. Prior to joining Project Viva, I worked at NYU Langone Medical Center researching lupus nephritis in both the clinical and laboratory settings. I am passionate about equitable healthcare access and the distribution of care and resources particularly to vulnerable populations. In my personal life, I love backpacking, hiking, and playing baseball, and I am an avid fan of New York sports teams (and the Green Bay Packers).