about us

Tammy Chang is a family doctor and researcher with a passion for helping young people stay healthy.  Her research uses text messaging and social media to understand what young people think is important. Her favorite food is ice cream and she loves to dance!

Marika Waselewski is a research program manager with a background in Biomedical Engineering and Public Health. Her research interests are in use of technology to improve public health outcomes and quality of care. In her free time Marika enjoys cheering on Michigan sports, laughing non-stop with her friends, and being active!

Tim Guetterman is a researcher in the Department of Family Medicine at University of Michigan who specializes in mixed methods research which is a combination of quantitative (numbers) and qualitative (based on words) research. He is so well known in this area that he teaches a class on it to junior researchers.

Claire Chang is a medical student at the University of Michigan Medical School. She is interested in primary care and chronic disease management and prevention. She loves ice cream, dogs, and spending time outside.

Jack Nawrocki is an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan majoring in Biology, Health, and Society. He plans to go onto dental school and one day become an Orthodontist. In his free time, Jack enjoys weightlifting, playing sports, and spending time with friends and family.

N’dea Moore-Petinak is a doctoral student in the Department of Health Management & Policy at the University of Michigan. She is interested in the impact of federalism on health disparities, as well as political involvement in health. Outside of work, she is on a mission to visit 30 countries before she turns 30.

Park Szachta is an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan who plans to major in Computer Science and double minor in Math and Philosophy. He is a member of Michigan Research and Discovery Scholars (MRADS) and Michigan Hackers, and he wants to use technology for social good! His favorite sweet foods are cinnamon rolls, iced coffee, and donuts.

Megha Uberoi is an MPH candidate in the Department of Health Behavior & Health Education at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. She is interested in applying health policy and researching questions in bioethics. In her free time she likes to read and travel!

Abby Frank is a student at Community High School in Ann Arbor. She has been interested in medicine for years and hopes to become an OB/GYN. In her free time she loves to cook, paint, help others, and spend as much time outdoors as possible.

Mikayla Barry is a doctoral student in the departments of Nutritional Sciences and Epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Her research primarily focuses on the intersections of food insecurity (lack of money for food) and disordered eating. In her free time, she enjoys reading/writing poetry and exploring new places.

Caleb Arthur is a resident physician in Family Medicine at the University of Michigan with plans to practice in the outpatient setting. Caleb enjoys time at the gym, reading, writing music, and time outdoors when he is able.

Ruben Furst is an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan majoring in Data Science. He plans to pursue a career at the intersection of data science and health. In his free time, Ruben enjoys weightlifting, playing intramural sports with his friends, and hiking.

Sam Chuisano (she/her) is a Research Specialist in the Department of Family Medicine. After completing her masters degree in public health nutrition,  Sam focused on increasing access to high-quality lactation support and reproductive care. More recently, Sam has worked as the program manager for MYHealth, a research training program  for high school students that aims to increase representation of historically excluded groups in research. In her free time, Sam loves to spend time outside or snuggling with her dog, Lily.