GWBME is pleased to introduce you to our current officers.

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President - Evelyn Yatckoske

Evelyn is a second year PhD student developing miniaturized optoelectronics and biophotonics systems for the study of neural circuits. She is co-advised by Tay Netoff and Gordon Smith. In her free time, she enjoys practicing her musical instruments, playing tabletop role-playing games, baking, and skateboarding. Evelyn joined GWBME because she is passionate about fostering a sense of community and support among underrepresented groups in STEM. This being her second year as President; she is excited to continue expanding the programming offered by GWBME to support this goal.

Sarah

         

VP of Professional Development - Sarah Langlois

Sarah is a third year PhD student developing ophthalmology devices. She is co-advised by Dr. Arthur Erdman and Dr. Matt Johnson. She enjoys playing pickleball, intramural softball, and volleyball, as well as, gardening, trying new foods, and puzzles! Sarah joined GWBME because she is passionate about helping others flourish both professionally and socially.

Leah

         

VP of Professional Development - Leah Truskinovsky

Leah is a second year PhD student in the Provenzano group and is investigating senescent cancer-associated fibroblasts in the pancreatic tumor microenvironment. She is an avid reader, baker, swimmer, and runner. Leah hopes to contribute to GWBME in her role by using her industry experience to benefit the BME and wider community. She hopes to uphold mutual support and growth in the department.

 

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VP of Community Outreach - Amy Powers

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Peyton

         

VP of Community Outreach - Peyton Clark

Peyton is a second year PhD student studying breast cancer dormancy in Dr. Grace Bushnell's lab. In their free time, Peyton enjoys knitting, reading, and spending time with friends. Peyton joined GWBME to make connections in the community and help provide opportunities for young students to learn about STEM and engineering. She hopes to help foster a relationship between GWBME and the surrounding community.

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VP of Communications - Kenna McRae

Kenna is a second year PhD student studying neuroengineering in the Netoff Lab. She's interested in all things STEM and humanities, with undergraduate degrees in Physics and Global Health and master's degrees in Bioethics + Science Policy and Bioengineering. Outside of biomedical engineering, she's an avid outdoors lover and is passionate about applying ethics and science policy to health equity and sustainability. As part of GWBME, she's excited to explore how science can better serve the public and become a more inclusive space for everyone. 

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VP of Communications - Makaha Harmon

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