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.

Molly recently graduated from UC Santa Barbara, where she earned her B.S. in Biological Anthropology and History. She is interested in the application of evolutionary principles to healthcare, particularly in the fields of human genetics, psychology, and pregnancy. She hopes to pursue a career in the medical field.

Claire is a fourth-year undergraduate student at UCSB, majoring in Anthropology and minoring in Applied Psychology. Her current research projects include exploring (1) Indigenous cardiometabolic health and (2) maternal stress responses among Filipina women. She is passionate about improving public health in any way she can and seeks to learn more about non-Western medical practices (e.g. acupuncture).

Lucia is currently a fourth-year undergraduate student at UC Santa Barbara, studying Biological Anthropology, with a minor 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.

Thanh will be graduating from UC Santa Barbara, where she will be earning her B.A. in Anthropology. She 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.

Carrie is currently studying anthropology at UC Santa Barbara and will be completing her B.A. in Spring 2024. She is interested in the intersection of social justice, well-being, and health. She plans to build on these passions by pursuing a career as an occupational therapist. In her next life, she wishes to be reborn as a capybara.

Brynn is currently an undergraduate student in UC Santa Barbara's Anthropology Department. She loves learning about evolutionary processes and genetics. Her current research interests focus on maternal-fetal health, specifically, exploring preterm birth through a comparative evolutionary lens. Brynn plans to continue conducting women's health research and pursue a career as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.

Aastha is an undergraduate student in UCLA’s Department of Anthropology. Her current research interests lie in exploring maternal-fetal health and cancer in primates. Aastha loves learning about evolutionary anthropology and reproductive biology. She looks to continue exploring multidisciplinary expressions of these fields through different artistic and culturally relevant mediums. During her free time, she enjoys petting other people’s dogs and going to the beach.