MEET THE TEAM

Brianna is a sophomore on the pre-medical track, majoring in Public Health and minoring in Environment & Sustainability. Her research focuses on the environmental and economic impact of food waste in the U.S. Outside the lab, Brianna is involved in other research labs and improves sustainability on campus as an undersecretary for Student Assembly’s sustainability committee.

Miranda is a junior majoring in Human Health & Physiology and minoring in Data Science. Her research focuses on managing databases used for health and sustainability analyses. Outside of research, she is a member of the William & Mary Symphony Orchestra and serves on the executive board as their tour director. She also enjoys playing the piano and assisting with the sports performance team on campus through their strength and conditioning department. Miranda hopes to use her passion for public health to attend medical school and pursue a career in healthcare.

​Tara is a freshman, double majoring in Public Health and Public Policy. She is committed to advancing equity and efficiency in healthcare. She joined the lab in fall 2024, where she has been investigating the impact of pulse consumption on cardiometabolic health outcomes. Outside the lab, Tara enjoys learning arias and practicing Indian classical music. She is also a passionate advocate for inclusive healthcare policy as a Fellow at Grassroots Democrats HQ.

Sarah is a sophomore Monroe Scholar majoring in Neuroscience and Data Science. On campus, she is involved in neurological research, Tribe Innovation, her social sorority, and Best Buddies. With an interest in exploring the intersections of neuroscience, data science, and public health, she aims to pursue research opportunities in these areas.

Andie graduated from the University of Rochester in 2021 with a Bachelor's of Science in Brain and Cognitive Sciences and dual minors in Psychology and Bioethics. She brings a wealth of prior experience in science and administrative management. Outside of the lab, she has a love for reading, writing, cinema, art, and animals.

Blake is a senior, majoring in Data Science and minoring in Public Health Foundations. Blake’s research focuses on data curation, data visualization, and database management. After graduation, he will pursue graduate work in biostatistics with the goal of developing new statistical methods related to human health, nutrition, and food systems research. Outside of his lab work, Blake has a love of the arts, including painting and music composition.

Isha is a senior majoring in Kinesiology with a Public Health concentration and a minor in Film & Media Studies. Her research focuses on dairy consumption and its environmental and economic impacts. Outside of research, Isha serves as Co-Editor in Chief for Underground Magazine at William & Mary, and National Director for FIND, Inc.’s District Seven. After graduating, Isha will pursue graduate work in public health with a focus in epidemiology and health communication.

Catherine is a sophomore double majoring in Kinesiology (with a concentration in Human Nutrition) and Psychology. Her research focuses on the health, environmental impacts, and cost of pulse consumption. Outside of her academic pursuits, she is an active part of the William & Mary equestrian and softball teams.