meet the team
Ever since working as a student assistant at an antiviral institute, Michelle learned that many virus strains are underrepresented in terms of media coverage causing less funding to research these viruses. Therefore, she gained interest in spreading information about these underrepresented viruses with hopes that it may spark research to find therapeutic options for these diseases. In the future, Michelle hopes to develop therapeutic and chemotherapeutic agents that mitigate severe side effects patients are facing with current common therapies.
Ann has always had a great passion for the field of public health. Ever since returning from her trip to West Virginia witnessing a frontside view of the opium epidemic, she has been conducting vigilant research in the field of public & global health. She is also interested in software engineering and computer programming and wishes to integrate this through the application of technology in medicine.
An avid reader, Rukan has her school to thank for introducing her to the world of public health after stumbling upon its undergraduate public health journal. Since then, she has developed passions for minority health equity and hopes to work in developing countries in the future.
SEOYUN(ANN) KIM
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
RUKAN SAIF
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
MICHELLE JUNG
SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM LEADER
Diane became interested in the field of public health as she started studying at Johns Hopkins. She is particularly drawn to the health of women and children, the quality of life of patients, and epidemiology. While working with CiH, Diane hopes to be more exposed to public health issues around the world and learn about public health responses and their successful models. By exploring diverse topics and accurately condensing them to deliver the information to the audience, she strives to grow her research and communication skills.
At his high school, Bob is the health and wellness senior prefect, founder of the psychology club, and an active member of the medical journal club. On a daily basis, he works out and practices Keto diet inspired by his one of favorite--Eat, Move, Sleep by Tom Rath. In the future, he hopes to sharpen his writing skills and collaborate with his teammates to broaden the audience through podcasts and social media.
Kamsi has always had a passion for medicine, social awareness, and the biological sciences, specifically the intersectionality between the three. Through Connect in Health, she found a way to not only write about issues that she’s passionate about, but also a group of people with whom she could collaborate with and promote important information concerning public health. She hopes to continue said work in her professional career.
KAMSI LLOEJE
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
DA-YOUNG KANG
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
BOB CHEN
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Always having had a passion for art, coupled with her interest in the field of medicine, Helena joined CiH to explore this interest, while also engaging in an activity she enjoys. In recognizing the diversity of these public health issues, she hopes to continually learn and express the concerns fuelled in these issues through graphics. Although her interests are expansive, she is particularly interested in learning more about mental health and the societal implications surrounding this topic.
HELENA KIM
GRAPHICS EDITOR
Currently residing in South Korea, Alex is a student with booming interests in biostatistics, microbiology, math. Ever since his older brother began sharing and venting issues concerning his depression and GAD, Alex developed a fervent dedication for researching and promoting awareness for mental health. By being a part of Connect in Health, he hopes to contribute to the advocacy of information regarding mental conditions, drug abuse, as well as other public health issues through the creation of graphics!