Undergraduate Lab Alumni

Chao Xiong

Savannah Zachariah

Junfeng Ma

Rita Dinh

Rita is a second-year undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in Biology on a pre-medicine track and working towards certificates in Athlete Healthcare, Leadership, and Southeast Asian Studies. Rita hopes to become a doctor and is interested in sports medicine, psychiatry, and family medicine. 

Trinh Duong

Lauren Boleng

Alyssa Aguirre

Megan Corley

Katie LaBean

Katie graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in business. Katie is interested in studying the differences in family dynamics and their effect on children. 

Cassandra Sisneros

Kelsey Fernandez

Kelsey graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and a minor in Biology. Kelsey is interested in studying the distribution of pain medication in various cultures and how cultural differences can lead to addictions. 

Jacob Aickareth

Jacob graduated from Texas Tech with a Bachelor of Arts in Honors Sciences and the Humanities with minors in Chemistry and Biology. Jacob is interested in understanding how a diverse health care system can mitigate cross-cultural issues in the hospital. 

Ethan Harper

Ethan graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. Ethan is interested in studying the social and cultural stigmatization of mental illness. 

Maverick Campbell

Maverick graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in chemistry and French. Maverick is interested in the effects of aging on the body and possible solutions to certain age related maladies. 

Alexandra Bradshaw

Alexandra is originally from Houston, Texas. She graduated from Texas Tech with a double majoring in Spanish and Psychology. 

Deyanira Delgado

Deyanira graduate from Texas Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with a minor in Chemistry. 

Grace Mcneil

Grace graduated from Texas Tech with a degree in Psychology. She is working towards a career in counseling psychology. She is also passionate about learning the effects of technology in correlation with mental health in today’s world.

Sophia Tran

Enoch Williams

Betsaida Delgado

Asia White

Sarah Hilzendager

I am a second-year undergraduate student at UW-Madison, majoring in Computer Science with a certificate in Psychology. My academic interests focus on the intersections of machine learning, UI/UX design, and psychology, where I aim to bridge technology and human-centered design. With experience in UI/UX design and using machine learning to develop serious games, I want to bring a hands on approach to projects that address real-world challenges. 

I am Luxuan Chang, an international student from Beijing, China. I am currently a second-year student at Pitzer College in Claremont, California. My major is psychology, and my minor is data science. My future goal is to use the skills and techniques that I learned in school to help Chinese students pursue better mental well-being. 

Suri Zeta Kim is a second-year undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying Life Sciences Communication with a certificate in Entrepreneurship. Her academic journey is driven by a commitment to internal medicine and an interest in the intersection of health and race. Having served as a dental assistant and student health technician in Chicago and Madison, respectively, Suri has witnessed firsthand the systemic barriers that prevent diverse populations from accessing equitable care. These clinical roles have shaped her as an advocate for culturally responsive communication, focusing on how the healthcare system can better serve patients who often feel alienated by language gaps or cultural misunderstandings.

Kira Lee is a second-year undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, studying Information Science with certificates in Data Science and Graphic Design. She enjoys using her creativity and designs to make technology more intuitive, accessible, and human-centered. Through her work, Kira explores how design can improve usability through reimagining systems, apps, and websites to better meet the needs of users.

Cameron Young is a second-year undergraduate student at UW-Madison. He is majoring in Health Promotion and Health Equity, with certificates in Disability Rights and Services, Health Policy, and LGBTQ+ Studies. His interests include disability, healthcare, accessibility, and advocacy for marginalized groups. He joined the Pain, Context, and Innovation Lab after meeting Dr. Kim at a conference, hoping to work on removing barriers to quality healthcare access for marginalized groups. 

He brings to this lab his lived experience with chronic pain and chronic illness and navigating medical care. He is very passionate about disability and chronic illness and aims to use his experiences to shape current research. 

My name is Nadya Flores, & I'm currently pursuing a double major in Data Science & Information Science with a UX Design pathway at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Since a young age, I've noticed that being an empathetic person has shaped how I view things, and I believe it has made me really passionate about creating solutions that improve accessibility, usability, & overall user experience while making sure sustainability remains a top priority. With a background in web design and visual storytelling, I've found that the most rewarding projects are those where I'm able to combine data-driven decision-making with human-centered design. I am eager to apply my skills to future opportunities that challenge me to think critically, collaborate effectively, & design inclusively. 

Asuka Hashimoto is a first-year undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison pursuing a major in Cell and Molecular Biology and a certificate in Health and Humanities. She is interested in the factors, such as culture and personal beliefs, that have and still influence people’s healthcare decisions today. She hopes to pursue a career in medicine while also holding a well-rounded perspective on her patient’s physical and emotional well-being. Outside of her studies, Asuka is a member of the Japanese Student Association, and enjoys exploring restaurants in Madison.

Rita Dinh is a first-generation Vietnamese-American from Chicago, IL. She's a first-year undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in Biology on a pre-medicine track and working towards certificates in Athlete Healthcare, Leadership, and Southeast Asian Studies. Rita hopes to become a doctor and is interested in specialties like sports medicine, psychiatry, and family medicine. Her goal is to help marginalized communities, like Asian minority groups, access reliable healthcare. Outside of her studies, Rita is a member of UW-Madison's Vietnamese Student Association and Vietnamese Traditional Dance. She enjoys swimming, crocheting, and exploring new food spots in Madison with her friends.