Diya Srinivasan is a Sophomore at the University of Illinois Chicago, studying Psychology on the pre-med track. As a research assistant, she supports participant Recruitment and Enrollment for the PROTECT study. In addition, she is also a research assistant for the PEACE lab. With a strong interest in pediatrics, she enjoys working with children and is passionate in addressing the disparities in underserved communities.

 I am a sophomore pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with minors in Public Health and Nutrition at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). As an aspiring dentist, I am interested in community health and working in predominantly Black and Latine neighborhoods. I understand the persistent health inequities among Spanish-speaking patients in the United States and aim to develop a holistic care approach through research. As a research assistant, I am involved in recruitment and enrollment and in examining the reasons families choose not to enroll in PROTECT. In my free time, I enjoy crocheting, reading, and watching sports. 

 Sukanya Ghosh is a student at UIC studying integrated health studies and public policy with the hopes of one day working with both patients as a physician and in healthcare policy reform to help deliver affordable healthcare to all Americans. She supports participant Recruitment & Enrollment for the PROTECT study as a research assistant and enjoys interacting with patients and caregivers in the clinical environment. Sukanya also works with the Healthcare Allocation Lab at the University of Chicago which focuses on empirical analysis of scarce healthcare resource allocation, such as organ transplants. In her free time, Sukanya can be found cooking in her kitchen, attending concerts, and collecting home decor.

Stacy Castillo

Stacy Castillo is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a minor in Spanish for the Professions at the University of Illinois Chicago on the pre-med track. She joined the PROTECT study to combine her interests in medicine, community outreach, and serving undeserved communities. As a research assistant, she supports participant recruitment and enrollment and works with English and Spanish speaking families to better understand the factors that influence children's oral health. As a first-generation college student and certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Stacy has a strong interest in emergency medicine and trauma care and is passionate about addressing health disparities through research and clinical care. Outside of school, Stacy enjoys traveling, playing sports, and attending cycling classes.