2023-2024 GSA Department Representatives
The 2023-24 Department Representatives page lists the designated representatives for each department/program affiliated with the GSA. If you see an error or do not see your department/program listed, please contact gsa@slu.edu.
American Studies
Darby Ratliff
Zackary Davis
Zackary Davis (he/him/his) is a Ph.D. student in the American Studies department interested in cultural memory, histories of U.S. capitalism and empire, and pop culture. Before coming to St. Louis, he completed his undergraduate in American Studies, History, and English at the University of Texas.
Email: zackary.davis@slu.edu
Athletic Training
Jeremy Gries
Jeremy Gries is a Senior who is majoring in Exercise Science, minoring in Nutrition and Interprofessional Education, and pursuing a master’s in athletic training. At Saint Louis University, he is an active member of the SLU Athletic Training Society and the SLU Athletic Training Honor Society, Iota Tau Alpha. He is originally from Puyallup, Washington, and in his free time, he enjoys spending time with his friends, working out, and playing basketball.
Email: jeremy.gries@slu.edu
Marissa Uecker
I am from Franklin, IN. I am entering my 2nd year of the MAT program. I have had amazing clinical experiences with Pattonville High School, Maryville University, and Mercy Orthopedics. I am looking forward to my summer field experience with Purdue University football and to what the rest of the program has in store.
Email: Marissa.Uecker@slu.edu
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Matthew Luetzen
I am a PhD student in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I study lipidomics in relation to neurodegeneration.
Email: Matthew.Luetzen@slu.edu
Biology
Danielle Hopkins
Center for Advanced Dental Education (CADE)
Madison Dobrovolskis
Center for Anatomical Science & Education (CASE)
Lokesh Coomar
I'm Lokesh Coomar and I am currently pursuing a masters in anatomy here at SLU. I'm from Tampa, FL, and I really enjoy teaching anatomy to students. I hope to continue into the PhD program here, and pursue teaching students in the healthcare professions.
Email: lokesh.coomar@slu.edu
Amelia Coello
Amelia earned her B.S. in Investigative and Medical Science from SLU, and is now pursuing her masters in Anatomy. In her free time, Amelia enjoys walks in Tower Grove Park or trying new STL eats.
Email: amelia.coello@slu.edu
Chemistry
Ashley Dent
A St. Louis native pursuing a PhD in chemistry, I am a research assistant in the Glycoworld lab where I work as a synthetic organic chemist. I enjoy traveling, coffee, and cats.
Email: ashley.dent@slu.edu
Communication
Mawufemor Amuzu
Mawufemor Amuzu is a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the Department of Communication. She received her B.A. from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana, where she majored in English and minored in French. Mawufemor is interested in organizational, international and interpersonal communication and hopes to pursue a career as a corporate communication and/or international relations specialist.
Email: mawufemor.amuzu@slu.edu
Computer Science
Akhilandeshwari Ramu
Sandeep Kumar Sutharapu
Tahruni Ravoori
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Bryce Ashford
bryceanthony.ashford@slu.edu
Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
Carly R. Finegan
Carly is a 4th year PhD candidate in the environmental geoscience program, with research interests surrounding transport and retention of water pollutants in our environment. Carly enjoys playing with her dog Curie, hanging out at St Louis area parks with her partner, and playing D&D.
Email: carly.finegan@slu.edu
Education
Grace Wang
I am a Master's student in the Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration program in the School of Education. I also attended SLU for my undergraduate degree with a double major in Psychology and English. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, and occasional practices with the SLU Fencing Club!
Engineering, Aviation, and Technology
Rebekah Boos
Murad Tapdigli
Naresh Dama
English
Sarah Burt
Sarah Burt is a third year PhD student of Medieval literature in SLU's English Department.
Email: sarah.burt@slu.edu
Emma O'Donnel
Email: emma.k.odonnell@slu.edu
Anna Ostmann
Email: anna.ostmann@slu.edu
Health Care Ethics
Dakotah Kinsella
My name is Dakotah Kinsella and I am currently a PhD student and Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant in the Albert Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics at Saint Louis University. I have a MA in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a BA in Neuroscience, Philosophy, and Pre-Medicine from Augustana College. My research interests center around research ethics with vulnerable populations, neuroethics, racial health disparity, clinical decision making, feminist bioethics, and epistemic injustice. I'm thrilled to be representing GSA!
Email: dakotah.kinsella@slu.edu
Alexander Zhang
I am a joint philosophy and bioethics PhD student at Saint Louis University working on informed consent as permission and promise.
Email:
Health Administration
Erika Collins
Hi, My name is Erika Collins and I'm a second-year MHA student. I'm originally from Dallas, TX and I received a B.S. in Public Health from the University of North Texas. Along with serving as the VP of MHA Advocacy, I'm a graduate assistant for the Medallion program and a research assistant focusing on the COVID-19 affects in black communities.
I'm honored and excited to work with everyone!
Email: erika.collins.1@slu.edu
Health and Clinical Outcomes Research
Rohith Odela
I'm currently pursuing my masters in Health Data Science here at SLU. I have come from India with the background in Medicine and Public Health to learn and excel in field of health care research.
Email: rohith.odela@slu.edu
Manaswini Subnivis
I’m in the second year of my program Masters of Science in Health Data Science. I’m originally from India and started my career as a Dentist due to my lifelong passion of contributing to healthcare before getting involved in the Data Science field. Outside of school, I enjoy beaches, books, crochet, and music.
Email: venkataseshasaimanaswini.subnivis@slu.edu
History
Abner Chacon
Abner is a historian specializing in the legal and religious history of the Middle Ages. He received his B.A. and Masters degree from the University of Toronto and is a Toronto native.
Email: abner.chacon@slu.edu
Angel Flores Fontanez
Ángel is a PhD US history student. He was born and raised in Puerto Rico and his education included a BA in Philosophy from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico and an MA in US History and Women and Gender Studies graduate minor from SLU. Ángel's current research focuses on the history of US Imperialism from a de-colonial and intersectional perspective. Ángel is passionate about social justice, the outdoors, and the arts.
Email: angel.floresfontanez@slu.edu
Evan McAllister
Evan McAllister is a cultural historian of the Middle Ages. His dissertation examines liturgical quotations present in historical narratives of the twelfth century.
Email: evan.mcallister@slu.edu
Integrated & Applied Sciences
Samantha Price
Samantha is a doctoral student in the Integrated & Applied Sciences program within the department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training. She is also a licensed physical therapist. She received her BS in Human Health Sciences from the University of Kentucky (2018) and DPT from the University of Dayton (2021). Samantha worked as a neurodevelopmental pediatric physical therapist at Dayton Children's Hospital prior to pursuing her PhD in 2022.
Samantha looks forward to supporting graduate students at SLU.
Email: samantha.price@slu.edu
International Business & Marketing
Alex Brinkmeier
Alex Brinkmeier will be starting her 3rd year in the International Business and Marketing PhD program in Fall of 2023. Before attending SLU, she worked in various roles in the hospitality industry in Myrtle Beach, SC and Louisville KY. Her research focuses on international family businesses.
Email: alex.brinkmeier@slu.edu
Languages, Literature, and Cultures
Bernadette Rutherford
I am in my second year of my French M.A. at SLU. I completed my undergraduate degree in Law with French Law at the University of Aberdeen (Scotland), and thereafter qualified as a lawyer in Scotland.
Email: bernadette.rutherford@slu.edu
Mathematics
Nate Bolin
Medical Family Therapy
Mohammed Alshamrani
Email: mohammed.alshamrani.1@health.slu.edu
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Molly Woodson
I am currently a 4th year PhD student in the Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Department. I am studying the pharmacokinetics of novel HBV Ribonuclease H inhibitors in the lab of John Tavis.
Email: molly.woodson@slu.edu
Katie Phelps
Katie Phelps is currently in her 4th year in the Hoft lab. She studies T cell mediated vaccines for influenza and tuberculosis. Outside of the lab, her favorite activity is playing board games.
Email: katie.phelps@health.slu.edu
Nursing
Devon Bennett
I am a fourth year Nursing PhD student. I have been teaching nursing for five years and currently teach at SIUE. I worked at SLU for ten years prior to that.
Email: devon.bennett@slu.edu
Nutrition & Dietetics
Peter Baartman
Occupational Therapy
Karina Krammer
Hi! My name is Karina and I am a first year grad student in the Occupational Therapy program. I attended SLU for my BA in Occupational Science as well. I am from a suburb in Chicago and cannot wait for my next couple years at SLU!
Email: karina.krammer@slu.edu
Pharmacological and Physiological Science
Avantika Jain
I am a graduate student in Dr. Koyal Garg’s lab in the Pharmacology and Physiology Department at SLU. I am from New Delhi, India.
Email: avantika.jain@gmail.com
Philosophy
Jacob Zimbelman
Charles Freiberg
Physical Therapy
Erin Hmiel
Erin Hmiel will be a second year graduate student in SLU's Physical Therapy program and also has a minor in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences. She currently serves as Co-President of PTSA. After graduation, she hopes to work within an oncology and pelvic health patient setting.
Email: erin.hmiel@slu.edu
Joe Case
Physician Assistant
Theresa Simon
I am in the didactic year of the PA program and will begin clinical rotations in 2024. I attended Rockhurst University prior to this, where I completed a degree in Exercise Science. I am from St. Louis and am excited to be back home for the program.
Email: theresa.simon@health.slu.edu
Political Science
VACANT
Psychology
Kellen Blum
Kellen is a Ph.D. student the in Department of Psychology's Clinical Psychology program. His primary areas of interest include addiction, addictive behaviors, and sports psychology. He is from Ste. Genevieve, MO, and received his BS from Illinois College while playing baseball. In his free time, he enjoys running, watching baseball, and spending time outdoors.
Email: kellen.blum@health.slu.edu
Public and Social Policy
Zarah Robinson
Zarah Robinson is a first year PhD student in the department of Public and Social Policy. She comes to policy studies via Anthropology (Bsc), International Criminology (MA), Social Change (Msc), and several years working in children's protective services.
Email: zarah.robinson@slu.edu
Public Health (MPH)
Ashwin Siddaraju
I am currently pursuing a Masters In Public Health (MPH) in Health Management & Policy/Epidemiology. I am also a Graduate Assistant for the undergraduate program in CPHSJ as well as a representative for the Graduate Assistance Committee representing CPHSJ, SON, and Doisy.
Email: ashwin.siddaraju@slu.edu
Maxine Taylor
Public Health Studies (PhD)
Molly Reese
3rd year PhD student in Epidemiology. Research interest is time to diagnosis among ovarian cancer patients.
Email: molly.reese@slu.edu
Social Work (PhD)
Shraddha Bandar
Hi everyone! I'm a second-year PhD student in the Dept. of Social Work. I did my dual master's degree from WashU in Social Work and Social Policy and have a BSc in Sociology and Policy Analysis from UMinn. My research looks into parent-child engagement and how that affect's children's moral reasoning. Outside of school, I love to spend time in Forest Park and play an unreasonable amount of Overwatch
Email: shraddha.bandaru@slu.edu
Vibol Kong
Hello everyone! I'm Vibol Kong, a Cambodian and an upcoming PhD student in social work. I am truly honored to be a part of the GSA, where I can contribute to the betterment of our academic community. I believe in the power of collaboration and open dialogue to address any challenges we may encounter and collectively strive for positive changes within our academic community. In addition, I find solace and inspiration in various hobbies such as hiking, photography and traveling.
Email: vibol.kong@slu.edu
Sociology
Anne Brown
I'm Anne Brown, and I’m a first-year Master’s student in the Sociology Department. I’m a mixed-methods researcher emphasizing community and urban development equity. I’m a native of St. Louis and hope to apply the skills and knowledge I gain through my education locally.
Email: anne.brown@slu.edu
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Jordan Nehs
I am 1st-year graduate student in the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences program. I also attended SLU for my undergraduate degree. Some of my favorite things to do are cooking, going for walks at Forest Park, and spending time with family and friends.
Email: jordan.nehs@health.slu.edu
Helen Daly
I went to SLU for my undergraduate degree in SLHS and I am currently getting my Masters in SLHS as well. I am originally from Louisville, KY and have seven older siblings!
Email: helen.daly@health.slu.edu
Theological Studies
Michael Thiele
Im a 2nd year PhD student in theological studies. My interests are medieval theology and ecology.
Email: michael.thiele.1@slu.edu