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COE-SP Welcomes 2024 Cohort of Diversity Research Trainees to Support Early Career Investigators
The VA Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention (COE-SP) is proud to introduce its third cohort of Diversity Research Trainees. Participants were selected as part of competitive application process and are currently enrolled graduate or medical school students interested in a career in research. The trainees in The Diversity in Suicide Prevention Research Program receive one-on-one mentorship from COE-SP experts and participate in hands-on training to prepare them for a career in suicide prevention research.
Meet the 2024 Cohort
Michelle Berry
University of Maryland, College ParkMPS - Clinical Psychological Science
Mentor: NICHOLAS ALLEN
Tiffany Chiu
The University of North DakotaPh.D. Counseling Psychology
Mentor: DEV CRASTA
Melissa Coaxum
University of Maryland, College ParkMA Clinical Psychological Science
Mentor: ELIZABETH KARRAS
Chandler Culbreath
Capella U.MPH
Mentor: BRADY STEPHENS
Taylor Fricker
University of Minnesota Twin CitiesMPH - Epi
Mentor: CARA STOKES
Zach Monahan
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic MedicineDoctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Psychiatry
Mentors: TRACY STECKER & LISHAM ASHRAFIOUN
Damirelys Perez
The CitadelMA - Psychology; Clinical Counseling
Mentor: PETER BRITTON
Rizihery Saenz
The University of North Carolina at PembrokeAdvanced standing MSW/BA
Chandler Tobeck
University of North DakotaPh.D. Counseling Psychology
Mentor: TRACY STECKER
Macy Trousil
University of Minnesota Twin CitiesMPH - Public Health Admin
Mentor: NICHOLAS ALLEN
Learn more about the program →