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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 headshot

Michelle Berry

University of Maryland, College Park
MPS - Clinical Psychological Science
Mentor: NICHOLAS ALLEN

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Tiffany Chiu

The University of North Dakota
Ph.D. Counseling Psychology
Mentor: DEV CRASTA
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Melissa Coaxum

University of Maryland, College Park
MA Clinical Psychological Science
Mentor: ELIZABETH KARRAS

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Chandler Culbreath

Capella U.
MPH
Mentor: BRADY STEPHENS
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Taylor Fricker

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
MPH - Epi
Mentor: CARA STOKES
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Zach Monahan

Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Psychiatry
Mentors: TRACY STECKER & LISHAM ASHRAFIOUN

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Damirelys Perez

The Citadel
MA - Psychology; Clinical Counseling
Mentor: PETER BRITTON
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Rizihery Saenz

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Advanced standing MSW/BA
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Chandler Tobeck

University of North Dakota
Ph.D. Counseling Psychology
Mentor: TRACY STECKER

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Macy Trousil

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
MPH - Public Health Admin
Mentor: NICHOLAS ALLEN

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