University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Education Bio Rachel Lundwall, MA, began her career as a writing teacher. While pursing a master’s degree in writing, rhetoric, and literacy, she became a proposal editor, then manager. Lundwall now develops resources to support research and help researchers craft persuasive proposals aligned to sponsors’ missions.
Education Bio Kathleen Maher, BA (she/her) is the PROTEA outreach manager. She leads PROTEA’s medication for opioid use disorder training efforts with a focus on the popular substance use disorders management boot camps. She additionally leads the program’s community engagement efforts. Maher has successfully organized conferences for health care professionals throughout the state of Wisconsin …
Education Bio Jaymie Marty, RN (she/her/hers) joined DFMCH in 2025 as a nurse care manager. A proud graduate of Southwest Technical College, she earned her nursing degree in 2013. During her career, Marty has gained experience in cosmetic nursing, long-term care, and ambulatory medicine. During Marty’s five years at the UW Health Belleville clinic, she …
Education Bio Jared McDonald, BS, MBA (he/him/his) joined DFMCH in 2025 as a regulatory manager. McDonald is deeply invested in advancing scientific research through innovative and interdisciplinary approaches. His professional interests include exploring the underlying mechanisms of various phenomena, developing new methodologies, and improving research outcomes. Research Interests McDonald believes by advancing our knowledge and …
Education Bio Keelin McHugh graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in biochemistry from Capital University in May 2020. Prior to her role at WREN, McHugh worked in a bioanalytical laboratory at PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific. While at PPD, McHugh conducted analysis of samples obtained from subjects in clinical and non-clinical trials to …
Education Bio Natasha Mednikova, MBA, MA, joined the DFMCH finance team in 2026. Mednikova enjoys partnering with faculty and administrative teams to support the financial side of research and make complex processes easier to navigate. Her background in accounting and project management helps her bring structure, clarity, and practical problem‑solving to her work. She values …
Education Bio Zujey Miranda-Gandarilla (she/her) joined DFMCH as a residency education coordinator for the Madison program in 2025. Miranda-Gandarilla manages the coordination and scheduling of residency events including seminars, orientation, graduation, and recruitment activities. In her free time, Miranda-Gandarilla enjoys traveling, visiting national parks, watching soccer and basketball, and spending time with her family.