University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Bio Kelly received her undergraduate studies in Psychology at Northern Illinois University and has been working at the University of Wisconsin – Madison since 2019. Prior to joining the Qualitative and Health Experiences Research (Q-HER) Lab, Kelly worked for the Temte research team, monitoring the transmission of respiratory illnesses in K-12 schools. In her role …
Education Bio Hannah Muller’s work is grounded in a strong interest in public health, with a particular emphasis on community education and prevention strategies. She is especially interested in understanding and addressing the social determinants of health that influence outcomes across diverse populations. Her experience includes participant recruitment and engagement, where she focuses on building …
Education Bio Woodie O. Mogaka (he/him/his) joined DFMCH in 2024. He spent nine years at Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center working on various studies on aging, specifically on disparities in dementia and access to care. Research Interests Mogaka’s research interests include disparities in cancer and aging.
Education Bio Laura Cruz joined DFMCH in 2014 as an editor supporting research teams with their papers and presentations. Cruz is currently a senior editor and has transitioned to managing content and writing articles for three newsletters to support internal and external communications in the department. Cruz has a degree in communication arts and a …
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 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 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 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 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.