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Our Team.

The 2025-2026 officers of Women in Science at UNC

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Co-President

Emily Joe

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B.S. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology 

Ph.D. Candidate, Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics

Brudno Lab

Hometown: Fremont, CA

I am part of this club because I want to make sure that all voices are heard and supported, regardless of background.

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Co-President

Sarah Thormann

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B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University

PhD Student, Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics

Nguyen Lab

Hometown: Merrillville, IN

I am passionate about empowering girls and young women to become the future leaders in STEM.

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Treasurer

Sabah Contractor

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B.S. Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin

PhD Student, Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics 

Lee Lab

Plano, TX

By supporting women in STEM, we empower generations of brilliant minds to break down barriers and revolutionize the world.

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Event Coordinator

Kavya Balasubramanian

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B.S. Neuroscience/M.S. Biology, Arizona State University

Ph.D. Student, Biological & Biomedical Sciences Program

Hometown: Portland, OR

I am passionate about building a supportive network of women scientists who uplift and celebrate each others' contributions so everyone can live up to their full potential.

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Secretary

Caroline Stockwell

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B.S. Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester

Ph.D. Candidate, Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics

Hingtgen Lab

Hometown: Westfield, NJ

I am excited to work with WinS to organize events and programs that encourage community and collaboration between women in STEM and encourage aspiring scientists to pursue STEM fields.

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Outreach Coordinator

Sydnie Toler

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B.S. Neuroscience and Biological Sciences, MPH in Environmental Health Solutions 

Ph.D. Student, Toxicology and Environmental Medicine

Rebuli Lab

Knoxville, TN

 I’m passionate about women in STEM because I believe everyone should have the opportunity to excel in science. I've experienced how empowering it is when women are supported in scientific spaces, and I want to contribute to a scientific culture that values inclusion, representation, and mentorship. 

Fall 2024 - Summer 2025 Team

Chair
Treasurer & Secretary
Outreach Coordinator
Medica Coordinator
Event Coordinator

Outreach Coordinator

 

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Rachel VanKeulen-Miller 
Emily Joe 
Sarah Thormann 
Emily Kounlavong
Sabah Contractor   
Kavya Balasubramanian
Alexandria Washington

 

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