Research Program Mentors
Polygence mentors are selected based on their exceptional academic background, teaching experience, and unique ability to inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers and industry leaders.
Kunwal
Expertise
medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, social determinants of health, health equity, first-generation student outcomes in graduate school, first episode psychosis, mental illness
Dorian
PhD
Expertise
cellular biology, biology of neurological or inflammatory diseases, development of new medications
Ogechi
MBA candidate
Expertise
Entrepreneurship, psychology, personal development, public speaking, hosting, Fashion and styling, consulting, and advisory
Benjamin
PhD
Expertise
Emotion, close relationships, social psychology, evolutionary psychology, behavioral economics
Lydia
EdD candidate
Expertise
Education, Educational leadership, Cultural Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Policy and Procedure
Carina
PhD
Expertise
Developmental Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Neuroscience, Environmental Health
Paia
Industry expert
Expertise
Psychiatry (specifically developmental), neurobiology/neuroscience, theater (especially theater for young audiences or production)
Nahdia
PhD
Expertise
neuroscience, mental illness, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, obesity, diet studies
Katie
MPA
Expertise
History, English, Psychology, Environmental Science/Studies, Political Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Justice, Immigration Rights, Social Justice, Advocacy
Melissa
MA candidate
Expertise
Pregnancy, stress physiology, sleep health, longitudinal studies, actigraphy
Jessica
PhD candidate
Expertise
Indigenous families and communities, Decolonial theory, children's media
Naomi
MD candidate
Expertise
developmental psychology, early cognitive development, early language acquisition, gesture and communication, theater and performance studies
Taylor
PhD
Expertise
Social Psychology, Positive Psychology, Emotions, Health, Well-being, Meditation, Social Relationships, Prosocial Behavior, Culture, Social Class, Economic Inequality, Political Polarization
