About Us.
We are a multi-institutional research team based in different disciplines, with a staff that includes undergraduate and graduate students, librarians, research fellows, digital specialists, and faculty.
Contact Us
Check out our FAQ for common queries we’ve received in the past. We also have a list of resources for educators, and our current research is listed on our website.
All requests for information or general queries can be directed to our contact form.
All requests for information or general queries can be directed to our contact form.
SSJ Lab Directors
Natalie Lira, PhD Co-Director Latina/o Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
Nicole Novak, PhD Co-Director Department of Community and Behavioral Health, University of Iowa |
Alexandra Minna Stern, PhD Founder, Co-Director Department of American Culture, University of Michigan |
Jacqueline Wernimont, PhD Eugenic States Co-Director Digital Humanities and Social Engagement, Dartmouth College |
Project Leads
Heather Dron, PhD Research Fellow University of Michigan |
Marie Kaniecki, MPH Research Associate and Dataset Manager University of Michigan |
Gianna May Sanchez, PhD Candidate Graduate Researcher University of Michigan |
Kate O'Connor, MPH Graduate Researcher University of Michigan |
Johanna Schoen, PhD North Carolina Project Lead Professor of History, Associate Chair in History / Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, Rutgers |
ToniAnn Treviño, PhD Research Associate Texas Lutheran University |
Core Researchers
Bridget Easler Undergraduate Researcher University of Iowa |
Sarah Gao, MPH Candidate Graduate Researcher University of Michigan |
Juan Gudino Graduate Researcher University of Washington |
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Ava Kuiper Undergraduate Researcher University of Michigan |
Aubrey Mansfield Graduate Researcher University of Utah |
Stella Murphy Research Assistant University of Iowa |
Ashna Patel Undergraduate Researcher University of Michigan |
Charanya Rengarajan Undergraduate Researcher University of Michigan |
Breana Rinker Undergraduate Researcher University of Iowa |
Mia Seeley Research Assistant University of Illinois |
Levity Smith, PhD Student Research Assistant University of Michigan |
James Tabery Faculty Researcher University of Utah |
Darian Thompson Researcher University of Iowa |
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Elyse Thulin, MS, PhD Student Graduate Researcher University of Michigan |
Nina Vo RESEARCH ASSISTANT University of Iowa |
Lab Affiliates
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Siobán Harlow, PhD FACULTY RESEARCHER Epidemiology Department, University of Michigan |
Sharon Kardia, PhD Faculty Researcher Epidemiology Department, University of Michigan |
See our prior alum here.
Research Teams in Action
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