Team

Spandana earned her B.S. in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is currently working as a medical assistant in women’s health. She has a strong background in clinical care and patient-centered support. She is passionate about the intersection of mental and reproductive health and plans to pursue a career in medicine specializing in women’s health.

Emily is pursuing her DNP at the UNC School of Nursing, focusing on pediatric primary care. She earned her BSN from the MGH Institute of Health Professions and is working as a registered nurse in pediatric intensive care. She aims to work with adolescents, particularly addressing women’s health concerns post-graduation.

Stephanie is a PhD Candidate in Maternal and Child Health at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, where her dissertation focuses on access to preferred contraceptive methods. She received her MSPH in Maternal and Child Health from UNC, and her B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology from Washington and Lee University.

Kundana is an undergraduate at UNC Chapel Hill studying Neuroscience with a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies. With a strong interest in women’s health, she is particularly focused on how gender shapes healthcare access, outcomes, and advocacy. She hopes to pursue a career in healthcare, exploring paths in OBGYN or pediatrics.

Sarah is a third-year medical student at the UNC School of Medicine. She earned her B.S. in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Physiology from North Carolina State University. Sarah has a strong background in adolescent health, health communication, and sexual and reproductive health education. She is dedicated to empowering women and protecting reproductive rights, and particularly tailoring health care delivery and health education to meet their needs.

Initha is currently an intern with the UNC pediatrics residency program. She received her B.A. and M.D. from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. She is passionate about health equity and sexual and reproductive health. She hopes to pursue a fellowship in adolescent medicine after residency.

Cambray is an MD-PhD student who is doing some of her dissertation work with the ACCESS Lab. She is in the HPM doctoral program at the UNC Gillings School of Public Health, and MD candidate at UNC School of Medicine. She received her B.S. from North Carolina State University. Her interests are in patient-provider communication, online health information, sexual and reproductive health, ethics, and equity. She plans to pursue a career in adolescent-focused primary care.

Samantha is an Associate Professor in the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Clinically, she is a Child Abuse pediatrician, specializing in the evaluation and care of children who have suffered abuse or neglect. Her research focuses on mechanisms to prevent child abuse. Specifically, Dr. Schilling studies the impact parenting programs can have increasing parental self-efficacy, effectiveness, and reducing severe discipline and abuse.