Camila Cantu
I am an undergraduate student majoring in Human Biology and Community Health with a minor in Spanish. I am interested in researching racial and ethnic disparities within the United States and how that relates to healthcare. I am very excited to work with the Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity Society for the first time!
Aria Desai
I am a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences, double majoring in Psychology and Criminal Justice with a minor in Counseling. This is my second year working with the Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity in Society. I am passionate about understanding human behavior and researching therapeutic approaches to improve mental health outcomes, both generationally and culturally. In addition to my role at CRESS, I am co-president of the South Asian Mental Health Club at IU (WE ARE SAATH at IU) and serve as a member of various clubs focusing on mental well-being, psychology, and criminal justice. In my free time, I enjoy listening to podcasts, being active, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
Jonathan Ding
I am a junior at the Kelley School of Business, majoring in accounting. This is my first year working with the Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity alongside Dr. Clark Barwick. I previously conducted research in the fields of business law, finance and economics. As a part of CRRES, I am excited to dive into topics and research areas that would be inaccessible to me as a business student. Upon graduation, I hope to attend graduate school to further my academic studies. Outside of school, I enjoy reading books, my favorite genres being memoirs and biographies.
Brookelyn Lambright
I am a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences studying journalism and American studies. This is my first year working with CRRES. I have a variety of research interests in American history but most center around the intersection of race and gender. My current research focuses on the disproportionate incarceration of Black people and how Black mothers, more specifically, are affected, as well as their various methods of resistance to the criminal justice system. I'm interested in combining my research with my passion for creative media which allows people to engage with complex topics in a digestible manner. On the side, I host and produce a monthly radio show with WFHB called History Unbound. Each episode explores a different aspect of American history and culture from the Statue of Liberty to Bacon's Rebellion.
Janelle Limo
I am a senior at the Kelley School of Business, majoring in Supply Chain Management. Although this is my first year with the Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity in Society, I have spent the past year and a half working as a research assistant at the Critical Food Studies Lab. My research centers on the social determinants of health, particularly the intersection of race and health.
Adeseeke Olofintuyi
I am a 3rd year senior at Indiana University, majoring in African and African American Diaspora Studies and Sociology. This is my first year working with the Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity in Society, where my research interests are focused on exploring identity formation and anti-colonial theory through ethnographic research. My academic journey is driven by a passion for understanding the complexities of the African diaspora and the socio-cultural dynamics that shape it. Beyond my role at CRRES, I am actively involved in campus life. I serve as the Secretary for the African American and African Diaspora Studies Undergraduate Student Association and the Multicultural Congressional Representative for the African Women Leadership Organization. Additionally, I contribute to creating inclusive residential experiences as a Community Educator in Read Hall. Upon graduation, I plan to pursue a graduate program that allows me to continue my interdisciplinary studies in Religious Studies and African and African American Diaspora Studies. In my free time, I enjoy skating, reading Afro-futuristic novels, writing poetry, and blogging on substack.
Cara Roberge
I am Cara Roberge and I am a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in English and Sociology. My research interests are very expansive but I’m currently focusing on the ways in which marginalized groups have pivoted memorialization practices in the face of institutional discrimination. Aside from CRESS I enjoy working at the Lilly Library assisting with research coordination and conservation! Additionally, I’m also a research assistant on a project focusing on Title IX efficacy across the United States higher education system. I really enjoy reading, rock climbing and playing guitar as well!
Tatiely Santiago-Miranda
I am a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, with a major in American Studies and a certificate in Caribbean and Latin American Studies. This is my first year working with the Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity Society. As an AfroBoricua woman, I am interested in the results of colonialism in Boricuas in both Puerto Rico and the United States. More specifically, I am interested in how people that follow Santeria are perceived by others as well as other vernacular religions. In my free time I love listening to music, hiking, and hanging out with friends!
Anna Sarpong
I am a senior in the College of Arts and Science pursuing a dual degree in Neuroscience and in Social Industrial Psychology (Individualized Major). This is my second year working with the Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity Society. I have a variety of research interests centered on studying racial injustice and wellbeing impacts especially in organizations and hiring practices. I creatively approach my interests through various neuropsychological and sociological perspectives. I have major aspirations in pursuing a career that allows me to coach, connect, and empower underrepresented populations and businesses as well as advocate for positive social and medical impact.
Joshua Sinnett
I am a senior in Luddy’s School of Informatics and Computing, studying Computer Science. Although my major is in STEM, many of my other interests, including academics, lie elsewhere. Through the lens of decolonization, I will be doing research on indigenous peoples from both South Africa and the United States. I emphasize decolonization, as to me, ethics are of the utmost importance. After graduation, I plan to attend grad school and continue to research varying historical projects elsewhere. With enough dedication and effort, my peers and I will attain our ambitious goals.
Katelyn Wo
I am a Senior in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Neuroscience with minors in community and global health and am pursuing medical school with a focus in culturally equitable medicine and pediatric genetics. On campus, I work at the Asian Culture Center, am a research assistant in the Navigating Intergroup Contexts and Emotions lab under Dr. Dorraine Green in the Social Psychology Department,and serve on the Board of Aeons. I also volunteer at IU Health Bloomington Hospital and am currently interning for Alstrom Syndrome International to help spread clinical awareness for the rare disease. I am beyond excited for the opportunity to work with CRRES and Dr. Dorraine Green and research how minoritized student populations best feel supported on a college campus.
