Dr. Hannah Chapman (Psychology)
Statement:
The LEAH fellowship provides interdisciplinary training in an academic medical center with an emphasis on treating disordered eating in adolescents. Its collaborative, team-based approach will provide an ideal foundation for developing advanced competence in psychological treatments for disordered eating across varying levels of care.
Education:
Louisiana State University, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, August 2025
American University, M.A., Psychology, December 2019
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, B.A., Psychology, May 2017
Hobbies:
I enjoy spending time outside, practicing yoga, hiking, and seeing live music.
Alexa Emmons (Nutrition/Public Health)
Statement:
I am interested in the LEAH Fellowship due to the program's forward-thinking approach and its high interest in adolescent health, achieved through an interdisciplinary team. I believe there is too little emphasis in today's world on working as a dynamic team to treat a person fully. I have a strong passion for research, especially within our younger generations, and believe LEAH will help me expand that passion.
Education:
UTHealth Houston, School of Public Health, MPH (anticipated graduation, May 2026)
University of Houston, B.S., Human Nutrition and Foods, May 2024
Hobbies:
I am a huge reader with a love for knowledge. I enjoy baking and cooking whenever I have the opportunity. I love going swimming and exploring new places. I'm a huge foodie, so I love trying new restaurants and cuisines. Lastly, I've been trying to get into crafting activities like sewing and painting but have been slow to make progress.
Jamie Johnson (Social Work)
Statement:
I am interested in the LEAH Fellowship because of the interdisciplinary collaboration aspect of this fellowship. I anticipate that the LEAH Fellowship will help me build skills in decision-making and crisis management by strengthening my ability to analyze situations from multiple perspectives. I believe that this will enable me to be better prepared to care for my patients as a future medical social worker.
Education:
University of Houston-Main Campus, MSW, Social Work (anticipated graduation, May 2026)
University of Houston-Downtown, B.S., Social Work, August 2025
Hobbies:
In my spare time, I enjoy reading, spending time with my family, and watching the latest shows, movies, and concerts.
Ann Maliackal (Nursing)
Statement:
During my BSN Honors Program, I worked on projects aimed at understanding self-reported symptoms in children. This was my first exposure to research, and I have been fascinated by it ever since. My current DNP project is focused on quality improvement, and I find it extremely interesting. It would be intriguing to combine both fields while learning how to improve adolescents' health.
Education:
UTHealth Houston, Cizik School of Nursing, DNP Candidate (January 2024 - Present)
UTHealth Houston, Cizik School of Nursing, B.S., Nursing, August 2021
Hobbies:
I enjoy hiking, boxing, running, and reading.
Arianna Urquilla Olmedo (Nutrition)
Statement:
I have a deep interest in educating and sharing with others. I am an extremely relational and empathetic person seeking to care for and guide adolescents at such a crucial age. I believe that helping adolescents at this point in life can shape them greatly for their adulthood. Having taken a webinar on the psychology and nutrition approach to eating disorders, I look forward to putting it into practice.
Education:
University of Texas Medical Branch, Master of Science in Nutrition & Metabolism, December 2026 (anticipated graduation)
Abilene Christian University, B.S., Nutrition (Dietetics), May 2025
Hobbies:
I enjoy reading, cooking, photography, puzzles, and working out.
Rosaleen Sweiti (Nutrition/Public Health)
Statement:
As someone who is passionate about adolescent nutrition, I believe the LEAH Fellowship will provide me with enlightening experience in adolescent health that I will be able to draw on in my future career as a registered dietitian. Working amongst an interdisciplinary team will allow me to gain vital insight into how various professions can all come together to uplift adolescent health.
Education:
UTHealth Houston, School of Public Health, MPH (anticipated graduation, May 2026)
The University of Houston, B.S., Human Nutrition, May 2024
Hobbies:
I love to read, write poetry, perform “spoken word”, bake, and spend time in nature!