Janine received her BA in Organizational and Interpersonal Communications from Loyola University. She started her research career at the University of Chicago and has been in several research and leadership roles over the last 21 years. Janine spent the last 4 years in the Department of Surgery as the Director of Surgery Research Administration.  Janine participated in multiple Division lead initiatives where she provided her expertise and Institutional knowledge. She was on the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) Steering Committee, a member of the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Workforce Initiative and collaborated with multiple Departments and Units within the University

Elizabeth Addison is an experienced administrator, previously in the nonprofit sector and more recently in academia. She was educated in theatre and literature and has channeled her background in the arts into a love for organization and communication. She has a passion for administration and enjoys finding creative solutions to complex problems. Elizabeth is thrilled to be a part of the HAARC Center and assist in managing Dr. Rogalski’s exciting projects and important research.

Hanna has been working in social and digital media for the past five years across the restaurant, sports, and education industries. She started her professional career at the University of Kansas as a communications coordinator in 2021 and recently joined the HAARC Center this past February. Hanna has a passion for leveraging digital platforms to not only engage and inform, but inspire. She has experience in digital marketing, branding, graphic design, social media content creation, social media management, web creation, web content management, video creation, and production. Hanna is excited to learn and grow with the HAARC Center!

As the Regulatory Operations Manager, Becky Devine is responsible for overseeing and managing regulatory compliance at the HAARC Center.  With over 20 years of clinical research experience, Becky has a strong background in clinical research operations and clinical research program management.  In her role, she works closely with research teams to ensure that clinical research conducted at the Center adheres to both local and federal guidelines and follows all relevant policies, procedures, and standards

Rhiana Schafer is the HAARC Center’s Director of Data Management. With nearly a decade of experience working in dementia research in varying roles, Rhiana brings a well-rounded understanding of data collection, manipulation, visualization, and storage. They are passionate about inclusivity in research and illuminating systemic bias in research data collection methods. They are excited to share their experience and enthusiasm for dementia research with the University of Chicago and surrounding community. 

Dr. Chandler J. Zolliecoffer is a clinical neuropsychology post-doctoral fellow at the University of Chicago Medicine. She earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology with an emphasis in neuropsychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She completed her doctoral internship in clinical neuropsychology at the University of California San Diego. At UChicago Medicine, Dr. Zolliecoffer sees patients in the Adult Neuropsychology Service where she conducts neuropsychological evaluations for individuals with complex presenting concerns. Within the HAARC Center, she assists with community-engaged recruitment efforts and provides neuropsychological consultation for the SuperAging study. Dr. Zolliecoffer’s pursuit of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice has been lifelong, and these are values that she is committed to centering in her clinical, research, and personal contexts.

Ollie (she/her) hails from the suburbs of Chicago and is currently a clinical neuropsychology doctoral student with Dr. Rogalski. She completed her undergraduate degree in psychology at Brigham Young University, where she studied brain injury and epilepsy. She completed her master’s degree in clinical psychology at Northwestern University, and her doctoral work is focused on using non-pharmacological interventions to support communication and quality of life in persons living with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) and related dementias.

Matt has ten years of experience working in clinical research and operations. His previous work has primarily focused on managing clinical trials in psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. Matt currently serves as the operations manager of the Communication Bridge clinical trial, leading activities associated with both Communication Bridge and Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is excited to collaborate with the University of Chicago on other clinical trials and research.

Emily Cummings is a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP) and a member of the Communication Bridge team. She has clinical experience working across the continuum of care in the outpatient, rehabilitation, and acute care settings. She has a special interest in supporting effective communication and life engagement for people living with aphasia. Emily is excited to work with the HAARC Center in advancing our understanding of SLP interventions for primary progressive aphasia.

Emily Kaderabek joins the HAARC Center as a Research Technical Assistant. Emily has a background in neuroscience and public health and is eager to build upon her experience working with an aging population. As a member of the Communication Bridge team, she is excited to contribute to the PPA community and integrate her passions for research and patient-centered care. With six years of volunteer service at the University of Chicago Center for Advanced Care, Emily is now looking forward to engaging with the UChicago community in new ways.

Sydney is a licensed speech-language pathologist who received her Master’s degree in Speech, Language, and Learning from Northwestern University. She has worked across the continuum of health care settings, specializing in adult and geriatric patient populations. Her special interests include neurodegenerative diseases, patient-centered care, and the application of research within clinical practice. Sydney is thrilled to be a part of the HAARC center and the advancement of therapeutic interventions for primary progressive aphasia with Communication Bridge.

Roshnee Burma joins our team as a social worker with a background in public health social work and clinical psychology. Her experience spans across various national and international organizations, where she has provided both therapeutic and non-therapeutic services to individuals with diverse psychosocial needs. This background enriches her ability to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care, effectively addressing complex social and psychological need of clients. She looks forward to contributing to the HAARC Centre and supporting individuals diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and their families through the Communication Bridge project.

Kianna Hearns is a Clinical Research Coordinator at the HAARC Center for the SuperAging Research Initiative. She has a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and a wealth of experience in neuropsychology, patient-facing roles, as well as liaising between different departments in healthcare organizations. Her responsibilities revolves around organizing participant enrollment, training research assistants, and facilitating efficient communication and collaboration throughout the study. She is a strong advocate for community engagement assists with tasks supporting outreach and recruitment efforts.

Hannah Peirce is the Research Project Manager and team lead for the SuperAging Research Initiative at the HAARC Center. As project manager, Hannah is responsible for managing the multi-site study at both the coordinating site level and the local University of Chicago site level. At the coordinating site level, Hannah is responsible for managing study operations from the top down and maintaining a solid support structure for our local site teams as the study grows and evolves. Additionally, as team lead at the local University of Chicago site, Hannah is responsible for managing the local study team and overseeing local study activities.

Sophia Moore is a Research Assistant for the SuperAging Research Initiative at the HAARC Center. As a research assistant, Sophia engages with SuperAgers across multiple stages of their participation, from recruitment to in-clinic visits. As a visit leader, she administers neuropsychological testing, collects biomarker data, and more. Sophia additionally supports the SuperAging research by developing materials that aid in data collection and help facilitate successful participant visits.

Miles is passionate about Public Health and in the context of this role, Healthy Aging. He has experience working in the healthcare field and enjoys new meeting new people. In his personal life, he loves the outdoors. Whether its biking across the city or backpacking in the wilderness, he loves to explore new places. 

Siobhan McDermott serves as Data Scientist for the HAARC Team. Siobhan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the Ohio State University and will receive her Master’s in Data Science from the University of Chicago in Fall 2024. Her prior experiences include working with neurological research and clinical trials management. She is deeply passionate about using brain imaging and analytics to advance understanding of neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s disease.

Karthik Sreenivasan is a researcher at the Healthy Aging & Alzheimer’s Research Care (HAARC) Center in the Computational Neuroimaging lab. His research interests revolve around signal and image processing, exploring brain connectivity through functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) data, and utilizing machine learning techniques for brain state classification. His current focus is on developing and implementing new and existing methods to investigate changes in functional connectivity and study changes in the topological organization of brain networks due to aging and disease.