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Sascha Mohan graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in May 2025 with a B.S. in Human Biology, a minor in Business, and a certificate in Pre-Health Professions. During her time at UT Austin, she served as Director of External Philanthropy at Zeta Tau Alpha's Kappa Chapter and Director of Diversity & Inclusion at the Daily Texan. She is currently pursuing an M.S. in Health & the Public Interest at Georgetown University. Through her role in branding and graphics with The Vannevar Group, she hopes to continue learning about health policy and ultimately gain necessary tools for becoming a healthcare lawyer in the future.

Prisca Hastings is currently an M.S. in Health and the Public Interest candidate at Georgetown University. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from Pepperdine University. Prisca’s academic and professional experiences center on public health policy, health system improvement, and science-based decision-making. Her work has included research and analysis related to healthcare quality, health communication, and equity-focused policy initiatives. Through her work with the Vannevar Group, Prisca aims to support clear, accessible communication that bridges science, policy, and the public interest.

Taruni Maganti is a graduate student at Georgetown University, pursuing an M.S. in Health and the Public Interest. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology at Virginia Commonwealth University with minors in Chemistry and Psychology. She currently works as a clinical researcher with the Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant team at Inova Fairfax Hospital and a Public Health Policy Intern with the Children’s Law Center in D.C. With The Vannevar Group, she strives to advance equitable, evidence-based science policy that builds trust and serves broader populations. She is part of the Immigration Reform and Detention Center Policy working group.

Senna Joshi is a graduate student at Georgetown University, pursuing an M.S. in Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases with a concentration in Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy. She received her B.S. from the University of California, Davis in Biotechnology and Genetics/Genomics, then worked as an Assay Development Scientist at Roche Diagnostics prior to pursuing her masters. Senna's primary policy interest is equitable access to healthcare, particularly as it pertains to oncology. She is interested in policies that address disparities in cancer screening, genomic testing, and treatment access, and in translating biomedical evidence into policy recommendations that improve survivorship. Through her work with The Vannevar Group, she focuses on developing innovative policy solutions that defend the rights of immigrants in detention, with the ultimate goal of improving dignity, health, and upholding due process for all.

Hailey Peek is a graduate student at Georgetown University, pursuing a M.S. in Health and the Public Interest. She earned her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at the University of Nevada, Reno, where she completed her capstone project in promoting non pharmacological means of treating Schizophrenia. After graduation, she worked with a local pediatric non-profit that advocated for funding and awareness for pediatric cancer. With the Vannevar Group, her work centers on promoting equitable and accessible scientific policy, with an emphasis on creating trust in evidence-based science that betters public health outcomes. Additionally, she is a part of a working group addressing Immigration Reform and Detention Policy with the goal of improving dignity, health, and economic challenges stemming from current policies.

Katie is a graduate student at Georgetown universities biohazardous threat agents and emerging infectious diseases program. She is also pursuing a concentration in science policy and advocacy to further support her studies. In addition to her coursework she is a part of research teams investigating space-based solar power, astromycology, and Chinese foreign policy. She’s currently utilizing her expertise at the Vannevar group as a member of a policy team exploring approaches for the United States to improve global health security.

Ethan Hamilton is a graduate student at Georgetown University pursuing an M.S. in Biohazard Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases with a focus on Science Policy & Advocacy. He holds a B.S. in Immunology and has research and policy experience in public health, biosecurity, and health systems, including work on overdose prevention, infectious disease preparedness, and health data governance. His interests sit at the intersection of biomedical science, state and federal policy, and national security, with a goal of translating complex scientific evidence into practical policy solutions.

Katy Koopman is a graduate student at Georgetown University pursuing an M.S. in Integrative Neuroscience with a concentration in Biomedical Science Policy and Advocacy. She earned her B.S. in Psychology from Long Island University, and her B.A. in Cognitive Science from Rutgers University. She is originally from Hawai'i and was a full-time D1 student athlete throughout undergrad. Some of her hobbies include traveling and drinking coffee all day. Being on the Communications and Outreach team, Katy plans to effectively coordinate with stakeholders and external partners to support the policy work done in TVG.

Lila Trollip graduated from Villanova University with a B.S. in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience in May 2025. She is currently pursuing an M.S. in Integrative Neuroscience with a concentration in Biomedical Science Policy and Advocacy at Georgetown University. Through her role as an intern at The Vannevar Group, she aspires to delve into the intersection of neuroscience and policy, as well as learn more about health policy. She is originally from Central Texas, and enjoys painting and creative writing in her free time.

Alba Revilla Ruiz, DVM, is a veterinarian with clinical experience and a policy analyst specializing at the intersection of science and defense. Having worked at the Spanish Veterinary Military Center of Defense, she focused her doctoral research on identifying cellular markers to provide forensic evidence for animal abuse litigation. Currently, Alba is a candidate for the MS in Biohazardous Threat Agents and Emerging Infectious Diseases at Georgetown University, where she also serves as a research assistant in the Microbiology Department. In addition to her academic work, she is a policy analyst for The Vannevar Group. Driven by a commitment to global security, she aims to expand her expertise in Global Health, Defense, and Science Policy to address evolving biological threats.

Esha Mishra is a current graduate student at Georgetown University studying Biohazardous Threat Agents and Emerging Infectious Diseases. At Georgetown, she is a Global Health Institute fellow and serves as the senior representative for the M.S. in Biohazardous Threat Agents within the Medical Center Graduate Student Organization (MCGSO). She has also been a graduate fellow at the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology, supporting policy development and legislative outreach. She has worked in the United States Senate, House of Representatives, and the Department of Commerce on a variety of issues spanning national security, health policy, and economic development. Before coming to Georgetown, she conducted clinical research at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on the use of microvascular imaging (MVI) in neonates. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in political science and minoring in chemistry while authoring an honors thesis on reproductive health deserts.

Noa Yamashiro graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in May 2024 with a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies and a certificate in Health Policy. Following graduation, she completed two congressional internships in the U.S. House of Representatives, gaining a firsthand, policy-focused perspective on the legislative process and furthering her passion for advocating for health as a fundamental human right. She is currently pursuing an M.S. in the Health and the Public Interest program at Georgetown University, expected to graduate in May 2026. She is currently working on a qualitative research project with the Early Childhood Innovation Network, assessing quality and effectiveness of community-based supports, financial assistance, and educational programs for low-income families in the Washington, D.C. area. As a content manager at the Vannevar Group, she aims to use science communication as a tool for advocacy, connecting research, policy, and community voices to confront real-world challenges. In her free time, she enjoys singing, running, and cooking.

Keona Chole is a graduate student at Georgetown University in the Health and the Public Interest M.S program. She earned her undergraduate degree from Southeastern University in central Florida, where she studied Biology with a concentration in medical sciences. She hopes to pursue a future in child/adolescent neurology and public health policy, and, through her time in the Vannevar Group, gain useful insights and hands-on experience in communicating health policy to those in leadership.

Maraisha Philogene, MD, MPH, is a pediatrician and Master’s student at Georgetown University studying Biohazardous Threat Agents and Emerging Infectious Diseases. She holds a Master of Public Health from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and works at the intersection of clinical medicine, global health security, and science policy, with a focus on biosecurity, health system strengthening, and capacity building. Her global health experience includes clinical care, medical education, and implementation research across Ghana, Rwanda, Liberia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, aimed at strengthening pediatric healthcare delivery. She currently practices as a pediatric hospitalist and works with The Vannevar Group to promote evidence-based science and health policy and foster collaboration between scientists, policymakers, and communities. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling abroad to explore local cuisines, scuba diving, and playing with her cat.

Cole Williams is a current Master of Public Policy student at Georgetown University, and Registered Nurse at Georgetown Hospital. Through his organization Pride and Plasma, he successfully advocated for improved biologics regulation impacting the LGBTQ+ community. At TVG Cole works on PrEP Access and professionally is most interested in health policy- including blood/tissue/organ regulation and clinician practice legislation.