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Vignesh Kumar
Staff Co-Lead, Frosh 101
Undergraduate, Human BiologyBioVignesh is an undergraduate senior studying Human Biology (BA) with a concentration in "Designing for Ethical, Behavioral, and Social Approaches to Health." He has broad interests spanning design-thinking, healthcare ethics, behavior change, social connection, and community-based participatory research. He believes that all of these perspectives are essential in making the world a healthier and happier place for all of us.
He has seen it firsthand as a research assistant for the Our Voice Initiative (Citizen Science for Health Equity, under Dr. Abby King), where he has supported community-driven projects around California, the U.S., and the world. He has co-facilitated community-engagement modules with groups including elementary school students, university students, and low-income families to address pressing health equity areas such as walkability, physical activity, nutrition, and sustainability. He has further explored these interests as a research assistant at the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics (SCBE) under Dr. Nicole Martinez-Martin and Dr. Nate Olson and the Behavior Design Lab under Dr. BJ Fogg.
Vignesh has a deep passion for teaching and facilitation, particularly through his roles as an "RA" (Residential Assistant) at his original freshman dorm, a Co-Lead Instructor for "Frosh 101" (freshman mentorship course), co-captain and production lead of his competitive dance team, and counselor for Camp Kesem. Through these roles, he has learned about the power of listening, empathizing, and connection as forms of healing for individuals and communities.
As a way of being, Vignesh enjoys meditating and engaging in heartfulness---a blend of mindfulness, compassion, and responsibility. He is practicing this as a Heartfulness Fellow under Dr. Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu, as well as by being a loving older brother to his two younger sisters.
