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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. -
Rachele M Pojednic
Lecturer
BioRachele Pojednic, PhD, EdM, FACSM is a Lecturer (Adjunct) in the Human Biology Department and the Director of Education at Stanford Lifestyle Medicine. In addition to her academic appointments, Dr Pojednic is also the Director of Scientific Research and Education at Restore Hyperwellness. Her current research examinees nutrition, supplementation and physical activity interventions on muscle physiology, performance and recovery. She also examines educational models for healthcare professionals focused on nutrition and exercise. Dr Pojednic has received NIH research funding from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the Vermont Biomedical Research Network (VBRN) an IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) program. She serves on the Board of Governors for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise Is Medicine® initiative and was previously the Interim Executive Director for the Prescription for Activity Task Force and member of The American Council on Exercise (ACE) Industry Advisory Panel. She was recently awarded the Petra Shattuck Excellence in Teaching Award from Harvard University.
Dr Pojednic received her PhD from the Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and completed her postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School in the Joslin Diabetes Center and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
She has a passion for science communication and has been a consultant and writer for several organizations including NPR, Sirius Doctor Radio, Time, Popular Science, Self, Shape, Women's Health, Forbes, Runners World, and Boston Magazine. She holds a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification from National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is board certified Health Coach from the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC). -
Katya Hana Sander
Undergraduate, Human Biology
BioSenior majoring in Human Biology w/ a concentration in Human Health, Development, and Behavior. Pre-Psych. DOB: 05/09/2003
