Rubi Ruopp (she/her) President
I joined GiiN because I was looking for a sense of community and a way to engage with the graduate program outside of research. Allyship means knowing when to use, and when not to use, your privilege to support those without it. I am a 4th year PhD student in the Action Control Lab and in my spare time I enjoy weightlifting and playing DnD.
Rachel Lukowicz (she/her)
I joined GiiN to help foster a sense of community and support. To me, allyship is a practice where people with privilege work in solidarity with marginalized groups through listening, self education, reflection and action.
Rachel is a grad student in the Miller Lab.
Shelby Sharp (she/her) Communications Chair
I joined GiiN because it provided me with an opportunity to join a supportive community that promotes gender equity for current and future scientists. To me, allyship means listening and supporting marginalized individuals/communities and using one’s own privilege to address those needs. I am a 5th year PhD student in the Niell lab, outside of lab I enjoying reading (thrillers mostly) and doing embroidery/cross-stitch.
Jeremea Songco (she/her)
I joined GiiN because the group provides community, support, and opportunities for education about gender equity both within the neuroscience program and beyond the University of Oregon. To me, allyship is recognizing gender disparities and barriers to accessibility in STEM and using one’s privileges to address these issues.
Mea is a grad student in the Niell Lab.
Kana Suzuki (she/they) Outreach Chair
Hello! I am a 3rd year PhD student in Emily Sylwestrak’s lab, where I study cell-type-specific contributions to reward processing. In my free time I enjoy climbing, backpacking, and making stop motion videos.
Emily Sylwestrak, Ph.D.
GiiN Faculty Advisor
I support GiiN because building a strong, inclusive community is a key factor for success, both in and out of the lab. Allyship means recognizing my position of privilege, listening to the experiences of marginalized groups, and working together to battle inequity. It means that your fight is my fight too.
Angie Michaiel, Ph.D.
GiiN Founder
Angie started WiN (now GiiN) because she believes that the scientific process and scientific culture can benefit from supporting groups that are historically underrepresented at advanced career stages and in leadership positions. In providing more support, groups like GiiN help individuals to feel like they belong in science
GiiN Alumni
Mandi Severson
Daryn Blanc-Goldhammer, Ph.D.
Emily Heckman, Ph.D.
