2025 Authors
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​Hoda El Anany (she/her/hers) is a senior pursuing a degree in Law, Economics, and Public Policy with a minor in Human Rights and Business Administration. She has a passion for music and loves attending concerts. In her professional career, she has been working as an Administrative Assistant for UW Medicine. Academically, she has focused her research on Middle Eastern politics, with a particular emphasis on human rights issues in Palestine. Following her anticipated graduation in Spring 2025, she intends to go to law school with a passion for criminal justice or public interest.
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Yordanos Berhane (she/her/hers) is a first generation Eritrean-American undergraduate student at the University of Washington Bothell. She will graduate in Spring 2025 with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a minor in Health Studies. After graduating, she plans to further her education with the goal of practicing behavioral medicine, especially in underrepresented communities.
Amado Chacon is a first-generation college graduate and second-generation Latino, graduating in 2024 with a BA in Culture, Literature, and the Arts. He plans to continue his education and will join the Master’s in Teaching program in the Spring of 2025. Amado has long been interested in history and culture, hoping to be an ethnic studies teacher. In his free time, he enjoys reading, writing, and drawing. The researcher and writer of this article, Amado, has expressed interest in continuing and expanding on this research.
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Brianna Fero is dedicated to advancing human rights, global justice and ethical development. Originally from Arizona, she made her way to the Pacific Northwest, where she obtained an Associate of Arts in Global Studies from Seattle Central College and a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies with a minor in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies from the University of Washington Bothell in 2024. Brianna is currently earning her Master of Arts in Policy Studies in the 2024-2025 program at the University of Washington Bothell. Her research explores international development and governance, with an emphasis on women, children, Indigenous rights, and the intersection of these issues with international affairs. Driven by a belief that true freedom comes when everyone is free, Brianna views her work not just as a career, but as her calling. With a PhD on the horizon, she is committed to dismantling unjust systems and ensuring that everyone has a seat at the table.
Niki Hakimi (she/her) is a 2024 UW Bothell graduate with a B.S. in Biology. She plans to continue her education through optometry school, and is passionate about health and science research, with plans to contribute to both clinical practice and vision science research. She is especially interested in exploring how visual health impacts overall well-being and vice versa. She hopes to engage in research that advances treatments for visual impairments and expands access to quality eye care. Outside of academics, she enjoys planting and reading.
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Mahy Hussein is a Health Science graduate from the University of Washington Bothell with a passion for global health equity and women’s health. Her academic interests focus on health disparities in underserved populations, with a particular emphasis on cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection. Mahy aims to contribute to public health research that leads to culturally sensitive interventions and improved access to care. This research reflects her commitment to amplifying the voices of marginalized communities and advancing health outcomes through education, advocacy, and innovation
Victoria Jeffords (she/her) is a fourth-year Earth Systems Science major at the University of Washington, Bothell. She is deeply passionate about environmental science, particularly the ways in which human activity shapes local ecosystems. Victoria is currently conducting research focused on cultivating and identifying microbes capable of bioremediating 6PPD-Quinone, a toxic chemical impacting aquatic life. Beyond the lab, she balances her time bartending part-time and playing as #69 on the University of Washington’s Women’s Ice Hockey Team. She hopes to continue combining research, fieldwork, and advocacy to address pressing environmental challenges.
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phoenix kai (they/them) is a queer poet, writer, and multimedia artist located on the unceded Indigenous lands of the Coast Salish peoples in Seattle, WA. their work has appeared in the Henry Art Gallery Interpretive Guide, Silly Goose Press, Beyond Queer Words, and elsewhere. phoenix was a 2024 Husky 100, got their BA in Ethnic Studies from the University of Colorado Boulder, and received their MFA in Creative Writing and Poetics from UW Bothell. they are currently fascinated with open access digital archives, speculative futures, and techno-feminisms. In their spare time they enjoy reading, playing games, and watching cartoons.
Gurkamal Kaur is a third-year undergraduate student majoring in Biology at the University of Washington Bothell, with intentions of attending medical school. Deeply aligned with the values that promote health equity and service towards underserved communities, she is passionate about addressing disparities in access to health care, particularly those driven by climate change and resource availability in rural areas. In addition to volunteering in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit at EvergreenHealth, as an undergraduate, she has worked towards research on genetic approaches to investigating protein function, utilizing CRISPRi-dCas9 and morpholino oligo knockdowns. These experiences have continued to shape her interest in translational medicine and community health. Outside of academics, she enjoys swimming, tennis, hiking, reading, and, most importantly, spending time with loved ones. She hopes to make an impact and is actively working towards mental health advocacy for underserved communities alongside other projects such as mentorships and tutoring to first-generation or immigrant students as they navigate through high school, college applications, and university.
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Faith Lambert (she/her) is a recent UWB alumna as of Winter 2025. She is a biology major with a career interest in cancer research. As a lifelong learner, she plans to attend graduate school and earn a Ph.D. in cellular and molecular biology, immunology, or pathobiology. She aspires to someday lead her own research team to tackle the most prominent issues in healthcare today. Outside of classes, she engaged in activism and educational advocacy as the club president of the Alliance 4 Sustainability at UWB. In her downtime, she enjoys writing free-verse poetry and working on her fantasy-turned-sci-fi book series.
Stephen Lovas is currently a freshman undergraduate at the University of Washington Bothell pursuing a Business degree in Marketing Concentration. He has had a passion for writing since he was a kid, writing countless stories and articles across a wide array of subjects. In his free time, he enjoys drawing, playing games, and going on walks.
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Liz Macias (she/her/hers) Is a senior undergraduate student at University of Washington Bothell in her final quarter. She is getting her bachelor’s degree in Conservation and Restoration Science. Liz recently received a Spring internship for Whale Scouts and is planning on continuing her internship this Summer. She is also doing an independent study with Professor Martha Groom, studying how forest density can affect air quality at Saint Edwards State Park using environmental sensors developed during her capstone. In her free time, she likes to put puzzles together, hang out with friends and family, be outdoors as much as possible, and discover new music.
Eric Onnen (he/him) recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and is currently pursuing a Professional Master of Science in Physics at the University of Washington, Seattle. He works as an Engineering Technician at Helion Energy, where he applies his technical expertise to advance sustainable energy solutions. In his free time, Eric enjoys exploring new technologies, hiking, experimenting with new recipes, and photographing scenic landscapes. This is his first year on the CROW editorial board, and he is eager to collaborate with the team and contribute to showcasing innovative research.
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Robin Stone (He/Them) was a senior undergraduate student at University of Washington Bothell, having graduated in June 2024 with a Bachelor of Art in Health Studies. Robin has a huge passion for public health and public policy, with an emphasis on memory care and geriatric medicine. They hope to one day work in the WA State Department of Health or for Olympia more broadly. A lifelong Mormon and Christian, Robin advocates for an authentically faith filled life while still being authentically queer.
Parbeen Sekhon (she/her) recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and minor in Math. Her passion for physics education research grew through her work as a peer facilitator for introductory physics courses, where she fostered collaborative learning and supported student success. Now preparing for medical school, Parbeen is driven by a commitment to addressing health disparities and advocating for equitable healthcare. She is excited about combining her analytical background with compassionate care to make a difference in the lives of underserved communities. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, experimenting with new recipes, and photographing scenic landscapes. This is her first year on the CROW editorial board, and she is excited to collaborate with a dynamic team and contribute to showcasing innovative research.
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Kelsey Sugita is a senior at the University of Washington Bothell, majoring in Health Studies with minors in Global Health and Health Education and Promotion. She is set to graduate in June 2026 and plans to pursue a Master’s in Public Health. Kelsey volunteers with the University of Washington’s Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, contributing to research focused on air quality and its impact on community health. A strong advocate for mental health, Kelsey is passionate about promoting well-being and equity in public health. She is grateful for the opportunity to share her work through The CROW.
Sidra Yousaf graduated from UW Bothell in 2024 with a BS in Biology, a BA in Community Psychology, and a minor in Neuroscience. She intends on taking her MCAT in the next few months and applying to medical school soon, eventually specializing in neurology. Growing up in a rural part of Washington, she’s hyper aware of healthcare disparities faced by marginalized groups. In the future, she wants to start a non-profit organization that provides affordable/free specialized healthcare to lower income communities in urban and rural areas. In her free time, she enjoys painting, hanging out with friends, and perfecting her matcha recipe.
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