Nino Nadareishvili is a research assistant at the R.W. Turner Lab. She graduated from University of Maryland, Baltimore County with a bachelor’s degree in political science and history. She also has a certificate in data analytics from General Assembly. Her lab work focuses primarily on recruitment and data collection for the Brain Health and Aging Study. Additionally, she works on community outreach efforts for the Black Male Caregiver Study. She is interested in pursuing a Master of Public Health and studying community approaches to addressing health disparities. In her free time, Nino likes to read, watch documentaries, and cook.

Lavaedeay “Vad” Lee, Research Analyst with BMBH since 2023. Vad received his bachelors from James Madison University & currently finishing up a Masters in Sports Psychology from Capella University. As a former athlete, Vad was 2x All American Quarterback at Georgia Tech & JMU. He also played professionally in the USFL. Vad enjoys being out in the field supporting Black Men’s Brain Health.

Amani Ali graduated from the Milken Institute of Public Health at The George Washington University in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Psychological and Brain Sciences. She has worked in various clinical settings across the DMV area, including the Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington. Amani has developed a strong interest in the intersection of mental health, social justice, and health equity. She is now a graduate student pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration at GWU and serves as the Program Manager for the Black Men’s Brain Health Conference, an R13 conference grant funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), with additional support from the National Football League Alumni Association and the Alzheimer’s Association. Additionally, Amani is the study coordinator for the Black Male Caregiver Burden Study. Her work focuses on recruitment and data collection for this study.

Aaron Henry is a 2010 graduate of the George Washington University Physician Assistant Program, and holds a  Master of Health Science degree. Aaron currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the GWU Physician Assistant program and has over 12 years of clinical experience. Prior to becoming a physician assistant, Aaron honorably served as a Navy Corpsman with two tours of duty in Iraq. Aaron's interests include men's health and the improvement of healthcare access and education to underserved communities. Aaron's lab work focuses on community outreach for the Black Male Caregiver Burden Study. Aaron is very excited to work with Dr. Turner in order to improve the health of underserved populations. 

Shweta Raman, is an undergraduate student at the George Washington University majoring in Public Health at the Milken Institute School of Public Health and minoring in Bioinformatics. She hopes to pursue a job in a pediatric hospital in the future. At GWU, Shweta is the Co-Policy and Advocacy director of ALSCI and also works at the Nashman Center for Civic Engagement. Shweta spends her free time taking long walks, cooking, and trying new coffee shops.