Jamileh Alain, Project Manager
Riley Summers, Project Manager
Riley graduated with her Honors Health Sciences degree and minor in Biology in May of 2023. She is pursuing her Master of Public Health at Ohio State with a specialization in Health Behavior and Health Promotion.
In the LIFT Lab, Riley serves a project manager for the QI Hub. She also manages the lab involvement of the research technicians and students.
Jamie Lenzo, M.Ed, Education Program Manager
Jamie focused on improving Special Education programs in the K-12 school system. She also worked with numerous research projects to further develop curriculum for assisting special education students, and ensuring that equity, empowerment, and opportunity are primary goals of the educational system. Jamie is passionate, authentic, and selfless and is determined to improving equitable solutions to support the LIFT Lab’s goals.
In her free time, Jamie enjoys playing sand volleyball, paddleboarding, and spending time outdoors. She also values spending quality time with her family and friends.
Najhee Purdy, Project Manager
Najhee graduated, with Honors in the Liberal Arts, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with his Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Biochemistry and a certificate in Global Health in May 2021. Currently, Najhee is pursuing his Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees at The Ohio State University. Najhee aspires to be a physician that serves underserved populations, and advocates for these populations by advancing health policy focused on achieving health equity and reducing health disparities.
In the LIFT lab, Najhee serves as a project manager for the QI Hub.
John Fox Dobrea, Lab Technician
John Fox Dobrea is a Lab Technician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He works to consolidate lab data, and specializes in making information more accessible and efficiently displayed.
John also works to improve accessibility of fitness programs, namely for those who have neurological disorders and traumatic brain injuries. He is principally focused on bettering the lives of individuals who may otherwise suffer through great struggles to find quality sports medicine care and engage in physical activity.
Outside of the LIFT Lab, John can be found practicing Martial Arts, making art and poetry, playing guitar, and walking in nature. He is an avid mythology enthusiast.