Graduate Fellows Directory

The researchers leading our cohorts.

Our graduate fellows are doctoral and professional students across the country who lead scholars through their cohort year. Browse the map, filter by year or track, or scroll the full directory below.

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2026Psy

Raymundo Lopez

East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University

PhD candidate in Political Science studying American politics and research methods. His work with FLi Sci focuses on social-science research, data literacy, and building confidence as future scholars.

KU
2026Pre-Med

Katherine Ujunwa

Miami, FL
University of Miami

Third-year medical student, originally from Nigeria. Aspiring OB-GYN with years of experience tutoring and instructing. Excited to help folks learn about research.

MA
2026STEM

Monisha Afrooz

Buffalo, NY
University at Buffalo

Doctoral student in Community Health and Health Behavior. Researches structural inequities in youth mental health and educational outcomes. BA & MPH, Cornell.

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2026Psy

Alexis Ortiz

Chicago, IL
Clinical PsyD Program

First-generation student completing a PsyD in Clinical Psychology. Clinical work focuses on therapy and evaluation for youth. Research interests span mental health applications, ADHD, and more.

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2025STEM

Gabriel Reyes

Stanford, CA
Stanford University · Knight-Hennessy

Founder of FLi Sci. First-generation college graduate. PhD candidate in Developmental and Psychological Sciences. Echoing Green & Roddenberry Fellow.

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2025Data

Marissa Mora

Albuquerque, NM
Program Manager · UNM

Plant specialist with a background in youth education, agriculture, and plant pharmacology. Dual BA (Psychology & International Studies), University of New Mexico.

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2024Psy

Alumni Fellow

Cambridge, MA
Past Cohort Lead

Placeholder entry representing alumni fellows from prior cohort years. Replace with the real fellow's name, affiliation, and bio when ready.

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2024Data

Alumni Fellow

Austin, TX
Past Cohort Lead

Placeholder entry representing alumni fellows from prior cohort years. Replace with the real fellow's name, affiliation, and bio when ready.

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