Juliette Daily, PhD

Juliette has a PhD in applied mathematics. While working on her thesis on plastic pollution in the Great Lakes, she learned the importance of communicating scientific research to the general public, where it can often have the greatest impact. She is excited to carry this mentality over to writing for Health Union.

Ayesha Ejaz

Ayesha received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Currently, she is a PhD student at the University of Chicago. Her research uses fluorescence spectroscopy to trap and observe single biomolecules. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and playing board games.

Allyson Ellis

Allyson completed a BA in religion with an English concentration from Luther College, followed by a master of divinity degree from Iliff School of Theology. She wrote extensively for both degrees, continuing to apply those skills while leading United Methodist congregations. She joined Heath Union as a moderator and freelancer in 2017. Her particular interests include grief and life transitions and navigating daily life with chronic illness.

Casey Hribar, MD, MBA

Casey earned her MD, MBA, and bachelor’s degree in biology and interpersonal and organizational communications from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has worked in laboratory research and at UNC Hospitals, as well as spent time in France studying biochemistry at the University of Joseph Fourier. Casey has also given academic presentations and has several publications in peer-reviewed, scientific journals and popular consumer resources.

Sarah Hudgens

Sarah has worked as an editor in the medical advertising and scholarly publishing industries for many years. Through close reading, research, and problem-solving, she enjoys helping writers craft clear and useful content for readers seeking knowledge about health topics. Ultimately, she hopes to empower people to make educated decisions about their healthcare.

Jessica Johns Pool

Jessica has been writing consumer-facing healthcare content for over 25 years. She has developed websites, patient education materials, annual reports, social media messages, newsletters, and more for large hospital systems, physician practices, and pharmaceutical companies. She is passionate about bringing plain language principles to healthcare communications to improve accessibility and better outcomes for all.

Diane Mabeley

Diane is a freelance medical writer specializing in patient education. She has a passion for making complex medical information understandable to the public, patients, and healthcare professionals. She has written website content, brochures, newsletters, and articles. Diane earned a BA in biology from Colorado College and is completing graduate courses in medical writing and editing from the University of Chicago. She has 5 grown children and lives in Texas with her husband, Tim, and her ragdoll cat, Ruthie.

Katie Murphy, MSN, RN

Katie is a registered nurse with experience in both acute and chronic disease management. Before becoming a nurse, Katie was a respiratory therapist. Katie has a passion for making health topics easily understood in a nonintimidating way. She has worked in health content development and editing for years and enjoys supporting those with chronic disease.

Jessica Rubino, PhD

Jessica is a published scientist with an extensive medical background. Before earning her doctorate in biochemistry, she was an emergency medical technician in rural Texas. She has also worked in hospitals and healthcare clinics. Her formal education, research experience, and life experience helped her understand that good communication is key to connection and informed choices. She loves breaking down complex science into digestible pieces so that science is accessible to all.

Deborah Stein

Deborah is a board-certified Editor in the Life Sciences with over a decade of experience translating complex material for various audiences. Her background includes extensive work in humanitarian development and healthcare. Deborah is passionate about preserving her authors’ voices while delivering clear information that readers can act on.

Leah Steinberg, DO

Leah recently completed her medical studies at the University of New England’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is passionate about patient advocacy and plans to pursue the ob-gyn field. She is currently involved in research regarding barriers in accessing medical care and reproductive health. She is excited to be a part of the Health Union team because she believes that education leads to empowerment and autonomy.

Fiona Young-Brown

Fiona earned a BA in American Studies from the University of Hull (UK), followed by a master of interdisciplinary studies and further graduate work in women’s studies and medical anthropology at the University of Iowa. She has worked as a writer and editor for many years and was the editor of two healthcare magazines. She aims to translate medical jargon so patients can find clear, easy-to-understand information.

Matt Zajac, PhD

Matt graduated with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of New Jersey and a PhD in chemical biology from the University of Chicago. While he loves conducting experiments in the lab, Matt also has always had a passion for scientific communication, especially through teaching and writing. He hopes to use his career to combine these interests and help make complicated scientific or medical topics more approachable for the general public.