Ava is a born and raised Minnesotan. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion and Health Equity at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she developed a strong interest in research and health equity. Since, working in non-profit and healthcare settings have encouraged her to explore the ways research can expand health equity and improve health outcomes in populations that have been historically left behind by the healthcare system.

Outside of work, you can find her reading, spending time outdoors, making art and hanging out with her very wonderful and perfect cat, Clover.