Improving healthcare through research.

Lynn Huang, MS

Research Data Analyst

Ellie Suse, MPH

Nurse Quality Manager, ILPQC

Ellie is a Nurse Quality Manager at the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative (ILPQC) working on the Promoting Vaginal Birth and Equity for Safe Sleep in Infants initiatives. She studied nursing at Villanova University and worked in the labor and delivery, postpartum, and Neonatal Intensive Care units at Northwestern Medicine before joining ILPQC. Ellie attended the University of Michigan for her MSN in Population Health and MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, reading, and hiking.

Juliana Pinheiro

Research Study Assistant

Juliana Pinheiro joined Northwestern in 2022. She studied biochemistry and neuroscience at Augustana College and then worked as a research associate at MD Anderson Cancer Center, spearheading a project studying a novel therapeutic treatment in glioblastomas. She enjoys running, soccer and geeking out over Philosophy of Mind theories. 

Owusu Bekoe

Program Assistant

Owusu Bekoe joined Northwestern University in 2021 as CHSOR's Program Assistant after graduating from Howard University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology. Owusu provides vital administrative support for the center while spearheading its communication strategy. During his time at CHSOR, he has earned a professional certificate in Data Analysis and Visualization from Northwestern University. He enjoys exploring Chicago's diverse arts and music scene in his free time.

Jessica Gacki-Smith, MPH

Clinical Research Associate

Katie Liebaert, MPH

Research Study Coordinator

Katie Liebaert joined CHSOR in 2023 as a Research Study Coordinator after graduating from Grand Valley State University with a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology. She supports orthopedics research on Dr. Rowland Chang’s team and diabetes research on Dr. Amisha Wallia’s team. At CHSOR, she has supported patient recruitment and retention, research development, and daily study operations. Katie enjoys spending time by the lake and playing tennis in her free time.

Carolyn Schafer, MPH

Center Administrator

Carolyn Schafer joined CHSOR as a Research Project Manager in December 2021 and started as the Center Administrator in April 2023. Carolyn is pursuing an MBA at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management. Outside of work she enjoys working out and reading. 

Xueqing Zhou, MS

Research Data Analyst

Xueqing Zhou joined Northwestern University in 2023 as CHSOR’s Research Data Analyst. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from Ohio State University and a Master of Science in Biostatistics and Data Science from Weill Cornell Medicine. Xueqing collaborates with various principal investigators to support analytical work for grants. She enjoys spending time with her pet and exploring new experiences.