Committee

Joe Boston is the president of KYHH and a first-year MD student. He is from Peoria, IL, and studied molecular and cellular biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign before attending Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. His research interests span preventative medicine and public health, through which he enjoys engaging with the Chicago community to promote proactive disease prevention. In his free time, Joe can be found playing soccer, finding fun new coffee shops and thrifting for the perfect sweater.

Farley Wall is the treasurer of KYHH. He is from Atlanta, GA, and studied biology and statistics at Northwestern University before beginning medical school at Feinberg. He maintains interests at the intersection of community health, preventive care and the operational systems that make long‑term outreach sustainable. He joined KYHH because he believes that thoughtful planning and accessible programming are essential to reducing barriers to care. He looks forward to strengthening KYHH’s financial foundation and supporting initiatives that adapt to the evolving needs of the Chicago community. In his spare time, Farley enjoys reading, exploring nature and discovering new music.

Rossul Al-Dhufari is a site coordinator for KYHH and a dual degree MD/MPH student. Growing up on the North Side of Chicago shaped her passion for public health, chronic disease prevention and improving health literacy among immigrant and refugee communities. Through KYHH, she helps organize community blood pressure screenings and health education initiatives across Chicago with a focus on accessible and culturally responsive care. In her free time, Rossul enjoys reformer Pilates, walking along the lakefront and collecting physical music including vinyls and CDs.

Samantha Radinsky is a site coordinator of KYHH. She is from Port Washington, NY, and studied neuroscience and global health at Northwestern University. At Feinberg, she has strong interests in both cardiology and preventative medicine. In her free time, Samantha enjoys running by the lake, playing the flute and playing pickleball.

Gloria Liu is the faculty coordinator for KYHH. She is the contact person for resident and attending physicians who supervise site visits. She is from Livingston, NJ, and has a BS in finance and BA in biology from Case Western Reserve University. Her research interests include optimizing imaging and diagnostic workflows through the application of AI, as well as evaluating the efficacy of interventional procedures in the management of medically complex patients. In her free time, Gloria enjoys playing the violin with the Northwestern Medical Orchestra, exploring Chicago and using her Student Ventra Card for CTA rides.

Elena Eisenberg is the co-resource & volunteer coordinator for KYHH. She is from Chicago, IL, and studied public health and Spanish at Tulane University. Her research interests include population health, health equity and food insecurity. She joined KYHH to help address unmet preventative health needs in the city and reduce barriers to care. Elena enjoys getting to engage with community members in a casual setting as a volunteer for KYHH. In her free time, she likes to read, cook and play ice hockey.

Edan Leshem is one of the co-resource & volunteer coordinators for KYHH. He is from Westport, CT, and studied cognitive neuroscience and anthropology at Washington University in St. Louis. He is interested in community-based research, implementation science and studying population health outcomes. Through KYHH, he hopes to enhance health literacy for community members and increase access to preventive care counseling. Edan loves to run along the lakefront, explore restaurants outside of Streeterville and capture the beauty of Chicago through his film and digital photography.

Lucy Hederick is the research coordinator for KYHH. She is from Philadelphia, PA, and graduated from Northwestern University where she studied political science and biology. She did orthopaedic oncology research for a year in Boston after graduation, and her interests center around improving patient outcomes. Through KYHH, she hopes to increase the health of patients around Chicago, no matter their socioeconomic status. In her free time, Lucy enjoys running and walking along the lake, spending time with friends and family, and exploring the city’s vibrant restaurant scene.

Sid Kalala is the IRB coordinator for KYHH. He is from Cedar Falls, IA, and studied neuroscience at Brown University. He is interested in healthcare delivery and chronic disease prevention through research and innovation. He served as co-lead for the Cardiovascular Health Education Campaign, an NIH-partnered nonprofit organization which implemented nationwide programming, and seeks to build on that work with KYHH. Outside of school, Sid enjoys playing tennis and exploring cuisine in Chicago’s various neighborhoods.