Lyndsay Avalos, PhD, MPH
Co-Principal Investigator
Research Scientist, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research
As a reproductive and perinatal epidemiologist, my research is focused on informing and developing innovative interventions to improve the mental health and well-being of pregnant women, new moms and their children. I am excited about the POW study and learning whether this intervention is successful in improving the well-being and health of new moms.
Sylvia Badon, PhD
Co-Principal Investigator
Staff Scientist, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research
As a perinatal epidemiologist, I am passionate about women's health and using research to understand and improve the physical and mental health of women during pregnancy and postpartum. Much of my research is focused on health-impacting behaviors, such as physical activity and sleep, and includes identifying resources that can help women include and improve these behaviors in their daily lives. It's important to me that we develop resources for improving health during postpartum that take into account the specific challenges women face during this time.
Elaine Kurtovich, MPH
Research Project Manager, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research
I’m happy to be working on this important study that aims to improve the well-being of new mothers.
Nina Oberman, MPH
Data Analyst, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research
As a data analyst, I oversee all aspects of data, including cleaning study data and preparing datasets for analysis. I am very excited to be involved in this study because I am passionate about holistic, patient-centered approaches to mental health and wellness.
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Sannaz Keyhani, MA
Research Associate, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research
Maya Ramsey, MPH
Research Associate, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research
It is a pleasure to work with this amazing group of women on the POW study to explore ways to help improve postpartum wellness.
Aaloni Chess, BS
Senior Research Assistant, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research
I am truly excited to be a part of this team and the POW study as we work together to explore alternative interventions for improving postpartum wellness.
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Lizeth Gomez Chavez, BS
Research Assistant, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research
It is an honor to be part of this amazing study that focuses on the possibility of obtaining more favorable health outcomes for mothers and their children.
Susan Brown, PhD
Collaborator
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, University of California, Davis
Adjunct Investigator, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research
As a clinical psychologist, my research focuses on health behaviors and chronic disease prevention among racially and ethnically diverse women.
Cheryl Albright, PhD, MPH
Collaborator
Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa
I conduct transdisciplinary research spanning the fields of nursing, pediatric oncology, behavioral medicine, health psychology, internal medicine, nutrition, organ donation/transplantation, exercise science, and epidemiology. My research focuses on innovative strategies to promote modification of behavioral risk factors in adults and adolescents.
