Jennifer Pacheco, PhD
Drawing on over two decades in higher education, Pacheco has built a career dedicated to fostering collaboration and learning across differences.
Dr. Jennifer Pacheco, PhD, director of Dialogue Across Difference (DxD) in the Division of Student Affairs, has been part of the WashU community since 2024. Through DxD, she leads courses, workshops and programs that teach dialogue skills and foster meaningful engagement across diverse perspectives. “I am inspired to keep creating spaces for open dialogue across […]
Melissa Eagan
“I am deeply motivated by the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families.”
Melissa Eagan, pediatric orthopedic nurse supervisor in the WashU Medicine Department of Orthopedic Surgery, has been with WashU since 2014. She is passionate about providing compassionate, family-centered care and supporting children during what can be stressful and uncertain times. I am deeply motivated by the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children […]
Jordan Cooper
“I’m driven by the opportunity to help students feel seen, heard and valued, contributing to a sense of belonging across campus.”
Jordan Cooper, director of cross-cultural connections in the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, has been part of the WashU community for more than a decade, first as a student and now as a staff member. A proud double alumna, she earned her bachelor’s degree in 2014 and her master’s in social work in 2018. Cooper […]
Lite Yang
Yang’s work focuses on the somatosensory system, which is responsible for processing sensations like touch and pain.
Lite Yang joined WashU in 2021 as a doctoral student in WashU Medicine’s Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences (DBBS). Now in his fifth year, he conducts thesis research in the Pain Center in the Department of Anesthesiology with Dr. Robert Gereau and Dr. Vijay Samineni. Yang’s work focuses on the somatosensory system, which is […]
Adisa Kalkan
The collaborative environment that WashU offers enables Adisa Kalkan, a program administrator at WashU Medicine’s Clinical Research Training Center, to succeed in her job.
The collaborative environment that WashU offers enables Adisa Kalkan, a program administrator at WashU Medicine’s Clinical Research Training Center, to succeed in her job. Kalkan helps to support the next generation of researchers. She enjoys engaging with the developing researchers currently in training, learning about their projects and helping them navigate challenges. Kalkan’s colleagues nominated […]
Mary-Kourtney Weck
"For anyone considering working at WashU, I would encourage them to visit campus—take a walk, enjoy the local food offerings, sit in on a class, meet Bear and Brookie (our WashU Police Department comfort dogs) and experience the warm, welcoming embrace that WashU offers"
Mary-Kourtney Weck, a project coordinator in the Graduate Programs Office at Olin Business School. Since being at WashU since 2023, Weck works towards creating a welcoming environment that leaves a lasting impression for students, staff and faculty. “What motivates me is knowing that the time students spend with us helps shape their decision to come […]
Jalyn Bonk
"I am grateful to be part of the WashU community, where I can make a positive impact on the lives of my patients while being supported by an extraordinary team."
Jalyn Bonk has been with WashU Medicine since 2022, although her journey with WashU started long before. Bonk, a staff nurse in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery who specializes in breast cancer reconstruction, shared that her passion for her work began as she watched her mother undergo cancer treatment here. Since she was […]
Marta Wegorzewska, PhD
With nearly 16 years of experience in scientific research, Wegorzewska brings a deep understanding of science to her writing.
Marta Wegorzewska, PhD, joined WashU Medicine in 2014 as a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Pathology & Immunology. Three years later, she transitioned into science communications. Today, she serves as a senior science writer for WashU Medicine Marketing & Communications, where she covers research and innovation across different departments, including pathology and immunology. “I […]
Lana Hilliard, Ph.D
Hilliard attributes her continued commitment to WashU to the students.
Lana Hilliard, assistant dean of advising in Arts & Sciences, has been with WashU since 2022. In her role, she coordinates the Progress Counseling Program (formerly academic probation) that pairs students with faculty or staff members for weekly meetings to re-engage and align students so they can accomplish their academic goals at WashU. Through this […]
Christopher Harris
His role is crucial to ensure the patient experience is filled with ease and understanding.
As a clinical service representative II in the oncology department at WashU Medicine, Chris Harris works with patients and providers daily. His role is crucial to ensure the patient experience is filled with ease and understanding. He plays a vital role in supporting patients and providers throughout their cancer treatment journey. He handles scheduling patients […]