Graduate Students

Natalie Evanow

In 2020, I graduated with a BA in psychology and a minor in gender and sexuality studies. I am currently working toward a joint Master’s degree in Health Care Ethics and Social Work (MA/MSSW). My bioethics interests include pediatric and neonatal autonomy, and the controversy surrounding informed consent and truth telling. After I graduate, I plan to go into hospital social work, specifically pediatrics or labor and delivery, so I that I can use my social work skills as well as my knowledge in bioethics to make informed decisions in my role as a hospital social worker. 

Shannon K. Evans

Dr. Shannon K. Evans is a neonatologist in Louisville, Kentucky and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Norton Children's Hospital and Clark Memorial Hospital. She received her medical degree from University of Utah School of Medicine and has been in practice between 6-10 years.

Ellen Findley

I have a B.A. in English Literature and a J.D. I am pursuing an MA in Health Care Ethics. My philosophical interests include philosophy of law and medicine, and distributive justice. After graduating, I hope to pursue further fellowships in bioethics.

Cora Grief

I have a BS in Chemical Engineering and am pursuing an MA in Health Care Ethics. My interests in bioethics focus on the treatment of oppressed individuals and the ways the medical field disadvantages oppressed individuals.

Meg Kosowski

I have a BA in Philosophy with a focus in ethics from St Catherine University (2013). I am currently pursuing an MA in Health Care Ethics. My interests in bioethics include the ethics of human health in space flight and space ethics generally; environmental justice; and the ethical issues surrounding genetics.

Victoria Magloire

I am an MD and am currently pursuing an MA in Health Care Ethics. My interests in bioethics focus on clinical ethics. I plan to pursue a career in Pediatric Emergency Medicine with an emphasis in global health and ethics.

Oluwatomisin (Tomi) Ogungbenle

I have a BA in Medical Humanities from Baylor University and am currently pursuing an MA in Health Care Ethics. My interests in bioethics focus on reproductive genetic technologies (RGTs), the philosophy of technology, and disability ethics.After graduating with my MA, I want to obtain my PhD and go on to become a bioethicist. 

Caitlin Reichard

I have a BS in biology and a BA in Spanish from Pennsylvania State University. Before starting my MD at University of Louisville (Fall 2022), I am pursuing an MA in Health Care Ethics. My interests in bioethics focus on patient-physician relationship, professional duty, end of life issues, and social justice (LGBTQ+, gender studies, feminist studies). I plan to become a physician, specializing in oncology. I will use my bioethics background to provide culturally competent, patient-centered care. If I pursue a career in academic medicine, I would like to stay active in clinical ethics and/or promote the development of medical school curricula to improve care for marginalized groups. 

Andrew Rich (they/them or he/him)

I have a BA in English Literature from Auburn University. Currently, I am pursing a

Pre-Med Postbaccalaureate Certificate and an MA in Healthcare Ethics. My bioethics Interests include Queer Philosophy, Disability Theory, Philosophy of Medicine, and Reproductive Justice.

I come to medicine and bioethics from a background as a doula, lactation counselor, writer, and educator. After concurrently completing the MA in Health Care Ethics and the post-bac pre-med program, I plan to start medical school in 2023. As a trans and queer person, I am endlessly interested in sex, gender, and queerness, and plan to work as an OBGYN primarily working with LGBTQ+ patients and families.

Louise Scharff 

I am currently an undergraduate pre-medical student pursuing a double major in Neuroscience and Biology with a focus in healthcare ethics and public health. I am the first student to enroll in the 5-year accelerated BS/MA in Health Care Ethics. Following the completion of the Healthcare Ethics Master’s program, I plan to continue enter medical school where I hope to explore how bioethics can be used to improve patient outcome and patient experience. 

Stephanie Schemke

I have a BA in Biology from University of Louisville and am pursuing an MA in Health Care Ethics. My current position is the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Coordinator at the University of Louisville. My bioethics interests include ethics committee work in human clinical research trials and animal research. My career plans are to remain in the institutional compliance field.

Alexandria Underwood 

I have a BA in Integrative Studies from Western Kentucky University, with a Minor in Healthcare Ethics and a focus in both Sociology and Philosophy. I am pursuing a dual degree in Health Care Ethics and Social Work (MA/MSSW). My interests in bioethics are in physician/patient relationships, death and dying, mental health, and sex and gender. I want to further explore health systems in other countries (like Canada) and am considering pursuing a doctorate.

Esper Wadih 

I have a BS Biomedical Engineering and an MD. I am currently pursuing an MA in Health Care Ethics. My bioethics interests are in decision making for end-of-life care for children. I plan to pursue a career in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.