University of Wisconsin–Madison

People Type: Team

Aquino Kochanowski, MS, Lauren

Biography Lauren leads research study visits, works on cohort maintenance efforts, collects data and biospecimen, assists in the development and implementation of a community engagement plan for sustained relationships and future recruitment in underrepresented groups in the Milwaukee area and rural areas of Wisconsin Past experienceLauren previously worked at the Population Health Institute, analyzing survey …

Binder, MS, Alex

Esselman, BS, Doug

Biography Doug Esselman trains the REACH field interviewers and monitors field interviewer performance. He helps ensure that REACH can reach as many volunteers as possible while collecting data according to strict protocols. He also supports sample pulls. Education

Johnson, MPH, George

Pocian, Nicole

Biography Current Role Nicole is a Phlebotomist with the REACH program, based in Milwaukee. She conducts blood draw appointments, processes biospecimen and coordinates biospecimen shipments for ongoing research studies in southeastern Wisconsin.  Past Experience Nicole previously served as a phlebotomist with the SHOW program and has worked as a phlebotomist for 20 years in a variety of clinical …