Jenny, PhD (she/her)

 

Background:

I went to Harold Washington Community College in Chicago, IL and Northwestern University in Evanston, IL for undergrad and University of Florida for my master’s and doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology.

 

Continue developing behavioral health programs for persons with diabetes; My favorite part of this lab is the people I get to work with every day– including my teammates and research participants.

 

I’m a proud dog mom and love spending time with my 2 dogs: Birdie and Bailey.

 

jennifer_warnick@brown.edu | jwarnick@lifespan.org

Instagram: @drjennywarnick 

 

Katy Darling, PhD (she/her)

 

Dr. Darling has expertise in pediatric weight management and weight stigma. She is the co-PI on the TIDES study.

 

 

Contact Information:

katherine_darling@brown.edu ┃kdarling1@lifespan.org

Elissa Jelalian, PhD (she/her)

 

Dr. Jelalian is the Associate Director of the Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center. She is an expert in pediatric weight management interventions. Contact her directly to learn more about her work and ongoing research.

 

Contact Information:

elissa_jelalian@brown.edu

Jason Lillis, PhD (he/him)

 

Dr. Lillis is the Brown site PI for the iACT study. He is an expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

 

Please contact Dr. Lillis directly to learn more about his work.

 

Lisa Topor, MD, MMSc (she/her)

 

Dr. Topor is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist the Fellowship Director of Hasbro Children’s Hospital Pediatric Endocrinology. She works closely with DiaCARE on all of their current projects. Contact her directly for more information on her work.

 

 

 

Joni Bloom, BS (she/her)

 

Background:

I graduated from Springfield College.

 

To continue working with individuals on their journey to be their best self!  What I like most about being a part of this team is the amazing, dedicated people I work with.

 

Fun Fact:  A favorite place of mine is “Hole in the Wall Gang Camp”, a place of safety, love, and respect.

Contact Information: 

jbloom1@lifespan.org

Molly Helms, LCSW (she/her)

 

Background:

Providence College (undergrad, BA) and Rhode Island College (graduate school, Master of Social Work)

 

Continue working with individuals living with diabetes to work through barriers and diabetes related stressors.

 

mhelms@lifepan.org

Juliana Baldani (she/her)

 

Background: 

Hi everyone! My name is Juliana Baldani. I am currently an undergrad student at Syracuse University and working part-time for the DiaCARE Lab!

Career goals: 

At Syracuse, I am majoring in biology and forensics, in hopes of attending medical school when I graduate.

I have two black labs at home, and I absolutely love to cook and bake!

Smriti Maskey, BS (she/her)

 

Background:

I went to undergrad at Colorado State University and traveled to Providence, RI to work in research during my gap years before pursuing graduate school.

 

I am hoping to attend a doctorate in Clinical and/or Counseling Psychology. I hope to join an equal emphasis scientist-practitioner program to continue research and practice. My favorite part of being part of the team is the wonderful people we work with.

 

My nickname is Smiley (for a reason)!

 

Olivia Shenkle (she/her)

Career Goals:

Pursue a Masters in Clinical Psychology and become a therapist.

Take my dog, Jax, on fun hikes around New England!

Contact Information: 

Email: oshenkle@lifespan.org

Phone: 401-793-8962

Olivia Takla (she/her) 

 

Background:

Hi, I’m Olivia Takla, a third-year undergraduate student, majoring in Physiology at Brown University.

I am deeply passionate about supporting and educating individuals managing Type I Diabetes and those dealing with disordered eating. As a part of Dr. Warnick’s lab, my goal is to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors and offer guidance for navigating challenging thoughts and emotions. As an avid runner and a member of Brown’s cross country and track and field teams, I’m acutely aware of the unhealthy culture surrounding disordered eating that can pervade elite sports, particularly for female athletes. This insight fuels my commitment to fostering a healthier, supportive, and balanced environment for athletes and others facing similar challenges.

I aspire to one day become a physician who not only provides exceptional medical care but also advocates for holistic well-being, helping others achieve a balanced and fulfilling life.