Evelyn Okorie
MBS
Clinical Research Coordinator, Population Health Lab
Evelyn Okorie is a clinical research coordinator at the Population Health Lab. In this role, she assists with developing and managing various studies that leverage behavioral economics principles to improve patient engagement and care delivery.
Evelyn holds a master of biomedical sciences from Rutgers University and a bachelor's degree in natural sciences and Africana studies from the University of Pittsburgh. Evelyn is interested in health care for women in marginalized communities and plans to pursue a medical degree in hopes of serving this population.
More about Evelyn Okorie
Increasing accessibility to quality health care for women in marginalized communities
To see more representation of Black women in the health care field. From research to practicing medicine, the possibilities are limitless.
Tanzania. I am Nigerian-American, and being able to experience an African culture different from my own was amazing.
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” - Dr. Maya Angelou
Visiting museums and trying new activities in the city. I also enjoy reading and spending time at my local library.