Meet the Team
Dr. Ann Skulas-Ray
Dr. Chesney Richter
Dr. Chesney Richter
Dr. Skulas-Ray is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Arizona. Her research focuses on identifying and refining nutritional strategies for reducing chronic inflammation and cardiovascular disease risk. She specializes in clinical studies that investigate effects of omega-3 fatty acids and
Dr. Skulas-Ray is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Arizona. Her research focuses on identifying and refining nutritional strategies for reducing chronic inflammation and cardiovascular disease risk. She specializes in clinical studies that investigate effects of omega-3 fatty acids and plant bioactives on lipids/lipoproteins, inflammation, insulin resistance, oxidative stress, brachial and central blood pressure, indices of arterial stiffness, and other cardiovascular disease risk factors. She has been an investigator on 15 clinical studies and has 37 publications in the areas of inflammation, nutrition, and cardiovascular research, including 4 book chapters and 2 encyclopedia entries.
Dr. Chesney Richter
Dr. Chesney Richter
Dr. Chesney Richter
Dr. Chesney Richter is a Research Scientist in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Arizona. She began working with Dr. Skulas-Ray while she was a graduate student at Penn State University. She and Dr. Skulas-Ray share an interest in clinical studies that investigate the health effects of omega-3 fatty acids and pla
Dr. Chesney Richter is a Research Scientist in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Arizona. She began working with Dr. Skulas-Ray while she was a graduate student at Penn State University. She and Dr. Skulas-Ray share an interest in clinical studies that investigate the health effects of omega-3 fatty acids and plant bioactives. Outside of the lab, Chesney loves running, hiking, reading, and politics.
Danielle Cummings
Dr. Chesney Richter
Danielle Cummings
Danielle is the Director of Research Operations in the FBH Lab. She is a graduate of the Molecular and Cellular Biology and Nutritional Science Departments at the University of Arizona. She currently serves as the Co-Advisor for Mortar Board Senior Honorary. While at the UofA, she was the Community Outreach Coordinator for Women in Medic
Danielle is the Director of Research Operations in the FBH Lab. She is a graduate of the Molecular and Cellular Biology and Nutritional Science Departments at the University of Arizona. She currently serves as the Co-Advisor for Mortar Board Senior Honorary. While at the UofA, she was the Community Outreach Coordinator for Women in Medicine and Science. Danielle was an undergraduate student in the FBH lab where she worked closely with Ann on multiple studies. Additionally, she was a Patient Experience Intern at Banner Health. She has a passion for medicine and helping others and is planning on pursuing medical school. Danielle loves staying active by competing in triathlon, hiking, and skiing. She is also a wedding cake baker, artist, and a photographer.
Garrett Kull
McKinley Severson
Isaac Molina
Garrett is a graduate of the University of Arizona Nutritional Sciences Department, and he is working towards attending PA school. At the UofA, he was involved with the Sports Nutrition Club where he served as the Secretary and is currently the Vice President. Garrett has also worked as the Public Relations and Community Service Chairman
Garrett is a graduate of the University of Arizona Nutritional Sciences Department, and he is working towards attending PA school. At the UofA, he was involved with the Sports Nutrition Club where he served as the Secretary and is currently the Vice President. Garrett has also worked as the Public Relations and Community Service Chairman for his fraternity. He has volunteered at Banner University Medicine Obesity and Bariatric Surgery Center. Additionally, he was a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success. Garrett loves staying active, working out, and traveling to learn about new cultures and see new places.
Isaac Molina
McKinley Severson
Isaac Molina
Isaac is currently a senior at the University of Arizona studying Nutritional Sciences. He previously worked with Dr. Jennifer Teske as an undergraduate research lab assistant where he studied the role of estradiol in weight gain due to sleep disruptions and cafeteria food dieting. He also was an active member on her journal club. Isaac l
Isaac is currently a senior at the University of Arizona studying Nutritional Sciences. He previously worked with Dr. Jennifer Teske as an undergraduate research lab assistant where he studied the role of estradiol in weight gain due to sleep disruptions and cafeteria food dieting. He also was an active member on her journal club. Isaac loves soccer and has participated in intramural soccer where he was the captain in Spring 2018. He is interested in working in a clinical nutrition and growing his knowledge of clinical trials. Outside of school, Isaac enjoys CrossFit, soccer, running, and hiking.
McKinley Severson
McKinley Severson
McKinley Severson
McKinley is a junior at the University of Arizona studying Nutritional Sciences. She hopes to be a Physician Assistant in the future to utilize her knowledge of nutrition and medicine in developing nations. McKinley is an active member of her sorority, Pi Beta Phi, after previously serving as the health advocate, she is now a director on
McKinley is a junior at the University of Arizona studying Nutritional Sciences. She hopes to be a Physician Assistant in the future to utilize her knowledge of nutrition and medicine in developing nations. McKinley is an active member of her sorority, Pi Beta Phi, after previously serving as the health advocate, she is now a director on her chapter’s leadership team. Sophomore year, McKinley worked closely with the Yavapai Cooperative extension program providing feedback for educational initiatives and created graphics to better communicate policies regarding the Cottage Food Program. This sparked her passion for wanting to improve health and wellbeing around the world. Outside of school, she enjoys hiking, working out, traveling, and playing the guitar.
Kenna McMahan
Kenna McMahan
Kenna McMahan
Kenna is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the Nutritional Sciences Program studying to be in the dietetics field. She is working towards her masters degree as well in the near future. She is involved as a nutrition intern for the University of Arizona Football program and a member of the sports nutrition club on c
Kenna is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the Nutritional Sciences Program studying to be in the dietetics field. She is working towards her masters degree as well in the near future. She is involved as a nutrition intern for the University of Arizona Football program and a member of the sports nutrition club on campus as well. Kenna can’t wait to expand my knowledge and experience with hands on learning in the field of research.
Lacey Cigan
Kenna McMahan
Kenna McMahan
Lacey is a senior studying Nutritional Sciences with a minor in Biochemistry. She is currently in the process of applying to graduate school and hopes to enter the research field focusing on metabolism, inflammation and chronic diseases. At the U of A she works with Dr. Susan Schembre as a research intern studying the feasibility of gluco
Lacey is a senior studying Nutritional Sciences with a minor in Biochemistry. She is currently in the process of applying to graduate school and hopes to enter the research field focusing on metabolism, inflammation and chronic diseases. At the U of A she works with Dr. Susan Schembre as a research intern studying the feasibility of glucose-guided eating in type 2 diabetics. In the past she has been a preceptor for the Department of Nutritional Sciences grading students' assignments. Lacey has also been a supplemental instructor for organic chemistry and tutored biochemistry. Her hobbies include cycling, reading, yoga, traveling, studying French and learning about different topics.