The Okonkwo Lab is excited to welcome another member to our team:
Mae McCarty is the CLARiTI Access Core Program Manager. Mae holds a Master of Public Health degree and has spent the past nine years advancing community health for underserved experience spans various roles, including supporting refugee resettlement with World Relief in Illinois and leading a team at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach that provided free nutrition and food access to low-income communities. Mae brings expertise in federal grant reporting, program management, community outreach, and engaging with a wide range of populations. She is deeply passionate about public health and community education, striving to empower individuals to live their healthiest lives.