Study staff | HEalthy Start Teens

Ali Stamatoiu, BA, MS

Healthy Start Teens Coordinator

After studying Biology and Environmental Sciences at Kenyon College, Ali received her MS in Biomedical Sciences from Regis University. A Denver native and first-generation Romanian-American, Ali is committed to contributing to the global scientific community through research and academic medicine. In her free time, she loves to sing and explore beautiful Colorado!

Troy Steckelberg, BA Professional Research Assistant

Troy received his BA from the University of Colorado Boulder in Integrative Physiology. He has a passion for science, nutrition, and learning. In his free time, he likes to cook, play soccer, find new music, and meet new people.

Chris Bell, BS Professional Research Assistant | Lab Manager

Chris received his Bachelors of Science from Colorado Mesa University in Biology and Chemistry. He has been a certified EMT since 2014 and is in charge of the LEAD Center lab. In his free time, Chris likes to cook and play video games.