National Study
Coordinators

Lead Interns

Nadirah Peakes, BS (2027)

2025

Roosevelt, NY

Gabriel Moreno, BSN (2027)

2025

Queens, NY

Ben Kastrati, BS (2028)

2024

East Hampton, NY

Vladimir Versinin, MPH (2028)

2024

Lehigh, NY

Jasmin Strong, MS, MD (2026)

2021

Los Angeles, CA

Lauren Merrell, BS (2022)

2021

Berkeley, CA

Dr. Samantha Lopez-Cruz, PT, DPT

2020-2021

West Palm Beach, Florida

Dr. Samuel Y. Haleem, DO, PTA

2016-2019

Queens, New York

Mr. Christian Victoria, MPH, BS

2012-2015

Queens, New York

North American RISE Rugby
National Study Coordinators

Asha Gajraj, BS (2029)

2025

Valley Stream, New York

Philip Tesic, BS (2028)

2025

Novi, Michigan

Mya Gruett, MPH

2024

New York City, New York

Aakansha Kanyal, BS (2027)

Aakansha Kanyal, BS (2027)

Surprise, Arizona

Dr. Samuel Y. Haleem, DO, PTA

2023

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Dr. Giulia DiSanto, M.D., ATC

2022

Norfolk, Virginia

Dr. Kiera Borthwick, MD (2026)

2021

Northville, Michigan

Dr. Som Singh, MD

2020

Kansas City, Missouri

Dr. Kalli Segel, MD

2019

Leeds, England

Mr. Jordan Genece, MS, MD (2028)

2019

Westbury, New York

Ms. Janet Gonzalez, BS

2018

Monmouth, New Jersey

Dr. Jennifer Wales, PT, DPT

2018

Rye, New York

Ms. Sophie C. Queler, MD (2026)

2017

New York, New York/ New Orleans, Louisiana

Dr. Michael S. Wilinski, DO, MS

2016

Bradenton, Florida

Dr. Tony Locrotondo, DO

2015

Augusta, Georgia

Mr. Jake Marshall, ATC

2014

Bend, Oregon