TESTIMONIALS
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Research & strategy
“Kodiak is an extraordinarily sharp thinker, meticulous with details, and unmatched at mining and polishing overarching narratives from messy data… Her skillset is matched only by her empathy and deeply committed work ethic…When I think of the future of equitable family formation and reproductive healthcare, I picture Kodiak leading the charge.”
— Tabor Hoatson, Research Analyst, Harvard Medical School
“Kodiak brings a breadth of knowledge and wisdom to every project we have worked on. Her strategic vision and as well encyclopedic knowledge of issues related to LGB perinatal health, from both a content and clinical perspective, have been critical components to conceptualizing and driving our projects to completion.”
— Dr. Sarah McKetta, Physician Research Scientist, Harvard School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School
“Kodiak is not only a great leader, but she is also a great collaborator… While she and I are trained in different disciplines, her collaborative nature and strong communication skills have strengthened—and enabled mutual enjoyment on—the work we have done together. Kodiak is a constant inspiration to our team, and I have no doubt that she will elevate any project she is part of.”
— Dr. Payal Chakraborty, Research Scientist, Harvard School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School
Leadership & program management
“[Kodiak’s] passion, drive, commitment, humility, and knowledge of research methods and reproductive justice are unparalleled. She took over LHF after my stint and has taken it to the next level. It has been a privilege to work with her.”
— Dr. Shail Maingi, Hematologist, Medical Oncologist, and Health Equity Advocate at Dana Farber Cancer Institute / Past VP of LHF and GLMA Board Member
“Kodiak's collaborative and welcoming demeanor allowed me to feel incredibly comfortable designing brands that pushed the boundaries of the typically expected. Her inclusive approach, attention to detail, and hard-working drive were key to making these complex projects a success. Her thoughtfulness and leadership resulted in brands that make communities feel seen, welcomed, and valid.”
— Daisy Corso, Designer at Gensler and President of AIGA Colorado
“Kodiak’s remarkable leadership and ability to bridge the academic and industry worlds resulted in improving the experience for both grantees and reviewers as well as streamlined the entire grant experience for LHF for years to come. Through her unwavering vision of equity, Kodiak is a pioneer for supporting early-career investigators, underrepresented communities and research topics, and prioritizing community-identified health concerns…Kodiak is a remarkable human being, full of courage, creativity, and commitment.”
— Dr. Carey Candrian, Associate Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine / LHF Committee Member
“I have always been impressed by Kodiak’s style of servant leadership and her ability to truly get things done, even when faced with short/demanding timelines, limited resources, and situations in which stakeholders hold varied and even sometimes opposing perspectives…Kodiak’s dedication to health equity, fairness, and the equal treatment of all people is just one subset of her many strengths. Her work ethic is unmatched and I am grateful to be able to work along her side.”
— Dr. Nicholas Grant, Clinical Psychologist and Commander in the US Navy / President of GLMA