Meet The Team

Ana Radovic, Project Director

Educational Background: I have a BA in Biology from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and also went to medical school there for my MD. Then I did pediatrics residency and adolescent medicine fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. I also have a Masters in Clinical Science from the University of Pittsburgh.

If I had a magic wand, I would…

  • Get rid of all tobacco and drugs forever
  • Make healthcare universal and free for everyone
  • Mandatory 3 day weekends for everyone

Kayla Odenthal, Senior Research Coordinator

Educational Background: I have my Masters in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Pittsburgh. I did my undergraduate work at Carlow University, where I received a BSW, with a concentration in crisis intervention, and another concentration in behavioral health.

If I had a magic wand I would…

  • Appear wherever I needed to be on time so that I would never have to spend time commuting.
  • Make all basic needs affordable to every person.
  • Pay off everyone’s student loans to aid our economy.
  • Make sleep unnecessary.
  • Eliminate addiction.
  • Eliminate abuse of all kinds

Nidhi Alur, Research Assistant

Educational Background: I have a BS in Psychology, a Master’s in Public Health, and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh.

If I had a magic wand, I would…
  • Eliminate all barriers to healthcare, housing, food, etc.
  • Make it possible for everyone to live comfortably and have time/energy to focus on what brings them joy
  • have an unlimited arsenal of art supplies and a library in my house
  • get rid of the sunday scaries

Caia Smith, Research Assistant

Educational Background: I have a BA in English from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s from the University of Pittsburgh in Social Work.

If I had a magic wand, I would…
  • Provide food, water, shelter, etc. to everyone
  • Create enough free time for people to pursue their interests/hobbies

Sana Karim, Website Contributor

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Educational Background: I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with my masters in Applied Developmental Psychology. I received my B.A. in English with a minor in psychology and writing at Drexel University.

If I had a magic wand, I would…

  • Make all types of education and the resources needed for it free
  • Give everyone access to basic and livable housing and food
  • Stop climate change

Sophie Wecht, Medical Student Assistant
Educational Background: I received a B.A. in Classical Civilizations from Emory University in Atlanta, GA and I am currently in my second year of medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
If I had a magic want, I would…
  • Establish universal healthcare for all
  • Make medical school affordable
  • Restart production of FP-100C film


Neiva Teka, Volunteer Researcher

Educational Background: I am a University of Pittsburgh Alum and I am currently continuing my education at the psychology masters program at Columbia University.

If I had a magic wand, I would…

  •  Pass a policy mandating adequate mental health education in all schools
  • Give myself the ability to learn anything by reading it once.
  • Ensure that everyone has basic living necessities