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Amy Braksmajer, Ph.D., MPH, Currently an assistant professor of sociology at SUNY Geneseo, Dr. Braksmajer earned her Ph.D. in sociology from Stony Brook University and a master’s degree in public health (specializing in sociomedical sciences) from Columbia University. Her research focuses on the intersection of gender, sexuality and health, with a particular emphasis on sexual health, sexual equity, and social justice. Her recent work includes examinations of the effects of partner violence and relationship power on HIV prevention, the social construction of sexual risk, and the interrelated impacts of HIV and COVID-19 on the lived experiences of marginalized individuals.

Olivia Khangi is a recent graduate of SUNY Geneseo, having earned a major in Biology and a minor in Sociomedical Sciences, and currently works as a Family Health Specialist at the Niagara County Department of Health. Passionate about sexual health promotion among emerging adults from an early age, Olivia conducted focus group research with female-identified students (n=21) as part of her honors capstone project during the Fall 2022 semester, with the aim of exploring gaps in student knowledge regarding sexual and reproductive health, as well determining student needs relating to sexual health education at SUNY Geneseo. She followed this work with interviews with key stakeholders (e.g., campus administrators and staff) about barriers and facilitators to the development of a sustainable and inclusive sexual health education program at SUNY Geneseo. As a result of these efforts, Olivia received a Student Ambassador Award from Geneseo’s Center for Integrative and Applied Learning to design andimplement a peer-led sexual health education program that will be implemented in Fall 2024. In the future, Olivia hopes to use her experiences in research, program design and implementation as a Physician Assistant specializing in sexual health