Deba Elaiho

Hola, and welcome to the HumBio Core! I am very excited to get to know you all and support you in exploring various aspects of the Core and strengthening the passions that inspired you to join this fantastic community in the first place. With the strong foundation that the Core provided, I could delve deeper into a variety of my academic interests, such as neuroscience, child development, and health equity. These experiences led to my HumBio concentration in ‘Physiological and Cognitive Child Development,’ which enriched my understanding of how children operate from a biological and sociocultural perspective. My academic pursuits inspired my choice of research labs, hence my work as a research assistant for both the Language and Cognition Lab and the Presence 5 for Racial Justice Pediatrics Project. Academics aside, while at Stanford, I also was a Donner RA, BOSP Student Ambassador (highly recommend studying abroad!), Camp Kesem Counselor, volunteer at the Menlo Park Veterans’ Hospital, and a Stanford Jump Rope team member! In my free time, I enjoy reading, language learning, adventuring with friends, dancing (belly-dancing, Zumba, pole, and aerial fitness), and going to the movies on discount Tuesdays.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, whether they be related to HumBio content, life at Stanford, or anything in between! I hope to remain a helpful resource for you throughout the year. See you soon