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THE
VSSL TEAM
We are a group committed to improving health outcomes by improving health care payment, delivery, and behavior. Read on to learn more about individual team members (listed alphabetically by last name).
Chaylin Couzens, MPH
Ms. Couzens is a Project Coordinator in the UW School of Medicine. She obtained her Masters of Public Health from California Baptist University.
Amy Hsu, MS
Ms. Hsu is a Data Analyst in the UW School of Medicine. She obtained her Masters of Science from the University of Akron.
Joseph Joo, MD
Dr. Joo is an Associate Director in VSSL and an Acting Instructor in the UW School of Medicine. He completed medical school at Texas A&M and internal medicine residency training with a distinction in care transformation at Dell Medical School. Learn more about Dr. Joo.
Christopher Kim, MD, MBA
Dr. Kim is hospitalist and Professor in the UW School of Medicine. He obtained his MD and MBA at the University of Chicago and his combined internal medicine/pediatrics residency training at the University of Michigan.
Anh Le, MS, MPA
Ms. Le is a Project Coordinator in the UW School of Medicine. She obtained her Masters of Science and Masters of Public Administration from UW.
Joshua Liao, MD, MSc
Dr. Liao is faculty in the UW Schools of Medicine and Public Health. He completed medical school at the Baylor College of Medicine and residency training at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital where he was a Clinical Fellow in Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Learn more about Dr. Liao.
Jubi (Yung-Ling) Lin, MPH
Ms. Lin is a Project Coordinator in the UW School of Medicine. She obtained her Masters of Public Health from Cornell University. Learn more about Ms. Lin.
Anna Morenz, MD
Dr. Morenz is Clinician Researcher in the UW School of Medicine, where she is completing post-doctoral research training. She earned her medical degree at Harvard Medical School and completed internal medicine training at UW. Learn more about Dr. Morenz.
Emmi Obara, PhD
Dr. Obara is Research Consultant in the UW School of Medicine. She earned her doctorate in Public Policy and Management from UW. Learn more about Dr. Obara.
Jonathan Staloff, MD, MSc
Dr. Staloff is a family medicine physician at UW where he is complete post-doctoral research training. He attended medical school at Brown University where he also completed a Masters of Science in Population Medicine. Learn more about Dr. Staloff.
Jennifer Zech, MSc
Ms. Zech is a Project Manager in the UW School of Medicine. She obtained her Masters of Science from the University of California, San Francisco. Learn more about Ms. Zech.
Lingmei Zhou, MS
Ms. Zhou is a Data Analyst in the UW School of Medicine. She obtained her Masters of Science from the University of Cincinnati.
External Advisors
VSSL benefits greatly from the knowledge and counsel of external advisors. Advisors possess a combination of deep experience, "fresh eyes", and scholarly expertise in the areas of VSSL's work. Learn more about current advisors.
Alumni & Collaborators
VSSL has been honored to collaborate with other individuals at UW. The lab has also been fortunate to train and work with individuals who have gone on to different roles within health care. Please visit our alumni & collaborators page for more information.