Sheena Amin

Sheena was born and raised in Edison, New Jersey. She attended Drexel University in Philadelphia for her undergraduate and graduate education. Outside of the hospital, she enjoys traveling, going to the shore, boxing and exploring the local food scene.

Katherine Branche

From Mclean, Virginia, Katherine attended Washington University in St. Louis for undergraduate education, studying Global Health and Archaeology. She received her medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She is passionate about health equity and social justice for marginalized populations as well as mentoring. When she is not in the hospital, she loves tennis, spending time with friends and family, cooking and watching animated movies.

Kenneth Furlough

Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Kenneth is passionate about his community and interested in making a difference in healthcare using art, sports, entrepreneurship and value-based healthcare principles. He graduated and played football at Georgetown University and earned his medical degree at Chicago Medical School. Outside of medicine Kenneth is interested in sneakers, artificial intelligence/predictive analytics and hip-hop culture.

Adriano DellaPolla

Adriano was born and raised in the western suburbs of Chicago, IL. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Marquette University in Biomedical Sciences and completed his medical training at Creighton University. He is passionate about service, mentorship and education. Outside of the hospital he enjoys homebrewing, winemaking, weightlifting, cooking, fishing, hiking and exploring new restaurants with his fiancée.

LeiLani Mansy

LeiLani was born in Pensacola, FL. After moving several times growing up and living in places like Houston, TX, and St. Louis, MO, she landed in Kansas City, MO, where she completed undergrad and medical school at UMKC. She is passionate about mentorship and the pursuit of lifelong learning. During her free time, she loves to try new things, read, explore the outdoors, rock climb, lift weights and snowboard.

Zachary Podoll

Zach was born in Velva, North Dakota. In Velva, Zach was actively involved in Eagle Scouts and any sport that his small school offered. He went on to play football and obtain a bachelor’s degree in athletic training at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND before heading down south for a gap year in Denver, Colorado. After a year of snowboarding, hiking and breweries, his wife, Hannah, and himself made it back up to their home state to begin medical school at the University of North Dakota. Zach has a passion for mentoring pre-medical and medical students, as well as fitness, outdoor activities ranging from kayaking to rollerblading, and any and all things related to his wife Hannah and their dog Ralph.

Morgan Whitmire

Morgan was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She obtained her B.S. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where she played rugby and volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters. She went on to receive her medical degree from East Tennessee State Quillen College of Medicine.  She is passionate about working with underserved populations, especially children. Outside of medicine, Morgan loves traveling to National Parks, going to baseball games and spending time with her family.

Kadarius Burgess

Kadarius was born in a small town in Arkansas and moved to Kansas City, Missouri midway through his childhood. He grew up with a love of science and playing many different sports; basketball, baseball and football being his favorites. Combining these two loves, orthopedic surgery became a dream career for him. Kadarius always knew he wanted to be a doctor, and is the first doctor in his family. Kadarius hopes to inspire and open doors for people with backgrounds like his to follow in his footsteps. He went to the University of Missouri for undergrad studying biology, then UCLA/Drew for medical school. In his free time, Kadarius enjoys staying active with many different activities, including snowboarding and hiking, hanging with friends at music concerts/festivals and exploring the local brewery scenes.

Joshua Cummings

Josh is from Dallas, Texas. He attended Rice University for his undergraduate degree where he played Division 1 football. He graduated with his M.D. and MBA degrees from The University of Texas at Austin’s Dell Medical School and McCombs School of Business, where he established a firm commitment to mentorship, particularly with student-athletes and under-represented students. During his free time, he likes to spend time with his friends and girlfriend exploring new food places, breweries and outdoor locations. Josh is also a major sports person. He watches the NFL (Cowboys), NBA (Mavericks) and Premier League Soccer (Man City), while also playing soccer, tennis and basketball.

Alfred Kankam, Jr.

Alfred grew up in Fort Worth, TX and attended Texas Tech University. During his time at Texas Tech, he worked as a pharmacy technician and became very passionate about service and mentorship. After four years in Lubbock, Alfred decided to stay and earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. From hosting a St. Baldrick’s event to raise funds for children's cancer research to starting the annual “Melanated Moments in History” newsletter to celebrate Black History Month, Alfred strived to leave an impact in whichever community he was in. Outside of the hospital, Alfred enjoys collecting sneakers, weightlifting, reading and traveling the world. He enjoys watching the NFL (Go Chiefs!) and the NBA (Grizzles).

Jonathan “Jack” Warren

Jonathan was born in Springfield, Illinois. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. With involvement in free medical screening societies at both institutions, he developed a passion for caring for underserved populations. As well, Jonathan has completed two research years in orthopaedic surgery and wishes to conduct research throughout his career. In his free time, Jonathan enjoys weightlifting, playing electric and acoustic guitar, hockey, hiking, good food, as well as spending time with his wife and their corgi, Waffles.

Claudius Ciecko

Claudius was born in Warsaw, Poland, but moved with his family a lot at a young age. They moved to Germany, followed by Kentucky and Iowa, before settling in Wichita, KS. He completed his undergraduate education at Newman University in Wichita, KS, and medical school at KU School of Medicine--Wichita. He has done extensive medical volunteer work with immigrant populations.

He is a soccer fanatic, a huge Robert Lewandowski fan, and also passionate about pickleball, tennis, traveling and learning languages.

Gasinee “Kate” Reed

Kate was born in Bangkok, Thailand. She was an exchange student in South Carolina before she completed her undergraduate degree at the Francis Marion University. She received her medical degree at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She currently serves in the Army Reserve. In her free time, Kate enjoys traveling domestically and internationally, pickle ball, fishing, hiking, kayaking, fantasy football, and spending time with her husband and their sweetest pup, Oscar. 

Claire Saltzman

Claire was born in Sioux City, IA, and was raised in the tristate area of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. She obtained her B.S. in Science-Business from the University of Notre Dame, and she completed her medical degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Outside of the hospital, she enjoys baking, reading, yoga, and water sports
 
 

 
Monica Wells

Monica grew up in McAlester, Oklahoma, and attended the University of Oklahoma for my undergraduate education. During this time, she worked as a medical scribe and then attended the University of Oklahoma for medical school. Monica enjoys supporting women interested in orthopaedic surgery through The Perry Initiative and Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies and spending time with her friends and family.

Doriann Alcaide Amador

Doriann was born and raised in Camuy, Puerto Rico. She completed her undergraduate degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology at SUNY Binghamton. She then earned her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. Prior to residency, she worked as a research fellow for the orthopedic trauma department at the University of Alabama in Birmingham.  Doriann is passionate about healthcare disparities and language barriers to care. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball, tennis, pickleball and a good karaoke night.

Lancelot Benn

Lancelot was born in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana in South America, but spent his formative years in the charming village of Alness, located in the county of Berbice, Guyana. He attended Berbice High School and later pursued higher education at the University of Guyana before beginning a new chapter in New York City. He earned his bachelor's degree from Queens College, City University of New York. He then completed his medical degree at Howard University College of Medicine. When he's not working at the hospital, Lancelot enjoys experimenting in the kitchen—cooking and baking are some of his favorite hobbies. He also loves relaxing with a good cricket match or an exciting NBA game.

Warren Haralson

Warren grew up in Lee's Summit, MO and is happy to be back home in KC for orthopedic surgery residency. He completed his undergraduate degrees at the University of Missouri-Columbia, studying biology and psychology, then stayed at Mizzou for his medical degree. In medical school, he developed a passion for caring for underserved populations while volunteering at a free student-run clinic. He also values mentoring pre-medical and medical students. In his free time, Warren enjoys playing pickleball, video games, and spending time with loved ones.

Megan Vasterling

Megan grew up outside of New Orleans, LA. She earned a B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University before attending LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. Outside of the hospital she enjoys being outdoors, fishing or kayaking. She loves hosting game nights, discovering new restaurants, and traveling to experience new cultures and cuisines.