Editorial Board
Owen Selden
Owen Selden is a Third-Year from Charleston, South Carolina majoring in Human Biology on the Pre-Med Track. He is passionate about pursuing a career in Global and Public Health. In addition to being Co-Editor-in-Chief for the Virginia Journal of Bioethics, Owen is a Resident Advisor in Housing and Residence Life, the Community-Building and Education Lead for the Undergraduate Chapter of Partners in Health Engage, and works as a Research Assistant for Dr. Rajesh Balkrishnan and the Luckey Lab. In his free time, Owen enjoys going for runs, listening to the Daily and Up First, enjoying meals with friends, and reading political memoirs.
Amy Kim
Amy Kim is a third-year majoring in Biology and Cognitive Science with a minor in Data Analytics. She is interested in the intersections of medicine, ethics, and health equity. Outside of the editorial board, she serves as the Outreach Officer for UVA’s Undergraduate Research Network and volunteers in hospice and palliative care.
Gretchen Maune
Gretchen is a third-year from Harrisonburg, Virginia. She is majoring in Biology and English and is a part of the Modern and Global Studies concentration. In addition to serving as the Journal's Director of Operations, she works for Virginia Quarterly Review as an editorial intern. In her free time she likes to read, cook new recipes, and volunteer at the UVA LGBTQ Center.
Nick Witkowski
Nick Witkowski is a third-year student from Woodbridge, Virginia majoring in Political & Social Thought and American Studies. His interests lie at the intersection of bioethics and the law, with particular emphasis on the bioethical consequences of public policy. Outside of serving on the editorial board, Nick is a drum major in the Cavalier Marching Band, a writer for the Virginia Undergraduate Law Review, a brother of Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, and a member of the UVA Flute Ensemble. During his free time, Nick enjoys listening to music, reading, and hiking around Charlottesville.
Staff Editors
Ting Chan
Ting Chan is a fourth-year student majoring in Biology. She enjoys discussions on a wide range of bioethical topics, with interests primarily in medical and environmental ethics. In addition to being an editor, Ting works as a research assistant in the Sun Lab. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting and reading.
Sydney O’Connell
Sydney O’Connell is a fourth-year student in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is a double major in Foreign Affairs and Global Public Health. In her free time, she likes to be outside, read, or both!