Isabel Yannatos (they/them/she/her) is passionate about bridging science and policy to move toward health equity. Yannatos studied biophysics at Tufts University and received a PhD in biomedical sciences from the University of Pennsylvania. Their dissertation focused on how the external environment and socioeconomic status are internalized to influence age-related health among older Black and white Americans. They have also worked on advocacy around improving Black maternal health and health and safety in public schools at local, state, and national levels. Yannatos is excited to use their research and communication skills to advance policy solutions and mitigate health disparities in New York.