Umi is a Community Engagement Specialist for the Genomic Psychiatry Cohort and was Project Administrator Officer in 2015 when it commenced at Downstate Medical Center to build community partnerships and recruit subjects. A testimonial from a participant reflects the sentiments of enrollees. “I was made comfortable with the study, and I want to help others so I am glad I participated”.
Umi has worked as an Educator for the NYC Department of Education, and she holds a MA in Urban Studies from Queens College and a MS in Education from Long Island University.