ROLLA CHAPTER
Dr. Amy Belfi
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Amy Belfi is Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Previously, she was a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Psychology at NYU and received her PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Iowa. In addition to her scientific work, Amy has served as the Founding President of the GWIS Iowa City Chapter (2014-2015), the GWIS National Public Relations committee chair (2015-2016, 2017-2018), and GWIS National Vice President (2016-2017). She is currently GWIS National President.
Cara (CJ) Yocom-Russell
President
CJ is pursuing a M.S. in the Fire Ecology Lab at Missouri S&T in Rolla, Mo. She earned a B.S. in Biology (Wildlife) from Missouri State University in December 2014. Since graduating she has spent four years working in a variety of field jobs. She has worked on field projects focusing on white-tail deer, bobwhite quail and bats. Her research interesting include resource use, mammalian ecology and habitat change. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and painting. She is excited to take on the part of president of the GWIS Rolla chapter!
Katherine Mazanec
Vice President
Katie is a master student in Applied and Environmental Biology at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She is from North Carolina and earned her bachelor's of science in Earth and Environmental Science from UNC Charlotte. She likes to be outside, work out at the gym and travel in her free time! She is currently the Vice President of GWIS Rolla Chapter.
"I am looking forward to growing our chapter at Missouri Science and Tech!"
Leslie Hatch
Secretary
Leslie is graduated from Missouri State University with a BS in Environmental Biology and Evolution in 2018. Current GTA in the Biological Sciences Department at MS&T. She loves camping and kayaking.
"After graduating with my Master's I hope to continue in Environmental Biology whether that be through research or working in industry"
Elieh Mohtashami
Treasurer
Elieh is a PhD student in Geotechnical Engineering at department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at Missouri S&T. She earned her Bachelor and Master degree in Civil Engineering from University of Tehran, Iran. Her research area concerns with bio-mediated soil improvement techniques. Elieh concerns about environment and human rights. She enjoys reading and cooking in her free time. "I joined GWIS to make my own contribution in promoting women presence and recognition in STEM."
Sarah Locke
National Laison
Sarah Locke is a Chancellor's Distinguished Fellow and a PhD student in Computational and Applied Mathematics. Her research area is in reduced order modeling and error analysis. She earned her a B.S. in mathematics from the University of Tennessee at Martin in May 2016. She grew up on a cattle farm in rural Lynnville, TN. When she has free time she enjoys crocheting, reading, traveling, and taking time to relax from the busyness of graduate school.
Kelsi Leverett
Kelsi Leverett is a PhD candidate and research assistant in the Geologic Engineering department at Missouri S&T. She holds a M.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Missouri S&T and a B.S. in Geology with a minor in Geographic Information Systems from Georgia Southern University. Currently, she is working with UAVs and ground penetrating radar to develop novel techniques to create high resolution maps of soil moisture and hydraulic conductivity to improve agricultural management practices. She also servesas the Osage/Maries County service unit leader for the Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland.
“I hope that our GWIS chapter at Missouri S&T serves as a place for strong, intelligent women to get
together to connect, empower, and lead!”
Outreach Coordinator
