THE RONALD LAB
EDEN COMER
Post-bac researcher
I am a May 2025 graduate who began a post-baccalaureate research position in June 2025. At Hope, I majored in biology with minors in chemistry and theatre. I served as Club Animalia's secretary for three years and worked in Dr. Leah Chase's lab doing animal behavior and neuroscience research. I was also involved with many of the Hope Theatre Department productions, both onstage and backstage! I love reading, writing, exploring nature, and spending time with my family and friends.
SHAE JOHNSTON '25
My name is Shae Johnston and I am a biology major graduating in the spring of 2025. I started working in the Ronald Lab in the fall of 2022. I am planning to attend graduate school in biology at the University of Oklahoma. I was a member of Tri Beta Biology Fraternity, played in both the band and orchestra at Hope, and participated in the athletic ministry. When I'm not working in the lab I love the beach, gardening, traveling, and watching the sunset.
JOHN WENDERSKI '26
I am a rising senior double majoring in psychology and chemistry on the pre-med track. At Hope I run, jump, and throw on the track and field team, I am a co-president of the taekwondo club, and I participate in intramural sports. Outside of Hope, I like to go to the beach, explore nature, meet new people, and watch movies with friends.
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NATALIE LEAKE-JARA '26
I am a rising senior on the pre-med track majoring in biology and minoring in Spanish and chemistry. I joined the Ronald Lab in the summer of 2023 and am also a part of the pre-health professions club, garden club, and intramural sports. In my free time I enjoy reading, swimming, listening to music, and traveling to new places!
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BROOKE FOX '26
I am Brooke Fox, a rising senior on the pre-vet track majoring in Biology. I joined the Ronald Lab in the spring of 2024. I am also a part of the volleyball team at Hope. In my free time, I enjoy going to the lake, playing pickleball, and spending time with my family.
CHISOM OKOGBUE '27
I am Chisom Stephanie Okogbue, class of 2027. On the pre-med track, I am studying molecular biology and biochemistry. In the future I will be a surgeon, researcher and definitely become the richest woman. I started working in the Ronald lab in summer 2024. I spend my free time dancing, listening to music, watching self-care videos on YouTube, and watching K-dramas.
MADELINE TINSKEY '27
I am Madeline Tinskey, a pre-medical student majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Creative Writing. At Hope, I love participating in the Emmaus Scholars program, swing-dance, and am on the executive board of the Pre-Health Professionals club. In my free time, I enjoy crocheting, teaching at my local church, and writing. In the future, I am looking forward to pursuing my dreams of becoming a pediatric neurologist!
Ronald Lab Alumni
Liam Hanlon '25, Workforce
Ashley Lauraine, '25, Pre-Vet
Emma Yonker '25, Dual PhD/DVM
Peyton Hallemann '25 Pre-Med
Jordan Winters '25, Optometry school
Shae Johnston '25, PhD student
Jacob Bergstrom '24, Pre-Med
Olivia Sprys-Tellner'24, Med school
Alyssa Archer '24, Workforce
Hannah Sturgeon '24, Workforce
Lindsay Jankowski '23, PA school
Suihnem Mawi '23, Jackson Labs
Linda Nduwimana ‘23, Vet school
Eliza Lewis ‘23 PA school
Sarah Grimes, ‘23, PhD student
Lindsay Martin '23, Workforce
Molly McLinden ‘22, Vet school
Morgan Sherrard, ‘22, Dental school
Madisyn Kovacs, ‘22, Perfusion school
Sarah Yonker, ‘21, Vet School
Brooke Van Wyk, ‘21, Vet school
Madison Rogers, ‘20, ICU RN
Maya Hecksel, ‘20, Audiology
Ashlynne Borowski '20, Workforce