Meet the NEWVEC team.

Andrew is an infectious disease epidemiologist focusing on vector-borne diseases. His research encompasses public health surveillance, communicable disease control, and the human ecology of vector-borne disease.

In his free time, Andrew enjoys hiking and biking in Western Massachusetts with his family.

Jane is a skilled communications professional with a background in the nonprofit sector and work experience throughout the US.

After studying Spanish literature, English, and entomology at UMass Amherst, Jane spent over a decade working with nonprofits and engaging with underserved and historically marginalized communities in places like Boston and Seattle. Her experiences range from grant writing and social media management to horticulture and fieldwork, including rare plant surveys and seed collection for the Bureau of Land Management in the Southwest US.

Jane is active in outdoor pursuits including bouldering, trail running, and paddleboarding, further reflecting her commitment to environmental stewardship.

With over a decade of experience in tick research, Nolan is a dedicated expert in vector biology. He has spent much of his career working at the Laboratory of Medical Zoology, advancing research on ticks and tick-borne diseases. In addition to his academic background, Nolan has years of experience in mosquito control, both in the private sector and with state agencies.

Nolan is passionate about bridging the gap between research and practical solutions for vector-borne disease prevention. He is committed to fostering collaboration among scientists, public health officials, and the community.

Outside of work, Nolan enjoys spending time outdoors and is an avid rugby player, drawing on his love of teamwork and discipline on and off the field.

Stephen grew up in upstate New York, went to graduate school in Vermont, Massachusetts, and California, but has spent most of his professional life in the state of Massachusetts. His formal education is in evolutionary genetics, but Stephen has always focused his research on agents and vectors of zoonotic disease.

In addition to leading NEWVEC, Stephen operates the Laboratory of Medical Zoology (LMZ), an academic research lab at UMass Amherst, which focuses on infectious diseases, specifically vector-borne zoonoses. 

Incurably curious and always looking for new questions to ask, Stephen lives in Amherst with his wife, two children, and black Labrador retriever.