Prior Member

Kate Brantley (they/them) received an MSW in Interpersonal Practice from the U-M School of Social Work. Previously, Kate worked as a graduate student clinician in community mental health and managed the housing stability and homelessness agenda at Poverty Solutions. Their work focuses on eviction injustice, the consequences of forced displacement for mental health and community well-being, and structural change that affirms housing as a human right.

Kyle transitioned from the hospitality industry to public health, driven by a passion for using data to improve community well-being. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Applied Computer Science from Eastern Michigan University and a Master of Applied Data Science from the University of Michigan School of Information. His data analysis skills were further honed through an internship with the Prevention Research Collaborative’s Data Team, where he became a valuable contributor. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, fitness, and video games.

Susan Franzen has worked with the evaluation core for the Prevention Research Center of Michigan since 2003. Her efforts have focused on conducting community-based evaluations for university projects, coalitions, and foundations. She is presently engaged in the evaluations of the HOPE project, YES, and MI-YVPC. Ms. Franzen holds a Master of Science in Health Education from the University of Michigan-Flint.

Kennedy Hinnant has worked with the Prevention Research Collaborative since 2022. She has experience with community engagement, project management, and survey development. Her areas of interest also include the intersection between behavioral health and violence prevention efforts. Prior to joining the PRC, Kennedy was a Project Assistant at the Center for Health and Healthcare in Schools. She holds a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion from George Washington University.

Kathleen (Kate) Howe has worked with the Prevention Research Collaborative since 2020. She has experience with research management, program evaluation, and data visualization. Kate manages the Detroit Vacant Lot Reuse & Firearms Violence Prevention Study (DVLR) as well as opioid overdose prevention projects in partnership with institutional, governmental, and community partners. Her areas of interest include community-engaged injury and violence prevention, ending racial health disparities, and research translation. Kate holds a Master of Public Health degree in Health Behavior & Health Equity from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Theory & Constitutional Democracy from James Madison College at Michigan State University.

Lucine Jarrah is a Lebanese American from Michigan currently based in the Flint area. In her role at the Collaborative, Lucine assists with the development and dissemination of communication initiatives. The focus of her work is to elevate our research and engagement with community partners. Since 2018, she has helped advance the work of the Arab American Heritage Council (AAHC), a Flint-based community nonprofit. Her leadership has broadened the organization’s impact and strengthened its role within the community. Lucine holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan-Flint.

Mac Murphy (they/them/theirs) has worked with Justin Heinze since 2021 and currently serves as the PRC Research Development and Operations Specialist working on grant writing, DEIJ initiative development, and internal operations. Mac has experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, study coordination, community outreach, and working with traumatized populations. Their academic achievements include a Master of Public Health in Health Behavior and Health Education and a Master of Social Work in Interpersonal Practice, both from the University of Michigan, with specializations in trauma-informed care and injury prevention.

Ebun Odueso has worked with the Prevention Research Collaborative since 2021. She has experience with implementing qualitative methods to examine attitudes about a range of topics including school safety planning, violence against Native American women, and accessibility of maternal support facilities. Her areas of interest also include community-engaged research, health disparities, and maternal and child health. Prior to joining the PRC, Ebun was a Research Assistant at the University of Michigan. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience from the University of Michigan.

Brenda Vyletel has worked with the Prevention Research Collaborative since 2021. She has experience with project management and engineering research. Prior to joining the PRC, Brenda was Program Manager for the Michigan Space Grant Consortium at the University of Michigan. She holds a Master’s in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan.