As the Director of the Health Equity Scholars (HES) program, Rosenny “Rosey” Taveras is responsible for directing the mission and goals of the  program and serves as a resource for prospective and enrolled HES participants. She manages all elements of the program, including student support, the planning of workshops, lectures, and leadership experiences that engage experts from the University and beyond.

Since joining Brown in 2013 Rosey has worked with students in various levels of their career, with her main area of focus being graduate students. Prior to working with the HES program, Rosey managed the Initiative to Maximize Student Development program at Brown which provides doctoral graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM fields with professional development opportunities, academic support, training and community. She is a returning member of the School of Public Health staff where she previously worked in the Academic Affairs team. Rosey brings her experience in student support, professional development, partnership building and mentorship to facilitate and help foster an inclusive community of learners.

Kathryn Kempton Amaral joined Brown in January 2021 in a role focused on integrating leadership development into the School of Public Health. She helped to design and launch the Health Equity Scholars program and works closely with the Director and institutional partners to provide a unique and transformative learning experience for the Scholars.

Kathryn brings extensive experience in global health and organizational leadership, including a long tenure at the non-profit organization Partners In Health (PIH), where she built and led the team that supplied PIH’s clinical facilities in Haiti, South America, and Africa. Kathryn spent four years in the Netherlands at the IDA Foundation, where she was responsible for expanding the range and availability of HIV products. She also managed the IDA marketing team and led the organization through a strategic planning and rebranding process. Most recently, Kathryn worked at the Harvard Global Health Institute and launched and directed the LEAD Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health. Kathryn holds a Master’s degree in organizational communication and leadership from Northeastern University.