Administrative Team

Samantha Polese, MPH

Samantha Polese is an Administrative Assistant at the Center for Health Outcomes and Interdisciplinary Research and helps the REC administratively and organizationally. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Statistics from Elon University and Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Boston University. Her passion lies in promoting healthy aging and brain health through public health initiatives, increased awareness, and equitable access to resources that improve the lives of all.

Hannah Puttre, pHd

Hannah Puttre is a Program Manager at the Center for Aging and Serious Illness. She received her PhD from Boston University in Applied Human Development and her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the University of Rochester. She has worked in a variety of research settings with a primary focus on education, early childhood development, and enhancing early education opportunities for students from diverse sociodemographic backgrounds. She is passionate about improving access to education and healthcare for all individuals, particularly those from diverse or disadvantaged backgrounds.