OFALD Notable Alumni Archives

B.S. Public Health (‘21)
MBA (’22)
Current M2 (‘26)

Michael Wright is a second-year medical student at the Brody School of Medicine. He graduated from East Carolina University’s Honors College as a Chancellor’s Fellow with a B.S. in Public Health and an MBA prior to his matriculation to Brody. As an Eastern North Carolina native, Michael takes pride in giving back to his community. This spring, Michael was the event coordinator for Brody’s Pirates vs Cancer event, where he helped raise over $20,000 and shaved his head in support of local Pediatric Cancer patients at ECU Health’s Maynard Children’s hospital. Alongside his friends, Michael helped found the Brody Coaches Association, a community outreach group partnered with Greenville Parks & Rec, aimed at creating a safe environment for children to grow through recreational sports while sparking excitement for science at an early age. As a LINC Scholar in the Health System Transformation and Leadership distinction track, Michael has received training in patient safety, quality improvement and population health, and is currently working on a QI project in ECU’s Pediatric Medicine clinic. He hopes to use his experiences and education from Brody to one day become a Physician in Eastern North Carolina.

In his free time, Michael enjoys spending time with his friends and family, grilling out and cheering on the Pirates!

PhD Candidate, Biomedical Science with a concentration in Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology

BS, Molecular Cell Biology with a minor in German, 2020

Alex Hondros is a fourth year PhD candidate at Brody School of Medicine in the Biomedical Sciences program concentrating in Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology. He graduated from East Carolina University in 2020, majoring in molecular cell biology with a minor in German. Over the course of his undergraduate studies, he was a member of the Biology Living Learning Community. His love for science became apparent during his freshmen year while participating in undergraduate research as he continued undergraduate research all four years. He is grateful to ECU’s research program for the opportunity to learn a wide variety of techniques even before beginning his doctorate. Alex has participated in several research projects focused on neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease, the effects of ozone exposure on bacterial Pneumonia susceptibility, and is currently a member of the Cavanagh lab investigating new potential therapeutic targets of bacterial protection mechanisms that contribute to the appearance of antibiotic resistance.

When not in the lab, Alex spends most of his time with his lab mates from the Cavanagh lab who have become close. They are even all residents of a house turned quadplex rightfully dubbed the “Cavanagh House”. He also enjoys outdoor activities including scuba diving, receiving his certification from ECU’s scuba class.

Director, Office of Student Affairs Brody School of Medicine

MAEd, Adult Education (Certificate in Student Affairs in Higher Education), 2023

BS, Hospitality Management (minor Business Admin), 2018

Jennifer currently serves as Director at the Brody School of Medicine in the Office of Student Affairs. While working full-time, being a wife and mother, and attending school online, Jennifer was able to maintain a 4.0 GPA, citing BSOM students as her inspiration to continue her education. Prior to joining the Brody Family, Jennifer worked for ECU Transit as an undergraduate student, working as both a student bus operator and a student transit supervisor for 3 years. After graduating from ECU, Jennifer worked for the City of Greenville as a Transit Supervisor, serving in the Public Works Department with the Greenville Area Transit System. Jennifer started her career in OSA as the Program Coordinator in the office before being promoted to Director in March 2022. She has a passion for fostering a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where all students can achieve their academic and personal goals. Her commitment to the Office of Student Affairs and the mission of the Brody School of Medicine is palpable in all aspects of her work. Jennifer has a devotion to lifelong learning and hopes to continue furthering her education as well as make a positive impact at the Brody School of Medicine.

Outside of work and the classroom, Jennifer enjoys reading, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family. A former intern at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL in 2016, Jennifer and her husband try to sneak down to Orlando once or twice a year to visit Mickey Mouse and his pals with their 3-year-old daughter, Charlotte!

M4, Brody School of Medicine

BS, Public Health Studies, 2020

BA, Multidisciplinary Studies in International Studies, 2020

Serena Mooney is a rising fourth year medical student at the Brody School of Medicine. She graduated from East Carolina University as an EC Scholar with a B.S. in Public Health Studies and a B.A. in Multidisciplinary Studies with an International Studies concentration. Having grown up in Greenville, Serena has always loved giving back to the community that raised her. She was able to continue her service to Greenville as a North Carolina Albert Schweitzer Fellow, where she and her project partner redesigned a free infant and child CPR and choking rescue class for pregnant patients and their families. They also created a free virtual postpartum support group to help new moms through the fourth trimester. As a scholar in the Health System Transformation and Leadership (LINC) Distinction Track, Serena received training in patient safety, quality improvement, interprofessional team-based care, and population health. She is applying these principles to a quality improvement project in the ECU Health NICU that looks at improving communication between providers and parents through scheduled family meetings. Serena hopes to carry her passion for perinatal and women’s health as a future OB/GYN.

In her free time, Serena enjoys plant-based cooking, cross-stitching, and watching reality television!

PhD student, Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Pharmacology and Toxicology

BS, Clinical Laboratory Science

Macon Carroll is a current first year PhD student at Brody in the Biomedical Sciences Department with a concentration in Pharmacology and Toxicology. She graduated from East Carolina University’s College of Allied Health Sciences in May of 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.

In her time in undergrad at East Carolina, Macon completed clinical rotations at ECU Health in the lab departments of Chemistry, Microbiology, Hematology, and Immunohematology and Transfusion Services, as well as being trained in Phlebotomy. Additionally, Macon also worked for the ECU Women and Gender Office as a Program Assistant.

With passions for both natural and social science, she found herself drawn to the Pharmacology and Toxicology program, due to the direct impact toxicological findings have on government policies and vice versa. Macon is now nearing the end of her first official year and is currently rotating with Dr. DeWitt, whose laboratory focuses on the investigation of PFAS and forever chemicals. She is also nearing the end of her four years as an EC Scholar, through the ECU Honors College.

When not in class or lab, Macon enjoys spending time with friends, reading, and knitting or crocheting (or really any kind of DIY craft project).