About the lab

The SRH Lab at Cal Poly is a research lab focused on sexual and reproductive health issues that affect women/people with uteruses, especially people of color. Research topics include sexual activity, sexual dysfunction, contraception, sexual health decisions, menstruation- and conception-related topics. 

Waist-up shot of Camden Tsou, Dr. Joni Roberts, Leora Feinstein, and Ava Marino smiling at the camera.

Photo courtesy of Alexis Kovacevic

Meet the team

  • Headshot of Dr. Joni Roberts.

    Dr. Joni Roberts

    Dr. Roberts is an assistant professor of Public Health at Cal Poly, holding degrees in Public Health (DrPH) and Education (MAT). She specializes in women’s sexual and reproductive health focusing on young adults and the preconception, conception and post conception periods of a woman’s life.

    Photo courtesy of Alexis Kovacevic

  • Headshot of Anusha Sampath.

    Anusha Sampath

    Anusha Sampath is a 4th-year Public Health major concentrating in Culture and Society. She is currently working on the Perceptions of Condom Usage and “Clean Status” project. 

  • Headshot of Merav Tzori.

    Merav Tzori

    Merav Tzori is a 4th-year Industrial Technology and Packaging major with a concentration in Industrial Technology. She oversees outreach initiatives and is working on her senior project to increase sexual health literacy on campus.

  • Headshot of Leora Feinsmith.

    Leora Feinsmith

    Leora is a 3rd-year Public Health major concentrating in Community and Public Health. She has been in the lab working on the Canvas modules and Sex-Ed team since Fall 2023.

  • Headshot of Ava Marino.

    Ava Marino

    Ava is a 3rd-year Biomedical Engineering major. She works on the Sex-Ed team doing research and data analysis!

  • Headshot of Camden Tsou.

    Camden Tsou

    Camden is a 2nd-year Public Health major on the pre-med track. He recently joined the lab and is focusing on sexual health literacy and behavior of students on campus.

  • Headshot of Trista Wang.

    Trista Wang

    Trista Wang is a 3rd-year Graphic Communication major with a concentration in UX/UI Design. She works on the development and maintenance of this website with Paige.

  • Headshot of Paige Stainsby.

    Paige Stainsby

    Paige is a 3rd-year Graphic Communication major with a concentration in User Experience and User Interface Design. She is currently working on the development and maintenance of the SRH Lab website.

Past team members

  • Alexa Asson

    Alexa is a Biology Major with a concentration in Anatomy and Physiology (class of 2023). During her time at the lab, she led the Sexual Education Canvas Modules project.

  • Sydney Carolan

    Sydney is a Public Health Major with a Statistics minor (Class of 2023). During her time at the lab, she led the Attitudes Toward Reusable Menstrual Products team.

  • Matthew Guitierrez

    Matthew (he/him) is a Psychology Major who has also completed the Pre-Med pathway. During his time at the lab, he worked on the Sexual Education Canvas Modules project.  

  • Kate Higashi

    Kate (she/her/hers) is a Public Health major with a concentration in Worksite and University Health promotion. During her time at the lab, she worked on the Perception of Condom Usage and Clean Status project. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, reading, and stargazing in SLO! 

  • Kaylee Hyatt

    Kaylee is a Public Health major with a concentration in Community and Public Health. During her time at the lab, she worked on the Perceptions of Condom Usage and “Clean Status” project.

  • Emily Joyce

    Emily is a Public Health major with a concentration in Culture and Society in Health. During her time at the lab, she worked on the Reusable Menstrual Products project. 

  • Anoushka Samuel

    Anoushka is a Biology major with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology. During her time at the lab, she worked on the Reusable Menstrual Products Project.

  • Gabriella Snow

    Gabriella is a Public Health major with a concentration in Culture and Society in Health and a minor in Biology. During her time at the lab, she led the Perceptions of Condom Usage and “Clean Status” project.

  • Amanda Hodges

    Amanda is a Public Health major with a concentration in Community and Public Health. She is passionate about sexual health and hopes this page will help the Cal Poly community feel more confident and safer when it comes to their sexual health. She enjoys surfing, traveling, and learning new languages in her free time. During her time at the lab, she worked on the Sexual Education Canvas Modules project.