SWRO
Executive Committee
Allison Rau, MSc, MD
Chair
University of Calgary
She/Her/Hers
Allison Rau is a current PGY-3 radiation oncology resident at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. She completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Toronto and graduated from the MD program at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. She has experience in both qualitative and quantitative clinical research during her Master’s and thereafter with projects at both Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and St. Michaels Hospital in Toronto. During her medical school training, she co-founded an anti-racism book club to foster conversations around systemic racism and how physicians can be impactful allies with their patients and colleagues. During her residency her focus has been on patient reported outcomes in radiation oncology and an analysis of the palliative care ‘rapid access’ programs across Canada. Beyond her scholarly work, Allison takes pride in being the Resident Wellness Representative for her cohort and has an incredible passion to support residents’ wellness throughout their training.
Kayla Daniell, MD
Vice Chair
New York Presbyterian - Columbia Univeristy
She/Her/Hers
Kayla Daniell is a current PGY2 radiation oncology resident at New York Presbyterian - Columbia University. She received her Bachelor’s Degree at Boston College and spent two years as a clinical research coordinator and program manager of the Lymphedema Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. She then attended medical school at the University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine. While in medical school, she served as an admissions ambassador and was the co-chair of the Learning Communities. When she’s not in the hospital, Kayla enjoys workshopping new recipes, doing puzzles, and being active outside.
Lou-Anne Acevedo Moreno, MD
Events and Outreach Chair
Medical College of Wisconsin
She/Her/Hers
Lou-Anne is a PGY-3 at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She completed her internship at LewisGale Medical Center in Virginia, and research fellowships at the University of Southern California and Cleveland Clinic. She is originally from Venezuela, where she earned her medical degree at Universidad De Oriente. She is interested in promoting minority inclusion in medicine, patient centered care, and outcomes research. She is dedicated to her patients’ care and their needs.
Morgan Levy, MD, MPH
Communications Chair
University of Kentucky
She/Her/Hers
Morgan S. Levy is a PGY-1 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. After completing her intern year in general surgery, she will begin her residency in radiation oncology, also at the University of Kentucky.
Morgan graduated from the University of Miami combined MD and Master's in Public Health program. In medical school, she was the founding medical student executive chair of the AMWA Physician Fertility Taskforce. Currently, she is an American Cancer Society National HPV Vaccination Roundtable Emerging Leaders Fellow. Morgan is passionate about research as a tool for data driven advocacy and has had her research featured on CNN, NPR, CBS, The Washington Post and Wired. Her research interests include treating and preventing gynecologic and breast cancers, cancer survivorship, brachytherapy, gender equity, and family building in the physician workforce. She is passionate about the use of social media and communications to foster community, amplify the voices of women and underrepresented minorities in medicine, and engage in advocacy. Outside of residency, she enjoys spending time with her cat Kacey, trying new coffee shops, working out, and reading. You can connect with her on social media @morganslevy.
Oluwatimileyin Ojo, MD
Mentorship Chair, Resident
Zucker SOM at Hofstra/Northwell
She/Her/Hers
Dr. Oluwatimileyin Ojo is a resident physician in Radiation Oncology at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Born and raised in Nigeria, she completed her medical degree at the University of Ilorin in Kwara State before moving to the United States to pursue residency training in radiation oncology.
Drawn to oncology by a deep commitment to caring for patients with cancer, Dr. Ojo's curiosity about radiation oncology was sparked by limited exposure to the field during medical school. Mentorship played a pivotal role in guiding her journey into and through radiation oncology, a support system she deeply values and seeks to extend to others.
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Throughout her training, Dr. Ojo has been committed to supporting women and underrepresented groups in medicine. She has mentored students and early-career professionals through a variety of national and institutional initiatives, reflecting her dedication to building an inclusive and empowering community.
As Chair of Mentorship at SWRO, Dr. Ojo is passionate about expanding structured mentorship opportunities, fostering meaningful, cross-generational connections, and creating a supportive environment that nurtures the next generation of leaders in radiation oncology. Her vision includes building dynamic programs that not only provide guidance and career development but also foster lasting professional networks within the SWRO community.
Dr. Ojo’s academic interests include gynecologic malignancies, quality improvement, medical education, and the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in oncology. She looks forward to working closely with SWRO members to strengthen and elevate the mentorship experience across the organization.
Abigail Lauder, MD
Membership Chair
Dartmouth-Hitchcock
She/Her/Hers
Abigail (Abby) is a PGY-3 resident at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. She attended Swarthmore College for her undergraduate degree and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University for her medical degree. She is passionate about medical education, healthcare disparities, and cutting-edge technologies. She is excited to serve as the membership chair of SWRO to promote SWRO to the radiation oncology community at large and bring together members from all over the world.
Isabella Dreyfuss, DO, MBA, MPH
Scholarship and Research Chair
University of Miami
She/Her/Hers
Isabella (or Bella) is a current PGY-2 resident at the University of Miami's Sylvester Cancer Center, with an anticipated graduation in 2028. Originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida with a big Brazilian family, she earned her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience with a minor in Economics and a certificate in Markets & Management from Duke University. She went on to receive her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University and completed a Master of Public Health alongside an MBA with a focus in Health Sector Management from Duke’s Fuqua School of Business. Prior to medical school, Bella worked at J.P. Morgan and Accenture. Her transition into medicine has been deeply informed by this analytical and systems-based foundation. She has completed a research fellowship at the University of Miami, conducted research at the N.I.H. and Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, and is highly interested in CNS. Additionally, as the Education Chair of ARRO, she is passionate about academic mentorship and cultivating a more inclusive and innovative culture for women within radiation oncology.
Dasha Klebaner, MD, MPH
Advocacy Chair - Physician
Stanford, Palo Alto, California
She/Her/Hers
Daniella "Dasha" Klebaner is a PGY-4 at Stanford in Palo Alto, California. She went to medical school at UCSD in San Diego where she was lucky to connect with incredible clinical and research mentors who introduced her to rad onc. Prior to that, she received her MPH focusing on epidemiology and biostatistics at Emory University; during her time there, she interned with the CDC in Belize and conducted research in statistical genetics and cancer epidemiology in Denmark. Dasha is interested in translational and computational research, health policy, and economics with a focus on equity, and advocating for medical education reform.
Maryam Mashayekhi, PhD
Advocacy Chair - Physics
University of Maryland, Baltimore
She/Her/Hers
Maryam Mashayekhi is a senior medical physics resident at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, MD. She is originally from Iran, where she obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Physics. She then moved to USA in 2013 and completed her PhD, postdoc and (almost!) residency since then.
She is honored to serve as SWRO’s physics advocacy chair to bring medical and physics arms together. She has a strong passion for advocating for underrepresented groups, as well as patient education and advocacy.
Amanda Khan, MSc, MD, PhD
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair
Tom Baker Cancer Centre, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
She/Her/Hers
Amanda (Amy) Khan is a PGY-5 radiation oncology resident at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada whose RO department is located at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. She completed her undergraduate and Master’s degree in Medical Biophysics at Western University and then graduated from the MD/PhD program at the University of Toronto. Originally born in Trinidad and Tobago, Amanda immigrated to Canada and settled in Toronto where she lived in Rexdale. Here, she saw first-hand the role that socioeconomic factors and ethnicity plays in experiencing systemic barriers to entry to higher degree/professional programs. To this end, she helped expand the Community of Support at the University of Toronto’s Medical School which is a longitudinal program that supports students who are Indigenous, Black, Filipino, economically disadvantaged, or who self-identify with having a disability apply to medical school through mentorship, enrichment and leadership opportunities. Amanda is now excited to develop and implement strategic plans and calls to action to increase the diversity of residents and staff in the field of radiation oncology to foster an inclusive and safe environment that celebrates all ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identities.
Saveen Sidhoo, MD
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Co-Vice Chair
Cross Cancer Institute, University of Alberta
She/Her/Hers
Saveen is currently a radiation oncology resident at the University of Alberta in Alberta, Canada. She completed her undergraduate degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology at the University of Calgary and graduated from the MD program at the University of Alberta. She is currently involved in an analysis of rates of burnout amongst oncologists in Canada, as well as an analysis on survival outcomes for patients who have traditionally been treated with palliative radiation techniques. She holds a strong passion for mentorship and medical education. In her free time, she loves spending time with her friends and family, exploring new cafes and restaurants, photographing her travels and adventures, or cracking open a psychothriller novel.
Richel Baclay Oo, MD, MPH
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Co-Vice Chair
New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
She/Her/Hers
Richel Baclay Oo is a PGY 4 at Stanford University. Prior to coming to the US, she completed medical school at University of the Philippines - Manila, and completed radiation oncology residency at St. Luke's Medical Center. She is a board-certified radiation oncologist from the Philippines. She is passionate about improving radiation oncology knowledge and care globally, and prevoiusly worked with Rayos Contra Cancer with radiation oncology educations sessions for Southeast Asia. Richel is excited to work to improve equity and diversity within the field of radiation oncology.
Senior Advisory Committee Members
Sara Beltran Ponce, MD - Chair/Vice Chair
Adrianna Masters, MD - Communications
Parul Barry, MD - Advocacy
Christina Small, MD - Events
Crystal Seldon, MD,MS - Research
Gabrielle Peters, MD - Membership
Winnie Wong, MD - Mentorship
Hina Saeed, MD - DE&I
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