SWRO
Executive Committee
Allison Rau, MSc, MD
Chair
University of Calgary
She/Her/Hers
Allison Rau is a current PGY-5 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 PGY-4 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-5 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-3 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-5 resident at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. She earned her undergraduate degree from Swarthmore College and her medical degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. She is passionate about medical education, addressing healthcare disparities, and exploring innovative technologies in radiation oncology.
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As Membership Chair for SWRO, Abby is dedicated to building a welcoming, connected, and engaged community. She enjoys bringing people together, fostering meaningful collaboration, and expanding opportunities for members across all stages of training and practice.
Isabella Dreyfuss, DO, MBA, MPH
Scholarship and Research Chair
University of Miami
She/Her/Hers
Isabella (or Bella) is a current PGY-4 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.
Anjilee Panjwani, MD, MPH
Advocacy Chair - Physician
Little Neck, NY
She/Her/Hers
Anjilee Panjwani, MD MPH, is a PGY-2 resident at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University with a strong interest in physician advocacy and health policy. She is passionate about strengthening trainee engagement in policy development and legislative initiatives, and believes that empowering residents to engage in advocacy is essential to advancing the field of radiation oncology. She is committed to fostering meaningful opportunities for trainees to become involved in advocacy efforts by building accessible, sustainable pathways for participation, mentorship, and professional development. Through these efforts, she hopes to help cultivate the next generation of physician advocates and ensure that trainee perspectives are represented in shaping policies that impact the specialty, the physician workforce, and patient care.
Chitra Parikh, MD
Advocacy Chair - Physician
New York, New York
She/Her/Hers
Chitra Parikh is a PGY-2 resident at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University with a strong interest in advocacy, health policy, and the intersection of multidisciplinary systems and health equity. Before pursuing medicine, she studied architecture and global health policy, experiences that shaped her perspective on how physical environments, institutional structures, and information systems influence access, equity, and patient outcomes. She continued to explore these intersections through the Scholarly Inquiry in Design track during medical school, further developing her interest in systems-based approaches to improving healthcare. Through her involvement with SWRO, Chitra hopes to bring an interdisciplinary perspective to advocacy efforts, promote trainee engagement, and help advance initiatives that foster more equitable and accessible care for patients and communities.
Gurbani Singh, MD
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Co-Chair
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
She/Her/Hers
Gurbani is a PGY-2 radiation oncology resident at the University of Pennsylvania and serves as SWRO’s DEI Co-Chair. She earned a dual undergraduate degree in biology and gender studies, reflecting her longstanding interest in gender equity and healthcare disparities. Her research has focused on racial disparities in outcomes among female breast cancer patients receiving proton therapy, resulting in multiple conference presentations and a first-author publications. She has also contributed to national radiation oncology initiatives through her work with ACRO, where she helped develop Humans of Radiation Oncology, a social media series highlighting the stories and experiences of residents across the country. Gurbani is passionate about fostering an inclusive and supportive community in radiation oncology through mentorship, representation, and equity.
Jessica Zhang, MD
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Co-Chair
University of Calgary
She/Her/Hers
Jessica ("Jess") is a PGY-1 radiation oncology resident at the University of Calgary and serves as SWRO’s DEI Co-Chair. She is passionate about fostering a more inclusive and representative radiation oncology community through mentorship, outreach, and amplifying underrepresented voices. As co-founder of The Counternarrative Magazine, she helped create a publishing platform celebrating racialized and gender-diverse voices across the Canadian Prairies. She has also served on APIRG’s Board of Directors, helping allocate grants to grassroots anti-oppression initiatives in Alberta. As co-director of ONCARE (Oncology National Course for Advocacy, Research, and Education), Jessica has helped expand outreach to underrepresented trainees in oncology across Canada and develop programming that reflects the diversity of the medical community. She is committed to building supportive spaces where all trainees feel represented, connected, and empowered to thrive in 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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