Zeynab Jouzi
Dr. Zeynab Jouzi is a postdoctoral researcher at the Action Research Collaborative (ARC), Cornell University. Her research interests lie primarily in food security and environmental justice. She takes a multidisciplinary approach by bringing together different disciplines and methods to address these issues. Zeynab has been the recipient of several awards and fundings including the 2021 awardee of Future Leader by the Association for International Agriculture and Rural Development (AIARD) and receiving support for an interdisciplinary
Zachary Barry
Zachary Barry, MSW, is an Extension Associate at the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research (BCTR) at Cornell University. A dedicated social worker, Zac has been serving children and families since 2012, focusing on a trauma-informed and human rights-based approach to the child welfare system.
In his role with the Residential Child Care Project, Zac facilitates trainings for the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and Children and Residential Experiences (CARE) models across the United States, Canada, and
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Tamer Uyar
Dr. Uyar obtained his Ph.D. degree from North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC, USA), College of Textiles, Fiber & Polymer Science in September 2005. Currently, Dr. Uyar is an Associate Professor of Fiber Science at Department of Human Centered Design, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University. Previously, Dr. Uyar was appointed as an Associate Professor at the Institute of Materials Science & Nanotechnology (UNAM) of Bilkent University (Ankara, Turkey) from 2014-2018 and Assistant Professor from 2009-2014. Previously, Dr. Uyar was
- Sep 1, 2026
- by Marisa LaFalce
- Technology + Human Thriving, Alumni
Natalie Verdiguel, M.S. ’24, knows that good design begins with empathy
Natalie Verdiguel studied psychology at the University of Florida and then completed the M.S. in Human Environment Relations in Cornell Human Ecology. Now a consultant with Blue Cottage of CannonDesign, she uses empathy to anticipate and understand the needs, wants and behaviors of the people who interact with a space or product.
Q. What does your work look like day to day?
A. I partner with clients to solve complex challenges across healthcare, higher education