Jake Trick graduated from Northwestern in 2024 in Biological Sciences (Computational and Systems Biology) and a minor in Science in Human Culture (Medicine and Society). He lives in Washington DC, working in the Post-Baccalaureate Program at the NIH. He researches guests, edits episode content, and assists with pre-interview script development.
Dr. William (Bill) Trick retired from Cook County in 2024 after a career as a clinician, researcher, and epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He collaborated with many mission-oriented colleagues during his career. He's preserving their legacy through these interviews and exposing the value of government-run health institutions.
Inspired to Heal podcasts are independent from all current and former institutional affiliations.


Dr. Christine Acob retired from Cook County and joined Inspired to Heal as Production Associate after her Beats & Balance Episode 4 interview. After directing the Internal Medicine residency program, Chris is enjoying life as an avid hiker, photographer, and learner—whether drums or finding the perfect balance of light & shadows (literally).


Reyanna Paul is a junior studying bioengineering with a minor in chemistry at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is passionate about the intersection of health and technology, as well as journalism. She is a content writer to supplement the podcast.






Mia Fethiere is a sophomore studying Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is interested in the implications of public policy within the healthcare system. She works as a podcast assistant, researching potential topics and guests.
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