Trauma Surgery’s Team

Jonathan Robitsek, Ph.D.

Director of Research

Julina Ricciardi, B.A.

Research Associate

Ms. Juliana Riccardi serves as a Research Associate in the Department of Surgery and Trauma. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The New School in 2022 and has accumulated extensive experience in both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Ms. Riccardi has presented her work at national and regional conferences and is dedicated to leveraging research for the betterment of marginalized communities. She approaches her work with a focus on justice-oriented reflexivity and care. In addition to her research role, Ms. Riccardi has served as an emergency room advocate across seven hospitals in New York City, providing on-site support for survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence. A native New Yorker, Ms. Riccardi is committed to furthering her community engagement through hands-on volunteer work and continued research