Faces of Root Causes
Tamar Chukrun, Co-president
Duke School of Medicine, MS1
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Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Figs
Because they remind me of the summer.
Jordan Hatfield, Education/Outreach Co-chair
Duke School of Medicine, MS1
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Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Cremini Mushroom
Because I'm versatile, and pair great with a glass of wine (white OR red)
Willis Wong, Vice-PresidentSpirit Fruit/Veggie: Navel Oranges
High in vitamin Sí, and good for any occasion.
Joanna Krupp, Advocacy and Policy Co-Chair
Duke School of Medicine, MS1
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Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Delicata Squash
Because we can go savory or sweet depending on the context, just like me. All around the best and most versatile squash!
Natalie Wickenheisser, FPP Research Coordinator
Duke School of Medicine, MS1
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Pomegranate
because I need lots of sun to thrive and I stain clothes easily.
Julian Xie, Co-Founder
Duke School of Medicine/School of Public Policy, MS3+
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Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Oyster Mushrooms
Not a fruit, a vegetable, or an oyster. It doesn't quite fit well into one category, but turns out to be a fun guy anyway.
Willis Wong, Co-Founder
Duke School of Medicine, MS2
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Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Navel Oranges
High in vitamin Sí, and good for any occasion.
Will Pohlman, Education/Outreach Co-chair
Duke School of Medicine, MS2
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Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Pineapples
Because I'm sweet, but I'm difficult to deal with.
Micaela LaRose, Advocacy and Policy Co-Chair
Duke School of Medicine, MS3
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Leafy Greens
Like romaine or arugula in a fresh salad, I truly shine when spending time with friends and family.
Nidhila Masha, FPP Community Outreach Chair
Duke School of Medicine, MS1
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Rosemary
In the days of alchemy, citadels, and yore--herbs had more symbolic meaning than the colors on the royal crest. Yew, for example, stood for sorrow, parsley for joy. And rosemary? Rosemary was the herb of remembrance. It was the storytelling herb and I love stories--whatever else they might teach you about the world, they let you see it with a sense of wonder.
Janice Wong, FPP Clinic Director, Project FEED Leader
Duke School of Medicine, MS3
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Tomatoes
Because I'm indecisive like a tomato - both fruit and a vegetable, and pronounced two ways.
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Juyoung Kim, Healthy Seniors Leader
Duke School of Medicine, MS3
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Banana
Like it ripe or not
Jennifer Tu, Healthy Seniors Leader
Duke School of Medicine, Divinity School, MS3
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Kumquats
Sour on the outside, sweet on the inside
Alexander Gunn Medical-Legal Partnership Leader
Duke School of Medicine, MS2
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Sweet Potatoes
Because they're so autumnal, just like me.
Toby Chen, FPP Distribution Day Coordinator
Duke Undergraduate School, Sophomore
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Romaine Lettuce
I used to really hate lettuce because it's literally so bland and boring and growing up in an Asian household, there was a lack of * salads* . So, most of the lettuce I ate was plain and tasteless. But then, I discovered salads and realized that lettuce although not the best tasting by itself was an amazing base for a greater more complex mixed salad. I think for me, I'm pretty boring by myself. But with the right group of people, my blander personality can really shine and turn into something unique. It's really the people around me that make me shine through despite my seemingly blandness at first. Therefore, I am romaine lettuce, but at least I'm not as boring as iceberg lettuce.
Kristy Lieu, FPP Distribution Day Coordinator
Duke Undergraduate School, Sophomore
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Mangosteen
My spirit fruit would be the mangosteen. It is a special fruit best found in the lands of Vietnam, a very special place in my heart. It is the best fruit because its deep purple color is contrasted by its bright, sour flavor as a refreshing surprise. I enjoy eating it most on a hot summer day while spending time with family.
Ahmed Hussain, FPP Distribution Day Coordinator
Duke Undergraduate School, Senior
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Watermelon
Because it's sweet, comforting, and eating it brings back many cherished childhood memories.
Liz Kobe, Healthy Harvest Coordinator
Duke School of Medicine, MS3
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Jazz Apple
Like the sweet, mid-tier apple, I'm quite average in most ways, but probably make up for it by being jazzed about most things. It also seems like the type of produce that dances in the supermarket like no one is watching.
Peter Callejo-Black, Tree of Wisdom Student Adviser
Duke School of Medicine, MS4
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Ketchup
A la Reagan.
Jackée Okoli, Tree of Wisdom Student Adviser
Duke School of Medicine, MS4
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Sweet Potatoes
Whenever I eat soul food there is usually candied sweet potatoes included in the meal. sweet potatoes are so versatile that they taste good with just minimal seasoning. That?s why they make great French fries. And I love the varieties of sweet potato like the purple sweet potato and the white sweet potato. Baked sweet potato are also my favorite snack.
Joshua Hayden, Healthy Harvest Coordinator
Duke School of Medicine, MS3
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Broccoli
(If I dyed my hair green, I'd look the part as well)
Elana Horwitz, Tree of Wisdom Student Adviser
Duke School of Medicine, MS2
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Beets
Because I love the color!
Christelle Tan, Tree of Wisdom Student Adviser
Duke School of Medicine, MS4
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Durian
Because I'm an acquired taste, but so great if you can put up with my shenanigans.
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Sean Tanino, Project FEED Leader
Duke School of Medicine, MS2
Hannah Malian, Research Coordinator and Recipe Developer
UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, MPH Candidate
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Strawberries
Happiest in the summertime.
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Melissa Greene, FPP Patient and Volunteer Communications Coordinator
Duke MBS 2020
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Red onion
Much like Shrek, I have many ~layers~
Karen Lin, Gardening Sprout Co-Leader
Duke School of Medicine MS4
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Passion fruit
Unassuming on the outside with a surprise inside!
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Allison Chu, FPP Patient and Volunteer Communications Coordinator
Duke MBS 2020
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Scallions
Because they're a fun pop of color and flavor to any dish!
Jason Lee, FPP Distribution Coordinator
Duke University, Graduate '20
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: DCF Potatoes
It amazes me whenever I visit the wonderful people at Duke Campus Farm and get to bring home some food to try. Preparing even the most simple dish, I think to myself, "Wow, this was grown right next door!"
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Scott Esko Brummel, FPP Distribution Assistant & Garden Sprout Co-Leader
Duke Bioethics and Science Policy '18
Spirit Fruit/Veggie: Jalapeño
So spicy, I'll make ya jala!