team

Saori Obayashi, Ph.D., RDN
Saori Obayashi, Ph.D., RDN
Lab Manager
Dr. Obayashi was born and raised in Japan. After finishing her bachelor’s in dietetics and becoming a registered dietitian in
Dawn Eichen, Ph.D.
Dawn Eichen, Ph.D.
Associate Director
Dr. Eichen is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at UC San Diego and is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. She has
David Strong, Ph.D.
David Strong, Ph.D.
Dr. Strong is a Clinical Psychologist interested in experimental methods to understand the causes, characteristics, and treatment of psychological factors
Ana Lopez
Ana Lopez
Ana grew up in Chula Vista and graduated from UCSD with a psychology major and biochemistry minor. She enjoys going
Ellen Pasquale
Ellen Pasquale
Ellie is a proud team member at CHEAR. Prior to CHEAR, Ellie worked with Dr. Sarah Armstrong and Dr. Asheley