Zoe Kaplan is an PhD Candidate focused on the epidemiology of autism and developmental disabilities and cultural influences on mental illness. She's currently interested in the relationship between maternal thyroid disorders, iodine levels, and autism outcomes in the child.

Zoe first became interested in studying mental health in a public health context while working in special education. She completed her MPH in 2018 at Brown University, where she conducted her thesis research on technology use among adolescents with autism. Since graduating, Zoe has worked as a research associate at the Prevention Research Center in Berkeley, CA. Her work focuses on the epidemiology of alcohol use disorder and the spatial analysis of DUI arrests. While at UC Davis, Zoe aims to use public health research to improve health outcomes among people with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Fun facts about Zoe:

• Where did you grow up?
• Bay Area.
• Where are you happiest at work?
• Coffee shop!
• Where are you happiest outside of work?
• Playing the piano, taking dance classes.