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Meet Our Fellows
Get to know our talented VCCA student fellows Rose Dever and Lindsey Abellard.
Rose Dever
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​Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
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Rose is a 4th year medical student at Eastern Virginia Medical School, applying to psychiatry in this year's Match. She grew up in Western Maryland and graduated with a Neurobiology and Physiology major and Art History minor from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2021. She has always had a passion for advocacy–especially regarding climate change and human health–and has been active in the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) since her first year in medical school. She is excited to have the opportunity work with VCCA!
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Lindsey Abellard
University of Richmond, Richmond, VA
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Lindsey Abellard is a senior at the University of Richmond, majoring in Biology and Health Studies with a minor in Data Science and Statistics. Originally from Naples, Florida, she has advocacy experience with the National LGBTQ+ Cancer Network, where she promoted inclusivity in clinical spaces. Currently, she is working with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on a project examining the impact of environmental pollutants on the respiratory health of infants. Lindsey plans to pursue a career in Epidemiology.
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