Chelse Spinner, PhD

Dr. Chelse Spinner is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the lab of Dr. Suzan Carmichael (Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine), with the Stanford Center for Promoting Improvement in Hemorrhage-related Severe Maternal Morbidity (PRIHSM). Her research utilizes quantitative and qualitative methods to understand drivers of hemorrhage, as well as explore social and structural factors that impact maternal health and well-being. She is passionate about addressing health disparities primarily impacting diverse communities. She is a 2025 recipient of the NIH/NICHD Loan Repayment Program (LRP) in Health Disparities Research award. As a Grant Coach, Chelse will be co-teaching the Grant Writing Academy’s Seminar Series by demystifying the grant writing process, sharing expertise, and fostering an inclusive and supportive writing community. She is excited to contribute as an active member of the grant writing community by providing meaningful feedback to graduate students and other postdoctoral fellows. In her free time, she enjoys socializing with family and friends, reading, listening to music, and watching movies.