Abbe is a Clinical Research Coordinator and Substance Use Navigator. She graduated from Dickinson College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Her interest in substance use started with her father’s long-term sobriety, which gave her appreciation for the impact that recovery support and compassionate care can have on individuals and families. Her background contains research while at Dickinson College, using animal models to understand behavioral and neurological mechanisms underlying the comorbidity of depression and drug dependence. Prior to joining Penn, she was a program assistant helping individuals and families affected by substance use disorder with support, education, and empowerment for their recovery journey. She is driven to help individuals find low barrier access to resources, community-based research, and non-judgment care. Her approach comes from family history, respect, and encouragement to allow individuals to know they are not alone. Outside of Penn, Abbe enjoys working out, spending time with friends and family, as well as traveling.
Bio Type: CAMP Staff
Kacie Bogar, MA
Kacie is a public health researcher and practitioner who works as a Research Project Manager with CAMP. She holds her Master’s degree in Experimental Psychology and began her public health career working for a local health department during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this role, she gained valuable experience seeing how data and research can inform real-time practices around addressing health disparities and supporting the needs of a community. Prior to joining CAMP, Kacie worked as a research project manager at the University of Pennsylvania supporting projects relating to the intersection of drug safety and climate change. Through attending conferences and volunteering with local harm reduction organizations, Kacie realized her desire to have a career in the harm reduction space and use her skills as a researcher to support individuals with substance use disorder.
Kacie’s work is motivated by her belief that everyone deserves access to quality healthcare services, her love for the city of Philadelphia, and her desire to see her neighbors thrive. Outside of work, she loves salsa dancing, reading, and enjoying time with friends in the best city in the world.
Christopher Chukwueke
Christopher recently joined the CAMP team as a Coordinator. This is his first experience working in the substance use field. He is excited about the opportunity as he is passionate about initiatives that are people-centric and community-based. In his downtime, he is very active in the arts and is an avid reader.
