Lilyana Ziemba

Lilyana Ziemba is a dedicated professional currently serving as a Clinical Research Medical Assistant at Duke Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing on pediatric orthopedic research, particularly scoliosis. With experience as a Research Assistant at Duke University School of Medicine, Lilyana engages in discovering therapeutic targets for melanoma and contributes to studies on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. In addition, Lilyana holds the position of Director of Public Relations for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, managing philanthropic initiatives for Duke Children's Hospital. As a co-founder of Humans of Duke, Lilyana shares inspiring stories from the Duke community and contributes as an Associate Photographer for the Duke Chronicle. With a strong background in photography through Lilyana Photography and experience in health education at Soteri Skin, Lilyana's diverse skill set spans research, public relations, and creative storytelling. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University, Lilyana also studied Spanish Language and Literature at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.