Meet Our Staff
Ria Dubey
Ria graduated with a B.S. in Neuroscience and a minor in Philosophy from the University of Maryland – College Park in 2023. During her time at UMD, Ria was a Life Sciences Scholar, worked on virtual shadowing initiatives, member of the recruitment team for the Nu Rho Psi Honors society, and secretary of Crochet with a Cause – a club designed to foster a community for crafts and make warm clothes for patients in nearby hospitals. Since graduating, Ria has taken some time to volunteer and live abroad in Asia and Australia. Ria has previously worked as a scribe at a Dermatology clinic, as well as a data science intern for combat surgery research. In her pursuit of medical school, she is very excited to work with Dr. Carter and expand her knowledge of plastic surgery.
In her spare time, Rie enjoys crocheting, going to concerts, reading, yoga, traveling, and spending time outdoors!
Annie Hirschberger
Annie graduated with a B.S. in Neuroscience and a minor in Public Health from Tulane University. Throughout her time at Tulane, she engaged with the New Orleans community by volunteering in the NICU/PICU of Ocschner hospital and at local charter schools as a reading partner for elementary school students and teaching sex education to middle schoolers. She also spent time gaining research experience in the department of pharmacology at the Louisiana State University Health Science Center, in which she focused on behavioral studies with ethanol and alprazolam. The summer before her senior year, Annie worked in a neurologist’s office, which confirmed her passion for medicine and her goal to attend medical school. Annie is thrilled to expand her medical knowledge and experience by working with Dr. Carter, and is excited to get involved in community initiatives in the D.C. area. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, cycling, exploring new coffee shops and going for long walks with friends.
Kate Lee
Kate graduated with a B.S. in Mathematics and Biology from Tufts University in 2024. While at Tufts, Kate was on the varsity field hockey team and served as a captain her senior year. She was also a Team Impact liaison and helped run the Tufts chapter of Strong Girls United. Kate has worked as a scribe in a pediatric practice as well as an assistant in a dermatology office, both of which solidified her desire to attend medical school. She is very excited to be working with Dr. Carter and to learn more about plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Outside of the office, Kate enjoys taking her dog on walks, baking, and coaching youth field hockey.
Sydney Newburn
Sydney graduated with a B.S. in Kinesiology and Bioethics from the University of Virginia in 2023. During her time at UVA, Sydney was President of the pickleball team, a writer for the school paper, The Cavalier Daily, and worked for the men’s lacrosse team. The summer before her fourth year, Sydney participated in a Public Health and Community Organizing program in Cape Town, South Africa. More recently, Sydney was named a Center for Global Health Equity scholar which allowed her to travel to Mbarara, Uganda to work on a clinical drug trial for patients with sepsis, HIV and tuberculosis. In addition to the clinical trial, Sydney worked with the Department of Internal Medicine, Oncology and Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). Sydney is a lifelong resident of northern Virginia having graduated from The Madeira School where she interned with Dr. Carter in high school and competed on the Equestrian team. Sydney is thrilled to return to Dr. Carter’s office as she pursues her lifelong goal of becoming a PA. During her free time, you can find her at a pickleball tournament, planning her next adventure, or taking her Goldendoodle, Denver to the dog park!
Dina Sapiro
Dina graduated from the University of Michigan in 2023 with a B.S. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and a minor in Medical Anthropology. While at Michigan, Dina skated for the University of Michigan Synchronized Skating Teams and served as their President her senior year. In addition, she was a member of the Phi Sigma Pi Honors Fraternity where she served as Recruitment Advisor on their Board. Dina conducted adrenal gland physiology research throughout her four years at Michigan researching adrenal diseases and building a widely used adrenal gland tumor classification system. She was also a Michigan Medicine Hospital Elder Life Program Volunteer which reinforced her desire to attend medical school. Now back in the area, Dina enjoys coaching and skating for her home organization DC EDGE Synchronized Skating Teams. During her free time Dina enjoys long runs on the C&O canal, spending time with her dog Yoshi, and volunteering at the Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic. Dina is excited to be part of Dr. Carter’s team and learn more about plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Dina will be attending the Medical College of Wisconsin in July 2025.
Jade Telesford
Jade graduated summa cum laude from Howard University in 2023 with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. During her time at Howard, Jade conducted research in virology, discovering a lytic bacteriophage and contributing it to the PhagesDB website. Outside of class, Jade served as the treasurer of the New York State club, coach of the HTQ dance team, and a cellist in the university’s orchestra.
Passionate about giving back, Jade has volunteered as a tutor for DCPS elementary students in math and English. She has also volunteered in the physical therapy department of New York nursing homes, and recently participated in a medical mission in Jamaica.
After graduation, Jade worked as a medical scribe in both emergency medicine and ophthalmology. She is now excited to expand her knowledge and skills under the guidance of Dr. Carter in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Sarah Youssouf