Join us for an evening of stories about coming full circle, from finding a voice to finding a way back. Hop into our orbit and enjoy 5 stories about science at Caveat, NYC!
Hosted by Diana Li and Paula Croxson at Caveat NYC. Doors at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7:00pm.
In person and livestreamed. Early bird tickets available until until July 20, 7:00pm.
Stories by:
Aya Kalinga is a Brooklyn-based nurse with a background in emergency medicine and ketamine-assisted therapy. Deeply committed to both science and spirituality, they are passionate about exploring the intersection of conventional medicine, holistic healing, and personal transformation.
Their work with underserved communities, alongside a rich spiritual practice, has made social justice a guiding force in their life and work. Whether caring for patients, advocating for vulnerable populations, or exploring alternative paths to healing, they are driven by a belief in the inherent dignity and interconnectedness of all people.
Outside of nursing, Aya finds joy and meaning through movement, practicing and exploring a variety of dance styles. More recently, writing has become an important creative outlet—a way to process experience, cultivate connection, and give voice to the stories that shape us. Through their work, art, and spiritual practice, they continue to explore what it means to heal, both individually and collectively.
Gastor Almonte is a stand-up comedian and storyteller from Brooklyn, NY. He's appeared on Comedy Central's This Is Not Happening, Risk! podcast and the Story Collider Podcast. Timeout magazine named him one of your "New Comedy Obsessions." He's been featured on the New York Comedy Festival, The People's Impov Theater's SoloCom and Cinderblock Comedy Festival. His new album, Immigrant Made, was released in March 2019.
James Chan is an astrophysicist at AMNH, who explores the mysterious universe using gravitational lensing — from dark matter to supermassive black holes. From bending light to bending minds, James brings the universe into sharper focus.
Kate Schmidt (she/her) is a manager at the American Museum of Natural History's Library, where she helps people connect with the history of science and understand the place of science in our modern lives. On the side, she hosts and produces Biology on Tap, a monthly program that brings scientists to a Brooklyn bar so we can all celebrate the beauty of our planet together. Her favorite animal is the monarch butterfly and her favorite rock is limestone.
Máiréad Deacy, MPH, is a public health professional and advocate based in Connecticut. She has a background in mental healthcare and research, most notably contributing to an evaluation of the 988/ Suicide Lifeline Network. In 2024, Máiréad completed a Master of Public Health degree at Johns Hopkins University. There, she found her passion for blending science and storytelling, using her love for creative disciplines to make quality science more accessible and more human. She also cofounded The Orator’s League, a student society dedicated to helping public health students feel empowered in practicing effective science communication, public speaking, and engagement.
Inspired by her experiences caregiving for and losing her father to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, she currently serves on the CurePSP Advocacy Steering Committee, and is fiercely devoted to creating a better world for those with and affected by neurodegenerative diseases.
In her free time, you can find Máiréad reading, Irish Dancing, traveling, or catching up with friends. She also loves spending time in nature, which most recently has manifested itself in a personal mission of helping turtles cross the street safely.
