FEATURED TRAINEE - AndEL NICASIO, PhD

WHO ARE YOUR BSM MENTORS?

My mentors in behavior sleep medicine are Drs. Cerissa Blaney from the University of Central Florida, Diane Robinson from Orlando Heath-UF Heath Cancer Center, and Melissa Milanak and Allison Wilkerson from the Sleep and Anxiety Treatment and Research Program at the Medical School of South Carolina. I also want to recognize Dr. Jeffrey Cassisi from the University of Central Florida, who mentored me in the area of health psychology.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE THINGS TO DO AWAY FROM THE OFFICE?

I like to spend time with family and friends. I enjoy traveling- near and far- and meeting new people, trying new foods, and checking out cultural events like theater and art exhibits. I also enjoy painting, yoga and meditating.

WHAT IS YOUR NEXT VACATION OR DREAM VACATION DESTINATION?

I want to walk the Way of Saint James, which is a renowned medieval pilgrimage around the borders of France and Spain.