Advancing Health Care & Accessibility Solutions

'Zuri'. Dedicated to Sexual and Reproductive Health Accessibility.

Meet the Team Behind Zuri

Lead Researcher

CHRISTINA ROSS

Christina Ross is an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut whose research focuses on health equity promotion among vulnerable populations of color as well as women’s’ and adolescents’ sexual promotion.

Lead Researcher

TING ZHOU

Ting Zhou is an assistant professor of Web & Interactive Media Design at the University of Connecticut, where her research focuses on UI/UX design in healthcare, digital health innovation, design thinking, health communication.

Research Assistant

TRACY WALTERS

Tracy Walters is a doctoral candidate in Human Development and Family Sciences. Her research focuses on sexuality development, including parental messages about sex and adolescents’ and young adults’ sexual attitudes and motivations.

Research Assistant

Winta Mekonnen

Winta Mekonnen is a first generation 5th year student at the University of Connecticut majoring in Sociology with a minor in Africana Studies. She is passionate about working towards equity in healthcare and plans on working in the field of public health.

Meet Zuri

Directed by Dr. Christina Ross Ph.D., RN, Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut

Engaging Educational Content

Zuri provides interactive games and easy-to-understand articles on topics like menstruation, contraception, healthy relationships, and pregnancy.

AI-Powered Chat Support

Users can chat with Zuri in real time for personalized guidance, advice, and encouragement on reproductive health topics.

Safe & Inclusive Community

The app fosters a safe space where users can explore reproductive health topics without judgment.

Features & Topics

Zuri is full of educational games, media, and content to best suit your reproductive needs

Contraceptives

Choose how to best protect yourself by learning about and practicing safe sex.

Menstruation

Find out about the amazing ways your body works and the different stages of the menstrual cycle.

Pregnancy & Prevention

Explore topics on pregnancy and pregnancy prevention.

Chat With Zuri

Chat with Zuri in real time and ask her for advice and encouragement!

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Client Reviews

"Before using this app, I felt lost when it came to understanding my reproductive health. The interactive games and real-time chat feature have made learning engaging and accessible. I now feel more confident in making informed decisions about my body."

Alexa Young, CA