ICA Team
Meet the Members of the ICA Team
Laura Santurri
Laura lives in New Franklin, Ohio, with her husband, Harlan, and seven adopted dogs. She was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) in 2000 but started having symptoms about three years prior, when she was 14 years old. Just before her diagnosis, she stumbled upon the ICA, an organization that quickly became her lifeline. Since that time, she has been engaged with the ICA in various ways, including as a volunteer, board member, and board chair. Laura is passionate about patient education and ensuring that all members of the IC/BPS community have the evidence-based information they need to make the best decisions about their care. Laura has a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Anthropology, an MPH with a focus on disease prevention and health promotion, and a PhD in health education and promotion. In addition to her role with the ICA, she serves as associate adjunct faculty with the University of Indianapolis.
Z'Nya Banks-Donaldson
Z’Nya Banks-Donaldson is a recent Master of Public Health graduate from the University of Indianapolis with a strong passion for advancing health equity through non-profit work. Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, she has gained hands-on experience through internships with SisterLove Inc. and Indiana SPARK, where she supported initiatives focused on reproductive justice, maternal health, and early childhood development. Z’Nya’s public health interests include advocacy, research, maternal and minority health, and community-based interventions. She is committed to using her education and experience to uplift underrepresented communities and drive meaningful change.