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OFFICERS

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PRESIDENT

Acquin Kulkarni

Year: Senior
Pathway: Pre-Dental
Major and minor/certificate: BS Human Biology  
| Healthcare Reform and Innovation Minor | Pre-Health Certificate
Research/other orgs: Registered Dental Assistant, Volunteer @ Agape Community Clinic, The Oral Care Project co-founder and Vice President, Project Care Connect co-founder and Vice President, Emergency Medical Technician, FRI Peer Mentor, Ukrainian Refugee Tutor, Dell Children’s Volunteer, Step-Up Connection Phone Call Program
Hobbies & Passions: Lifting, volleyball, listening to new music
One interesting fact about me: I want to travel to 100 countries!
Contact: [email protected]
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VICE PRESIDENT

Kamen Wong

Year: Senior
Pathway: Pre-Medical
Major and minor/certificate: BS Human Biology

Research/other orgs: Human Locomotion Lab, Texas Tour Guide, ESL tutor, FSA Women’s Basketball coach
Hobbies & Passions: Basketball, Flag Foo
tball, Golf, Calligraphy, and Baking
One interesting fact about me: I studied abroad in South Korea for 1 semester!
Contact: 
[email protected]​​
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Administrative director

brianna ornelas

Year: ​Senior
Pathway: Pre-Medical
Major and minor/certificate:
BS Public Health | Spanish for Medical Professions certificate 
Research/other orgs: Previous research in Jones Lab (rat lab) and Dell Med public health research, President of the School of Human Ecology Ambassadors, Recruitment Co-Chair of Student Healthcare Leadership Program at Ascension Dell Seton, and Front Desk Volunteer at the Lirios Clinic.
Hobbies & Passions: I love being outdoors and hiking, I recently climbed Angel's Landing (which required a permit)! I also love watching horror movies and analyzing them after. I highly recommend As Above, So Below!
One interesting fact about me: I have a pet cow named Black Eyes!
Contact: [email protected]
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FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

Aarush Sathu

Year: ​Junior
Pathway: Pre-Medical
Major and minor/certificate: 
BSA Biology | Certificate in Social Inequality, Health, and Policy
Research/other orgs: Dell Med Nutrition Research, Gift of Life Campus Ambassador, Student Health Advisory Committee, EMT, Honors Genetics UGCA Intern
Hobbies & Passions: Racket sports, travelling, and late night drives
One interesting fact about me: I have met 2 presidents before! (Obama and Biden)
Contact:
[email protected]
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INTERNAL SOCIAL DIRECTOR

Pearl Patel

Year: Junior
Pathway: Pre-Dental
Major and minor/certificate: BSA  Biology | Business Minor |  Spanish for Medical Professions Certificate
Research/other orgs: Texas Pre-Dental Society, COHAP (Community Service Coordinator), The Oral Care Project (Community Service Director), Delta Phi Omega Sorority Inc. (Treasurer)
Hobbies & Passions: Cooking, Photography, Hanging out with Friends
One interesting fact about me: Jester East door frame fell on my head freshman year!
Contact: [email protected]​​
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EXTERNAL SOCIAL DIRECTOR

Hannah Gan

Year: Sophomore
Pathway: Pre-Medical
Major and minor/certificate: ​
B.S. in Biochemistry  | Spanish for Medical Professions Certificate | Chinese minor 
Research/other orgs: 
Glow Worms FRI, H4H, Longhorn Wellness Peer Educator (LWPE)
Hobbies & Passions: Reading, running, pilates, trying new foods, exploring new places (like Austin)
One interesting fact about me: I'm missing seven teeth!
Contact: [email protected]
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VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR

Anjali baratham

Year: Senior
Pathway: Pre-Medical
Major and minor/certificate: ​
BSA Neuroscience | Healthcare Reform and Innovations Minor | Forensic Science Certificate
Research/other orgs: Researcher at the Dobbs Lab, Dancer for Texas Mohini and Ascension Seton Cardiovascular Research Volunteer
Hobbies & Passions: Dancing, Cooking, and Videography
One interesting fact about me: I had 10 consecutive Beta Fishes that were all named ‘Wanda.’
Contact: [email protected]
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VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR

Sanjani seetepalli

Year: Senior
Pathway: Pre-Medical
Major and minor/certificate: ​BSA Biology 
| Health Reform and Innovation Minor
Research/other orgs: 
Reproductive neuroendocrinology @Gore Lab, Student Health Advisory Committee Member, Texas Bluebonnets
Hobbies & Passions: Crisis Text Line Counselor, dancing, playing piano, concerts
One interesting fact about me: Glenn Powell replaced me at my cousins wedding!
Contact: [email protected]
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officer Candidacy director

SHriya ganesan

Year: Junior
Pathway: Pre-Medical
Major and minor/certificate: BS Biochemistry | ​Elements of Computing Certificate 
Research/other orgs: 
Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics Research, Roux Lab, Perfect Pair Community Events Chair, PT Assistant at Longhorn Village nursing home
Hobbies & Passions: I love watching cricket, dancing, and working out!
One interesting fact about me:  I have a large collection of Hawaiian shirts!
​Contact: [email protected]
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Shadowing director

Amrutha Mummidi

Year: Junior
Pathway: Pre-Medical
Major and minor/certificate: ​Journalism 
| Health Reform and Innovation Minor
Research/other orgs: 
CRISPR Research, South TX Obesity Research, UT Nritya Sangam Dancer, Daily Texan Reporter
Hobbies & Passions: 
Radio, Bharathanatyam Dance, Singing Painting, Pottery
One interesting fact about me: I have my own radio show!
Contact: [email protected]
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SOCIAL MEDIA & RECRUITMENT DIRECTOR

Casey La

Year: Sophomore
Pathway: Pre-Medical
Major and minor/certificate: 
Public Health
Research/other orgs: FRI: Urban Ecosystems Bioremediation Project, Alpha Phi, St. David's Medical Center volunteer
Hobbies & Passions: I love drawing and painting! I'm also a big reader and enjoy going on walks with my friends and trying new restaurants.  
One interesting fact about me: 
On my birthday, my friend ran into the front of my house with her car!
Contact: [email protected]​
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Recruitment and dei co-chair

Avery chu

Year: Sophomore
Pathway: Pre-Medical
Major and minor/certificate: BSA Biology | Business Minor & Pre-Health Certificate
Research/other orgs: Health Science Scholars program, Research in Microbe Hackers FRI stream
Hobbies & Passions: Art, Fitness, Pickleball, Traveling, Cooking, Music
One interesting fact about me: I love to snowboard!
Contact: [email protected]
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​Recruitment and dei co-chair

Samhita sreepathi

Year: Junior
Pathway: Pre-Medical
Major and minor/certificate: BS Psychology | Statistics and Data Science Minor
Research/other orgs: Bevo Beekeeping Society, UT Farmstand, CD Doyle Clinic
Hobbies & Passions:  Gardening, Baking, Obsessed with music and cake
One interesting fact about me: My sweet tooth knows no bounds: every year on my birthday, I get the same number of cakes as my new age!
Contact: [email protected] ​
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Philanthropy chair

Ashi patel

Year: Sophomore
Pathway: Pre-Dental
Major and minor/certificate: BS Public Health
Research/other orgs: Texas Bluebonnets, President of Texas for Tots, Texas Pre-Dental Society, Austin Partners in Education Volunteer, General Chemistry Lab LA
Hobbies & Passions: Painting old vinyls, hot yoga, and playing roblox
One interesting fact about me: When I was in high school my teacher hit my car!
Contact: [email protected]
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