OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

Janice Oh

​Year: ​4th year
Pathway: Pre-medical
Major and minor/certificate: Biochemistry Honors BSA | Spanish for Medical Professions Certificate  
Research/other orgs: I am a mentor for the Biobricks FRI stream and a Women in Natural Sciences Program Assistant. I am in the Health Science Scholars Honors Program and researching about prostate cancer at the Tiziani Lab. I also volunteer at Crisis Text Line, Hope Clinic, and a private family medicine practice.
Hobbies & Passions: I love to watch YouTube, play Valorant, and take walks!
One interesting fact about me: I can play the Kalimba, Ukulele, Piano, and Viola!
Contact: janiceoh@utexas.edu

VICE PRESIDENT

Kishore Botla

Year: ​3rd year
Pathway: Pre-medical
Major and minor/certificate: Nutrition BSA| Ethics and Leadership in Healthcare  Certificate
Research/other orgs: I'm currently doing research in the Bray Lab, focusing on the impact of nutrition and exercise on circadian metabolism. I am also a part of the Student Health Advisory Committee, a student-led subsidiary of UHS that promotes wellness and healthcare advocacy for all students on campus. 
Hobbies & Passions: I am an avid rock climber and I love going to both Gregory Gym's climbing wall as well as Austin Bouldering Project. If you're interested in climbing or already climb, please reach out and I'd love to go with you! I'm also a huge basketball fan and love watching my hometown San Antonio Spurs play when I can.
One interesting fact about me: I have an awesome tuxedo cat named Om.
Contact: kbotla02@gmail.com

Administrative director

Valerie Le

Year: ​3rd​​ year
Pathway: Pre-medical
Major and minor/certificate: Biology BS| Sociology Minor, Pre-Health Professions Certificate
Research/other orgs: I recently became a research assistant for Project SEED this past May. I'm also in Texas VSA, ABSA, and Sunshines. 
Hobbies & Passions: I love baking random recipes, binging tv shows/movies, and shopping!
One interesting fact about me: I once met Ryan Higa 
Contact: valeriele@utexas.edu

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

Gia Alaniz

Year: ​3rd year
Pathway: Pre-medical
Major and minor/certificate: Neuroscience BSA| Health Communication Minor
Research/other orgs: I was a member of the Freshman Research Initiative Maker Space Stream my freshman year at UT and I currently work as a Nurse Assistant at an Ob-Gyn clinic. 
Hobbies & Passions: I love trying new foods/restaurants, going on runs, and going on picnics with friends. 
One interesting fact about me: I did ballet for over 10 years!
Contact: giaalaniz@utexas.edu 

INTERNAL SOCIAL DIRECTOR

Hector Alvarez

Year: ​3rd year
Pathway: Pre-medical
Major and minor/certificate: Human Biology BS| Social and Behavioral Science Minor, Pre-Health Professions Certificate 
Research/other orgs: I currently am a lab mentor for the FRI Lab Urban Ecosystems, and I am also a UGTA for Genetics. 
Hobbies & Passions: I like to write out a day-to-day schedule and always have at least two planners to keep myself organized. 
One interesting fact about me: I am obsessed with candles and always buy too many. 
Contact: hecalvarez313@gmail.com​

EXTERNAL SOCIAL DIRECTOR

Daniel Iredia

Year: 4th year
Pathway: Pre-medical
Major and minor/certificate: ​Psychology BS| Pre-Health Professions Certificate 
Research/other orgs: I am a Stylist for Hook'd Magazine. 
Hobbies & Passions: I like to read and lurk on Zillow. 
One interesting fact about me: I graduated High School at 16. 
Contact: danieliredia@utexas.edu 

VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR

Amabel Letrung

Year: 3rd year
Pathway: Pre-medical
Major and minor/certificate: Biochemistry BS| Social Inequality, Health, and Policy (Public Health) BDP, Pre-Health Professions Certificate
Research/other orgs: I am a research assistant for both Project SEED and the Prevention Research Lab. I will be a biochemistry UGTA for KP this fall, and I also volunteer at ASMCA. Other orgs I'm in are Texas Bluebonnets, VSA, and FSA! 
Hobbies & Passions: I like to play the piano and guitar in my free time! I also enjoy watching anime and kdramas! 
One interesting fact about me: I have 8 ear piercings! 
Contact: aletrung1@utexas.edu 

VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR

Valerie Schmidt

Year: 2nd year
Pathway: Pre-medical
Major and minor/certificate: Biochemistry BS| Children and Society Certificate
Research/other orgs: I've volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House, Medical City Alliance hospital, and I'm a current working CNA/PCT. 
Hobbies & Passions: I enjoy soccer, running, watching movies, and painting. 
One interesting fact about me: I've traveled to many countries outside of the U.S. and I can catch grapes when thrown in the air. 
Contact: val_schmidt07@utexas.edu  

SHADOWING DIRECTOR

Ariana Chan

Year: 3rd year
Pathway: Pre-medical
Major and minor/certificate: Biology BSA and Music BA
Research/other orgs: I am a research assistant for Project SEED with Dr. Su Yeong Kim. I'm a member of the Texas Baseball Diamonds spirit group as well as the UT Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra! I'm also an active member in Women in Medicine. 
Hobbies & Passions: I love watching baseball (especially the Astros!!), Marvel, Game of Thrones and Gilmore Girls! My favorite coffee place in Austin is Summer Moon and I love studying while listening to movie soundtracks :) During my free time I love going to Crumbl, running, and going to concerts! 
One interesting fact about me: My feet are soo small I can usually order girls' sizes. 
Contact: arianachan@utexas.edu 

OFFICER CANDIDACY DIRECTOR

Madeline Huffman

Year: 3rd year
Pathway: Pre-medical
Major and minor/certificate: Biochemistry BSA| Sociology Minor
Research/other orgs: I have participated and mentor for the Biobricks FRI stream. I do clinical volunteering at St. David's Medical Center and volunteer as a Crisis Text Line counselor. I am also a member in Alpha Omega (a Christian organization). 
Hobbies & Passions: I enjoy rock climbing, working out, and cooking in my free time. I really love spending time with my friends, and I spend way too much time watching Netflix. 
One interesting fact about me: I have a huge sweet tooth. 
Contact: madelinehuffman@utexas.edu ​

SOCIAL MEDIA & RECRUITMENT DIRECTOR

Kaitlyn Cano

Year: 3rd year
Pathway: Pre-pharmacy
Major and minor/certificate: Biology BSA| Business Minor
Research/other orgs: I am a current member of LPPA which is a pre-pharmacy org on campus. I also volunteer at Austin Animal Center!  
Hobbies & Passions: I enjoy playing volleyball as well as baking during my free time. I also love going on walks with my dog. 
One interesting fact about me: I dislocated my pinky during a basketball game. 
Contact: kaitlyncano7@gmail.com ​