OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

Kishore Botla

​Year: ​Senior
Pathway: Pre-medical
Major and minor/certificate: Nutrition Honors B.S. 
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: kbotla@utexas.edu

VICE PRESIDENT

Madeline Huffman

Year: Senior
Pathway: Pre-medical
Major and minor/certificate: Biochemistry B.S.A. | 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​​

Administrative director

UTTAM GYAWALI

Year: ​Senior
Pathway: Pre-medical
Major and minor/certificate: Anthropology B.A. | Pre-Health Professions Certificate, Social Inequity, Health, and Public Policy Certificate
Research/other orgs: I am the Uganda Team Lead for the Women's Relief Initiative non-profit as well as a volunteer at HOPE clinic and St. David's Medical Center. I also serve as the Recruitment Officer for the E+E Distinguished Speakers program. 
Hobbies & Passions: I love playing guitar, watching Netlifx, going to the gym, and learning about other cultures/parts of the world!
One interesting fact about me: I am a twin - it seems basic, but what I can say beyond this is that I'm a di-di twin, and all my life I thought I was fraternal because all fraternal twins are di-di (meaning they don't share the same placenta nor an amniotic sac), but 30 percent of di-di twins are identical. So I'm a twin that looks alike with my brother but we won't truly know if we're fraternal or identical!
Contact: uttamgyawali@utexas.edu

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

Nidhi Hegde

Year: ​Junior
Pathway: Pre-medical
Major and minor/certificate: Neuroscience B.S. | Social and Behavioral Sciences Minor
Research/other orgs: I do research as part of the Freshman Research Initiative's Urban Ecosystems stream. 
Hobbies & Passions: I like learning how to play new instruments, collecting vinyl, and taking care of my plants!
One interesting fact about me: I was a competitive swimmer for 12 years.
Contact: nidhihegde@utexas.edu

INTERNAL SOCIAL DIRECTOR

Lauren Cheek

Year: ​Junior
Pathway: Pre-medical
Major and minor/certificate: Neuroscience B.S. 
Research/other orgs: I do epilepsy research, serve as an FRI mentor, and am a member of Texas Sweethearts! 
Hobbies & Passions: I like to bake, exercise, and read. 
One interesting fact about me: I lived in South Korea! 
Contact: laurencheek@utexas.edu​

EXTERNAL SOCIAL DIRECTOR

Sarah Tung

Year: Junior
Pathway: Pre-medical
Major and minor/certificate: ​Biochemistry B.S.A. | Business Minor 
Research/other orgs: I participate in research as part of the Hull Group. 
Hobbies & Passions: I like gaming, reading, watching Friends for the 1000th time, and cooking!
One interesting fact about me: I got my first 3 tattoos within 2 weeks!
Contact: sarahtung@utexas.edu 

VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR

Sneha Kesavan

Year: Junior
Pathway: Pre-medical
Major and minor/certificate: Neuroscience B.S.A. and Plan II Honors B.A. | Healthcare Reform and Innovation Minor
Research/other orgs: I currently do research in the Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience lab. I also serve as the Academic Co-Chair of the Plan II Students Association, Vice President of Plan II Pre-med Society, and am a member of the Political Strategy team for Partners in Health Engage!
Hobbies & Passions: I love paddleboarding, painting, and reading  the latest novel from my favorite authors!
One interesting fact about me: I can play the piano and oboe!
Contact: snehak7@utexas.edu

VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR

Brandon Galvan

Year: Junior
Pathway: Pre-medical
Major and minor/certificate: Biochemistry B.S. | Communication Studies Minor, Spanish for Medical Professions Certificate
Research/other orgs: I currently serve as the Safety Lieutenant for Longhorn EMS and a Mentor Manager for BBAM. 
Hobbies & Passions: I love to play piano, watch movies, and go bouldering! 
One interesting fact about me: I self-diagnosed myself with appendicitis! 
Contact: brandongalvan0927@gmail.com 

SHADOWING DIRECTOR

Valerie Schmidt

Year: 3rd 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

Officer Candidacy Director

Krithika Gilari

Year: Senior
Pathway: Pre-medical
Major and minor/certificate: B.S. Neuroscience| Scientific Computation and Data Science Certificate
Research/other orgs: I do independent research with the FRI Virtual Drug Screening stream & I am a member of the 2024 Texas 4000 for Cancer team and Texas Engineering World Health!  
Hobbies & Passions: I love to bake (tres leches is my favorite) and paint! I also enjoy going on long walks around Austin with my friends.  
One interesting fact about me: I did Bharatanatyam, Indian Classical Dance, for 13 years! ​
Contact: krithika.gilari@utexas.edu

SOCIAL MEDIA & RECRUITMENT DIRECTOR

Leslie Dang

Year: Senior
Pathway: Pre-PA
Major and minor/certificate: Neuroscience B.S. | Health Communication Minor
Research/other orgs: I am currently volunteering as a Crisis Text Line Counselor and have been involved with Silk Club, Texas Lassos, and Texas Pre-PA society.
Hobbies & Passions: I enjoy keeping up with the latest TV shows and Marvel movies, journaling in my free time, and painting my own nails! 
One interesting fact about me: I was a former Squishmallow collector and have 40+ in my apartment room alone.
Contact: lesliedang@utexas.edu​