Kyle Pedersen , 2023
Biography
Pre-Health Path: Pre-med
Graduation Year: 2023
Major: Bioengineering, Minor: Chemistry
Interests: Orthopedics, Healthcare Ethics, Biotechnology
Involvements: HPPA Lead Peer Advisor, BMES Project Director, Undergraduate
Research with Dr. Mobed-Miremadi, Healthcare Ethics Internship, Theta Tau
Work Experience: Clinical Research, Roche Systems Engineering Internship
Hobbies: Rock Climbing, Chess, Video Games
Luke Roberto , 2023
Biography
Graduation Year: 2023
Major(s): Biochemistry
Interests: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Anaesthesiology
Involvements: HPPA Community Building Chair, Delta Epsilon Mu,
Undergraduate Research with Dr. Steven Suljak
Work Experience: Chemistry TA, Clinical Research
Hobbies: Cooking, Fitness, Backpacking, Music
Joseph Guasco , 2023
Chelsea Chandra , 2024
Biography
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Psychology Minors: Biology and Public Health
Interests: Community Service
Involvements: DEM, Bronco Health Ambassador, Pre-PA Club
Events Coordinator, Peer Health Educator
Work Experience: Medical Assistant at Action Urgent Care
Hobbies: Tennis
Nisha Shankar , 2023
Biography
Pre-Health Path: Pre-PA
Graduation Year: 2023
Major: Neuroscience , Minor: Biology
Interests: Psychiatry, Surgery, Primary Care,
Healthcare Ethics
Involvements: HPPA executive board member for Administrative Team, Vice
President of Pre-PA club
Work Experience: Intern for oncology surgeon, extern for MA program
Hobbies: Roller skating competitively, piano
Francis Lai , 2024
Biography
Graduation Year: 2024
Major(s): Public Health , Minor(s): Biology
Interests: A career in healthcare that emphasizes public health
Involvements: Delta Epsilon Mu, research with Dr. Chang in public health, SCU
EMS, healthcare ethics internship, treasurer for pre-PA club
Work Experience: Valeriote-Goldman program, I’m hoping to get more as an
EMT!
Hobbies: Basketball, waterpolo, hiking
Isabella Reyes , 2024
Biography
Graduation Year: 2024
Major(s): Neuroscience, Minor(s): Biology
Interests: Oncology, Aerospace Medicine, Surgery
Involvements: HPPA Additional Experiences Coordinator, University Honors
Program, Diversity Training with OML, Research with Dr. Benjamin Stokes
Work Experience: Organic Chemistry Research Lab
Hobbies: art, flying planes, piano, guitar, ukulele
Sydney Pattison , 2023
Biography
Graduation Year: 2023
Major(s): Neuroscience, Minor(s): Biology
Interests: Oncology, Sports Medicine, Behavioral Health,
Rehabilitation Medicine
Involvements: HPPA Alumni Outreach Coordinator, Rho Psi Eta Pre-Health
Sorority, McNelis’ Lab, Biology TA (seasonal), Healthcare Ethics Internship
Work Experience: Research Assistant at University of Washington MS Center,
Physical Therapist Aide
Hobbies: Lifting, reading, long walks!!!
Jonathan Staley , 2023
Biography
Graduation Year: 2023
Major(s): Biochemistry , Minor(s): Biology
Interests: Periodontics, Nanotechnology
Involvements: Undergraduate Research in Wheeler Lab, MEDLIFE Engagement
Director, Physics Tutor @ Mission College
Work Experience: Biochemistry TA/Grader, Research, Dental Sterilization
Technician, Barista/Baker
Hobbies: Classical Piano, Biking, Hiking, and Cooking
Jordan Yaldaei , 2023
Biography
Graduation Year: 2023
Major(s): Neuroscience and Biology , Minor(s): Math
Interests: Anesthesiology, Plastic Surgery, Spinal Surgery
Involvements: DEM, ASG, Neuroscience Peer Advisor,
Research Assistant in Dr. Chen’s Lab
Work Experience: Research, Orientation Leader and Senior OL
Hobbies: cooking, shopping, being around friends :)
Kyla Nuñez-O'Leary , 2023
Biography
Pre-Med
Graduation Year: 2023
Major(s): Public Health Science: Science Emphasis
Minor(s): Spanish & Biology
Interests: Emergency Medicine, Bioethics, Oncology, Endocrinology, Latinx Studies
Involvements: SCU EMS, Delta Epsilon Mu, Safe Sex SCU, Health Care Ethics Internship,
Valorite Goldman Fellow
Work Experience: Medical Assistant, Kaiser Insurance Intern, Community Health Partnership
Intern (Public health study design), Movement Climbing Gym Instructor
Hobbies: Rock-climbing (poorly, but with a good attitude), thrifting, spending time with friends,
cooking
Emma Yue , 2023
Biography
Graduation Year: 2023
Major(s): Biology and Neuroscience
Interests: Primary eye care
Involvements: TriBeta, Aphio, Vista Center, DA, MCC
Work Experience: Pharmaceutical formulations intern, Desk Assistant, Embrace
Facilitator
Hobbies: Tennis, drinking tea, cooking, baking, hiking, art
Claire Long , 2023
Biography
Graduation Year: 2023
Major(s): Biology and Dance, Minor(s): Chemistry
Interests: Dance Medicine, Sports Medicine
Involvements: HPPA Lead Peer Advisor, Delta Epsilon Mu
Pre-Health Co-Ed Fraternity, Miller Center Fellowship,
Health Care Ethics Internship
Work Experience: PT Intern, CF on campus
Hobbies: Dance, Violin, Hiking
Jenna Yoshimi , 2023
Biography
Pre-Health Path: Pre-Veterinary
Graduation Year: 2023
Major(s): Biochemistry, English Minor(s): Biology
Interests: General Practice, mixed animal
Involvements: PAWS, Student Ambassador, Sigma Tau Delta.
Rho Psi Eta, Residence Life (DA)
Work Experience: Veterinary Assistant & Animal Care Assistant (emergency veterinary clinic), Student Ambassador, DA, KA'l Keiki (early childhood education/development)
Hobbies: Bike, Sewing/Embroidery, Tennis, Watching Marvel movies!, Shopping
Lindsey Matulionis , 2023
Biography
Graduation Year: 2023
Major(s): Biochemistry , Minor(s): Math
Interests: Neurology, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Anesthesiology
Involvements: Biochemistry TA, Dance Department
Work Experience: Respiratory Screening Facility, Phlebotomist, Sorini
Neurosurgery Intern, Subdural hematoma research with Logan Health Neurology
Department
Hobbies: Dancing, hiking, reading, trying new tea/coffee!
Mary Francis Garcia , 2023
Biography
Graduation Year: 2023
Major(s): Neuroscience , Minor(s): Biotechnology
Interests: Ophthalmology, OB/GYN, Neurology
Involvements: DEM, Neuroscience Peer advisor, Barkada,
research with Dr. Cocas, Honzel Fellow for HCEI
Work Experience: Research Lab, Pandia Health
Hobbies: biking, crochet, trying coffee and food spots!
Amrita Dhami , 2023
Biography
Graduation Year: 2023
Major(s): Neuroscience & Biology
Interests: Otolaryngology, OB/GYN, public health
Involvements: Research in the Guiton Lab, Global Medical Brigades, CF in Swig,
UHP, Alpha Sigma Nu, Shanti Bhavan (my new club – join! :)
Work Experience: Research, Medical Scribe
Hobbies: traveling, exercising, being a foodie, spending time w/ family & friends
Hannah Nguyen , 2023
Biography
Graduation Year: 2024
Major(s): Biochemistry Minor(s): Biology
Interests: Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, Cardiology
Involvements: Research in the Carter-O’Connell Lab, Rho Psi Eta, Chem Club
Work Experience: Chemistry TA, Research, Medical Scribe
Hobbies: Hiking, cooking, spending time w/ family and friends!
