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23-24 Peer Advisors

Isabella Reyes

Isabella Reyes , 2024


Biography

Pre-Health Path: Pre-medGraduation Year: 2024Major(s): Neuroscience, Minor(s): BiologyInterests: Oncology, Aerospace Medicine, SurgeryInvolvements: HPPA Additional Experiences Coordinator, University HonorsProgram, Diversity Training with OML, Research with Dr. Benjamin StokesWork Experience: Organic Chemistry Research LabHobbies: art, flying planes, piano, guitar, ukulele
Francis Lai

Francis Lai , 2024


Biography

Pre-Health Path: NP, RN, PA

Graduation Year: 2024

Major(s): Public Health , Minor(s): Biology

Interests: A career in healthcare that emphasizes public health. Also ethics!

Involvements: Delta Epsilon Mu, research with Dr. Chang in public health, SCU EMS

Work Experience: EMT, outpatient pediatric scribe, non-profit work experience

Hobbies: Basketball, hiking

Shelby  Jennett

Shelby Jennett , 2024


Biography

Pre-Health Path: Pre-Med 

Graduation Year: 2024 

Major(s): Neuroscience Minor(s): Philosophy 

Interests: Healthcare Ethics, 

Involvements: Healthcare Ethics Honzel Fellow, Research in Ethics in Virtual Reality with Dr. Ramirez, Dr. Tillman’s Chemistry Research Lab, Ochem Lab TA

Work Experience: Medical Assistant at a Plastic Surgery Clinic 

Jordan
 Nuñez

Jordan Nuñez , 2025


Biography

Pre-Health Path: Pre-nutrition/dietetics

Graduation Year: 2025

Major(s): Public Health Minor(s): Biology

Position: Public Relations Chair

Interests: Social media, graphic design, nutrition, 

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Involvements: HPPA (Public Relations), Rho Psi Eta (Internal Vice President, Recruitment & Public Relations), Celiac Disease Association Student Ambassador

Work Experience: OAE student staff, OAE campus influencer (@glutenfreescu), Youtube

Hobbies: Graphic design, youtube, reading, meditation

Alexa
 Andrews

Alexa Andrews , 2025


Biography

Pre-Health Path: Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Chiropractic

Graduation Year: 2025

Major(s): Biology and Public Health

Interests: Sports and Dance Medicine, Functional Medicine

Involvements: HPPA Administrative Chair, Santa Clara Dance Team, University Honors Program

Work Experience: Santa Clara Sports Medicine, Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic

Hobbies: Dance, Kayaking, Hiking
Allen Dao

Allen Dao , 2024


Biography

Pre-Health Path: Pre-med

Graduation Year: 2024

Major(s): Biology 

Interests: Sports medicine, Cardiology, Teaching

Involvements: SCU EMS, Drahmann Center, Markkula Center

Work Experience: Hepatology Researcher, Emergency Department Scribe, EMT

Hobbies: Sports broadcasts, video games, hiking, swimming
Justina Quock

Justina Quock , 2025


Biography

Pre-Health Path: Pre-dental

Graduation Year: 2025

Major(s): Public Health Minor(s): Biology

Interests: Orthodontics/General Dentistry, Sports Medicine 

Involvements: Be the Match, Public Health Peer Advisor, SCU Sports Medicine Department, General Chemistry Lab Assistant, Delta Epsilon Mu

Work Experience: Sterilization and Administration Assistant at Wayne Hane D.D.S. and Olson Dental

Hobbies: listening to music, lifting, eating good food

Ryleigh
 Vennie

Ryleigh Vennie , 2024


Biography

Pre-Health Path: Pre-Physical Therapy

Graduation Year: 2024

Major(s): Biology & Neuroscience

Interests: Neurorehabilitation, Dance Medicine, Sports Medicine

Involvements: HPPA Experiential Chair, Santa Clara Dance Team

Work Experience: Santa Clara Sports Medicine, Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic

Hobbies: Swimming, Dance, Skiing 

Sydney Shelby

Sydney Shelby , 2025


Biography

Pre-Health Path: Pre-med

Graduation Year: 2025

Major(s): Biology & Public Health Minor(s): Philosophy

Interests: Health Ethics, Public Health, Health Law, Pediatric Medicine 

Involvements: Health Care Ethics Intern, Student Ambassador, Health and Disabilities Department Coordinator for SCCAP, Neighborhood Representative, Delta Epsilon Mu

Work Experience: Research Assistant in Microbial Epidemiology Lab, Grant writing Internship at Research Hospital, New Student Orientation 

Hobbies: Reading, Board Games, 

Arnav
 Khatri

Arnav Khatri , 2024


Biography

Pre-Health Path: Pre-Genetic Counseling

Graduation Year: 2024

Major(s): Public Health  Minor(s): Biology & Biotechnology

Interests: Genetics, Infectious diseases, Bioethics

Involvements: Delta Epsilon Mu, Research with Dr. Miller, Public Health Club Co-lead, SCU PPGenAction, Public Health Peer Advisor

Work Experience: Genetics Research Lab, SCU Health Ambassador 

Hobbies: Finding new restaurants/boba places, exploring, thrifting, and video games

Samira Billow

Samira Billow , 2025


Biography

Pre-Health Path: Pre-Med 

Graduation Year: 2025

Major(s): Biology Minor(s): Public Health, Bio-tech

Interests:  OBGYN, Pediatrics, Family Med

Involvements: A.I Club student Event board member  Dr. Wheeler's Research lab, Ciocca Center Innovation Fellows, Recipes for Relief Board member, O-chem Lab TA 

Work Experience: Dr. Wheeler's Research lab, Student volunteer at Regions Hospital  

Hobbies: Forge Garden, Shopping, Working out, K-dramas  

Addison Lewis

Addison Lewis


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