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Hayden Spier

President

Hayden Spier

President

Major: Health Science Studies
Classification: Senior
Goals/Plans: After graduation, I intend to pursue medical school with the goal of becoming a pediatrician. I aspire to establish deep connections with each patient, aiming to make a positive impact one life at a time. Recently, I completed my EMT training, and I am eager to gain hands-on experience in the field. In the upcoming year, I look forward to ensuring my peers are aware of the various wellness resources at their disposal.

Shifa Karim

Vice President

Shifa Karim

Vice President

Major: Health Science Studies, Pre-Med
Classification: Senior
Goals/Plans: After graduating Baylor, I plan to attend medical school and specialize in Pediatric Oncology. Throughout my journey to becoming a physician, I hope to foster positive change in the medical community. I am excited for the upcoming year in SHAC and cannot wait to continue to promote wellness in our community! 

Rushad Prasala

Secretary

Rushad Prasala

Secretary

Major: Psychology, Pre-Med
Classification: Junior
Goals/Plans: After graduation, I hope to pursue a career in medicine and attend medical school to become a pediatrician as I am passionate about serving the community and love working with children. I am looking forward for the opportunities SHAC brings and am excited to serve Baylor's community through advocation and awareness of health and wellness.

Najeeba Nawar

Public Relations Manager

Najeeba Nawar

Public Relations Manager

Major: Public Health, Pre-Med
Classification: Junior
Goals/Plans: After graduation, I plan to attend medical school and focus in the fields of Emergency Medicine and Psychiatry to decide which journey is right for me. I hope to take what I learn in SHAC and bring positive change towards our Baylor community. I also want to apply what I learn in SHAC to my future endeavors and emphasize the importance of public health.

Sravya Dutta

Social Media Manager

Sravya Dutta

Social Media Manager

Major: Biology, Premed
Classification: Sophomore
Goals/Plans: After graduation, I hope to attend medical school to become an ob/gyn. Apart from my academics, I enjoy singing, dancing, and drawing portraits of friends and family. I am super excited to contribute to the Baylor community through volunteering and working with SHAC. I can’t wait to meet new people who share an interest for health and wellness!

Will Bannatyne

Will Bannatyne

Major: Biology, Pre-Med
Classification: Freshman
Goals/Plans: Hoping to become an emergency medicine physician by the start of the 2030s! I joined SHAC in an effort to contribute to student led wellness efforts.

Milana Biswas

Milana Biswas

Major: Health Sciences, Pre-Med
Classification: Freshman
Goals/Plans: All my life, I dreamed of attending medical school to become a surgeon. This year, I am looking forward to being a part of SHAC in order to spread awareness about health and wellness, as well as engaging with the Baylor community during our fun events. In my spare time, I enjoy exercising, dancing (any style, you name it), community service, and spending time with my family and friends.

Ellysa Crouch

Ellysa Crouch

Major: Biology, Pre-Med
Classification: Freshman
Goals/Plans: After graduation, I plan to attend medical school to become a dermatologist, primary care physician, or some other healthcare profession that God leads me to pursue. Through my career path I hope to not only engage with and care for my patients, but advocate for accessibility of healthcare resources to everyone. I look forward to the opportunity SHAC will provide me to engage with my fellow students, promote the wellbeing of the Baylor community and beyond, and grow the skills and experience needed to pursue my future goals in healthcare.

Anika Dachiraju

Anika Dachiraju

Major: Health Science Studies
Classification: Junior
Goals/Plans: I am a sophomore studying Health Sciences and Data Science. After completing my undergraduate degree, I hope to go to medical school. I want to be able to help inform students about all the resources that Baylor has to offer. I am so excited to be a part of SHAC! 

Shrika Ganta

Shrika Ganta

Major: University Scholars
Classification: Sophomore
Goals/Plans: I am passionate about addressing healthcare disparities in rural populations, particularly the challenges related to access to quality care and preventative health resources. I joined the SHAC to actively engage in projects that work towards this goal and promote student well-being and increase health awareness on campus. After graduating from Baylor, I hope to attend medical school!

Angelica Gutierrez

Angelica Gutierrez

Major: Pre-Nursing
Classification: Freshman
Goals/Plans: Hi everyone! My name is Angelica Gutierrez. I am a freshman on the pre-nursing track. After graduating from LHSON, I plan on getting my CRNA certification and becoming a travel nurse.

Kate Howell

Kate Howell

Major: Neuroscience
Classification: Senior
Goals/Plans: After wrapping up my degree, I plan to pursue medical school. My heart lies with rural and underserved areas, so my goal is to address health deserts and provide care to areas experiencing physician shortages. In the meantime, I’m soaking up my last year of undergrad, and I’m so excited for another year with SHAC and the chance to advocate for Baylor students!

Ishana Karkera

Ishana Karkera

Major: Cell Biology, Pre-Dentistry
Classification: Junior
Goals/Plans: Following graduation, I plan to attend dental school and continue my Chinese language studies. I joined SHAC to be able to support the Baylor community and to explore healthcare opportunities and give back to the greater Waco community.

Meghana Kolluri

Meghana Kolluri

Major: Junior
Classification: Cell and Molecular Biology
Goals/Plans: After graduating at Baylor I would love to go to medical school and become a surgeon or earn a PhD first in oncology research, learning more about immunotherapy and finding novel ways to treat tumors! At SHAC, I hope to engage with my peers in creating a healthy and positive environment for students at Baylor to grow as individuals and be more self-aware of the resources they have. 

Gianna Lombardo

Gianna Lombardo

Major: Engineering
Classification: Sophomore
Goals/Plans: After graduating from Baylor, I aspire to become a biomedical engineer. Through my work, I hope to design devices that will have a positive impact on the medical field. I am super excited to be a member of SHAC to bring awareness to the wellness resources on campus!

Naina Merchant

Naina Merchant

Major: Health Science Studies, Pre-Med
Classification: Freshman
Goals/Plans: My goal is to help promote student well-being by advocating for better health resources and initiatives on campus. I joined SHAC to make a meaningful impact, ensure student voices are heard in health-related decisions, and contribute to creating a healthier school environment.

Harleigh Morgan

Harleigh Morgan

Major: Nursing
Classification: Freshman
Goals/Plans: Hi everyone! My name is Harleigh Morgan and I am a current freshman here at Baylor majoring in Nursing. I’m also apart of the BIC in the Honors College! I plan to become a nurse practitioner and work in the fields of either midwifery, gerontology, or nursing in the armed forces! I’m so excited to be a part of SHAC!

Addie Morris

Addie Morris

Major: Biochemistry, Pre-Med
Minor: Engineering
Classification: Freshman
Goals/Plans: After graduating from Baylor, I plan to attend medical school. I want to use my engineering background to work with prosthetics or artificial tissues, and I plan to specialize in interventional cardiology or orthopedics. In my free time, I love playing tennis and going out with friends. This is my first year on SHAC, and I’m super excited to contribute all I can to this organization!

Chinazam Michelle Okeudo

Chinazam Michelle Okeudo

Major: Health Science Studies, Pre-Med
Classification: Sophomore
Goals/Plans: I plan to go to medical school after Baylor. I am interested in pursuing pediatrics. I joined SHAC to get more involved with Baylor Well-being initiatives and to raise awareness about the resources that are availed to students on campus.

Angelina Olicker

Angelina Olicker

Major: Psychology and Music Performance
Classification: Junior
Goals/Plans: I joined SHAC to better help the Baylor community and spread awareness about the importance of health especially in college students. After I graduate, I hope to pursue a career in mental health counseling.

James Poligone

James Poligone

Major: Business Fellows
Classification: Freshman
Goals/Plans: After graduation, I plan to attend medical school to become a dermatologist. As a Business Fellows major I hope to find ways to intersect business and medicine in my time at Baylor and in my future career. I look forward to serving others in the Baylor and Waco communities during my time at SHAC.

Abhinav Rajkumar

Abhinav Rajkumar

Major: University Scholars
Classification: Sophomore
Goals/Plans: I am exploring the connection between Medicine and Public policy through pursuing concentrations in Biology, Medical Humanities, and Political Science. With a burning passion for rural health equity, I aim to empower marginalized populations to lead healthier and more stable lives. After graduating I am seeking to attend Medical School and pursue my MBA!

Carolyn Rausch

Carolyn Rausch

Major: Health Science Studies, Pre-Med
Classification: Senior
Goals/Plans: After completing my undergraduate degree at Baylor, I plan to attend medical school and pursue a career as a physician. I believe in the importance of equipping people with the resources they need to combat disease and improve public health. Therefore I look forward to serving the student body on SHAC this year and advocating for student wellness on campus!

Abhinav Reddy

Abhinav Reddy

Major: Health Science Studies
Classification: Senior
Goals/Plans: After graduation I plan on obtaining a Masters in Health Administration/MBA in Healthcare Management. I hope to contribute to creating healthier, more equitable communities and addressing the complex health challenges that affect populations around the world. As a SHAC member, I look forward to working among fellow students to help advocate for the importance of health and wellness in the Baylor community!

Kavya Reddy

Kavya Reddy

Major: Neuroscience, Pre-Med
Classification: Freshman
Goals/Plans: I joined SHAC because I believe that every student on campus should be aware of the healthcare resources available to them. I also want to get more involved with the local Waco community and educate people about the importance of preventive healthcare. I hope to attend med school and become a neurosurgeon or surgical oncologist!

Vanessa Sansoni

Vanessa Sansoni

Major: Biology
Classification: Sophomore
 

Bryan Steele

Bryan Steele

Major: Health Science Studies, Pre-Med
Classification: Junior
Goals/Plans: Hello my name is Bryan Steele and I am from London county, Virginia. I dream of becoming a physician, specifically in the field of reconstructive surgery for veterans. I am excited to be a part of SHAC this year and to help organize the amazing events.

Aliza Thobani

Aliza Thobani

Major: Biology, Pre-Med
Classification: Freshman
Goals/Plans: After completing my undergraduate studies at Baylor, I aim to attend medical school and specialize in Pediatrics or Neonatology. My passion for improving the quality of life in my community drives me to provide children with the care and support they need to thrive. I hope my commitment to healthcare can profoundly impact those in need and give future generations the ability to change the world. I am truly grateful to be a part of SHAC and look forward to making a positive impact in Baylor and Waco this year!

Carson Wheaton

Carson Wheaton

Major: Biology, Pre-Med
Classification: Freshman
Goals/Plans: After graduation, I plan to attend medical school as the next step toward a career as an anesthesiologist. I am very excited to further explore the medical field and learn what I can. It is very important to me to engage on campus and make a difference. I hope I can help my peers stay happy and healthy through SHAC.

Veronica Yepes

Veronica Yepes

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