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23-24 Peer Advisors

  • Isabella is graduating in 2024, majoring in neuroscience with a minor in biology. Following the pre-med path, Isabella has interests in oncology and emergency medicine. At Santa Clara, she is HPPA's co-president, works at the Office of Accessible Education (OAE), in the University Honors Program, a Hackworth Fellow, and an undergraduate research assistant in Dr. Benjamin Stokes' organic chemistry lab. Outside of the classroom, Isabella enjoys art, flying planes, piano, guitar, and going to the beach.

  • Francis is graduating in 2024, with a major in public health with a minor in biology. Following the pre-NP, pre-RN, and pre-PA path, Francis is interested in a career in healthcare that emphasizes public health and ethics! He is involved in Delta Epsilon Mu and SCU EMS as well as completing undergraduate research with Dr. Chang. His work experience includes time as an EMT, outpatient pediatric scribe, and other non-profit work experience. Outside of the classroom, Francis enjoys basketball and hiking.

  • Shelby is graduating in 2024, majoring in neuroscience with a minor in philosophy. Following the pre-med path, Shelby has an interests in healthcare ethics. At Santa Clara, she is a Healthcare Ethics Honzel Fellow and works as a TA for the Organic Chemistry Lab, as well as completing undergraduate research with Dr. Ramirez, exploring ethics in virtual reality, and with Dr. Tillman in his chemistry research lab. She worked as a medical assistant at a plastic surgery clinic.

  • Jordan is graduating in 2025, majoring in public health with a minor in biology. Following a pre-nutrition/dietetics path, Jordan has an interests in social media, graphic design, nutrition, and celiac disease. At Santa Clara, she is involved in HPPA as the public relations director, Rho Psi Eta as the internal vice president and recruitment & public relations chair, and is a Celiac Disease Foundation Student Ambassador. She works at the Office of Accessible Education as a student staff member and campus influencer, and has her own youtube channel. Outside of class, Jordan enjoys graphic design, youtube, reading, and meditation.

  • Alexa is graduating in 2025, majoring in biology and public health. Following the pre-PT and pre-chiropractic path, Alexa has interests in sports and dance medicine and functional medicine. At Santa Clara, she is involved in HPPA as the Administrative Chair and the University Honors Program, as well as the Santa Clara Dance Team. She has worked at the Santa Clara Sports Medicine and an outpatient physical therapy clinic. Outside of the classroom, Alexa enjoys dance, kayaking, and hiking.

  • Allen is graduating in 2024, with a major in biology. Following the pre-med path, Allen is interested in sports medicine, cardiology, and teaching. He is involved in SCU EMS, the Drahmann Center, and the Markkula Center. His work experience includes time as a hepatology researcher, emergency department scribe, and an EMT. Outside of the classroom, Allen enjoys sports broadcasts, video games, hiking, and swimming.

  • Justina is graduating in 2025, majoring in public health with a minor in biology. Following the pre-dental path, Justina has interests in orthodontics, general dentistry, and sports medicine. At Santa Clara, she is involved in Be the Match, the SCU Sports Medicine Department, a Delta Epsilon Mu, and is a Public Health Peer Advisor and General Chemistry Lab Assistant. She worked as a sterilization and administration assistant at Wayne Hane D.D.S. and Olson Dental. Outside of the classroom, Justina enjoys listening to music, lifting, and eating good food.

  • Ryleigh is graduating in 2024, majoring in neuroscience and biology. Following the pre-PT path, Ryleigh has interests in neurorehabilitation, dance medicine, and sports medicine. At Santa Clara, she is involved in HPPA as the Experiential Chair and Santa Clara Dance Team. She worked in Santa Clara Sports Medicine as well as in an outpatient physical therapy clinic. Outside of the classroom, Ryleigh enjoys swimming, dance, and skiing

  • Sydney is graduating in 2025, majoring in biology and public health with a minor in philosphy. Following the pre-med path, Sydney has interests in health ethics, public health, health law, and pediatric medicine. At Santa Clara, she is a health care ethics intern, student ambassador, neighborhood representative, health and disabilities department coordinator for SCCAP, and a member of Delta Epsilon Mu. Her work experience includes being a research assistant in microbial epidemiology lab and a grant writing internship at a research hospital. Outside of the classroom, Sydney enjoys reading and board games.

  • Arnav is graduating in 2024, with a major in public health with a minor in biology and biotechnology. Following a pre-genetic counseling path, Arnav is interested in genetics, infectious diseases, and bioethics. He is involved in Delta Epsilon Mu, SCU PPGenAction, and the public health club co-lead and public health peer advisor as well as completing undergraduate research with Dr. Miller. His work experience includes working in the Genetics Research Lab and time as an SCU Health Ambassador. Outside of the classroom, Arnav enjoys finding new restaurants/boba places, exploring, thrifting, and video games.

  • Samira is graduating in 2025, majoring in biology with a minor in public health and bio-technology. Following the pre-med path, Samira has interests in OB/GYN, pediatrics, and family medicine. At Santa Clara, she is involved in the AI Club and Recipes for Relief as a board member, the Ciocca Center as an Innovation Fellow, and is a organic chemistry lab TA, as well as completing undergraduate research with Dr. Wheeler. She worked as a student volunteer at Regions Hospital. Outside of the classroom, Samira enjoys the forge garden, shopping, working out, and K-dramas.

  • Addison is graduating in 2026, majoring in Biology and Environmental Science with a minor in Public Health. Following the pre-med path, Addison has interests in health care ethics, emergency medicine, and veterinary medicine. At Santa Clara, she is a health care ethics intern with the Markkula Center of Applied Ethics, a student ambassador, a peer health educator, the Programming Chair for HPPA, and an EMT with SCU EMS. She is also involved with Santa Clara Sunrise, PAWS, and acapella. Her work experience includes shadowing at Kaiser this past summer with an OB/GYN, as well as with a veterinarian in Redmond, WA. Addison is also a TA for Dr. Brunauer, and is doing research on campus with Dr. Brody Sandel. Outside of the classroom, Addison enjoys crocheting, baking, thrifting, and hiking.

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