

2025-2026 Executive Board


President
Isabella Deters
4th Year
Major
Health Science
Patient Care Experience ​
MA at Dermatology Associates
Campus Involvement
Co-Director of LEAP
Anatomy/Physiology TA
Grace Marketplace Volunteer
Personal Interests
Reading
Sunrise Workouts​
Contact Email

Vice President
Jalena Dinh
4th Year
Major
Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
Patient Care Experience
Med Surg PCA at Shands
Campus Involvement
Kappa Phi Lambda
Powerlifting Club
Bread of the Mighty Food Bank Volunteer
Personal Interests
Lifting
Rock Climbing
Hiking
Cooking
Contact Email

Treasurer
Laynee Plawa
4th Year
Major
Health Science
Minor
Health Disparities in Society
Patient Care Experience
PCA - Unit 82 MICU and CNA at Select Specialty Hospital
Campus Involvement
PHHP Dean’s Ambassador Program
General Chemistry II TA
Kids Count
Chi Omega
Dance Marathon Leadership Development Captain.
Personal Interests
Reading
Going for Walks
Watching Reality TV
Trying new coffee shops
Contact Email

Secretary
Elizabeth Riley
4th Year
Major
Health Science
Minor
Disabilities in Society
Patient Care Experience
MA at Cardiology office
Campus Involvement
Alpha Epsilon Delta
LEAP mentorship program
Personal Interests
Playing sports (especially pickleball and volleyball)
Reading
Contact Email

Philanthropy Chair
Samantha Lanson
3rd Year
Major
Health Science
Patient Care Experience
CNA at home healthcare agency in Gainesville
Campus Involvement
Childlife Volunteer at Shands
Community Health Service Corps
Previous General Chemistry II teaching assistant Medi-Gators participant
Soccer through UF Rec Sports
Personal Interests
Traveling
Soccer
Pickleball
Baking/Cooking
Gym
Contact Email

Fundraising Chair
Ellen Cocurull
3rd Year
Major
Microbiology and Cell Science
Patient Care Experience
Shands 11-5 PCA
Campus Involvement
Shands Volunteer
Active Minds
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Microbiology Lab TA
Personal Interests
Painting
Playing Guitar
Working out
Contact Email

Public Relations Chair
Mia Straley
3rd Year
Major
Health Science
Minors
Public Health & Health Disparities in Society
Patient Care Experience
MA at dermatology clinic
First Responder Certified
Campus Involvement
Pre-Professional Service Organization
PHHP Dean's Ambassador
McKune Lab
Personal Interests
Traveling
Coffee Shops
Cooking/baking
Contact Email

Merchandise Chair
Emma Vaicaitis
3rd Year
Major
Health Science
Patient Care Experience
CNA
Campus Involvement
LEAP
Gator Powerlifting
Gift of Life Campus Ambassador
Personal Interests
F1
espresso
music
powerlifting
reef diving
Contact Email

Social Chair
Andrea Guzman
4th Year
Major
Applied Physiology & Kinesiology
Minor
Event Management
Patient Care Experience
MA at Cardiac and Vascular Institute
Campus Involvement
Creative Gators videography intern
Medigators mentorship program and member
Personal Interests
Martial Arts
Hanging out with Friends
Working out/running
Going to the beach
Contact Email

Diversity Chair
Melanie Oliveros
4th Year
Diversity Chair
Melanie Oliveros
4th Year

Volunteer Chair
Annika Hubbard
4th Year
Major
Microbiology and Cell Science
Patient Care Experience
Fit For Life and PCT at HCA North Florida Hospital on the Inpatient Orthopedic Floor
Campus Involvement
Fundraising team for Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Integrative Cardiovascular and Physiology Laboratory
Personal Interests
Painting
Cooking
Hanging out with friends
Contact Email

UF PA Student Liaison
Katie Haber PA-S1
Faculty Advisor
Doni Walker-Jackson PA-C
https://pa.med.ufl.edu/

