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Meet your pillars.
Our executive board
Lisandra Plana
President
Major: Biology major, Neuroscience minor
College: College of Arts and Sciences
Graduating: Spring 2022
Favorite Hobby: Dancing
Favorite Class at UK: BIO 350 (animal physiology)
Why Medicine: I grew up in a third world country where doctors were viewed as heroes more than a profession. Because of this, I continuously found ways to help others whether it was in the medical field or elsewhere. I wasn’t thinking of doing this as a career, but when I saw the difference I could make in people, I quickly became really fascinated with medicine and began to pursue this more seriously.
Ashley Konen
Vice President
Major: Biology major, Chemistry minor
College: College of Arts and Sciences
Graduating: May 2023
Favorite Hobby: trying new coffee places with friends
Favorite Class at UK: BIO152
Why Medicine: I have always been super interested in the medical field. When I took biology for the first time my freshman year of high school I absolutely fell in love with the subject and really started to enjoy science for the first time. I was also involved in a lot of service clubs at the time, which I also really enjoyed. I view medicine as a way to combine my love for science with my love for finding ways to help people who need it. This has made me super passionate about being able to continue on a lifetime path of learning, in order to become an excellent physician one day.
Nicole Marker
Secretary
Major: Biology
College: College of Arts and Sciences
Graduating: 2023
Favorite Hobby: running
Favorite Class at UK: Organic Chemistry
Why Medicine: I want to be a doctor because it aligns with my two passions: curiosity and serving. I have a hankering curiosity and want to ask questions to learn how to improve the human body. I believe knowledge is power, and I want to use that knowledge as a doctor to powerfully heal and transform the lives of others.
Grace Jacobs
Treasurer
Major: Biology major, Math/Spanish minors
College: College of Arts and Sciences
Graduating: May 2023
Favorite Hobby: Rock climbing and playing soccer
Favorite Class at UK: BIO 304: Principles of Genetics
Why Medicine: Medicine combines my passions for service and education into one impactful profession. I want to be able to serve young people and my community in a way that goes beyond the superficial, healing through empathetic listening and respectful communication.
Abbie Guidos
Marketing
Major: Human Health Sciences (Pre-PA)
College: College of Health Sciences
Graduating: May 2022
Favorite Hobby: Dance
Favorite Class at UK: ANA 209 (Principles of Human Anatomy)
Why Medicine: My goal in life is to impact others in a positive way and becoming a physician can help me to do that. I have always been interested in science and the ways in which the body functions and performs. I want to be a change in medicine and be a doctor that patients can always rely on. I will be able to learn new things every day and carry out my passion for helping others in need.
Cole Railey
Actions Committees
Major: Biology
College: College of Arts and Sciences
Graduating: May 2022
Favorite Hobby: Acrylic Painting and Poetry
Favorite Class at UK: BIO303 (Introduction to Evolution)
Why Medicine: Medicine is a field that combines my passions into one career. My desire to create, analyze, communicate, and most importantly, heal are incorporated into the rigor of medical practice. An arrangement of skills that are vital to becoming a distinguished provider.
Colby Dupin
Events Chair
Major: Human Health Sciences (Pre-PA)
College: College of Health Sciences
Graduating: Fall 2022
Favorite Hobby: Working out
Favorite Class at UK: STA 296: Statistical Methods and Motivations
Why Medicine: For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to be a part of the health care field. I have always enjoyed serving others and have an intense passion for science. Medicine is the perfect combination of service and science, and I couldn’t imagine choosing any other career. Not to mention, I grew up in a very small rural area with a tight knit community, and medicine is a way for me to come back and serve the people I value the most.