Admissions Ambassadors

Hometown: Scottsville, KY

UG Institution: University of Kentucky

Major: Kinesiology

Email: ogbr222@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I love the Olympics, and I've visited the first Olympic stadium in Athens, Greece!

Hometown: Russell Springs, KY

UG Institution: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology and Psychology

Email: sara.grider@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I grew up working as a mechanic in my family's shop.

Hometown: Brandenburg, KY

UG Institution: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology

Email: Owen.Honaker@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I worked on a towboat during my gap year.

Hometown: Chicago, IL

UG Institution: University of Louisville

Major: Biology

Email: Anna.lipinski@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I run around 100 miles a month!

Hometown: Owensboro, KY

UG Institution: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology

Email: Shaleena.Millay@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I'm a freelance artist.

Hometown: Santa Claus, IN

UG Institution: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology

Email: kenley.mulzer@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I was a barista for a summer!

Hometown: Gadsden, AL

UG Institution: Samford University

Major: Sports Medicine

Email: josgatharp@uky.edu

Fun Fact: The dean of the College of Medicine and I are from the same hometown, and his dad was my pediatrician.

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

UG Institution: University of Nevada, Reno

Major: Chemistry and Public Health

Email: Joseph.pagan@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I've been to 8 music festivals in one year all over the U.S.

Hometown: Bowling Green, KY

UG Institution: Western Kentucky University

Major: Chemistry

Email: kareena.pansuria@uky.edu

Fun Fact: My typing speed is 110 words per minute.

Hometown: Knoxville, TN

UG Institution: University of Tennessee

Major: Classical History

Email: apa484@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I participated in an archeological excavation of an Ancient Roman Villa near Rome.

Hometown: Tracy, CA

UG Institution: Murray State University 

Major: Music Education

Email: stormjsantos@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I read a 12,000+ page book series in under 2 months.

Hometown: Leitchfield, KY

UG Institution: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology

Email: Jordan.stallings@uky.edu

Hometown: Bowling Green, KY

UG Institution: University of Kentucky

Major: Neuroscience

Email: garret.towe@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I used to have a pet octopus.

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

UG Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology

Major: Neuroscience

Email: Elizabeth.wright@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I've swam with hippos!

Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD

UG Institution: South Dakota State University

Major: Biochemistry

Email: ABA556@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I know how to juggle!

Hometown: Louisville, KY

UG Institution: Auburn University

Major: Biomedical Sciences and Spanish

Email: PFBU222@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I love cooking, and I try to make at least one new recipe a week.

Hometown: Pikeville, KY

UG Institution: University of Kentucky

Major: Human Health Sciences

Email: WLCH224@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I played a pickup game with the 2022 UK Men's Basketball Team

Hometown: Orlando, FL

UG Institution: University of Florida

Major: Biology

Email: MVDE227@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I'm a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

Hometown: Columbia, KY

UG Institution: University of Kentucky

Major: Biology

Email: BEGI225@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I was at the 2012 Final Four and National Championship when Kentucky Basketball won.

Hometown: Dallas, TX

UG Institution: University of Texas at Dallas

Major: Healthcare Management

Email: SJA351@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I have two Guinness world records.

Hometown: Indian Trail, NC

UG Institution: Liberty University

Major: Biomedical Science

Email: BJMC251@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I have been to 11 different D1 college football stadiums for games.

Hometown: Bowling Green, KY

UG Institution: Vanderbilt University

Major: Neuroscience

Email: DAMO254@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I had two pet cockatiels for the majority of my life.

Hometown: Campbellsville, KY

UG Institution: University of Kentucky

Major: Kinesiology

Email: CMPA256@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I have a twin brother in PA school in Lexington

Hometown: Memphis, TN

UG Institution: Loyola University Chicago

Major: Anthropology

Email: ANSI251@uky.edu

Fun Fact: Because of my undergraduate major, if you give me a bone fragment, I'll be able to tell you which bone it is and from which side of the body it comes.

Hometown: Owensboro, KY

UG Institution: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biochemistry, minor in Biology

Email: MNSW224@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I'm a cat mom and coffee enthusiast!

Hometown: Paducah, KY

UG Institution: Murray State University

Major: Chemistry Pre-Med

Email: JATI227@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I just completed my 50 class at Orange Theory Fitness

Hometown: Columbia, KY

UG Institution: Campbellsville University

Major: Biology and Psychology

Email: PLWI233@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I enjoy going to the lake, fishing, and watersports.

Hometown: Spring Hill, Fla.

UG Major: Biomedical Sciences, Minor in Public Health

Email: amanda.osborn@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I have a black cat! 

Hometown: Benton, Ky.

UG Major: Chemistry 

Email: david.hilbrecht@uky.edu

Fun Fact: Self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur

Hometown: Hopkinsville, Ky.

UG Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Email: elma245@uky.edu

Fun Fact: While studying abroad in France, I studied the life of Vincent Van Gogh by visiting all the places that he lived and painted in his lifetime.

Hometown: Lometa, Tx.

UG Major: Mathematics Education

Email: mary.may@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I am a proud mom to two boys. If you have any questions about balancing parenting and medical school, I would be happy to talk with you!

Hometown: Las Vegas, Nev.

Education: Texas Christian University

UG Major: Biology and Spanish

Email: j.leon@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I have visited 22 states, and it’s my goal to visit all 50!

Hometown: Dallas, Tx.

UG Major: Health Science Studies, Pre-Med Concentration

Email: mmu357@uky.edu

Fun Fact: I have nine siblings!

Hometown: Benton, Ky. 

Education: Murray State University

Major: Biology

Email: camryn.crass@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I have two dogs!  A teacup yorkie names Max and a goldendoodle named Ruby after the show, 'Max and Ruby'!"
 

Hometown: Cannelburg, Ind. 

Education: Vincennes University

Major: Nursing

Email: alicia.f@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I earned a doctor of nursing practice degree and worked as a nurse practitioner for several years before attending medical school.  I love mentoring students who are pursing health careers!"
 

Hometown: Mt. Vernon, Ky. 

Education: Lindsey Wilson College

Major: Biology

Email: joy.frith@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I enjoy reading and crocheting in my free time."
 

Hometown: Freeburg, Ill. 

Education: Murray State University

Major: Biology; minor in chemistry

Email: btga232@uky.edu

Fun fact: "My favorite places I've ever been are Capri, Italy and Santorini, Greece. My next bucket-list country is Ireland!"
 

Hometown: Bloomington, Ind. 

Education: Hanover College

Major: Exercise science

Email: gkgr226@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I enjoy being active by lifting weights, playing disc golf, and hiking/walking with my dog, Maverick."
 

Hometown: Louisville, Ky. 

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology

Email: megan.haupt@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I lived and took classes on a ship for a semester during college."
 

Hometown: Knoxville, Tenn. 

Education: University of Tennessee

Major: Psychology

Email: fielding.horne@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I like to cook."
 

Hometown: Bowling Green, Ky. 

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology

Email: ahmed.kamaluldeen@uky.edu

Fun fact: "My favorite hobby is playing pickleball with friends."
 

Hometown: Mayfield, Ky. 

Education: University of Kentucky

Major: Neuroscience

Email: mjma272@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I have hiked one of the world's most dangerous trails on Mount Huashan."
 

Hometown: Bowling Green, Ky.

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology

Email: jmmi261@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I was a triplet."
 

Hometown: Clear Water, Fla.

Education: University of South Florida

Major: Biomedical Sciences

Email: mph239@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I love learning about new languages and cultures!  I have been studying Spanish since middle school and was fortunate enough to travel to Spain in undergrad to continue my education. My goal is to be able to use Spanish in medical environments and with future patients."
 

Hometown: Russell Springs, Ky.

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology

Email: absm238@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I grew up on a dairy farm!"
 

Hometown: Scottsville, Ky.

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology

Email: kaelee.stafford@uky.edu

Fun fact: "In my free time, I like to read, watch sports, and spend time with family and friends."
 

Hometown: Glasgow, Ky.

Education: University of Kentucky

Major: Biology

Email: jsst246@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I love to bake, exercise and fish in my free time!"
 

Hometown: Wickliffe, Ky.

Education: Murray State University

Major: Biology

Email: meghan.walker@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I lived in the same dorm as Ja Morant at Murray State. Shoes up!"
 

Hometown: Bowling Green, Ky.

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology

Email: ebwa224@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I have two cats!"
 

Hometown: Big Clifty, Ky.

Education: Nova Southeastern University

Major: Biology

Email: alyssa.antuna@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I am the fourth person in my immediate family to attend medical school."