Admissions Ambassadors

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."
 

Hometown: Princeton, Ky.

Education: Morehead State University

Major: Neuroscience and spanish

Email: gccl223@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I love to play pickleball!"
 

Hometown: Campbellsville, Ky.

Education: Campbellsville University

Major: Biology

Email: jhch225@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I am a huge sports fan and dislike macaroni and cheese."
 

Hometown: Burlington, Ky.

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology/Chemistry

Email: akda231@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I played the alto saxophone in the Big Red Marching Band at Western Kentucky University."

Hometown: Mayfield, Ky.

Education: Murray State University

Major: Chemistry

Email: lfel222@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I have never broken a bone!"
 

Hometown: New Harmony, Ind.

Education: Murray State University

Major: Biology

Email: ryan.garcia@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I served as captain of Murray State's rowing team."
 

Hometown: Richmond, Ky.

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology, minor in psychology

Email: abigail.hurt@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I love heavy metal music! And Taylor Swift!"
 

Hometown: Richmond, Ky.

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology

Email: jason.hurt1@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I have a twin brother."
 

Hometown: Tompkinsville, Ky.

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: BSN and MSN

Email: wlki227@uky.edu

Fun fact: "In my spare time, I like to garden, go camping, and explore the outdoors. I am currently training for a 20-miles-in-8-hours hiking challenge."
 

Hometown: Owensboro, Ky.

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology

Email: katelinmaggard@uky.edu

Fun fact: "Attending an MLB game in all 30 stadiums is on my bucket list!"
 

Hometown: Bowling Green, Ky.

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology

Email: john.newman@uky.edu

Fun fact: "Starting since kindergarten, I've completed all of my education in Bowling Green."
 

Hometown: Crestwood, Ky.

Education: Murray State University

Major: Biology

Email: clare.osbourne@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors!"
 

Hometown: Owensboro, Ky.

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Chemistry

Email: mitchell.owens@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I played in the Little League World Series."
 

Hometown: Caneyville, Ky.

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology and chemistry

Email: challee.shartzer@yahoo.com

Fun fact: "I like to bake and take photos on disposable cameras."
 

Hometown: Columbia, Ky.

Education: Campbellsville University

Major: Music education

Email: jasmitq@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I am married with four children."
 

Hometown: Tompkinsville, Ky.

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology

Email: agem225@uky.edu

Fun fact: "In my free time I enjoy taking my dog, Cooper, to get pup cups."
 

Hometown: Knoxville, Tenn.

Education: University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Major: Biomedical engineering

Email: cvve222@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I am the third Carmelo Venero in my family!"
 

Hometown: Owensboro, Ky.

Education: Centre College

Major: Chemistry

Email: cole.alsip@uky.edu

Fun fact: "In my free time I enjoy biking and collecting fountain pens."
 

Hometown: Chattanooga, Tenn.

Education: Murray State University

Major: Biology/Pre-med

Email: geha230@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I have a freckle in my right eye!"
 

Hometown: Greenville, Ky.

Education: University of Kentucky

Major: Human Health Sciences

Email: davidbandy@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I was bitten by a tick while doing some work outside and could not eat red meat for 4 years as a result."
 

Hometown: Glasgow, Ky.

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology

Email: allie.emmert@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I am obsessed with my Aussiedoodle, Marlie, and have a special voice I use to talk as her."
 

Hometown: Miami, Fla.

Education: Florida State University

Major: Studio art

Email: ashley.flaquer@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I lived in London, UK for one year."
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Hometown: Elkton, Ky.

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology and chemistry

Email: jajo248@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I collect fountain pens!"

Hometown: Campbellsville, Ky.

Education: Lindsey Wilson College

Major: Psychophysiology

Email: akma246@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I was a member of the Early Assurance Program at the Bowling Green Campus."
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Hometown: Wickliffe, Ky.

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Chemistry; minor in biology

Email: jonnah.mcmanus@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I have a 16-year-old turtle that lives back home with my parents!"
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Hometown: Owensboro, Ky.

Education: University of Kentucky

Major: Biology​​​​​​​

Email: mbmu226@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I'm fluent in American Sign Language!"
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Hometown: Tomball, Tx.

Education: The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina; Master's--University of Texas at Austin; Postbac--University of Louisville

Major: English​​​​​​​

Email: doug.nash@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I spent half an hour talking to Brett Favre and didn't know who he was until he walked away and someone told me."​​​​​​​

Hometown: Bowling Green, Ky.

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Nursing/Biology

Email: tna230@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I was born in South Africa!"
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Hometown: Bardstown, Ky.

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology, spanish

Email: wjne224@uky.edu

Fun fact: "Pre-COVID, I loved to travel internationally; I've been to 4/7 continents!"
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Hometown: Shelbyville, Ky.; Bowling Green, Ky.

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology

Email: ajwi240@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I have three Australian Shepherds who keep me very busy, and I'm in the process of learning Spanish!"
 

Hometown: Bowling Green, Ky.

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology; Minor in psychology

Email: cdra230@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I enjoy fly fishing and local lakes and streams in Kentucky, and enjoy spending time outdoors when possible."
 

Hometown: Bowling Green, Ky.

Education: Western Kentucky University

Major: Biology

Email: arsc236@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I only back into my parking spots."
 

Hometown: Hopkinsville, Ky.

Education: Saint Louis University

Major: Health management and policy

Email: vpsh222@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I have different dominant hands for different activities. For example, I write left-handed, bat and kick right-handed, throw a ball left-handed, golf right-handed, tennis-left handed, etc."
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Hometown: Bowling Green, Ky.

Education: University of Kentucky

Major: Psychology​​​​​​​

Email: meet.soni@uky.edu

Fun fact: "I am fluent in Hindi, Gujarati, and English."
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