Association of Pre-Health Professionals
Aruzhan Syrymova
President
Hello! My name is Aruzhan Syrymova. I am a junior majoring in Biology. A fun fact about me is that I taught myself to play the piano then took piano lessons to pass the ABRSM grade to become more intermediate in playing the piano. I love listening to Lana Del Rey and playing Roblox in my freetime. I've switched my profession from pre-medicine to pre-pharmacy because I want to get involved with my career scooner. I plan on living in New-York, Manhattan when I graduate from UNLV.
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Bienvenido Seth Maokhamphiou
President
My name is Seth and I am one of the co-presidents of APHP! I am studying biology and I am also completing my certification in sports management. On the weekends I love playing blackjack, roulette, poker, and baccarat! I also enjoy taking walks in the park while listening to music! My favorite artist would have to be Drake 🦉.
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Dawit Gobena
Vice President
Hello everyone! My name is Dawit Gobena, a current senior at UNLV. I am currently pursing a degree in public health on the pre medicine track. A fun fact about me is I have been an EMT for two years now!
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Ashley Meda
Vice President
Hello! My name is Ashley Meda, a current senior at UNLV. I am currently pursing a degree in public health with the aspiration of leveraging the knowledge I gain to improve health outcomes for underserved communities. A fun fact about me is I have been a Nursing assistant for three years now working in both med-surgical neuro and behavioral health settings
Jennifer Magno
Secretary
Hello, my name is Jennifer Magno! I am a senior majoring in kinesiology on the pre-physical therapy track. A fun fact about me is that I use cochlear implants to help me hear. In my free time, I enjoy reading and exploring new food spots!
Yadyra Loyola
Fundraising Committee Chair
Hello! My name is Yadyra. I am currently a 4th year psychology major, also completing my prerequisites for optometry school. A fun fact about me is I am currently training for my first full marathon!
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Jason Liu
Humanitarian Chair
Hello everyone, my name is Jason Liu. I am currently a Junior at UNLV. I am pursuing a degree in biology on the pre-medicine track. A fun fact about me is I love playing pickleball.
Gabriela Marquez-Tovar
Humanitarian Chair
Hello! My name is Gabriela Marquez-Tovar. I am a senior pursuing a degree in biology with a pre-veterinarian track. A fun fact about me is I am trying to turn my dog into a therapy dog!
Hello! My name is Emma Ermakova and I am currently a senior at UNLV majoring in Psychology and Neuroscience. A fun fact about me is that I am a research assistant in the Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience Lab
Emma Ermakova
Wellness Chair
Liliko Watanabe
Medical Education Committee
Hello! My name is Liliko Watanabe and I am a senior majoring in biological sciences. After graduating, I hope to start medical school and pursue a career as a physician. In my free time I love to spend time with friends, listen to true crime podcasts, bake, and travel. I look forward to working with everyone this semester!
Tayler Lam
Sergeant at Arms
Hello my name is Tayler! I am currently a senior at UNLV. I am majoring in biological Sciences with a microbiology concentration. A fun fact about me is that I can name any Wallows song after the first second!
Saniyah Kauser
Treasurer
Hello my name is Saniyah! I am a bio major with a neuroscience minor in the pre-medicine track. I am currently a senior. A fun fact about me is I love the rain.
Ambri Qeleshi
Hello everyone! My name is Ambri Qeleshi. I am currently in my fourth year at UNLV. I am majoring in Biology and I am on the pre-med track. I am aiming to go to medical school and either specialize in family medicine or psychiatry. A fun fact about me is that I love gardening and growing different kinds of plants.
Professional Development Chair