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Executive Board

President

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Class: Graduate Student

Degree: Master of Public Health      

As a co-founder of the PGCC, I want nothing more but to unite Purdue students who are interested in genetic counseling!

 

I have been interested in genetic counseling since my sophomore year of college. Through my years of study, I have found passion in preventative medicine,  healthcare equity, data analysis, and genetics.

In my free time I enjoy checking out local coffee shops, going on adventures with my dog, or tending to my house plants!

Taylor Sabato

Vice President

Class: Graduate Student

Degree: Master of Public Health      

I’m a first-year graduate student, pursuing a Masters of Public Health. I completed my undergrad at Purdue as well, earning a BS in Health & Kinesiology. I have participated in several research labs, working on projects focused in women’s health. I just recently discovered the career of genetic counseling, however, it is a perfect career to combine my interest in women’s health and clinical medicine. I hope to specialize in prenatal genetics and infertility.

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Tessa Bauman

Treasurer

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Class: Senior

Major: Genetics & Global Studies      

I joined PGCC to connect underclassmen to genetic counselors, help prepare prospective students with applications, and inform the student body of an interesting career field outside of traditional research and medicine. I’ve been able to shadow a couple genetic counslors and really loved the experience of having more one-on-one time with patients while also serving in an educational and advocacy role. This career helps inform patients of their family history and disease risks and really allows them to be more proactive in their own personal health.

Melanie Martinez

Secretary

 

 

Class: Sophomore

Major: Genetics

 

I’m a first generation college student who has had an interest in prenatal genetic counseling since junior year in high school. I was always drawn to STEM, but wanted to find a balance of helping clients and lab work. Genetic counseling offers the best of both while studying in an ever growing field. The greatest fulfillment from genetic counseling is to help those through what could be the hardest times in their life, and guiding them to smoother coping/outlook of the situation. A fun fact about me is that I’m also trilingual!

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Brittany Gonzalez-Pelayo

Club Members

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Sierra Allen

Class: Freshman

Major: Genetics

Minor: Psychology

Area of Interest: Genetics and Psychology

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Abby Anderson

Class: Senior

Major: Biology

Area of Interest: Genetics and Cell Biology

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Alyssa Arreola

Class: Sophomore

Major: Genetics

Minor: Dance and Psychology

Area of Interest: Genetic Counseling, Public health and policy, and bioethics with the humanities

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Nick Ryan

Class: Sophomore

Major: Genetics

Area of Interest: Genetics

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Lara Santiago

Class: Freshman

Major: Genetics

Area of Interest: Genetics and Creative Writing

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Maggie Tyrrell

Class: Junior

Major: Genetics

Minor: Psychology

Area of Interest: Prenatal Genetic Counseling

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Class: Sophomore

Major: Genetics

Minor: Psychology

Area of Interest: Genetics and Precision Genomics

Josie Bryant

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Anna Darling

Class: Freshman

Major: Genetics

Area of Interest: Forensics and Pre-Med

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Sarah Eastridge

Class: Freshman

Major: Genetics

Minor: Spanish for the Professions

Area of Interest: Genetics, Prenatal Case, Health Equity

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Morgan Farrand

Class: Junior

Major: Genetics

Minor: Human Development and Family Studies

Area of Interest: Genetics, Antibiotic Resistance, Superbugs, and Epigenetics

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Katie Juarez

Class: Junior

Major: Genetics

Minor: Psychology

Area of Interest: Genetics, Cancer, and Diseases

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Hallie Moeller

Class: Junior

Major: Genetics and Psychology

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