Hello PSIO Club!! My name is Jenny Partin and I will be your President for the 2025-2026 academic year! I am so happy that you are here, and I highly encourage you to reach out to me or any of the other board members! As a current Senior, I am majoring in Physiology and Medical Sciences and minoring in Biochemistry. Outside of the best club on campus (AKA PSIO club), I work at the SALT center as a Lead tutor, volunteer at Zmansion, serve as an EMT with UAEMS.  In my free time, I thoroughly enjoy hiking, mountain biking, or just being outdoors! Tucson is such a fun and unique place, and I have enjoyed exploring all that it has to offer, including so many coffee shops! I am looking to pursue a career in Pediatrics or Emergency Medicine! I would love to get to know you, so please reach out at jpartin11@arizona.edu

Hello everyone!! My name is Rylee Reed and I will be your vice president for the next school year! I am from both Flagstaff, Arizona and Oregon, so I spent a significant amount of time in both places. I knew I wanted to come to the University of Arizona because of all of the amazing opportunities it has to offer! I am currently a senior in the W.A. Franke Honors College and am majoring in Physiology and Medical Sciences with minors in Biochemistry, Spanish and Health & Human Values. I am involved with the Physiology Ambassadors and in research in Dr. Pires neurophysiology laboratory. I am also a student technician for McKale, a phlebotomist and a desk manager for UA student housing. In my spare time, I enjoy playing soccer, traveling and hanging out with my family (especially with my sister's french bulldog Gus). Following the completion of my undergraduate degree, I am hoping to go to medical school to become a sports-focused orthopedic surgeon. I am so excited for the school year and to meet all of you!! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions! My email is rareed@arizona.edu.

Hi everyone. My name is Harini Arumugam Gandhimathi and I will be serving as your Treasurer for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year. I am a sophomore in the W.A. Franke Honors College majoring in Physiology and Medical Sciences with pursuing a minor in Biochemistry as well. I became involved in PSIO club in Freshman year and loved it ever since! I plan to attend medical school to become an Ob-Gyn in the future. I currently work as a research assistant in a Public health based lab focused on exposure assessment and risk characterization of pathogens. I also serve as the Director of Fundraising for AANHPI, a member of the honors student council and banner pediatrics volunteer. In my free time, I love reading dystopian books especially Hunger games and love spending time with friends and family. I am so excited to meet everyone and feel free to talk to me at meetings or send me an email if you have any questions anytime at harinia1@arizona.edu.

Hey PSIO Club! My name is Ryder Deffinbaugh and I am going to be your Secretary for the 2025-2026 school year. I am currently a junior in the W.A. Franke Honors College majoring in Medicine with minors in Biochemistry and Emergency Medical Services. Along with being part of our amazing Physio Club, I am preceptor for Dr. Hidalgo's CHEM 151/152 classes, a respite provider, and an EMT for UAEMS! I am originally from Los Angeles County, California, and my absolute favorite thing is spending time in Southern California visiting my family. In my free time, I love to read, crochet, watch baseball (go Orioles!), and swim. In the future, I plan on applying to medical school to ultimately become a pediatric emergency department physician. I look forward to seeing all of our new and returning members! If you ever have any concerns or just want to chat, feel free to talk to me at meetings or send me an email any time at deffinbaugh@arizona.edu.

Hi everyone! I’m Sophia Le, and I am going to be your Academic Chair for the 2025-2026 academic year! As a sophomore, I am majoring in Physiology and Medical Sciences and minoring in Health and Human Values along with Biochemistry. I aspire to pursue medical school with interests in exploring specialities such as endocrinology and nephrology. Joining PSIO Club has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. It helped me find a supportive community and explore the many diverse paths within healthcare. I am so excited to give back and contribute to the community that means so much to all of us! Outside of PSIO club, I am a Pre-Health Ambassador, student advisor with the Physiology Honors Academy, and student volunteer with the UA Mobile Health Unit. In my freetime, I like journaling, crafting, and enjoying outdoor walks. I’m so excited to meet all of you! I’m always happy to connect, answer any questions, or just chat, so don’t hesitate to reach out!

Hi everyone! My name is Amelia, and I will be serving as the career and development chair this year! I am a senior majoring in Physiology and Medical Sciences and minoring in Human Development, and I am originally from Colorado. I have been involved in the PSIO club since I was a freshman, and I've served on the board for two years. I currently work as a CNA in pediatrics, as a nanny, and at Barre3 Tucson! Outside of school and work, I am very active, love being outside, and hanging out with my friends! I plan to attend medical school and have an interest in becoming a Neonatologist. I am so excited to meet everyone! Feel free to email me anytime at ameliakelly@arizona.edu!

Hey Psio Club! My name is Joey Herrick, and I am excited to be returning as our Health and Wellness Officer. I am currently a senior majoring in Physiology and Medical Sciences, with the intention of attending PA school. The UA Physiology Club has been a pivotal part of my experience at UA, and I am so proud of the community we have developed. I am very excited to continue my time within this chair, because it pertains to a lot of my most recent endeavors, with those hobbies including hiking, swimming, cooking, and all other aspects of health. I hope that I can provide you with more insight on how to stay happy and healthy during undergrad and beyond. Along with some of my fellow officers, I am a part of UAEMS and work as an EMT throughout the school year. If there are any questions or if you are interested in getting more involved with the healthcare field, please feel free to reach out! I hope to get to know you all very soon. My email is Josephherrick@arizona.edu

Hi everyone! My name is Felicia Zhang and I'm so excited to be serving as your Public Relations Chair for the 2025-2026 school year. I am from Alberta, Canada, but I grew up in Scottsdale/Mesa, Arizona. I am currently a sophomore in the W.A Franke Honors College majoring in Physiology and Medical Sciences and minoring in Emergency Medicine. In the future, I plan to travel the world and pursue medicine with the ultimate goal of becoming a Pediatrician or a Family Medicine Physician. Physiology Club has offered me so many new experiences, from volunteering at a ranch to learning how to suture and I am so grateful to be able to give back to this amazing community. Outside of PSIO club, I am a Wellcats (Campus Health) ambassador, a part of UA Club Tennis, and an undergrad research assistant for the FSRL (Food Systems Research Lab) and CRED (Community, Research, Evaluation, and Development) team. I also have a podcast called Scrubbed In where I interview various healthcare workers about their story and gain insight from their advice. In my free time, I like to pen pal, hike with friends, explore Tucson, and craft from scrapbooking and jewelry making to designing and sewing clothes. I look forward to an amazing school year ahead and meeting all of our new and existing members! I am always here for you all, whether it be to offer advice or to chat, please feel free to reach out at fzhang1@arizona.edu.

Hello everyone! My name is Amanda Babcock, and I am thrilled to return as your Public Relations Officer for the third year! This year is a little different as I will be the co-chair to assist behind the scenes because I am graduating this fall! I am pursuing a major in Physiology and Medical Sciences, with a minor in Religious Studies for Health Professionals and Biochemistry. Originally I am from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but I have been able to find a second home in Tucson. Outside of PSIO club I have experience as a certified nursing assistant, a waitress, a Sunday school teacher, a Special Olympics track and field coach, and a gymnastics coach. I am also a student advisor with the Physiology Honors Academy (PHA), a K-8 student educator with Health Connectors, a volunteer health screener at Juntos por la Salud mobile health unit and a volunteer with the Garden Kitchen, as well as an intern at the Skin Cancer Institute! I am also an undergraduate research assistant in Dr. Funk’s lab, researching breast cancer progression. In my free time, I love doing anything outdoors, listening to music, thrifting, and getting coffee with friends! After graduating this fall, I plan to attend graduate school to earn my Masters in Global Health Equity before applying to medical school soon after! I’m so excited to get to know each of you a little bit better this fall so please reach out via email at ababcock@arizona.edu or DM us on Instagram, it’ll be me or Felicia responding!

Hello everyone! My name is Noorie Sandhu, and I am thrilled to be serving as the Clinical Chair for PSIO Club once again for the 2025-2026 school year! I am originally from a suburb near Cleveland, Ohio, but I also spent time growing up in Canada. I am a junior majoring in MCB and Physiology, and I aspire to go to medical school to become a surgical oncologist. Aside from my involvement with the PSIO Club, I am a member of Alpha Epsilon Delta—a national pre-health honor society—where I have also served on the Senior Retention Committee. I am also the Co-Vice President of the Undergraduate Journal Club on campus, which aims to increase undergraduate accessibility to and understanding of literature. In my free time, I enjoy reading, trying new eateries, meeting new people, playing badminton, listening to chill music, painting, and watching the gorgeous sunsets. I am also a research assistant in Dr. Cress’ Lab, where I am interested in studying how integrins (cell surface adhesion receptors) are involved in prostate cancer metastasis. Our lab aims to determine the molecular and cellular mechanisms that allow the cancer to invade nearby tissues and migrate to distant organs. By understanding such mechanisms, it can allow cancer researchers and providers to learn how to localize the tumor during its early stages and increase survivability from prostate cancer. PSIO Club has truly been a family to me, and I value the amazing people I have met and the advice I have received from previous club and board members. I am incredibly grateful to be giving back to the club through my position, and I hope to make this year an enjoyable and beneficial experience for all of you! If you need help regarding any aspects of the pre-health journey or simply want someone to talk to, I would be more than delighted to give you my insight and direct you to resources. I can’t wait to engage with all of you, and please feel free to contact me with any questions or suggestions on how I can make my events useful for you! Email: ishnoorsandhu@arizona.edu

Hi everyone! My name is Ashwin Suresh, and I’m excited to be your Physiology Chair for the 2025–2026 school year! My hometown is Scottsdale, AZ, and I’m currently a sophomore majoring in Physiology and Medical Sciences, with minors in Biochemistry and Health & Human Values. I joined PSIO Club last year as a freshman, and it has played a huge role in my college experience. Outside of PSIO Club, I work as a physical therapy technician at Campus Health. This summer, I also began translational cardiovascular research at the University of Arizona COM-P. In my free time, I enjoy watching sports and playing pickleball and basketball. I also love spending time with friends, listening to new music, and playing poker. In the future, I plan to attend medical school to specialize in orthopedics and sports medicine. I look forward to meeting you all this year, and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out! My email is ashwinsuresh@arizona.edu

Howdy PSIO Club! My name is Laney Gould, and I am delighted to be your Philanthropy Chair for the 2025-2026 school year. I am originally from Kaufman, Texas and I am a senior in the W.A Franke Honors College majoring in Physiology and Medical Sciences. I have been involved in PSIO Club since my freshman year. Outside of being active in the club, I work with UAEMS and conduct research in the Largent-Milnes lab. I am also a preceptor for Honors Introduction to Statistics and Biostatistics. In my free time, I enjoy listening to podcasts, hanging out with my friends, and swimming at South Rec. After I graduate, I plan to gain work experience and apply to medical school. The Physiology Club has helped guide me through my college career as first-generation college student, and I hope that we can also be a source for you too. I cannot wait to serve the community with you all and if you are interested in reaching out to me about anything (especially really cool volunteering opportunities) my email is laneygould@arizona.edu.

Hello PSIO Club! My name is Ian Jean and I’m so happy to be Social Chair this year. I’m a junior majoring in Physiology with a minor in Biochemistry and I’m hoping to go to medical school after my undergrad. Outside of school you can see me working and working out at the REC center, I love going to church, and volunteering at Z mansion. So excited for a great year with PSIO club! Feel free to reach out via email ianjean@arizona.edu