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Meet The Fall 2007 Mentors
| Maggie Crenshaw |
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Hey everyone! My name is Maggie Crenshaw and I'm the student coordinator of
the CLFS Peer Mentors. I'm a Senior here at Maryland working on a double
degree in Biology (Neurobiology/Physiology) and English. My first two years
at Maryland I was in the Honors Humanities program which is a two year
living and learning program. Now I'm working with the peer mentors and am a
tour guide on campus. If you need the answers to any quick Maryland trivia
questions, I can help I think UMD is great and am a huge soccer and women's
bball fan. I started volunteering this summer at George Washington
University Hospital and think I've finally decided that I'm heading to med
school eventually. I'll be taking a year off from school after I graduate
and hope to work with Americorps durring that year.
The Peer Mentors are great, feel free to stop by if you have any questions
or just want to say hello! |
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| Arman Davani |
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Hey, my name is Arman Davani. I am a junior Cell Bio and Genetics major from Baltimore, Md. I am pre-med and hope to go into orthopedics. Last spring I completed the College Park Scholars Life Sciences program. Aside from school, I am also a big soccer, basketball and lacrosse fan. I look forward to helping you with any questions you have so please don’t hesitate to stop by. |
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| Elizabeth Eden |
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Hey everyone! My name is Elizabeth Eden and I am a junior Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics major from Scaggsville, MD (wooo!) in Howard County. In addition to being a peer mentor, I am involved in research on campus with Dr. Jeffrey DeStefano as a part of CBMG Honors. Thus far, the goal is medical school after I graduate, but I don’t have a specialty in mind yet. Right now I am having a great time being a Terp and going to as many football, soccer, and basketball games I can. Come by anytime! |
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| Adam Fisch |
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Hello! My name is Adam Fisch, I'm from Columbia, MD, and I'm a senior pre-med student majoring in Physiology & Neurobiology. Along with being a Peer Mentor, I'm the Public Relations Chairman of the College of Chemical and Life Sciences Big/Little Connection, I teach GEMS100, I'm a member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, and I work in an entomology genetics laboratory on campus. I spent this past summer working full-time at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda and living in College Park. I'm really into sports, movies, and music, and am always open to new things. Please feel free to come see me during office hours in the Peer Mentor office (Symons 1317) on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10-11am, and I'd be glad to help you with anything you need! |
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| Dean Gogerdchi |
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My name is Dean Gogerdchi and I'm from Annapolis, MD. I'm a Senior General Biology major and plan to attend Optometry school and become an Optometrist after college. In addition to being a peer mentor, I'm the president of the Terps Lacrosse Club, and an officer in the Pre-Optometry society.
My interests outside of school include girls, lacrosse, and movies, in that order. Please visit me in the IRC and I'll tell you a story about a goat, a balloon, and a coffee table. Peace up, Naptown down. |
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| David Levitt |
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My name is David, and I am a Senior Neurobiology/Physiology major. I
have had an amazing experience as a student in college, participating
in numerous academic and extracurricular activities: conducting
neural development research at NIH, volunteering with Reading for the
Blind and Dyslexia, working as a DJ at WMUC, in addition to many
other fun pursuits. I look forward to helping inquisitive CLFS
students throughout the year. Outside of the IRC, you’ll be able to
find me at Ludwig Field or the Comcast Center. Come visit me in the
IRC. |
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| Roy Lyford-Pike |
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Hi, my name is Roy Lyford-Pike. I am currently a Junior Physiology and Neurobiology major, minoring in French. I am from Towson, MD and I love everything about Baltimore - Crabs, Old Bay, the Ravens, and the O's. I love sports, and I'm a member of the UMD Men's Club Water Polo Team. I hope to become a physician; specifically, a psychiatrist or neurology. I have a very wide range of interests, and am considering picking up a minor in Classics. |
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| Sherie McDonald |
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Hi everyone! My name is Sherie McDonald and I’m from Potomac, Maryland. I’m a senior majoring in Neurobiology and Physiology/Psychology (also known as an “ology” major) and after I graduate I plan to attend medical school. I’ve wanted to attain a profession in pediatrics ever since I was little but after working with an OB/GYN this past summer, I’m seriously considering an obstetrician or a gynecologist as a future career. In my spare time I participate in research in a biological anthropology lab on campus studying hypertension in mice as well as pancreatic cancer. I’m also currently volunteering in the Emergency Department at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. I love, love, LOVE to sing, dance, and perform and I’m a member of the coolest co-ed a capella group of life, Pandemonium. We perform all over UMD so look out for us!
Feel free to stop by the IRC anytime. We don't bite. much. |
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| Christina Miller |
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Hi! My name is Christina Miller and I am a senior Neurobiology/Physiology
major. My hometown is just outside of Annapolis, Maryland, so my favorite
places to be are on the water or taking a trip to the beach. I recently
earned a citation from the College Park Scholars Life Sciences Program and
currently work as an ER scribe at Anne Arundel Medical Center. I love
watching the Terps play any sport, and I am also a huge Redskins fan. After
graduating this spring, I plan on taking a year off to work or join an
Americorps program, and hopefully travel. I then plan on going to medical
school. This is my second as a peer mentor, and I am looking forward to
co-teaching UNIV100 this fall. Peer mentors are a great resource for
students on campus and I hope you guys will all come by and visit us! |
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| Jaimie Miller |
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Hi every one! My name is Jaimie Miller and I am a junior, Biochemistry major. My hometown is Bowie, Maryland, and I am currently a RA in Cumberland Hall. I plan to go to Johns Hopkins to become a nurse practitioner after graduation. I had the opportunity to spend last summer in China volunteering in Guangzhou's Children's Hospital, which was a life changing experience for me. In my free time, I enjoy running, being outdoors, hanging out with friends and family, and the beach! I am a big Terps sports fan and I like to attend all the football and basketball games. This is my first year as a peer mentor and UNIV instructor and I am looking forward to a great semester! Come visit! :) |
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| Nik Neelkantan |
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Hi my name is Nikhil Neelkantan and I’m from Newark, Delaware. I am a senior and my major is Microbiology. After graduating I plan on doing Teach For America and afterwards I plan on going to medical school. I wanted to become a peer mentor because I wanted to help freshmen get acclimated to the overwhelming experience of college. My interests include listening to music, Philadelphia sports teams, hanging out with friends, community service, and traveling. And I am probably the biggest eagles fan you will ever meet |
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| Paul Ortiz |
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My name is Paul Ortiz and I am a Senior Physiology and Neurobiology Major. I'm from Baltimore, Maryland and I'm a huge Ravens and Orioles fan. After graduation, I plan on going to pharmacy school. I want to be an oncology pharmacist so I can work with cancer patients. Besides being a peer mentor, I am also involved in the College Park Scholars American Cultures Program, Filipino Cultural Association, and Circle K. Last semester I worked in a Molecular Genetics lab in the Department of Kinesiology with Dr. Roth, which was a great experience for me. I also volunteered at Martha's Table in Washington, DC and I am currently a Pharmacy Tech in Baltimore. Stop by and visit us in the IRC! |
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| Mala Sathe |
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Hey Everyone!
My name is Mala Sathe, and I'm a junior Neurobiology/Physiology Major. After
my time here at UMD, I'd like to be apart of Teach for America, and then move
on to medical school. Eventually, I'd like to work with children as a pediatrician.
Other than peer mentoring, I am involved in the University Student Judiciary,
part of the Student Honor Council. I'm also a Help Center Volunteer, and a
member of the co-ed a capella group, FauxPaz. In my spare time, I also teach
karate to kids, big and little, and I really just like being outdoors. I love meeting
new people, so feel free to stop by the IRC and visit! |
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| Emily Seay |
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Hi! My name is Emily Seay and I am a senior cell biology and genetics major here at Maryland. I am currently looking into various graduate school programs but am also tempted to start working after graduation. Over the past four years, I have gained a lot of lab experience by working in two different labs: the Carnegie Institute of Washington and Johns Hopkins’ Applied Physics Lab. Hands-on lab experience is great in helping you understand what you have learned in class and I highly recommend it to everyone. Besides being a Peer Mentor and teaching UNIV 100, I am also a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. Getting involved on campus was one of the best things that I have ever done and I encourage you to get involved too. Come see me in the IRC and GO TERPS!! |
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| Katrina Smith |
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Hi, My name is Katrina Smith and I'm a senior general biology major. I've done a little bit of everything as an undergraduate at UMD. I spent about 2 years working in an emergency room where I determined that medical school wasn't for me. I decided shortly after that I would go to law school and hopefully specialize in environmental and international law. I was in the College Park Scholars Life Sciences Program and I did study abroad in Australia in August 2006. I love being a peer mentor and if you ever have questions or need help with anything feel free to stop by the office :) |
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| Jill Steinbrecher |
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Hi, my name is Jill and I am a Senior majoring in Physiology and Neurobiology, and
I am also working towards an undergraduate certificate in Womens Studies. I just
completed two years in the Advocates for Children Scholars Program and I am still
involved in the program. I am currently working as a Medical Technician at
Maryland Vein Professionals in Columbia, and I just finished a few months of bone
and joint research at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, which is close to
my hometown of Cherry Hill, NJ. After I graduate, I plan on attending medical
school or graduate school. In my free time (which I don't have much of) I enjoy
taking yoga classes and traveling. I love meeting new people, so come and visit me
in the IRC! |
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| Linda Suleiman |
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Hi! My name is Linda Suleiman and I’m a Senior Physiology and Neurobiology Major with a Pre-Med concentration. I wanted to get involved as a Peer Mentor so I could help new student transition into the College of Chemical and Life Sciences. In addition to being a peer mentor I was an Orientation Advisor for the College of Chemical and Sciences and then transition to Student Coordinator. I recently received my citation from the College Park Scholars Life Sciences Program. In the future I hope to attend medical school. |
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| Brittany Taylor |
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Hello Everyone! My name is Brittany Taylor and I am from Columbia Maryland. I am a junior who is majoring in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics. After I graduate, I plan to attend medical school and become a pediatrician or a neonatologist. In addition to being a Peer Mentor I am actively involved with the University Honors Program, I am treasurer of both the Black Honors Caucus and the CLFS Big/Little Connection, and I conduct research in the lab of Dr. Sarah Tishkoff. In my spare time I also enjoy traveling, playing sports, reading, hanging out with friends, and shopping. I hope to see you in the IRC!! |
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| Anu Veerappan |
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Hey Terps! My name is Anu Veerappan and I am a senior Neurobiology/
Physiology major, pursuing a minor in Community Health. My goals for
the near future: go to optometry school, become a professional
photographer, and continue volunteer work abroad. This summer I
studied abroad with the HIV/ AIDS program in Western Europe where I
traveled to Denmark, Amsterdam, London, and Madrid. Also this summer,
I shadowed doctors at an eye hospital, Sankara Nethralya in India for
a couple of weeks. I enjoy traveling, singing, drawing, running, and
love to take pictures. Currently, I work for an optometrist and am in
the Unite for Sight Club. The peer mentors are a great group of
students to talk to so don’t feel shy to stop by! Hope to see you soon! |
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| Arianne Wilson |
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Hi, I’m Arianne Wilson. I’m a senior Neurobiology/Physiology major here at
Maryland. I have a passion for my current cancer biology research and I am
excited about attending medical school. Aside from academics I love being
outdoors (hiking, mountain biking, skiing… you name it). I wanted to become a
peer mentor to help others along their journey through the college so please stop
by if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing you in the IRC! |
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| Lani Yap |
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Hi! My name is Lani Yap and I am a Senior Neurobiology and Physiology major from Ellicott City, Maryland. This is my second year being a Peer Mentor and I have loved every minute of it so far. I am a graduate of the College Park Scholars Earth, Life, and Time Program. I have experience as an undergraduate teaching assistant for Microbiology. I recently started working at Anne Arundel Medical Center as a Medical Scribe in the Emergency Department. There, I shadow doctors and am exposed to various medical cases from pediatrics to geriatrics. I am a Maryland Distinguished Scholar for Talent in the Arts in Dance and enjoy dancing whenever I have free time. Upon graduation from University of Maryland, I hope to pursue a career in medicine and possibly become a pediatrician.
The Peer Mentors are a wonderful resource so be sure to come and visit us in the IRC! |
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