The Scholar Experience

Timilehin Adeniran

Texas State University

Timilehin is a proud member of his university’s health professions, premedical and predental societies. He serves as the secretary of the RCCG Campus Fellowship Ministry and enjoys volunteering as a tax assistant and with the El Paso Fighting Hunger Church Food Bank.

Krishna Evani

UTSA

Krishna enjoys giving back to her community as both a tutor in college science and a volunteer at the Children’s Association for Maximum Potential camp. Despite being the co-president of student-lead Active minds, a member of the premed and national honor society, Krishna still finds time to participate in her favorite sports: volleyball and tennis!

Aimee Jeffrey-Iwelu

UTSA

Aimee has taken a personal interest in public health and pursues her degree passionately to make a direct impact on the health of her community as a family physician. Aimee is excited to explore the influence of genetics on human health through the lens of research.

Ava Sanchez

St. Mary’s University

AVA has become a part of the scientific community by joining the Health Occupations Students of America and through her school’s premedical society. She passionately pursues public service and community education as a volunteer with the Zargoza Society and with Continuing Heritage elementary school. Her dedication to participate in healthcare is evident by her certifications in CPR and First Aid care.

Megan Tansiongco

Trinity University

Megan is fascinated by the evolving technologies implemented in cancer treatment and seeks to passionately combine her research training with medical education to make significant contributions to the scientific field.

Riley Zimmermann

Texas State University

Riley clearly interweaves a passion for science with their hobbies, including monitoring the chemistry of pool water, performing home science experiments and as a science olympian in astronomy, circuitry, and geology. Riley has served as in the community as a teacher’s assistant, Bridge Community Church volunteer, and a science fair judge with the Harmony School of Endeavor. Riley also has a flair for languages, particularly German, Polish, Spanish and Turkish!

Sameed Aijaz

Trinity University

Sameed is a certified clinical medical assistant and maintains certification in CPR and basic life support. He volunteered as a COVID vaccine distributor with the Islamic Center of San Antonio, and holds numerous leadership positions, including the public relations chair of the South Asian Student association, secretary of Trinity’s Interpretive Speech club, and the T-space coordinator his institution’s American Medical Student association.

Anakaren Garcia

St. Mary’s University.

Anakaren spends volunteer hours as a radiology technician and has even sought certification as an electrocardiogram technician and health care provider Basic Life Support. She is passionate, hardworking and approaches challenges with a positive, determined outlook.

Berzhia Mizani

UT Austin

Berzhia has been recognized for her superb organization skills as well as her evident interest for scientific inquiry. Her academic perforance is appreciated as a member of the Alpha Delta Epsilon pre-medical Honor society. In her free time, Berzhia serves as a

student council representative, volunteers in Ascension Seton Medical Center, and fund raises for patients battling leukemia and lymphoma.

Victoria Sanchez

St. Mary’s University

Victoria has been noted for her strong performance in biology and chemistry, as keen investigative mind. She a member of her school’s Honors program, premedical society and the Health Occupations Students of America, and seeks to add to her research toolbox through biochemistry and pharmacology.

Ana Tumanova

UT Austin

Anna is interested in studying cellular processes by way of biohysics with the goal of minimizing the side effects of cancer radiation therapy as a radiation oncologist. She has spent her free time developing research skills in laboratories, learning Latin and percussion in band. Along with her interest in the intersection of physics and medicine, Anna also finds time to participate in dance.