Bone Marrow Committee Officers

Co-Chair

Francesca Lungu

Hello everyone! My name is Francesca Lungu, and I am excited to serve as your Bone Marrow
Committee Co-Chair. I’m currently pursuing my bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in
Neuroscience. In my role on the Bone Marrow Committee, I also have the privilege of being a
campus ambassador for the Gift of Life organization. This mission is incredibly close to my
heart, as it focuses on expanding the registry of potential stem cell donors to save the lives of
cancer patients. It’s a wonderful cause that has greatly influenced my decision to pursue the
pre-med path, helping me find my "why" in the medical field. I encourage everyone to get
involved and volunteer—it’s an amazing opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.
Whether you’re interested in volunteering or have any questions about the process, feel free to
reach out to me. I’m always here to chat, so don’t hesitate to email me if you need anything!

lunguf1@unlv.nevada.edu

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Co-Chair

Ryan Watkins

Hi everyone! My name is Ryan Watkins and I look forward to serving as your Bone Marrow
Committee Co-Chair. I am perusing my B.S in Biological Sciences with a minor in
Neuroscience. I plan on applying to medical school here shortly, following my aspirations of
becoming a physician. Throughout my experience with A.E.D I have been privileged to be a
Campus Ambassador for the Gift of Life organization. We are an organization dedicated to
providing the opportunity for anyone to be a possible life-saving donor for cancer patients.
Alongside working directly as a Medical Assistant for an Orthopedic Surgical clinic, my passion
for raising awareness of overall health, diet, and cancer related illnesses has grown significantly.
It has stimulated a cause for action within myself on the type of physician I want to be for
patients. It has influenced my commitment to be more connected within our local Las Vegas
community – and eventually nationally. I’m always open for collaborations, talking about
essentially anything, and learning about new things and people!

watkir2@unlv.nevada.edu

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Officer

Angelina Hernandez

Hi everyone! My name is Angelina Hernandez. I am a Biology major with a pre-professional concentration. After graduating from UNLV, I plan to continue my education by pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy. Ideally, I would love to work with athletes and geriatric patients. I was born and raised in Las Vegas. While I love my city, I also love traveling to new places. During my free time, I enjoy hiking, going to the gym, watching movies, and spending time with my family and friends. Soccer has always been a big part of my life as I played for 14 years. Now, I love watching games with my family. I am honored to be a part of the Bone Marrow committee, and I’m beyond excited to do my part to serve our community!

hernaa80@unlv.nevada.edu

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Committee Policies

Officer Responsibilities

Have knowledge about the process of bone marrow donation (a handbook will be given to you).
Have knowledge about the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation.
Know how to properly swab others using a swabbing kit and how to properly use mobile registration.
Speak to and answer questions from people getting swabbed and volunteers.
Manage and train volunteers on how to properly use a swabbing kit and using mobile registration.
Advertise and recruit people passing by to join the registry.
Know how to navigate the AED website in order to post events and announcements.
Be active and present at all drives.

Officer Rules

Officers must be present at all drives.
Officers must lead a shift during each drive.
You are responsible for recruiting people to the table since the volunteers will only know how to swab. Officers should not be sitting during drives; they should be the most active amongst the group since they will be recruiting students passing by.
Officers must stay on the committee for a minimum of one semester. If an officer is not fulfilling the responsibilities expected of them, they will be asked to re-interview for the position or will removed from the committee.

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