Past Officers

Hey AED! My name is Karina Zanabria and I am a Psychology major with a Neuroscience minor. I plan on applying to medical school in the near future! You can usually find me on campus, as I am either studying, working at the legal clinic, or attending some university functions. Volunteering is my passion, as I love to spend my time with VMSN and various organizations around the valley. In my free time, I like to try unique food places around Vegas and then burn off the calories by running around my neighborhood. Some of my hobbies include dog sitting and I recently got into gardening. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about anything. I look forward to meeting all of you and being a humanitarian officer for this amazing club!

Hello! My name is Kadi Nakamura and I am majoring in Biology with a concentration in pre-med. I am planning on continuing on to Optometry school to become an Optometrist either with my own practice or under a hospital. I am from Hawaii and enjoy being outdoors and doing activities such as hiking, surfing, etc. I also love indulging in korean dramas and anime if I have the time. Looking forward to possibly working with all of you in the near future!

Hey AED! My name is Karina Zanabria and I am a Psychology major with a Neuroscience minor. I plan on applying to medical school in the near future! You can usually find me on campus, as I am either studying, working at the legal clinic, or attending some university functions. Volunteering is my passion, as I love to spend my time with VMSN and various organizations around the valley. In my free time, I like to try unique food places around Vegas and then burn off the calories by running around my neighborhood. Some of my hobbies include dog sitting and I recently got into gardening. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about anything. I look forward to meeting all of you and being a humanitarian officer for this amazing club!

Hello everyone! My name is Kirsten Alsua & I am a pre-professional Biology Major with a Minor in Neuroscience. My ultimate goal is to attend medical school & become a physician in the dermatology field. When I’m not living in the Lied Library, I am either with my family or eating out. I work on campus as a Supplemental Instructor for General Chemistry! My creative outlet includes being a freelance makeup artist & it has made me fall in love with the concept of transformation. My love for transformation has led me to become a Fitness Instructor and Trufusion Summerlin! I truly enjoy working with and aiding in the growth of an array of unique individuals. I can’t wait to meet & work with you all in future blood drives!

Hello AED! My name is Motasem Albaghdadi and I am majoring in Pre-Professional Biology. I was born in Syria and moved to Las Vegas when I was 13 years old. I am bilingual, my first language is Arabic and my second is English. Outside of school, I like to watch movies, play sports (Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball), and spend time with friends and family. I am looking forward to meeting all of you and I am very excited to be serving you by being part of the Fundraising Committee.

What’s up everyone! My name is Ahmed Nadeem and I am super excited to be serving as your AED Treasurer. I am a biology major with a minor in neuroscience, and I hope to attend medical school in the future! During my free time I love going to the gym, playing tennis, as well as gaming with the boys. I also can’t deny that I’ve become a big tik tok enthusiast. I am super chill, so if you ever have any questions or concerns feel free to reach out to me anytime, and I’d love to help out in any way I can!

Hi everyone! My name is Jilian Morejon and I am currently a junior majoring in Pre-Professional Biology. I hope to go to medical school and eventually become a reproductive endocrinologist. My family is Cuban, but I was born and raised in Las Vegas. Some of my favorite things are reading, hiking, and going to new places with my family and friends. I am very happy to be a part of the Wellness Committee and I am looking forward to planning events that better the health of our members. I cannot wait to get to know you guys through future social and wellness events!

Hello guys! My name is John Rafanan and I am a 3rd year Biology major with a minor in neuroscience and psychology. I am an aspiring student working to become a physician! I am honored to serve part of the Wellness Committee, and I am excited to share my ideas to better our organization! When I’m not working, you can find me rock climbing, mountain biking, working out, or hiking the local trails in our area. I look forward to working with all of you guys, so please feel free to reach out to me!

Hey AED! My name is Ann Beck and I’m excited to be your Secretary. I’m a Biology major with a Neuroscience minor and I am also part of the Honors College. After I graduate, I hope to go into the Genetics or Fertility field. I grew up in Colorado but have enjoyed making Vegas my new home these past three years. I’ve been a dancer since I was three years old and I also enjoy hiking, going to concerts, and getting coffee. I would love to help if you ever have any questions or need someone to talk to!

Hi everyone! My name is Crysty-Ann, and I’m a Biology major with psychology and neuroscience minors. Like many of you, I plan on attending medical school. When I’m not camping out in the library or eating copious amounts of SOHO, you can catch me working the front desk at the sciences advising center. I love spending time with friends and family, playing Animal Crossing, and curating an obnoxious amount of Spotify playlists. I am also a coffee and boba fiend, so if anyone would like to grab something to drink and debate about the best coffee/boba places, I’m game!

Hello AED! My name is Nathalie Hernandez and I am a Nursing major with a minor in psychology. I love spending most of my free time petting and spoiling my cat Peanut. I also thoroughly enjoy watching horror/thriller/suspenseful movies on Netflix and trying new foods with my friends. I’m excited about being an officer and I hope I will be able to help make everyone’s experience volunteering for AED a very memorable one!

Hi everyone! My name is Sebnem and I’m a second year student majoring in biology. I plan on graduating in 2021 and attending medical school to become a doctor. I love hiking, traveling, and binge watching Netflix shows. One of my biggest dreams is to travel the world. I also love sushi, so much that I named my cat Sushi. I’m excited for what this semester has to bring and I’m looking forward to working with you guys during our bone marrow drives!

Hey AED, my name is Khadija Bhatti and I am a third year biology and political science student. I plan to graduate in spring 2020 and hopefully attend medical school. Even though I was born in Pakistan, Las Vegas has always been home to me. I love to travel, learn new pen tricks, and practice archery. If you ever see me around campus feel free to say hello or ask any questions you may have!

Hello! My name is Leora Abrams and I am majoring in Biology with minors in Psychology and Neuroscience. I graduate Fall 2020 and plan to go to medical school. I love watching The Bachelor and Grey’s Anatomy (I’m basically a surgeon at this point). I also love traveling around the world (aka eating a lot of yummy food). I am so excited to be a part of such a wonderful committee. I hope to see you all at our upcoming blood drives!

Hey everyone! I’m Bella Chung and I am ecstatic to serve as your President! A few things about me, I am a biology major with minors in Spanish, neuroscience, and psychology. I am also very interested in astrology and my sun sign is Capricorn. If you ever need anything, don’t hesitate to email me! I would love to get to know you and help in any way I can!

Hi everyone! My name is Stephanie Melrose and I am a fourth-year student majoring in psychology with a minor in biology. I plan on graduating in spring 2021 and attend physician assistant school thereafter. In my free time, I love to travel to new countries, workout and cook new recipes. Like many other college students, I am a coffee fanatic so I love trying out all of the different coffee shops around Las Vegas. I am excited to be a part of the Dental Committee as I feel as though proper dental hygiene is very important to maintain and I love sharing my knowledge with others in need. I hope to see you all at our future events!

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My name is Akna Wijekularatne and I am a Biology major with a minor in Neuroscience. As a first generation student, I depended heavily on my teachers and fellow peers for advice and support. Through EOC, I wish to do the same for other students that are in similar situations. During my free time, I enjoy reading books, binge watching shows and spending time in nature! If you ever have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me anytime! I look forward to work with all of you!

Hello! My name is Deanna, a Pre-Professional Biology student with a Neuroscience minor. I am a chair of the EOC because I am passionate about making education and resources needed to succeed accessible for all. No one should feel as though they are wandering through helpless uncertainty, and it is my goal to be an approachable, knowledgeable resource for those who need it. In my free time, I love playing violin, painting, and making new connections with people. As a part of the EOC, feel free to come to me for any questions or concerns. I look forward to working with AED members to promote accessible education and group success!

Hello AED, I am Chair of the Educational Outreach Committee (EOC) because I am passionate about motivating high school students to pursue their career goals. Academic success is possible for anyone with a dream and determination. At UNLV, I am seeking a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology. Some of my favorite hobbies include outdoor activities, watching TV shows, and cooking (send me recipes if you have good ones)! With that being said, I look forward to meeting more AED members at our EOC events.