Past Officers
Education Outreach Co-chair
Andy Ho
Optometry Co-chair
Jumelle Tukay
Hey AED! I’m Jumelle Tukay and currently in my 3rd year at UNLV majoring in Biology. I aspire to hopefully attend medical school. Though I haven’t decided yet, I am interested in ophthalmology, physiatry, and radiology. Besides school, I love spending time with family and friends, playing piano/guitar, exploring video games, cooking, and watching travel vlogs. I look forward to meeting you guys!
Bone Marrow Officer
Elsa Tesfagiorgis
Bone Marrow Co-chair
Zarin Hoque
Hello everyone. My name is Zarin Hoque and I’m majoring in Biology with a minor in Global Entrepreneurship. After I graduate, I plan on attending medical school. I was born in Reno, but I have lived in Las Vegas for most of my life. In my free time I like to bake, take long walks, listen to music, go on adventures, and eat chocolate. I’m not much of a t.v. or movie person, but I enjoy watching documentaries and reading different books. One fun fact about me: I love stuffed animals!
Blood Drive Co-chair
Halley Darwin
Hi, my name is Halley Darwin. I am a Pre-Professional Biology Major, and I either want to pursue becoming a dentist or a doctor. Aside from school I like to spend quality time with family and friends, go to concerts, eat out, learn about different cultures, and occasionally attend Zumba classes. I want to contribute to a club culture that strives for excellence in everything we do together, so that way, we may be steps closer to accomplishing our goals in becoming quality, future healthcare providers. Feel free to ask me any questions or say hi if you see me around campus!!
Executive Board Treasurer
Samantha (Sami) Giannantonio
Hi!! I’m Sami, the current treasurer of AED. I’m a Biology major with a certificate in Leadership and Development. I hope to matriculate to medical school in the future to become an OB/GYN. Come to me with any questions about AED, the path to medicine, or anything in between! Fun fact: I’m a sucker for pets and have 10 of my own in a 2 bedroom apartment!
Executive Board Secretary
Alexandra Hird
Hey AED! My name is Alex Hird and I’m a biology major. I hope to graduate in 2020 and attend medical school. I was born in New Jersey but I’ve lived in Las Vegas since middle school. I love everything art related, and I was an art teacher for a few years. Anytime I’m not studying, sleeping, or on Reddit, you’re bound to find me at any music festival within a 300 mile radius of here.
Executive Board Communications Director
Leonardo Mendizabal
Hey AED! I am a pre-med, biology, honors student who is also pursuing a minor in music. When I’m not playing in different ensembles across the valley, I’m scribing in hospitals like other AED members. Ultimately, my goal is to go to medical school and become an MD.
Executive Board Historian
Esperanza Mireles
Hi AED! I am a pre-med, biochemistry major. I hope to graduate in 2021 and attend medical school. I was born in Detroit, Michigan and lived in Las Vegas for the majority of my life. In my free time, I enjoy sleeping or going to get my nails done. If you need a buddy to have lunch with or need someone to talk to, feel free to get email me any time!
Executive Board Webmaster
Richard Gu
Hi everyone! My name is Richard and I am happy to be your Webmaster! I am a Biochem major with a minor in computer science. In my free time, I like to play video games or scroll on Reddit. If you need anything, feel free to get in touch with me at any time!
Animal Welfare Co-chair
Marisa Black
Hi AED! My name is Marisa Black and I’m a pre-professional biology major. I have had the dream of becoming a veterinarian since I was eight years old, and I discovered my passion for horses and livestock through the 4-H program. I have 25 animals at home, but the hooved animals I discovered in 4-H are the ones I aspire to work with as a veterinarian. When I’m on campus, I’m usually in the honors college, but in my free time I am always at the barn spending time with my horse or going hiking! I have been a part of the Heaven Can Wait feral cat clinics since I was sixteen years old, and I can’t wait to meet all of you there to show you what we do for the cats of Las Vegas!
Animal Welfare Chair
Netta Ohayon
Hello! My name is Netta Ohayon and I am a biology major. My hope is to become a wildlife veterinarian and work around the world with different and unique species. I am originally from Israel, where I was born and raised, and I moved to Vegas a few years ago for school. A few of my hobbies is to travel, learn about other cultures, go hiking, practice judo and to sometimes just relax in the park with friends or with a good book. If you love animals like me I hope to see you at the cat clinic!
Executive Board Sergeant-at-Arms
Salman Mohammed
Hi everyone! I am a senior majoring in Biology with hopes of attending Medical School and graduating in Spring 2020. A fun fact about me is that I love photography and cats! I look forward to seeing you all at the different AED events! When you see me at an event, feel free to ask any questions about applying to medical school or AED in general or really anything. I will try my best to answer them for you.
Bone Marrow Officer
Dung Nguyen
Hi everyone my name is Dung (pronounced like yoong). I was born and raised in Vietnam and moved to Vegas about 4 years ago. I’m a pre-med student with a dream of becoming a doctor. In my free time, I usually draw or watch dramas, mostly Korean and Chinese dramas. I love listening to all kinds of music that I don’t understand. I have a pet rabbit but he lives with my parents. I love making new friends so don’t be shy and come talk to me, though I’m usually the shy one.
Optometry Co-chair
Elizabeth Hermanny
Hello, AED! My name is Elizabeth and I am very excited to be a part of our Pre-Optometry committee. One of my goals for this committee is to provide access to resources to help those interested in the optometry profession. If anyone has questions about what optometry entails, optometry school, or suggestions for our committee please feel free to ask! I look forward to volunteering with you!