Public Health Committee Officers

Hi everyone! I am Adriana Carrillo, and I am more than excited to be the head chair of the Public Health committee! Im currently pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Public Health and minor in Neuroscience and I will go on to pursue my career as a doctor in the future. I hold special passion for the biology of how our brain works and modulates itself, as well as improving community health and accessibility to healthcare! Some other things I love to do in my free time are powerlifting, playing guitar, spending time with my friends, watching some television shows, or listening to music. I love all music ranging from my favorite artist ever The Weeknd to some Mariachi or corridos. I hope to make a positive impact on the UNLV and Las Vegas community by improving health and wellness in the community.

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carria19@unlv.nevada.edu

Hi everyone! My name is Erin Adarve, and I’m studying Pre-professional Biology with plans of becoming a Physician Assistant. My hobbies include reading, working out or playing volleyball with my friends, eating good food (Korean food or acai bowls are my favorites), and travel. My favorite book series is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson, and I would recommend reading it if you’re into Thriller/Mystery books! Aside from medicine, I have a passion in political science and health equity, and being a part of the Public Health Committee allows me to pinpoint areas that require more attention and make change where we are able. 

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adarve1@unlv.nevada.edu

Hi everyone! My name is Mariane Pedrosa and I am majoring in Biological Sciences with a minor in Neuroscience. Once I complete my undergraduate, I hope to attend medical school and pursue a career as a neurologist or a psychiatrist. During my free time I love to crochet, watch movies, and go to thrift stores. I am the chair of the Educational Outreach Committee and I am so excited to now be a part of the Public Health Committee as the educational workshop leader! I look forward to working with the committee to provide as much health education and resources that we can to the community. 

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pedrosa@unlv.nevada.edu

Hi, my name is Alex Clark and I am a current nursing student here at UNLV and I am either interested in becoming a physician or a nurse practitioner. I like to bike and go outdoors in my free time. I am excited to be a part of this new committee and look forward to expanding health-education events such as Hands Only CPR/AED usage, suturing events, first aid kits and many more!

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​clarka34@unlv.nevada.edu

My name is Madelyn Colbert, and I am a medical student at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.  I graduated from UNLV in May of 2023 as Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and Research and Creative Honors Distinction.  During my undergraduate years, I was an active member of AED and served as the Educational Outreach Committee Chair.  Even as an alumni, I am extremely passionate about AED’s mission, and I am so excited to continue working with this organization in the pursuit of combatting health inequities and serving the Las Vegas community!

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clarka34@unlv.nevada.edu

Hello! My name is Clarisse Andrada and I'm majoring in Public Health! My passion for helping others has driven me to pursue a career in medicine and eventually become an OB-GYN in Las Vegas. I love to volunteer my time towards helping out my community through food distribution, healthcare accessibility, and cultural competency! In my free time, I like to utilize my creativity by scrapbooking, dancing, and going to concerts! I am so excited to be a part of the Public Health Committee and help out our community!

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andrac4@unlv.nevada.edu

Hi everyone! My name is Alex, and I am a Pre-professional Biological Sciences major. In the future, I aspire to attend medical school in hopes of becoming a pediatrician. During my free time, I love binge watching TV shows with my family and playing with my dog, Lebby, who was named after LeBron James. I am so excited to be a part of the Public Health Committee! Giving back to the community means so much to me; providing resources and health education will make a huge difference, and I am honored to contribute to that.

 

cabala6@unlv.nevada.edu

Hi everybody! My name is Emily Cruz and I am an Honors College student and Biochemistry major with a minor in Neuroscience. My interests in pathophysiology and ambitions to provide accessible/evidence based medicine are a major part of my "why" for applying to medical school! My long-term goal is to specialize in pediatrics and neonatology. I have a profound connection and passion to our underserved communities and Nevada, and I am specifically driven by reducing the maternal mortality rate in marginalized communities and promoting outreach initiatives to educate families on prenatal and basic care. In my free time, I look forward to volunteering in the NICU, tending to houseplants, and coffee dates. I am so excited to be a part of AED's public health committee and work alongside our amazing chairs and officers to promote health equity and accessibility regardless of race, gender, and class.

 

cruze27@unlv.nevada.edu

Hi everyone! My name is Aisha Basher, and I’m currently majoring in public health and minoring in biology and finance. I hope to go to medical school to pursue my dream of being a doctor! During my free time, I love playing tennis and pickleball, learning new songs on the guitar, shopping, and going to concerts. I also love trying out new cafes around town! I am super excited to be part of the Public Health Committee and spread more knowledge regarding health disparities both within our community and abroad.

 

basher@unlv.nevada.edu