Meet the Exec Board!
President: Zohra Halloul
Hi everyone!! I'm Zohra Halloul and I am a junior in Animal Sciences, minoring in Chemistry. I am beyond excited to be serving as your president this year! As of right now, I am interested in small animal and exotic surgery but my interests are always evolving. On campus, I am involved in a few other RSO's. This year I am vice president of BloomHer Health, one of Cheese Club's programs chairs, and membership director of Illini Stubs! I am also involved in Animal Sciences Ambassadors, ACES Student Leadership Council, and a pediatric nutrition research lab where we work with piglets! Outside of school, I love to binge watch TV, take care of my pets, and at home, I work at a small animal GP and a bakery.
My favorite PVC memories are from last year's trip to Mizzou and the APVMA Symposiums! I love PVC because of the inspiring community and mentors it has brought me! Through PVC I have been able to experience more than I could ever imagine and I am forever grateful to all of the other pre-vet students who I can grow alongside of. I cannot wait for a fantastic year and I can't wait to get to know you all! Please don't hesitate to reach out!
Favorite Animal: leatherback sea turtles, beluga whales, and box turtles!
Email me with any questions!
Vice President: Kyle Jones
Hey everybody, I'm Kyle and I am a senior in Animal Sciences with interests in a mixed animal practice. My favorite animal is a frog, though I love cattle just as much. On campus, I am involved in undergraduate research in nutrition and am a member and past vice president in my social fraternity. Outside of class, I enjoy going to Illini sports games, playing card games with my fraternity brothers, and watching TV. At home, I work at 2 clinics, one small animal and one mixed animal GP. My favorite memory from PVC was the APVMA conference this past year as well as a bunch of opportunities to strengthen my network of future and current veterinary professionals! I am super excited to be your vice president and can't wait to connect with you all!
Favorite Animal: Frog
Email me questions about general meetings!
Secretary: Andi Salto Pastor
Hi everyone! I'm Andi and I am a Sophomore in Animal Science minoring in Leadership Studies and currently completing a Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation Certificate! My goal is to become an Exotic Wildlife vet and get to travel to different countries working on the field and getting to help in conservation efforts for endangered species. I am so excited to serve as the Secretary of this outstanding club! I can’t wait to help with anything Pre-Vet Club related and support you in finding resources and opportunities along the way. On campus I am involved in Dr. Dilger's Health and Nutrition lab, I'm an RA in IKE North, a TA for ANSC 100, involved in the Wildlife Medical Clinic, in the Newman Mass choir, an ANSC ambassador, in the ACES Student Leadership Council, and I am apart of the JBT Scholars program. Some of my hobbies include hanging out with friends, doing nail art on my nails, crocheting, and being out in nature! I am so excited to serve as your secretary this year, please reach out if you have any questions!
My favorite PVC memory is the APVMA symposium in LSU last year where I got to learn skills such as suturing and got to meet so many vet school representatives which helped me find vet schools that I want to apply to. Other than being very informative, the APVMA symposium also showed me how welcoming and supportive this amazing club is and helped me make long-lasting friendships and connections.
Favorite Animal: Jaguarundi
Email me for any questions about weekly emails and vet school resources!
Treasurer: Nicole Sanborn
Hi! Im a junior in ANSC pre-vet and also getting my I-Dairy Certificate. Although I like spending free time volunteering at Haflinger Haven, I also love hanging out with friends, listening to music, and crafting!
My favorite PVC memory is when we took a tour of Mizzou's vet school. It was amazing to see their facilities and resources, but also meet a ton of new people and make so many fun memories together!
Email me any questions about payments!
Programs: Sakura Shinohara
Hi everyone, I'm Sakura! I am sophomore in Animal Sciences, in the pre-veterinary track. I have not figured out what I specifically want to do in vet med since there are so many things I have not seen and learned. BUT surgery, emergency care, and wildlife are some fields I am interested in! On Campus, I volunteer at the Wildlife Medical Clinic and research about fox genetics and behaviors! I am also part of the Illini Boxing Club, and that has been a memorable part of my college experience! Outside of being student, I love to sing, run, hike, and just enjoy the nature when I feel overwhelmed!
My favorite memory from Pre-Vet Club is LAICU shadowing where I got to observe many surgeries and procedures. I also got to meet great veterinarians and vet students at the shadowing which was also really cool! One of the reasons why I wanted to be a program coordinator was because of all the great opportunities I got from programs last year, so I am excited to provide you guys the same experience! I hope you guys enjoy all our programs this year :)
Favorite Animal: Cats, large and small!
Feel free to reach out with any questions about our upcoming programs or our study abroad opportunity!
Programs: Adriana Domanski
Hi everyone! My name is Adriana, I’m currently a Sophomore with a planned minor in Chemistry and Leadership studies. As of right now, I hope to become an aquatic veterinarian, but I’m also interested in specializing in cardiology. I’m excited to serve as one of the Programs Co-Chairs this year! In my free time I love watching documentaries, hiking, reading, and pretty much everything involving nature! I’m always excited to learn something new, and I can’t wait to meet everyone this year!
I love PVC because it brings together people in a field that can be very confusing and hard to find connections in. I also love all the opportunities PVC has to offer!
Favorite Animal: American Badger
Email for any questions about upcoming programs and APVMA!
Philanthropy: Christina Hsieh
Hi! My name is Christina (she/her), and I am a senior majoring in integrative biology with a minor in chemistry. In my free time, I love to stay active through hiking, figure skating, and rock climbing. I also work at the UI Ice Arena as a Learn-to-Skate instructor and in customer service. After I graduate undergrad, I plan to get a job in wildlife conservation or zoo medicine, hoping to be involved in more research. After, I want to go to veterinary school to eventually become a wildlife veterinarian.
A fun fact about myself is that I've been face to face with the largest venomous pit viper in the world while in the Amazon Rainforest.
Favorite Animal: Cat
pvcphilanthropy.uiuc@gmail.com
Feel free to contact me with any questions about pre-veterinary opportunities, especially for rescues, shelters, and sanctuaries!
Philanthropy: Rhea Narasimhan
Hi, my name is Rhea (she/her), and I'm a junior majoring in Integrative Biology!! Outside of classes, I love playing guitar and singing, collecting comics (my favorite superhero is The Flash), and working out. On campus, I'm also involved with Tamil club and Climbing club, and this year I'll be a part of the IB lab prep staff! I'm not exactly sure what my future will look like, but I hope to get more involved with research and definitely work with a variety of animals.
I love PVC because it allows me to find experiences I probably wouldn't have thought about otherwise and I get to new people and friends all the time
Favorite Animal: Bengal Tiger
pvcphilanthropy.uiuc@gmail.com
Feel free to contact me with any questions about pre-veterinary opportunities, especially for rescues, shelters, and sanctuaries!
Fundraising: Kelsey Bentrem
Hello! I’m Kelsey and I am a Junior majoring in Animal Sciences. I am interested in small animal ER but still open to all fields and hoping to explore more! On campus, I’m involved with the Climbing Club, Honors Student Council, and I play the flute in the University Band. Outside of school, I love backpacking/thru-hiking, baking, and rock climbing. I am always happy to talk or answer questions so please come say hi!
My favorite PVC memories are wet labs at the veterinary school! I love them because we get to meet other pre-vet students and learn through hands-on activities.
Favorite Animal: African Elephant
Email for any questions regarding our next fundraiser or how to get fundraising points!
Fundraising: Azyzah Assria
Hi! I'm Azyzah!! I am a Junior majoring in Animal Sciences and working on a certificate in wildlife and fisheries. I am currently interested in becoming a wildlife veterinarian, but every specialty always sounds so exciting. Outside of PVC, I am a project manager in LEGO club, and I work on the dairy farm helping with a research trial! Some of my hobbies include reading, journaling, crochet, and gaming!
My favorite memories from PVC are attending wet labs, going on trips, and attending the APVMA. PVC has opened my eyes to so many veterinary possibilities, and I love that I'll be able to help provide that for everyone!
Favorite Animal: Red Fox
Email for any questions regarding our next fundraiser or how to get fundraising points!
Public Relations: Ava Mennecke
Hey! I’m Ava and I’m a sophomore in molecular and cellular biology minoring in animal science and chemistry, and I’m so excited to be your public relations officer this year! I’m looking to go into small animal medicine with an interest in surgery. Outside of school I work at the Animal Hospital of Gurnee in my hometown as a vet assistant. I’m also a part of VAW Illinois veterinary chapter and help volunteer at CATsNAP here at UIUC. Some of my favorite hobbies are playing softball, volleyball, baking, shopping, and playing the flute! I can’t wait to work with each and every one of you, and I look forward getting to know you all this year!
My favorite PVC memory was the APVMA symposium last spring. The symposium truly allowed me to learn so much about the diverse field of veterinary medicine and was a great opportunity to get to find out more about the different vet schools across the US and the world. However, the symposium was most special to me as it helped me build some amazing friendships and memories with my fellow PVC members which I will forever cherish!
Favorite Animal: Sea turtle
Email for any questions about our socials, how to get involved, or merch!
SLC Rep: Madison Taylor
Hi everyone! My name is Madison Taylor, and I am a junior majoring in Animal Sciences with an interest in small animal medicine—although goats will always have a special place in my heart! On campus, I am involved with the Animal Sciences Ambassadors and the ACES Student Leadership Council. This year I will also be a teaching assistant for ANSC 205 in the fall and ANSC 298 in the spring.
Outside of the classroom, I work as a veterinary assistant and animal caretaker while conducting research in Dr. Rowland’s lab. Through my research, I have gained hands-on experience collecting blood samples from pigs and purifying plasmids used in research on Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV), giving me valuable exposure to both animal handling and molecular biology techniques.
I love being part of the Pre-Vet Club because it brings together students who share a passion for veterinary medicine. It’s a great way to connect with others, learn from experienced professionals, and explore the many opportunities within the field.
When I’m not busy with school or work, you’ll probably find me spending time with my Goldendoodle, Murphy, or my betta fish, Hei Hei. I’m excited to meet everyone and can’t wait for another great year with the Pre-Vet Club!
I love being part of the Pre-Vet Club because it brings together students who share a passion for veterinary medicine. It’s a great way to connect with others, learn from experienced professionals, and explore the many opportunities within the field
Favorite Animal: Elephant
Email for any questions regarding ACES SLC and their most recent meeting!