Pre-Professional Programs Team
Pre-professional programs
Clare Spathelf is the Assistant Director of the BGSU Office of Pre-Professional Programs and an adjunct faculty member supporting those pursuing careers in dentistry, law, medicine, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, and veterinary medicine. She is a two-time alumna earning a Master of Arts degree in Higher Education Student Affairs (CSP) and a Bachelor of Science in Education. She has been employed with the university for fourteen years. Prior to her administrative position, she was an Academic Advisor in BGSU's Pre-Major Programs office. In 1998, she was recruited to work with at-risk youth and became Program Coordinator facilitated through the Board of Education/Wood County Educational Service Center (7 yrs. service) where she assisted 14-21 year olds with their education and employment goals. Clare began her career in education in the classroom as a Reading Specialist.
Clare is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society and the Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Honor Society. She is also a member of the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions and Pre-Law Advisors National Council. She was the recipient of the 2019 Faculty Excellence Award for Advising & Mentoring Excellence.
Pre-law faculty associate
Dr. Birnbaum graduated summa cum laude from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1976. She received her Juris Doctorate in 1979 from the University of Cincinnati College of Law where she was a member of the University of Cincinnati Law Review. She was in private practice in Toledo, Ohio and a partner with the law firm of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick from 1979 to 1991 and with Garan Lucow Miller in Ann Arbor, Michigan from 2001 to 2009.
Dr. Birnbaum was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Law at The University of Michigan Law School where she taught in the Legal Skills/Legal Practice and LL.M. programs. She has taught Business Law and Introduction to Law courses at Bowling Green, and numerous other legal courses, and is the recipient of several teaching awards.
Pre-health faculty associates
Dr. Steven Chung is a teaching professor of chemistry and pre health advisor at Bowling Green State University. He received a Bachelor of Science degree at Harvey Mudd College in California and a Doctor of Philosophy degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he studied the reactivity of organic molecules bound to platinum and rhenium. He then did postdoctoral research at Iowa State University where he studied the catalytic conversation of soybean oil into drying oils. He has taught organic chemistry courses since 2000 and at Bowling Green State University since 2007.
Dr. Chung serves as an academic advisor in the chemistry department and is the faculty advisor of the student organization MAPS: Minority Association of Premedical Students. He also serves as the Director of the Northwest Ohio Regional Science Olympiad held at BGSU and is an avid follower of academic competitions such as BGSU's Brain Game. Dr. Chung lives in Bowling Green with his wife and three daughters who have a variety of interests including soccer, track, clarinet, guitar, trombone, piano, creative writing, drama, quiz bowl, and making PowerPoint presentations.
Amy Wagner is both a Lecturer and Pre-Health faculty mentor for the Biological Sciences. She received both her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science at BGSU, studying Molecular Biology and Protein Biochemistry. She has over 20 years of experience teaching both Biology and Anatomy and Physiology at colleges like Cuyahoga Community College, Owens, Lourdes, BGSU Firelands, and BGSU. She has been in the BGSU Biology Department since 2010, and has served on numerous committees for both the Biological Sciences and the Arts and Science College.
Along with teaching she has numerous certifications in both health and fitness. She has been a personal trainer and instructor for 17 years, and enjoys all aspects of health and fitness. In her free time when she’s not teaching, she enjoys reading, mountain biking, and traveling.
Advisory Board Members and Student Ambassadors
Dentistry
Dr. George Hebeka hails from Warren, Michigan. He attended Wayne State University on a full merit scholarship, earning a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences in 1995. He then attended the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, completing his Doctor of Dental surgery degree in 2000.
After completing Dental school, Dr. Hebeka completed a General Practice Residency at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. There he trained in advanced procedures including endodontics, oral surgery, trauma training, and IV sedation. Throughout his dental career he has taken extensive continuing education, including completing the Comprehensive Implant Residency program (CIRP) in Birmingham, Alabama.
Dr. Hebeka practices dentistry in Bowling Green, Ohio in the group practice Drs. Phipps, Levin, Hebeka and Associates. He is professional member of ADA, ODA, TDS, and GBSSC.
Dr. Hebeka lives in Perrysburg, Ohio with his wife and three children. He is involved in CYO Basketball coaching for his kids in Lial Catholic School. In his free time, he enjoys weightlifting, kickboxing and watching all pro and college sports associated with U of M and Detroit.
From the young age of five, Dr. Klassen had dreams of becoming a dentist. She recalls playing “dentist” in her uncle’s dental office in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with her cousins every time her family traveled across Michigan to visit her relatives. The path that led her to accomplishing this dream includes graduating Summa Cum Laude from Bowling Green State University and then earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. While she was still attending BGSU the terrorist attacks of 911 occurred, which sparked an additional life goal of serving in the United States military. She was awarded a scholarship through the US Navy’s Health Professions Scholarship Program which allowed her to simultaneously achieve both of her life callings. Dr. Klassen served in the Navy for five years as an active duty dentist and continues to serve as a Commander in the Navy Reserves. Within the past few years, Dr. Klassen has used her dental skills and position in the healthcare field to greatly influence the communities around her. She initiated and organized a Dental Health Fair and “Toothbrush Trio Relay” race to raise funds to help build the Inclusive Playground at Carter Park in Bowling Green. She annually provides free dental care to any active duty, retired, separated, or reserve service man or woman in Northwest Ohio during a program she created called the 1% Salute. In 2016 Dr. Klassen and her husband completed a mission to run across the state of Ohio (some of it with her children on her back) to promote education and raise awareness about the joys and hardships of raising children with autism and other special needs. Dr. Klassen and her husband have two sons, Kolden and Aithan. Her interests span a broad range, from running to photography and baking to March Madness. The Klassen family loves to explore Ohio’s Metroparks and enjoy going to “up north” Michigan to get out in the woods and visit family.
Dr. T. Ryan Phipps was born in Bowling Green, Ohio. He received a Bachelor of Arts studying at Miami University, a Master’s of Science in Biology from Bowling Green State University, and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from The Ohio State University.
He continued his dental education at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio where he completed a General Practice Residency. This program focused on advanced training in general dentistry, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, and endodontics. Dr. Phipps also completed rotations in medicine, anesthesia, trauma care, and also completed advanced courses in pharmacology and treatment of medically comprised patients. He is certified in intravenous conscious sedation and advanced cardiac life support.
He belongs to the ADA, ODA, TDS as well as the Great Black Swamp Dental Study Club. Ryan enjoys being active in his local community. He currently resides in Bowling Green with his wife Rachel and young children Georgia and Arnie. When he does have free time, he is cheering on the Falcons and Buckeyes, playing golf, running, cycling, swimming, cooking, or hiking with his golden retriever Skip.
Law
Elizabeth was born in Bowling Green, Ohio in 1966. She moved with her family to Ithica, New York where her father attended Law School at Cornell. She moved back with her family to BG and started kindergarten. She graduated from BGHS in 1984. Elizabeth spent the summer of 1984 in Rio de Janeiro then enrolled in Miami University's 'Western College' School of Interdisciplinary Studies and received her Bachelor's degree in Philosophy.
Elizabeth's first job after college was with Greenpeace, the environmental organization. In that capacity, she traveled quite a bit all over the country and lived in Manhatten, Atlanta, Ann Arbor, Los Angeles, and DC and ended up as the Director of Greenpeace Oregon. She then ran the seven offices, in the West Coast Region. She was the Director of Development for a community radio station in Portland, Oregon and also was in development at Oregon Trout, an anadromous fish habitat preservation organization.
She had her son at age 31, got married and became a stay-at-home mother for the next twelve years. She had her daughter when she was 37 years old. As her kids grew up, she decided to re-enter the workforce by pursuing a law degree. She was encouraged by the ability to earn a juris doctorate in three years-no thesis. Elizabeth moved her family back to BG and attended The University of Toledo Law School from 2001-2014. She is now practicing law in downtown Bowling Green, by joining her father, Norman Geer, who has been in practice for over forty years. She has a typical small town practice where she does a variety of types of law, including family law (juvenile, divorce, custody, abuse and neglect) as well as criminal and civil disputes. She also writes Trusts and does Estate Planning...etc. She participates in two legal clinics, the Community clinic as well as the Senior Center to make legal services accessible regardless of income.
When she is not driving her kids around to sports practices and events, she spends her spare time bike riding, skiing, walking her dog, reading and spending time with family. Elizabeth currently serves on the Board of the BG Chamber of Commerce, the Wood County Historical Society and Museum and is Vice-President of the Wood County Bar Association.
Medicine
Dr. Suchitra Nair is a practicing family physician as well as an associate director at Mercy Health Lighthouse Way Family Medicine Residency. She previously completed her training at Mercy Health and served as chief resident.
Dr. Nair focuses on patient-centered care. Her goal is to empower her patients to be active participants in their health.
Her passions include academic medicine, hospital medicine, women’s health and pediatrics. She takes a particular interest in training the next generation of physicians who in turn touch lives for generations.
She is in charge of helping orient and teach medical students from various osteopathic and allopathic schools nearby. She also helped create the pipeline program with the BGSU Office of Pre-Professional Programs for pre-medical students with Dr. Nelson.
She was born and raised in New York City. She met her husband, Ryan, in medical school. They call Perrysburg, Ohio, home and look forward to raising their children there. They have a Goldendoodle named Brooklyn.
Dr. Anna Nelson is a practicing family physician and is starting her 10th year as a residency core faculty member, currently at Mercy Health Lighthouse Way Family Medicine Residency.
She is an active member of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), where she spent five years revitalizing the Collaborative for New Faculty in Family Medicine and completed the Emerging Leaders Fellowship. Dr. Nelson serves as a coach in the STFM virtual coach program, a mentor in the New Faculty Scholar program and a mentor in the BGSU Pre-Med Partnership program.
Her dedication to educating and inspiring medical learners and future academic educators earned her the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians’ (OAFP) 2021 Mentor of the Year Award and she currently serves on the OAFP Foundation Board of Trustees.
Her passions include academic medicine, integrating point of care ultrasound (POCUS) into practice, multidisciplinary collaborative approach to medicine and supporting pre-med students through the creation of a pipeline program with the BGSU Office of Pre-Professional Programs.
Dr. Jeffrey Noftz MD, PT graduated from Bowling Green State University receiving his BS in Physical Therapy in 1992. He began his physical therapy career as a specialist in the rehabilitation of injured athletes at The Medical College of Ohio (currently known as University of Toledo Medical Center). During this time, Dr. Noftz specialized in the care and rehabilitation of injured athletes. He cared for athletes at every level including weekend warriors to Olympic athletes as well as served as one the principal physical therapists for The University of Toledo football program.
After 7 years, he returned to medical school and received his Doctorate in Medicine from The Medical College of Ohio in 2001. Selected as one of only four students to enter residency training early, he began his Family Medicine residency training in 2000 and completed this in 2003. During this time, he served as the Chief Resident in his final year of training.
Following residency, Dr. Noftz started the first Primary Care Sports Medicine practice at The Medical College of Ohio serving as its director in the Department of Orthopedics/Sports Medicine. During this time, he developed one of the first sports performance programs in the area focusing on athletes recovering from ligamentous injury/surgery.
Dr. Noftz then moved to Bowling Green, Ohio. While serving the local community as a primary care physician, he continued his professional goals in physical therapy opening Jump Start Physical Therapy in 2004.
In addition to this, in 2004 he began his work caring for BGSU students at the university’s Student Health Center eventually being named the Medical Director there. While at BGSU, he also cared for injured student athletes for the department of Intercollegiate Athletics. He was selected as The Head Team Physician/Director of Athletic Medicine in 2006.
Along with a team of professionals at BGSU, Dr. Noftz developed BGSU’s Sports Performance Program in 2007. As medical director of The Sports Performance Team, he helps coordinate the care offered by multiple BGSU professionals including Nutritionists, Sports Psychologists, Exercise Science faculty, and others with the goal of improving student athletes’ ability to compete at the highest level.
Dr. Noftz is a veteran serving in the US Air Force from 1984 through 1988. He is married to his wife Renee. Their daughter Jordan will be starting her freshman year at BGSU in 2019. He and his wife enjoy watching their daughter ride horses as she competes in barrel racing events including international competition at the Youth World Championships.
Occupational Therapy
Dr. Madeline Eklund is a Northwest Ohio native. Madeline attended BGSU and received her bachelors degree in Applied Health Science in 2018. She was very involved in the Sidney A. Ribeau President’s Leadership Academy, New Student Organization, and University Activities Organization. Madeline attended Huntington University in Fort Wayne, Indiana and earned her occupational therapy doctorate in 2021. During her OTD program, she co-authored research studies, went on a mission trip to China, and completed her capstone project on animal-assisted therapy.
Madeline is an occupational therapist at Paulding County Hospital in Paulding, Ohio. She sees a variety of populations such as outpatient orthopedics, outpatient pediatrics, and inpatient rehabilitation. Madeline enjoys making each patient’s therapy experience personal.
In her spare time, Madeline enjoys game nights with her family and friends, baking, and any excuse to go shopping or out to eat.
Kelly Fullenkamp, MOT, OTR/L attended the University of Findlay, graduating with her Master of Occupational Therapy degree in 2003. She is certified through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and is currently licensed in the State of Ohio through the Ohio OTPTAT Board.
She started her career in Wilmington, DE at St. Francis Hospital, a small community hospital which offered her experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and transitional care. Kelly also assisted at Select Specialty Hospital, a long-term acute care facility (LTAC).
Kelly returned to Ohio and spent the next four years at Miami Valley Hospital (MVH) in Dayton, a level one trauma hospital. She spent two years as a full-time acute care OTR before accepting the Acute Care Clinical Coordinator position.
Another relocation brought Kelly to Bowling Green. She resumed her OT career at a skilled nursing/extended care facility. Initially as a staff OTR and then as a Director of Rehabilitation.
Currently, Kelly is employed by Med1Care, evaluating/treating clients in the home care setting while providing a rewarding opportunity to impact client's in their own environment.
Optometry
Dr. Brujic , OD, FAAO is a 2002 graduate of the New England College of Optometry. He is a partner of Premier Vision Group, a successful four location optometric practice in Northwest Ohio. He practices full scope optometry with an emphasis on ocular disease management of the anterior segment and specialty contact lenses. He is active at all levels of organized optometry. Dr. Brujic is on the editorial board for a number of optometric publications. He has published over 400 articles and has given over 1900 lectures, both nationally and internationally on contemporary topics in eye care.
Dr. Mathias is a 2011 graduate of New Riegel High School. She attended Bowling Green State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Education in 2014. She then continued her education at The Ohio State University College of Optometry and graduated in 2018 with a Doctorate of Optometry and Master of Vision Science.
While in Optometry school she was very involved including mission trips to provide eye care for those in needs in Guatemala and Nicaragua and President of Lions Club. She hopes to use her training in research to continue to provide the most up-to-date, evidence based care. She is practicing full-scope medical optometry at Spectrum Eye Care in Findlay, Ohio is looking forward to providing patients with a lifetime of vision care to meet their visual needs. Dr. Mathias is a professional member of the American Academy of Optometry and the American Optometric Association.
She enjoys spending time with family, friends, and traveling. In her free time she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, sand volleyball and biking.
Physician Assistant (Associate)
Nicole Bergman PA-C, is a certified Physician Assistant.
Nicole was born and raised in Northwest Ohio. She received her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science with minors in Biology and Chemistry in 2008. in 2010, she graduated with her Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Physician Assistant from the University of Toledo. Nicole has worked in Emergency Medicine and currently in Dermatology.
Nicole is licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board. She is an active member of her church, Hope Community Church of the Nazerene, Oregon, Ohio. Nicole currently resides in Genoa with her husband Bob and three children Bo, Britain, and Bauer. In her free time, Nicole enjoys being a mom, playing sports, gardening, cooking, vacationing and spending time with their family and friends.
April Gardner is a Physician Assistant. She graduated from Bowling Green State University majoring in Education and returned to BGSU for pre-medicine work in 1998. She is the first BGSU graduate from the Department of Biological Sciences to attend PA school. She graduated from the Medical College of Ohio in 2001 with a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences and Physician Assistant Studies.
She is the previous Program Director for the University of Toledo Physician Assistant Program where she also practiced clinically in the Department of Emergency Medicine (the ER) and the Department of Family Medicine. April had also practiced medicine in cardiothoracic surgery and urology and in the UTMC COVID ICU in addition to working in the ER and Family Medicine at UTMC. April is currently the Department Chair and Program Director for the Physician Assistant Program at Advent Health University located in Orlando, Florida. April loves to return to BG to talk to students about careers in medicine.
Physical Therapy
Sara Houlihan was born and raised in St Clair Shores, Michigan and is a proud BG grad. She majored in Applied Health Sciences and graduated in May 2009 with University Honors. While at BG, she was very active in the Honors Program. She went on to the University of Toledo where she earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2012.
Sara currently works at the University of Michigan University Hospital in Ann Arbor where she is a clinical specialist physical therapist who covers oncology, general medicine and the emergency department. Sara is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Michigan Physical Therapy Association. Sara is also very active in research and has recently presented 2 posters at the national level and 1 poster and 1 platform presentation at the state level. She is actively working on a manuscript regarding mobility for general medicine patients while in the hospital.
When not at work, Sara enjoys spending time with her family and friends at her cottage in Northern Michigan.
Dr. Jeffrey Noftz MD, PT graduated from Bowling Green State University receiving his BS in Physical Therapy in 1992. He began his physical therapy career as a specialist in the rehabilitation of injured athletes at The Medical College of Ohio (currently known as University of Toledo Medical Center). During this time, Dr. Noftz specialized in the care and rehabilitation of injured athletes. He cared for athletes at every level including weekend warriors to Olympic athletes as well as served as one the principal physical therapists for The University of Toledo football program.
After 7 years, he returned to medical school and received his Doctorate in Medicine from The Medical College of Ohio in 2001. Selected as one of only four students to enter residency training early, he began his Family Medicine residency training in 2000 and completed this in 2003. During this time, he served as the Chief Resident in his final year of training.
Following residency, Dr. Noftz started the first Primary Care Sports Medicine practice at The Medical College of Ohio serving as its director in the Department of Orthopedics/Sports Medicine. During this time, he developed one of the first sports performance programs in the area focusing on athletes recovering from ligamentous injury/surgery.
Dr. Noftz then moved to Bowling Green, Ohio. While serving the local community as a primary care physician, he continued his professional goals in physical therapy opening Jump Start Physical Therapy in 2004.
In addition to this, in 2004 he began his work caring for BGSU students at the university’s Student Health Center eventually being named the Medical Director there. While at BGSU, he also cared for injured student athletes for the department of Intercollegiate Athletics. He was selected as The Head Team Physician/Director of Athletic Medicine in 2006.
Along with a team of professionals at BGSU, Dr. Noftz developed BGSU’s Sports Performance Program in 2007. As medical director of The Sports Performance Team, he helps coordinate the care offered by multiple BGSU professionals including Nutritionists, Sports Psychologists, Exercise Science faculty, and others with the goal of improving student athletes’ ability to compete at the highest level.
Dr. Noftz is a veteran serving in the US Air Force from 1984 through 1988. He is married to his wife Renee. Their daughter Jordan will be starting her freshman year at BGSU in 2019. He and his wife enjoy watching their daughter ride horses as she competes in barrel racing events including international competition at the Youth World Championships.
Reece Dellinger is a second year student at BGSU who is looking forward to working with our first year students through this mentorship role with our pre-dental population. He is pursuing an Applied Health Science major while on the pre-dental track. At BGSU, Reece is also involved with the Delta Delta Sigma student organization where he holds an executive board position. He is also a member of MEDLIFE, the Falcon Leadership Institute as a Peer Facilitator and a student mentor.
Outiside of BGSU, Reece is a volunteer at Mercer Health Hospital Emergency Room Department. He enjoys playing and watching sports, traveling, exercising, fishing, and being with his friends and family.
Alexys is in junior standing at Bowling Green State University. She is majoring in Political Science with a minor in Business while on the Pre-Law track. She has aspired to become an attorney ever since fifth grade. To propel herself into the legal profession, she has been interning under a practicing attorney with over 45 years of experience. Alexys joined the Honors College to further develop her critical thinking skills and continues to engage in law related classes.
Alexys recently accepted her leadership role with the Office of Pre-Professional Programs to become a peer mentor. She has also particiapted in the mock European Union and the International Relations club on campus. In her free time, she enjoys coking, reading, running, and traveling.
AJ Rubeis is an Exercise Science major focusing on Sports Medicine on the Pre-Physical Therapy track. At BGSU, AJ is a member of the Student Exercise Science Association (SESA), and the Pre-PT club.
Outside of class, AJ observes the Lead Team Physician at BGSU, Dr. Jeffrey Noftz, MD, DPT. AJ also has the unique ability to gain experience in working with athletes while observing on the sidelines during football games, on the court during men's and women's basketball games, and at the Sebo Athletic Center here at BGSU. Off campus, AJ observes the Team Physician for the Toledo Mudhens and Toledo Walleyes, Dr. Ryan Szepiela.
During his free time, AJ enjoys working out, watching sprots, and spending time with his friends and family.
Kevan Ford is a third-year student at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), majoring in Biology on a pre-medicine track and minoring in Chemistry. At BGSU, he volunteers in the Herpetology Lab, focusing on amphibian and reptile husbandry. Kevan is also an undergraduate research assistant in both health and human services and biology, with certifications in social, behavioral, and physical research. His research includes studying healthcare worker migration in relation to abortion laws. He has completed his first submission for publication.
Outside of the university, Kevan works as a Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant at Blanchard Vally Hospital in the Intensive/Cardiac Care Unit. He also dedicates his free time to voluntering with various local organizations. In his spare time, Kevan enjoys participating in sports, traveling, and caring for his pet python, "Vampira'
Miller Zachel is a third year student at BGSU on the pre-medicine track, majoring in Biology with a specialization in pre-health with a minor in Chemistry. At BGSU, he is the Rush chairman of fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) and holds the Vice Presidency of the Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society.
Miller volunteers as a student ambassador at the Wood County Hospital, is a BGSU peer mentor, and works alongside SAE brothers to support their national philanthropies; including Be the Match, Children's Miracle Network, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, and Movember. Miller is also a research assistant for Dr. Bullerjahn in the College of Life Sciences, where he completes field sampling for the Sandusky Bay Monitoring Project and analyzes the composition of cyanobacterial Harmful Algai Blooms (cHABs). As a collegian enrolled in the Biology Honors Program, he also studies similar cHAB parameters related to the Ballville Dam removal and its effects on the blooms in Sandusky Bay and Lake Erie. Outside of class and the lab, Miller works as a medical scribe for Medical Scribing Solutions at Promedica Physicains Wildwood Family and Sports Medicine.
In his free time, Miller enjoys exercising, organizing anything out of order, and spending quality time with his family, the brothers of SAE included.
Ava is an Exercise Science major on the Pre-Occupational Therapy track.
She is the President of the Pre-Occupational Therapy club, fundraising chair in the Student Exercise Science Association club, and a member of Exercise is Medicine on campus. When not busy with clubs, she spends her time working at a residential facility for adults with special needs! Ava has had quite a few jobs working with adults and loves volunteering with that population.
Outside of school and work, she loves attending BGSU sporting events and spending time with her friends, and Chipotle!
Katelyn Mescher is in senior standing majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry on the pre-optometry track.
At BGSU, she is the Pre-Optometry Club President, a BGSU Pre-Optometry Pre-Professional Student Ambassador, a member of the Honors College and an AIMS scholar receipient.
Katelyn works as a Learning Assistant under Dr. Blass in the chemistry dept as well as at Premier Vision Group in Bowling Green.
In her free time, Katelyn enjoys volunteering around campus, running and spending time with friends and family. She also enjoys walking her dog and reading any book that she can get her hands on.
Jane is currently a senior from the village Pago Pago, American Samoa and is majoring in Biology, with a minor in Public Health on the Pre-Pharmacy track. She is very pleased to be the Pre-Pharmacy Student Ambassador and is looking forward to sharing her educational expereince with those of similar career paths.
During her time at Bowling Green State University, she has been involved with the Undergraduate Student Government serving as an Off-Campus Senator, an Admissions Office Campus Tour Guide, and served on the Executive Board for the Women's Rugby Football Club as Social Chair and is currently serving as President.
Outside of her responsibilities at BGSU, she served as a Marketing/Development Intern for the Toledo Humane Society. To help aid her education in Pre-Pharmacy, she is currently working as a Pharmacy Technician for Rite-Aid Pharmacy. Additionally, she enjoys exercising, hanging out with her team mates/friends, and most especially spending quality time with her family.
Sierra Hoffman is a fourth year student on the Pre-Physical Therapy track majoring in Exercise Science. At BGSU, Sierra is the Vice-President of the Pre-Physical Therapy Club and a member of the Student Exercise Science Association. She is also the Vice-President of the University Dance Alliance and a member of Alpha Chi Omega.
Outside of the classroom, Sierra is a manger at the Student Recreation Center on campus and a Thompson Working Family Achievement Scholar. During her free time, Sierra loves to work-out and spend time with friends.
Madison Tinsley is a fourth-year student at BGSU on the Pre-Physician Assistant track, majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. At BGSU, Madison is involved in the Pre-PA club where she served as President and DEI chair. She is also a member of MEDLIFE and traveled to Peru to volunteer in mobile clinics. Madision is a member of Delta Gamma where she currently serves as Vice President of Social Standards and Director of Social Events.
Outside of school, Madison works as a State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) to help further her experience in healthcare. Madison also loves coaching and playing volleyball and spending time with her friends and family!
Grace is in junior standing, majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry on the Pre-Vet Med track. She is excited to serve in the role as the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Student Ambassador.
On campus, Grace works for the Office of Orientation and transitions as the Orientation Team Leader as well as for the Office of Admissions as a Tour Guide. She also serves as the Treasurer in the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Association (PVMA).
Grace is also employed at Tri-County Veterinary Clinic in Fostoria, Ohio as a kennel technician and vet tech assistant. When she is not working, or spending time enjoying campus, she volunteers at Valley View Animal Hospital where she assists in the operating room. Grace has also assisted a local vet with tasks at the Wood County Fair.
Her favorite memory from her journey as a Pre-Vet student, was participating in the neutering of her own dog. She cannot wait to connect with all of the new pre-vet med students and interact with her fellow pre-professionals.
Updated: 08/15/2024 03:15PM