Medical Mentors Executive Board
Meet our executive board for Medical Mentors 2022-2023!
Coming together from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, our skilled team of professionals is the backbone of Medical Mentors at The University of Georgia. Their ideas help shape the direction and mission of our organization as it continues to develop. Read on to learn more about some of our incredible team members.
Josie Peebles
President
Year: 3rd Year
Major: Biology, Pre-Med
Hometown: Swainsboro, GA
Future Goals: Pediatric patients are where my heart is, so in the future, I hope to get my MD and become a pediatrician.
Hobbies: In my free time, I love to bake for my friends, whether it be brownies, cookies, or even cakes! I also love to play tennis, and I practice yoga daily.
Arun Arumugam
Vice President
Year: 3rd Year
Major: Management, Pursuing a Pre-Med Pathway
Hometown: Johns Creek, GA
Future Goals: My dream is to open up my own private practice and educate more people about the ins and outs of the medical field!
Hobbies: I spend a lot of time going on trails, getting boba, and hanging out with friends outside. I always love to help, so I like to volunteer at hospitals and schools whenever I get the chance.
Julie Cao
Professional Liason
Year: 2nd Year
Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences
Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA
Future Goals: I love working with children and aspire to be a family pediatrician, but I want to stray away from giving kids constant medication and educate their parents on healthier and more natural alternatives.
Hobbies: I enjoy baking and cooking in my free time.
Christina McArdle
Communications Coordinator
Year: 3rd Year
Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pre-Med
Minor: General Business
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Future Goals: My goal is to open my own practice as a cardiologist!
Hobbies: I love to travel and be outside as much as possible! I also love to hangout with friends, read, and I work and volunteer in hospitals in Athens and in my hometown.
Gemma Aniezue
Secretary
Year: 2nd Year
Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences
Hometown: Augusta, GA
Future Goals: I hope to become a pharmacist and work in a hospital in Georgia.
Hobbies: I love reading, baking all sorts of things, and binging shows on Netflix.
Rahul Patel
Treasurer
Year: 3rd Year
Major: Biology, Pre-Med
Hometown: Lilburn, GA
Future Goals: The whole purpose of medicine for me is being able to help those who can't help themselves on a daily basis, and after graduating medical school, I will be able to do just that!
Hobbies: Some of the things I really enjoy doing in my free time are writing, travelling, and playing sports such as basketball and swimming!
Madison Cunningham
Hospital and Volunteer Relations Director
Year: 4th Year
Major: Biology, Pre-Med
Hometown:
Future Goals:
Hobbies:I enjoy spending my time in the sun, and trying out new places to eat with friends!
Janele Adegbuji
Hospital and Volunteer Relations Director
Year: 2nd Year
Major: Biology, Dental Track
Hometown:Lawrenceville, GA
Future Goals: One goal that I have in the future is to own a dental practice or at least work in one that prioritizes underdeveloped communities.
Hobbies: I enjoy playing soccer, working out, crocheting, painting, traveling, and hanging out with friends and family.
Jordyn Barthomolew
Event Coordinator
Year: 3rd Year
Major: Biology with a Spanish Minor
Hometown: Roswell, GA
Hobbies: I love to play soccer as well as piano.
Rachael Nguyen
Event Coordinator
Year: 2nd Year
Major: Biology, Pre-Med
Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA
Future Goals: My future goals include getting into medical school and working in the medical field to help people.
Hobbies: In my free time, I love to go outside and explore nature. My hobbies include fishing and hiking with my two dogs.