Introducing our 2018-2019 Executive Board
President, Kristen Kelly
Hi guys! My name is Kristen Kelly and I’m a sophomore majoring in Microbiology and minoring in Bio-Engineering and Chemistry. After graduating, I'm planning to attend graduate school and work towards earning a PhD. In addition to Tri-Beta, I do research at the Behavioral Health Research Lab located at Carnegie Mellon University. Right now, I am working with a graduate student to study the effects of solitary drinking on the development of alcohol use disorders in adults. I also work at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. I'm so excited to get to know everyone and don't hesitate to contact me with any questions!
Vice President, Nicole Hunzeker
Hi! My name is Nicole Hunzeker, and I'm a junior Molecular Biology major with minors in Sociology and Chemistry. Outside of Tri Beta, I work in a research lab in the Hillman Cancer Center studying the effects of NSAIDS on colon cancer. I also serve as the chapter editor for Phi Chi Pre-medical society, and I recently studied abroad in Greece!
Secretary, Adelle Hamilton
Hey everyone, my name is Adelle Hamilton! I am a fifth-year undergraduate majoring in Neuroscience and Psychology, and minoring in Applied Statistics and Chemistry. After graduation, I’m planning on going to graduate school for Neural Engineering! I can usually be found in or around UPMC, as I work in the School of Medicine and do research studying the cytoarchitecture of Schizophrenia and the effects of traumatic brain injury on the white matter tracts in the brain.
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Business Manager, Charisse Park
Hello everyone! My name is Charisse and I am a sophomore majoring in Biological Sciences and minoring in Chemistry and possibly Spanish. I work at the Rangos Research Center as a lab assistant and I am an office assistant at the Pitt Department of Psychology Office. I am also working on the Conceptual Foundations of Medicine Certificate. I love to have fun while I do all the things on my plate. I like to watch movies, eat at Stacked, and play tennis. Can’t wait to start this year with you guys and feel free to ask anything or talk to me!
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Volunteer Chair, Adrienne Berue
Research Chair, Tori Cancel
Fundraising Chair, Katie Ratner
Public Relations, Madison Frank
My name is Madi Frank and I am a junior majoring in Biology and French with a minor in Chemistry and a certificate in the Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. After graduation, I’m planning to spend time volunteering in West Africa before attending medical school. In addition to Tri-Beta, I am a peer mentor with the Honors College and a research assistant at Magee-Womens’ Research Institute. Our research team is conducting various clinical studies concerning birth control options for opioid-dependent pregnant women. I also volunteer at UPMC Shadyside and work as an office assistant in the UPMC Presbyterian Department of Pathology.
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Meeting Chair, Jared Pleibel
Hey guys! My name is Jared Pleibel and I am a sophomore planning on majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry with a certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. After graduation, I would like to go into the public health or healthcare industries. This year, I am hoping to get a job through the university as a lab assistant in the Bio department. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you this year!
Special Events Chair, Abby Buckley