Class of 2028
Name: Kendal Chatard
Undergrad: University of Utah
Degree Field: Anthropology
Minor: Chemistry, Integrative Human Biology
Hobbies: Skiing, hiking, soccer, and lacrosse
Fun Fact: I was born on Christmas
Name: Aidyn Eldredge
Undergrad: University of Utah
Degree Field: Anthropology
Minor: Chemistry, Integrative Human Biology
Hobbies: Hiking, Snowboarding, Traveling, Fishing
Fun Fact: I backpacked through Europe solo for a month.
Name: AJ Parker
Undergrad: University of Utah Degree
Field: Kinesiology Minor: Chemistry, Nutrition
Hobbies: I love baking, working out, hiking, reading, and spending time with my family and friends.
Fun Fact: I once made 300 French macarons for a friend’s wedding.
Name: Awais Ahmad
Undergrad: University of Utah
Degree Field: Chemistry Minor: Biology
Graduate Degree: Science
Hobbies: Basketball and Eating
Fun Fact: I have torn my knee up multiple times.
Name: Elise-Marie Vandamme
Undergrad: University of Utah
Degree Field: Anatomy and Physiology
Hobbies: Running, hiking, traveling, photography, being outside
with my dogs.
Fun Fact: My parents are from Belgium and I grew up speaking
French.
Name: Emily Hull
Undergrad: Utah State University
Degree Field: Human Biology Minor: Chemistry & Sociology
Hobbies: Baking, running, painting
Fun Fact: I’m spending the summer in Maui, loving every moment exploring new places and trying new things!
Name: Hayley Vargas
Undergrad: University of Utah
Degree Field: Health, Society & Policy Minor: Chemistry, Pediatric Clinical Research
Hobbies: Traveling, spending time with family, latin dancing, and playing sports like soccer and volleyball.
Fun Fact: I’m a black belt in martial arts and was a national sparring champion.
Name: Bela Woller
Undergrad: Loyola University Chicago
Degree Field: Psychology
Hobbies: Hiking, video games, reading, taking care of indoor plants
Fun Fact: I ran a small plant business during undergrad with my roommates - we turned our indoor patio into a little greenhouse.
Name: Jordan Stanford
Undergrad: Brigham Young University
Degree Field: Physiology & Developmental Biology Minor: Family Studies
Hobbies: Pickleball, skiing, board/card games, video games, hiking, ultimate frisbee, reading
Fun Fact: I didn’t like ANY fruits or vegetables as a child—but I’ve (mostly) outgrown that by now.
Name: Joshua Sims
Undergrad: Illinois Wesleyan University
Degree Field: Neuroscience Minor: Biochemistry
Hobbies: My favorite hobbies include hiking, snowboarding, climbing, listening to music, and watching movies!
Fun Fact: I grew up on farm in rural Illinois that raises grain, cattle, and pigs.
Name: McKenna Waller
Undergrad: University of Texas at Tyler
Degree Field: Research Psychology Minor: Biochemistry & Biology
Hobbies: I love anything and everything outdoors, especially if I can bring my two Aussies!
Fun Fact: I was born in Utah, but lived in Texas for most of my life! Howdy!
Name: Meg Grimshaw
Undergrad: University of Utah
Degree Field: Health, Society & Policy Minor: Sociology
Hobbies: Live music, hiking, and watching gymnastics (intensely)
Fun Fact: I rode my first 100 mile bike ride at 7 years old!
Name: Milena Palacios
Undergrad: University of Utah
Degree Field: Biology Minor: Chemistry
Hobbies: I love dancing, having picnics, painting, going to the beach and weight-lifting!
Fun Fact: I love dino nuggets and I’m Peruvian!
Name: Sydney Wilson
Undergrad: Willamette University
Degree Field: Biology Minor: Chemistry
Hobbies: Dancing, Hiking, Backpacking, Scuba Diving, and I’m beginning to dabble in climbing.
Fun Fact: I will search an entire country for the best cannoli and almond croissant. Truly.
Name: Tejita Agarwal
Undergrad: Yale University
Degree Field: Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry
Hobbies: Trail running, reading, listening to and playing music, tennis, making jewelry, making coffee
Fun Fact: I have large ears so my parents would call me Dumbo when I was a child.
Name: Travis Martinez
Undergrad: University of Utah
Degree Field: Honors Biochemistry, World Languages & Cultures: Portuguese
Hobbies: Reading and Writing Sci-Fi/Fantasy, performing magic, Spending time with my wife and puppy
Fun Fact: I am trilingual, and Portuguese is my favorite language.