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Board of Officers

Jim Zakely Faculty/Staff Advisor Jim.Zakely@colostate.edu (970) 491-7095		Jim is an Assistant Director for Health Professions Advising in the Center for Advising and Student Achievement (CASA) and the faculty/staff advisor for Premedica. He is a Colorado native (Grand Junction) and received his undergraduate degree from Colorado State. He has been involved with advising for over 30 years and worked at Western Illinois University, the University of Utah and the University of Northern Colorado prior to his return to CSU in 1999. His specific areas of expertise in advising health professions students is working with students who want to be physicians (MD or DO), Podiatrists (DPM), or Physician Assistants (PA). Students can make appointments with Jim by calling the office at (970) 491-7095.
Pouneh Alizadeh President pouneh@simla.colostate.edu Office Hours: Fri 8-8:50am		My name is Pouneh and I am a senior microbiology major. I grew up in New Jersey and moved to Fort Collins six years ago. I enjoy going out to dinner, hanging out my with friends, and trying new things. I love getting involved and helping out!
Casey Fisher Vice President fishe354@simla.colostate.edu Office Hours: Fri 9-9:50am		Lived in MN for 19 years. Went to University of Minnesota Duluth for freshman and half of sophomore year. President of High School Premed club. Aspiring to get into orthopedic surgery, possible specialize in forearm and hand. Major in Biology and minor in BMS.
Azin Kheirandish Secretary akheiran@rams.colostate.edu Office Hours: Tues 11-11:50		Hello! My name is Azin and I am a sophomore majoring in biochemistry. I love to spend time volunteering to help at hospitals and doctor offices to better understand what it is like to be a doctor. I will be the club’s secretary this year and will keep track of meetings and events so feel free to contact me if you have any questions!
Carter Mohnssen Treasurer crmohns@rams.colostate.edu Office Hours: Mon 2-2:50pm		Carter Mohnssen is a sophomore Biomedical Sciences major from Colorado Springs, Colorado. His future goals are to become a surgeon and provide medical care to the underprivileged and underrepresented people groups in the Middle East. Carter loves reading and is studying Arabic in his free time, and also enjoys basketball, golf, and all of the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer, such as kayaking and snowboarding. He is an officer because he wants to see Premedica grow to be one of the foremost student organizations on campus.
Brooke Bredbeck Service Chairperson beachbumbrooke@gmail.com Office Hours: Thurs 11-11:50		Brooke Bredbeck hails from the great suburb of Centennial, CO. She is double-majoring in Biology and Spanish and minoring in Biomedical Sciences. Her life’s goal is to attend medical school and to be a trauma surgeon, and hopefully to work with Doctors Without Borders and advocate for underrepresented populations. In her free time Brooke enjoys reading as many books as possible, participating in activities related to the outdoors, exploring great music, working out, and especially being with her friends.
Daniel Lee Website Coordinator dannylee@rams.colostate.edu Office Hours: Tues 1-1:50pm		My name is Daniel Lee. I am a sophomore biochemisty student with a minor in political science. I am the website coordinator for premedica. If you have any questions or comments pertaining to the website, please feel free to contact me.
Tate van Winkle Community Coordinator tate_vanwinkle@yahoo.com Office Hours: Thurs 3-3:50pm		Born and raised in Colorado, Tate Van Winkle naturally loves being outdoors and soaking up the sun. After spending her freshman year at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, Tate transferred to CSU. She is currently a junior at CSU majoring in Biological Sciences and minoring in Biomedical Sciences. Since the move to Fort Colins, she became very involved on campus and with Premedica. Her goal in life is to volunteer in the Peace Corps before attending medical school to become a pediatric oncologist. Tate also hopes to have the opportunity to help find solutions to health care disparities within minority groups. Outside of school, she has a passion for running, reading, spending time outside, and enjoying the company of her good friends and family.
Brenna Benson Community Coordinator brenben@rams.colostate.edu Office Hours: Wed 11-11:50		Brenna Benson is a sophomore Biomedical Sciences major and Spanish minor from Arvada, Colorado. As an individual who has always been excited by various injuries, diseases, and learning, medical school is her biggest aspiration thus far. She wishes to go on to use her medical and spanish skills to participate in Doctors Without Borders to help underprivileged citizens in third world countries. Her hobbies include studying in the library, taking naps in the library, running, swimming, hanging out with friends, and snowboarding. Send her an email if you have any questions regarding volunteer opportunities!
Rubab Mehdi Half-Day w/ a Doctor rmehdi@rams.colostate.edu		My name is Rubab Mehdi. I am currently a junior majoring in psychology with a minor in biomedical sciences. My life goal is to go to medical school and pursue a career in anesthesiology one day. In my free time I love to read and go snowboarding. Feel free to contact me with any half day with a doctor questions!
Dana Casalino Half-Day w/ a Doctor dacasali@rams.colostate.edu		Hi guys! My name is Dana Casalino, and I’m a junior biology major this year. Rubab and I are going to be this years Half Day With a Doctor’s chairs. We’ll be matching you up to shadow a doctor in your preferred specialty. Last year, I transferred from Eastern Illinois University, and am originally from the north side of Chicago. When I’m not studying or volunteering, I love to camp,travel, swim, read, and sing in the University Women’s Choir. And my favorite movie is Across the Universe. I’m so excited to get to know all of you, and have a great school year!
This can be YOU Premedica Rockstar Rockstars@rams.colostate.edu		Officer Positions will be available after the 2010 Spring Semester! Anyone can apply to become an officer, but the most important factors we look for in our candidates is their involvement in the club right now (via points) and their motivation to make our club even better. If you are involved in Premedica, and I have forgotten to add your profile, please email me at dannylee@rams.colostate.edu – Thanks