Anatomy and Physiology Club
Our Mission
The Anatomy and Physiology Club seeks to develop and facilitate members' interest in the sciences through education and exploration.
Dr. Dean Smith
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Smith is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health at Miami University.
He also maintains a private practice of chiropractic medicine in Eaton, Ohio. He is the founder and host of Chiropractic Science which is dedicated to publicizing chiropractic research through podcast interviews with leading chiropractic scientists. He received the 2018 Researcher of the Year award from the American Chiropractic Association.
Adrienne Carney
Public and Professional Relations Chair
Major: Kinesiology; with a Minor in Coaching & Nutrition
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Career Aspiration: Adrienne wants to pursue a career as a physical therapist and hopes to eventually own her own practice.
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Passions: She is a track coach at Monroe Jr./Sr. High School & a certified personal trainer. Outside of the club, Adrienne is involved SLAM, WISL and Pre-PT/OT Club.
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Contact: herbera@miamioh.edu
Ashley Hitchler
Education Chair
Major: Biology & Public Health
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Career Aspiration: Ashley hopes to work at a clinical trial firm, conducting disease research
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Passions: Outside of the club, Ashley is involved with cru ministries and is a gradu8 scholar mentor.
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Contact: hitchlap@miamioh.edu
Halseighanne Thomas
Co-President
Major: Biology & Premedical Sciences
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Career Aspiration: Halseighanne is interested in pursuing medical school. She hopes to go into Pediatrics or become an OBGYN.
Passions: Halseighanne is also involved in SWIM at Miami, guitar club and is a water fitness instructor at the rec center.
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Contact: thomashf@miamioh.edu
Anna Webster
Secretary
Major: Kinesiology; Pre-Medical Studies Co-Major
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Career Aspiration: Anna plans to attend medical school once she finishes her undergraduate work.
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Passions: Some of Anna's passions include teaching Kung Fu and hiking. She also enjoys running and hiking!
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Contact: webstea8@miamioh.edu
Vimal Vinod
Education Chair
Major: Biology & Premedical Studies Co-Major
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Career Aspiration: Vimal aspires to be a doctor.
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Passions: He is very passionate about the Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
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Contact: vinodv@miamioh.edu
Kate Guesk
Co-President
Major: Kinesiology & Premedical Studies Co-Major
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Career Aspiration: Kate hopes to go to PA school in the future, (she is still unsure about what specialty she would like to pursue).
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Passions: She enjoys baking, cooking, trying healthy/vegan food (she is not vegan though!), her two dogs and two cats; movie nights with friends and going to the beach.
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Contact: gusekka@miamioh.edu
Alex Szymczak
Treasurer
Major: Economics & Biochemistry; with Neuroscience & Premedical Studies Co-Majors
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Career Aspiration: Alex wants to pursue a career as an Allergist.
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Passions: Alex enjoys hockey, football, shoes and obviously anatomy! Outside of the club, he is involved in Bioethics Club and AMSA.
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Contact: szymczaj@miamioh.edu
Lucy Gannon
Campus & Community Outreach
Major: Biochemistry & Microbiology
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Career Aspiration: Lucy has the intentions of attending medical school.
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Passions: One of Lucy's biggest passions is helping people -one of her favorite ways to do this is through organizing and hosting blood drives!
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Contact: gannonll@miamioh.edu
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Founding Executive Board 2019-2020
Dr. Dean Smith
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Smith is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health at Miami University.
He also maintains a private practice of chiropractic medicine in Eaton, Ohio. He is the founder and host of Chiropractic Science which is dedicated to publicizing chiropractic research through podcast interviews with leading chiropractic scientists. He received the 2018 Researcher of the Year award from the American Chiropractic Association.
Christian Kilgore
Public and Professional Relations Chair
Major: Biology, Premedical Sciences
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Career Aspiration: Christian hopes to further his studies in Radiology and Surgical Medicine.
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Passions: In addition to his duties within the Anatomy and Physiology Club, Christian is involved in community service and outreach as a Service Chair for Circle K. He also enjoys reading, painting, and watching movies with friends.
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Contact: kilgorcj@miamioh.edu
Nikki Prokos
Education Chair
Major: Nutrition, concentration in Community Studies, Minor in Spanish
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Career Aspiration: Nikki hopes to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant.
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Passions: Nikki is a certified CNA and is also heavily involved in her sorority, Alpha Chi Omega. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, running and volunteering.
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Contact: prokosna@miamioh.edu
Grace Chaney
President
Major: Kinesiology, Focus in Applied Biomechanics & Premedical Sciences
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Career Aspiration: Grace hopes to become an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon and to have Clinical Research as a major pillar of her career.
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Passions: Grace is a National Ambassador for Stop The Bleed and the State Coordinator for Ohio. She is heavily involved with the Cincinnati Ronald McDonald House and Oxford Physical Therapy and is a Primary Investigator and Research Assistant in the KNH Department.
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Contact: chaneygk@miamioh.edu
Pamela Lewis
Secretary
Major: Microbiology, Premedical Sciences
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Career Aspiration: Pamela hopes to attend medical school and become a vascular surgeon.
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Passions: In her free time, Pamela enjoys spending time with friends and watching Netflix. She is also a trained crisis counselor with Crisis Text Line and a Camp PALS ambassador.
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Contact: lewispk@miamioh.edu
Adam Grieshop
Education Chair
Major: Kinesiology, Premedical Sciences, Minor in Nutrition
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Career Aspiration: Adam hopes to pursue Physical Therapy School or Physician Assistant School in the future.
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Passions: Adam is heavily involved in his fraternity, Delta Upsilon. He enjoys playing soccer and basketball, listening to podcasts and camping.
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Contact: griesham@miamioh.edu
Lauren Davis
Vice President
Major: Biology, Minor in Spanish
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Career Aspiration: Lauren hopes to go into Forensic Pathology in the future.
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Passions: Lauren is actively involved in her club broomball team and enjoys working out and playing guitar in her free time. Lauren is an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the KNH Department.
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Contact: davislc3@miamioh.edu
Patryck Penar
Treasurer
Major: Kinesiology, Premedical Sciences, Minor in General Business
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Career Aspiration: Patryck hopes to become an Orthopedic Surgeon.
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Passions: Patrycks is heavily involved in intramural sports, including soccer and broomball.
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Contact: penarpj@miamioh.edu
Austin Gelinas
Philanthropy Chair
Major: Biology, Premedical Sciences
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Career Aspiration: Austin hopes to go into Dentistry in the future.
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Passions: Some of Austin's passions include working out, playing sports and watching movies. Austin is a certified Life Guard and is also involved with the Pre-Dentistry Club.
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Contact: gelinaa2@miamioh.edu