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MAPS Executive Board

	MAPS Advisor Michelle Jacobs, M.D. E-mail: mejacobs@ufl.edu
	MAPS President Kim Janvier E-mail: dakizzy1@ufl.edu Major: Painting on a Pre-Med track Hometown: Miami Health interests: Pre-Med; Radiology; internal medicine Short Message: Maps is an organization that paves the way for minorities in the health profession and I am honored to be part of such a great organization full of great kind-hearted people. Responsibilities as President Contact and arrange guest speakers/lecturers along with meeting locations, preside over meetings, assist treasurer in planning the yearly budgets, plan a pre-health panel/forum, register MAPS with Student Government, delegate responsibilities, and help with everything else!
	MAPS Vice President Kathia Elisbrun E-mail:elisbrun@ufl.edu Major: Health Science, College of Public Health and Health Professions Hometown:Miami, FL Health interests:Cardiology Short message: Being apart of MAPS has truly opened up many doors for my future. Given the opportunity to meet a variety of individuals who share similar career interests and also having the ability to shadow physicians in my prospective career, I have truly gained a tremendous amount of insight from this organization. As this year’s Vice-President, I hope to successfully aid in planning for both the Regional and National Conference and assist with making UF’s MAPS chapter more prominent and distinguished organization on campus and also with SNMA. Responsibilities as Vice-President Liaison between the Executive Board and President, plans/coordinates Regional and National Conferences, acts in President?s absence, organizes workshops (ex: how to measure blood pressure, do glucose testing, etc?), and plans an annual national community project.
	MAPS Secretary Eugenia Gil E-mail:egil@ufl.edu Major:Applied physiology and kinesiology Hometown:North Miami Health interests:Pre- optometry Short message: I am also involved in C.A.L.O.R , Hispanic student Association , Club Creole, University Minority Mentors Program Responsibilities as Secretary Records the MAPS minutes, thank you letters, any written correspondence, in charge of making copies of all MAPS documents, help plan and will make e-board meeting agendas and will prepare all MAPS documents (i.e. agenda, etc.), and edit or look over any other documents before making the final copies.
	Maps Treasurer Marion Fisher E-mail: fish88@ufl.edu Hometown: Miami, FL Classification: 4 AG Major: Food Science and Human Nutrition with a minor African-American Studies (Pre-Pharm) What M.A.P.S. means to Me: M.A.P.S. has provided me with a network of driven individuals who seek nothing but the overall enjoyment of helping individuals through the health profession. Through my membership I have been able to be exposed to all health profession ventures, which has given me a great appreciation and respect for the variety health professions. As the treasurer, I hope to continue the success of M.A.P.S. through a business oriented mindset and financial stability.
	MAPS Historian Brittiney Story E-mail:mignon07@ufl.edu Major:Anthropology (Pre-Med) Hometown:Jacksonville, Fl Health interests: Short message:By being active my first year here at UF, I realized how easy it was to make friends in the same or similar projected career field. The Executive board members were not only mentors, but like but brothers and sisters whom helped me with any advice I needed concerning my pre-medical studies. To new and returning students at UF, if you are looking for an organization, craving to expose you to all pre-health related experiences as possible, while making great friends, the M.A.P.S. is the place for you! Responsibilities as Historian Obtains all permits for tabling and banners, organizes tabling for Public Relations (set duty), makes or updates the scrapbook and takes pictures at the events, updates the display board, put together an end of year banquet, and is in charge of a Historian Committee
	MAPS Internal affairs Monique Rickman E-mail:m.rickman@ufl.edu Major: Biology (Pre-Med) Hometown:Ft. Lauderdale, FL Health Interests: Pre-med with a specialty in Cardiovascular Surgery Short Message: I got involved with M.A.P.S. late freshman year and realized that this organization was vital for any pre-health student. It provides countless activities and opportunities in various health care settings. My favorite activity through M.A.P.S. was participating in the Student National Medical Association’s National conference and I encourage any health care related students to attend. As your Internal Affairs Directors, I want to forge lifelong friendships. Responsibilities of Interal Affairs
	MAPS Community service chair Miten Patel E-mail: mitenp@ufl.edu Major: Hometown: Health Interest: Short message: M.A.P.S. is a great organization which provides students the benefits of learning about the health field from others who have been in our shoes and gives us a sense of motivation in our process of applying to professional school. Responsibilities of Community Service In charge of creating and organizing community service projects and the Community Service Committee. There should be at least 2 projects each month. Works with the Vice-President and other e-board members with related community work
	MAPS Academic chair Shaniqua Johnson E-mail: Niquaj07@ufl.edu Major:Health Science (Pre-Med) Hometown:Jacksonville, Fl Health Interest: Short message:As a general member of M.A.P.S., I served on the community service committee, attending events such as the Ronald McDonald House and the Boys and Girls club. I also attended MAPS study nights and contributed to the Fall Research Forum, the Potluck Social, and the Spring Health fair. As a member, I felt like I had become a part of a family of people just like me, with the same dreams and aspirations. As your Academic Chair, I promise to do my best to help you achieve and maintain academic success throughout this upcoming year. Responsibilities of Academic Chair Maintains and/or updates test bank and book bank, present announcements of scholarships or programs MAPS members should take advantage of, organizes study groups, books study rooms for reading days, and is in charge of MAPS filing cabinet in the SG office on 3rd floor (when in use). Assists other e-board members with other activities.
	MAPS SNMA liason E-mail:tlmd@ufl.edu Major:Spanish (Nursing) Hometown: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Health interests: Short Message:M.A.P.S. is like a family in which all members help and support you in reaching your goals. Responsibilities of MAPS/SNMA Liaison Attend SNMA meetings, maintain a good relationship with SNMA and the SNMA MAPS liaison, help organize joint projects with SNMA, represent MAPS and be in charge at events in which neither the president nor vice-president can attend. In addition they help plan regional, and national conferences, submit and write summaries of MAPS projects to SNMA. The SNMA liaison is also responsible for maintaining the MAPS-SNMA Mentor Program.
	MAPS Student organization liason Elaine Duran E-mail: eduran@ufl.edu Major:Biochemistry (Pre-med) Hometown:Miami, FL Health interests:Pediatrics specializing in neonatal care Short message:I can honestly say that being apart of M.A.P.S., I have encountered some great experiences that may have not never occurred if I wasn’t apart of this organization. What is most beneficial to me as a member is that you are surrounded with positive people with similar career interests. As the student organization liaison, I have the opportunity to reach out to other student organizations and at the meantime meet students who like my self who are determined to succeed at UF. Responsibilities of Student Organization Liaison and Public Relations Chair Make fliers for each meetings, events, advertise upcoming events (i.e. Channel 8), make a newsletter (at least once a semester), attend CLASSC meetings, represent MAPS and be in charge at events in which neither president or vice-president can attend, in charge of member recruitment, and has a Public Relations committee.
	MAPS Research forum co-director Correy Jones E-mail:cocospongey@ufl.edu Major:Biology and Horticultural Sciences (Pre-Med) Hometown:Jacksonville, Fl Health interests:Pre-Med: Internal Medicine, General Practitioner Short message:I became a member of M.A.P.S. in the spring of 2009 through the suggestions of my friends and the fact that I did not have to pay any money, unlike other pre-health student organizations. Upon attending a meeting, the members of M.A.P.S. were very welcoming and the knowledgeable about the health professions. I thoroughly enjoyed volunteering for the Health Fair 2009, because it showed me the dedication that MAPS had for the health professions and the desire members have to entire their perspective health-related field. As your Research Forum Director, I will strive to create a meaningful experience that educates and enlightens students about research. Responsibilities of Research Forum Directors Organize and orchestrate the research forum in the fall, keep members informed on different research opportunities, and is the head of the Research Forum Committee.
	MAPS Healthfair co-director Shanna-Kaye Igbinoba E-mail: igbinoba@ufl.edu Major:Nursing Hometown:Miami, FL Health interests: Short message: M.A.P.S. is more than an organization for me it has been a foundation for me since my transitions to the University of Florida. This organization is one where you have to put in your hard work and effort to see it grow; this is where you will reap your benefits. The members apart of this club are dedicated to the health professions and giving back to the community. I am PROUD to be apart of this organization. Remember it’s not what M.A.P.S. can do for you, but what you can do for M.A.P.S.!!! Responsibilities of Health Fair Directors Organize and orchestrate the annual health fair in the spring and is head of the Health Fair committee.
	MAPS Healthfair co-director Jennifer Molina E-mail: Ptownzfinest210@ufl.edu Major:Biology (Pre-Med) Hometown:Ft. Lauderdale, FL Health interests: Short message:I became involved with MAPS my freshman year in college and I gave been active since then. I love MAPS because it’s a close knit organization and I felt as though I was let into a family rather just an organization. Everyone in MAPS was so helpful and they assisted me with choosing my professors for certain courses and in a way they become my mentors. My goals as one of the Health fair directors is to bring awareness to the Gainesville community about the health related disparities and ways to go about resolving them. Responsibilities of Health Fair Directors Organize and orchestrate the annual health fair in the spring and is head of the Health Fair committee.
	MAPS Shadowing co-coordinator Victoria Armah E-mail: Major: Hometown: Health interests: Short message: Responsibilities of Shadowing Coordinator Locate and communicate with professionals from different healthcare fields, organize shadowing sign-up, obtain feedback from shadowing participants (health care professionals and students). Maintain good relationships with different health professionals and tries to find hands other hands on experience for members related to the health field.
	MAPS Webmaster Joe Jackson E-mail: jjackson001@ufl.edu Major:Microbiology and Cell Science Hometown: Miami, FL Responsibilities of Webmaster Keep MAPS webpage up to date, including announcements, calendar, test bank, etc. Help Historian prepare for end of the year slide chow at the banquet. General support of fellow eboard memebers.

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