Hello,

My name is Jacob Dotson, and I am a sophomore Biology student at Fresno State. I am running to be your 2019-2020 President. During the 2018-2019 school year, I served the Fresno State Pre-Medical Club as Conference Coordinator. From my time spent with this position, I have learned essential skills in discipline, planning, dedication, and leadership. As a current officer, I understand the great commitment this position holds, and I’m ready to accept the challenge. From attending various office meetings and planning events, I have gained an in-depth knowledge in what is expected of the president position, and I welcome the challenge. I am so incredibly thankful to have had to opportunity to serve the Pre-Medical Club during the 2018-2019 school year. If I have the pleasure of serving as your 2019-2020 President, I vow to give the position my absolute best and continue the tradition of planning events such as the Spring Break Medical School Trip and collaborate with other officers and club members to ensure that we are best serving all club members. I am elected as your Present, I assure you that I will work tirelessly to continue the legacy of the Pre-Medical Club, while offering a fresh perspective in leadership and opportunities presented to all members. Planning the Pre-Health Conference has been one of the most daunting tasks I have partaken on, and I affirm that the work ethic and dedication exhibited from my role as Conference Coordinator will transpire if I am given the opportunity to serve as President. Thank you all for your consideration, and I hope that you give me all the opportunity to serve as your 2019-2020 President.

My name is Nicole Phillips and currently a sophomore studying Biology hoping to also receive minors in Chemistry and Women’s Studies. This past semester, I was lucky enough to be elected as Secretary where I became very familiar with the club. Throughout my time spent as Secretary, I’ve learned how important it is to note specific details discussed in meetings in order to provide reference for the discussion making process. This position has also allowed me to learn about how the club operates in decision making while seeing how each officer contributes to the club. After holding this position, I now feel that I understand and can handle the responsibility of Vice President or Justice. As Vice President, I would represent the club exceptionally by working as a team with the other officers to provide the best resources and services for the members of the club. I plan on staying updated and well educated on what’s going on in the club so I may represent the club if the president is unavailable. As Justice, I would provide a happy medium for the club by giving resolutions to club disagreements in a matter that would please both parties involved. Both these positions are of great interest to me and I’m very excited to see the future development of the Pre-Medical club and provide my perspective in future club decisions. If elected, I plan on utilizing my current knowledge to present the best possible resources for the members of the club and provide them with information to guide them through their pre-medical path.

Hello Premedical Club Members,

My name is Annette Gonzalez and I am running for the treasurer position. I believe my business background will help me be a great and productive treasurer. Prior to returning to Fresno state to become a physician I was a financial consultant where I managed 200+ client portfolios. If I can manage those client portfolios and make their money work for them, then I believe I can open many opportunities for the club financially. I would like for our club to be at a point financially where we are not limited to the amount of activities we think would benefit us and that would get us closer to becoming great physicians one day. I have many great ideas for the club that I would like to implement if given the opportunity. Thank you for taking the time to read my speech! :)

My name is Kelly Meehan and I am very excited to run for Volunteer Coordinator or Head of Public Relations! I am pursuing a B.S in Biology with minors in both Chemistry and Deaf Studies. As a member of the conference committee I have been able to see behind the scenes of how the club works and have had the opportunity to learn from the officers. By attending the spring break trip, I have also been able to get to know and bond with several members which I feel I can use to better understand the needs of our members. As volunteer coordinator I feel that I can use these experiences to provide beneficial and memorable experiences and opportunities for members through the pre-med club. I will also be a member of the PAWs program in the upcoming semester and do my best to work with the program in order to provide our members chances to volunteer for wellness events which could allow them to explore a whole other side of medicine. As Head of Public Relations, I feel confident that utilizing technology to our advantage to spread the word about club events or opportunities for students to get involved in activities that will leave a lasting impression and create a great networking system that students can take advantage of. I will also work to incorporate a direct line of communication between officers and students so we can hear exactly what the members want and so we can do our best to accommodate everyone and help them accomplish all of their goals. I look forward to running for, and hopefully becoming an officer for the upcoming year, thank you so much!