Executive Board 2023-2024

Hi everyone! My name is Katie Sloan and I am the President for the 2023-2024 school year. I am a senior majoring in Kinesiology with a minor in Health Promotion. I have gained patient care experience working as a CNA at a long-term care/rehabilitation facility and as an MA at a podiatry office. I enjoy being a part of Pre-PA club because it provides many opportunities to learn about the PA profession and interact with other Pre-PA students. Being a member of Pre-PA club has been an extremely valuable experience for me. In my free time I enjoy working out, shopping, and hanging out with friends and family. Feel free to reach out if you ever have any questions! I am looking forward to a great year!

Hi everyone! My name is Mikaela Sailus and I am the vice president this year! I am a senior majoring in human biology with a minor in health promotions. My favorite thing about being a part of the club is getting to tour and learn about PA schools. To obtain patient care hours, I work as an MA at a vascular surgery clinic. In my free time, I enjoy baking, traveling, and hanging out with my friends! I am so excited for this year, go green!

Hello! My name is Tara Robinson, I am a senior studying human biology with a minor in health promotion in the honors college. This coming year is my fourth year in the club and second year on e-board. My favorite part about the Pre-PA club is hearing about the application processes from PA school representatives and preparing to submit my applications. I currently work as a patient care technician at at The University of Toledo Medical Center in orthopedics, and previously worked as a PCT in an urgent care setting. In my free time, I love to hike, go for runs, hang out with friends, and attend MSU athletics. Feel free to reach out with any questions, I’m looking forward to meeting you all this year! Go Green! 

I’m Emma and I’m the club treasurer for the 2023-2024 school year. I’m a senior with a major in neuroscience and psychology. One thing I enjoy about being in the pre-PA club is the amount of resources it brings. Getting insight from practicing PAs and program directors from across the US is really helpful when trying to navigate the application process. I currently work as a PCT on a medical oncology floor at Sparrow hospital and also as a medical assistant at a primary care office. Some of my hobbies are baking and playing volleyball with friends. I’m so excited to meet you all in the fall!

Hi! My name is Nick Carlier and I will be serving as one of the volunteer events coordinators for the MSU Pre-PA club! This will be my third year in the club and my second year serving as an E-board member. I am currently a Lyman Briggs senior studying Human Biology with a minor in Bioethics. I enjoy being involved in the Pre-PA club as it is an opportunity to get to know more about the PA profession and where the profession is headed. Additionally, I love that the Pre-PA club provides opportunities to volunteer and serve others in the community. An interesting fact about me is that I am an Undergraduate Learning Assistant in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and Lyman Briggs College. Specifically, I teach Introductory Microbiology (MMG 301) and Lyman Briggs General Chemistry (LB 171 and 172). Teaching is one of my passions as I believe that it builds skills in verbal communication that will be useful in interacting with my future patients. Some of my hobbies include skiing, biking, playing the viola and the violin, and gardening. Please reach out to me if you are interested in volunteering or if you have any questions about the club!

Hi everyone! My name is Austin Huckins, and I will be one of the Volunteer Events Coordinators this year. I am a senior in Lyman Briggs studying human biology with a minor in bioethics. To earn patient care experience, I work as a nurse assistant at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital and have worked here for just over two years. I greatly enjoy this position, and I feel that it has given me a solid foundation in healthcare. I have benefited immensely from participating in the Pre-PA Club, as it has allowed me to learn more about the PA profession and what it takes to gain acceptance to a program. My decision to become a PA is much more informed due to what I have learned at club meetings. Outside of academics, I enjoy using my time to play soccer, shop, travel, bike, cook, and spend time with friends and family. Please email me with any questions you may have, and I wish you all the best!

Hello everyone! My name is Lydia yoder, and I am a senior majoring in Chemistry. The thing that I love the most about pre-pa club is the abundance of opportunities to make friends and learn more about my dream profession!

 I’m currently getting my patient care hours as a medical assistant at Red Cedar Podiatry. Some hobbies I enjoy are cooking, doing nails, and watching movies. I love making new pre-pa friends so don’t be afraid to reach out!

Hi! My name is Gabriella Alberganti, I’m going to be one of the special event coordinators for the pre-PA club this year! I’m going to be a Junior and I am double majoring in Human Biology and nutritional sciences with a minor in health promotion. I love how the pre-PA club has broadened my knowledge about the application processes and meeting PAs and PA students! I obtain PCE through being a patient care tech at a hospital. I love traveling, cooking, and taking barre classes!

Hi everyone! My name is Shannon Pavlak, and I am this year’s Historian. I am a senior in Lyman Briggs majoring in Human Biology, with 2 minors in Bioethics and Global Public Health & Epidemiology. This is my fourth year being a member of pre-PA club and my second year on E-Board. For my patient care experience, I have worked as a certified nursing assistant on an orthopedic floor at a hospital in my hometown. I also work as a certified nursing assistant at a local hospice in Lansing. The pre-PA club has been an invaluable resource to me, from learning about the application process to hearing lectures from active physician assistants. It is also a great way to meet like-minded, dedicated people on the same professional path. My hobbies include hiking, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. I’m so excited to work with everyone in the fall, and I’m looking forward to a great year!

Hi, I’m Abby! I am from Northville, Michigan and going into my junior year at Michigan State University. I am studying Kinesiology with a minor of Health Promotion and on the Pre PA track. I have had a great experience in the Pre-PA club, as I have met many great people with similar interests. Being in this club has helped me feel more confident and prepared through my Pre-Pa journey. Currently I am obtaining patient care experience as a Medical Assistant at a Gastroenterology office. I have absolutely loved this experience and am learning so much every day. Outside of work and school, I enjoy listening to music, hanging out with friends, and going out to eat. I occasionally enjoy baking and painting! I am looking forward to this upcoming school year and meeting new people in our club!

Hey everyone! My name is Jackie and I am a sophomore in Lyman Briggs majoring in Human Biology and double-minoring in Bioethics and Music. I obtain my patient care hours through working as a nurse assistant at a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in my hometown. I enjoy the Pre-PA Club because of the opportunities to learn about the entire PA path, from hearing about what PA school is like to the variety of settings that PAs have the ability to work in. Outside of working and school, I enjoy playing the piano, cooking, crocheting, and spending time with friends and family. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all!