SI Leaders
Fall 2023
We have 52 SI leaders and 8 team leaders at SIUE this semester. SI leaders are knowledgeable, qualified students who have taken the targeted SI course on campus and received a good grade. Team leaders are veteran SI Leaders who act as mentors to the members of their content-based team.
If you are interested in becoming an SI Leader, please complete the following SI Leader Application.
In the SI program, we value excellence in all aspects of college life, which includes academics, extracurricular activities, and volunteer work. Our leaders are actively involved in college life. We thought it fitting to showcase our leaders and their accomplishments.
We asked each leader to list their future job hopes and prospects, as well as participation in clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, and volunteer work.
Team Leaders
BIOL-NURS Team
Muskan Bakshi (She/Her/Hers)
Major: Biological Sciences
Minor: Chemistry & Forensic Science
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 151
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to attend medical school in the future to become a practicing physician. I am currently interested in anesthesiology.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): URCA Assistant in Dr. Tucker's lab, Pre-Health Hub Ambassador, Secretary for Pre-Med Association, Provost Scholar, CHEM 121B PLTL Leader, and Honors student
Noah Roberts (He/Him/His)
Major: Pharmacy
Class Year: P1/Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2027
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 113, CHEM 121A, CHEM 121B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to work in or own a local pharmacy one day and to know and have personal connections with my future patients. I plan to start working in a pharmacy as soon as I can!
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am currently a P1 student at the School of Pharmacy at SIUE. I have also been a workshop PLTL leader for CHEM 121A and CHEM 121B. I have also worked as a Front Desk Manager (DM) and Resident Assistant (RA) for SIUE University Housing.
CHEM Team
Ridwan Oyebamiji
Major: Biological Sciences - Medical Sciences
Minor: Chemistry, Public Health, Forensic Sciences
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 151, CHEM 241A/B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Physician
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am a member of SIUE Running Club. I am an Ambassador of Pre-Health Hub. I am also the president of the Muslim Student Association. I currently do research as an URCA assistant, and I volunteer at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Matt Drewes (also SI for CHEM 241A)
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 113, CHEM 121A/B, CHEM 241B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: In the future, I hope to be a Physician Assistant working in Oncology.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I'm a member of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, Pre-Health Hub, and I do undergraduate research with a professor.
MATH-BUS Team
Mallory Mick (She/Her/Hers)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Biological Sciences and Forensic Sciences
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: December 2023
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 241A
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: After graduating from SIUE, I hope to attend Optometry School and become an optometrist.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am a member of the Honors Student Association, Psychology Club, Psi Chi, Biology Club, Chemistry Club, Pre-Health Hub, and SIUE Make A Wish. In Spring 2022, I was a Teaching Assistant for Social Psychology. Outside of SIUE, I have been tutoring in chemistry and math for many years.
Cameron Conrad
Major: Accountancy
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: MS 250
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: After graduating, I plan on attending graduate school to earn a Master's in Accountancy in order to become eligible to sit for the CPA exam. Soon after, I hope to become a licensed CPA and work for a Fortune 500 company in a large city.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am involved in Business ELITE, Beta Alpha Psi, and the SIUE Knights of Columbus. I've completed accounting internships within both the public and private sectors. Additionally, I am recipient of the Cougar Pride Scholarship.
ENG-PHYS Team
Maria Vahling
Major: Nursing
Minor: Forensic Sciences
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 120B, BIOL 140
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to become a nurse practitioner in Women's Health or the Emergency Room.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I work in the Emergency Room as an Emergency Technician at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. I am also a part of the blood club, pickleball club, running club, and club tennis!
Jacob Western (also SI for CHEM 241A)
Major: Biological Sciences - Medical Science
Minor: Chemistry, Forensic Sciences, Psychology
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: PHYS 131, CHEM 241B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Pediatric Doctor
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I've spent over 200 hours volunteering at Memorial Hospital in Springfield, I've been doing URCA research under Professor Wooten for five semesters now, and I do research for Dr. Hupp in the psychology department. I am communications coordinator for the Pre-Health Club on campus as well as a member of the honors program.
Biology Leaders
Olivia "Liv" Morgan
BIOL 140
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to receive my BSN from SIUE and continue my education with graduate school, either as a PA or NP.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am also a PLTL for CHEM 120B
Alanis Cameron
BIOL 140
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Freshman
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: RN in women's health.
Aubrey Harris (She/Her/Hers)
BIOL 140
Major: Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Minor: Education Studies & Analysis, Psychology
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: In the future, I will obtain a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. After this, I hope to work in school systems to assist students with their speech and communication.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am a Provost Scholar who is also involved in the Honors Student Association, National Student Speech Language Hearing Association, Rotaract, and National Residence Hall Honorary.
Kennadee Stilson
BIOL 140
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Freshman
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I plan to be a labor and delivery or NICU nurse and eventually become a Certified Nurse Midwife.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am also a part of the Student Nurse Association.
Chloe Mishler-Trerice (She/Her/Hers)
BIOL 140
Major: Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology, Spanish
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 140
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to be a speech pathologist in an elementary school. Additionally, it would be wonderful if I were able to apply my knowledge of Spanish in my job.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am involved in the SIUE Tandem Club and SIUE's chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA). This semester, I am covering BIOL 140 as both a PLTL Leader and an SI Leader.
Ana Mueller
BIOL 140
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 140
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I want to become a nurse and possibly continue my schooling to become a physicians assistant. I would like to specialize in pediatrics or emergency medicine.
Dillyn Wood (She/Her/Hers)
BIOL 151
Major: Biological Sciences - Ecology, Evolution, & Conservation
Minor: Chemistry, Forensic Sciences
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to work in conservation doing hands-on field research or restoration and educating the public about our natural resources.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): SIUE climbing club member, SIUE Honors Program, Interpreter/Naturalist wiht MO Division of State Parks
Paris Kinsley (She/Her/Hers)
BIOL 240A
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 240A
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to specialize in either pediatrics or nursing education.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am a Provost scholar who's done research in brain differentiation and the hormones that affect that process.
Rosemary Hardy (She/Her/Hers)
BIOL 240A
Major: Biological Sciences - Medical Science
Minor: Chemistry, Health, Society & the Human Condition
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: After SIUE, I plan to attend Dental School to become a Dentist
Shane Sand
BIOL 240B
Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Psychology
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: December 2023
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 240B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to work as a physical therapist in sports. More specifically for a professional running organization (Brook's, Nike, etc.).
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am part of the Exercise Science club.
Madison Clarke
BIOL 240B
Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Biological Sciences
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I will be applying to physician assistant school after I graduate. I hope to land a job in Women's Health!
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am a Crisis Text Line volunteer and a member of Pre-Health Hub.
Emily Kohlenberger
BIOL 240B
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to work in the ICU for a few years after attaining my BSN. I then plan to attend graduate school for either DNP - Nurse Anesthesia or DNP - Nurse Practitioner.
Becca Mueller (She/Her/Hers)
BIOL 250
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 140, BIOL 250, BIOL 319
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: After graduating from SIUE, I plan on working as a nurse in the ICU and then return to SIUE for the CRNA program.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am the secretary of the SIUE Student Nurse Association.
Isaac Chapman
BIOL 319
Major: Biological Sciences - Medical Science
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I plan on going to medical school and becoming a physician.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Current VP of Phi Kappa Psi, Pre-Health club, Pre-Medical Association. I volunteer at memorial hospital in Belleville.
Chemistry Leaders
Bri Robb 
CHEM 113
Major: Biological Sciences - Integrative Biology
Minor: Chemistry, Health, Society, & the Human Condition
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 151
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to attend Physician Assistant school upon graduation and specialize in psychiatry. I also hope to open a non-profit children's mental health clinic in the metro east area :)
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I currently work in an ER as a tech and also as an office worker in the Math Department. I have also worked as a CHEM 131 PLTL leader, as well. I additionally volunteer regularly at Metro East Humane Society.
Danielle Zykan (She/Her/Hers)
CHEM 113
Major: Chemistry, Secondary Education
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 113
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I love working with students and hope to teach chemistry in a high school or college setting. I also plan on obtaining my master's in chemistry in the future.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): SIUE Chemistry Club, the Gay-Straight Alliance, Dean's list
Melanie Kantzioris (She/Her/Hers)
CHEM 120A
Major: Nursing
Minor: Spanish
Class Year: Freshman
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: After graduation, I hope to be able to gain experience as a travel nurse or a flight nurse, hopefully on the west coast. Eventually, I want to be a nurse practitioner specialized in either dermatology or obstetrics.
Allison Russell
CHEM 120A
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Freshman
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I want to become a nurse and potentially become a nurse practitioner. I would also like to become a nursing instructor in the future.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am apart of Cru ministries on campus.
Lucia Botella Vian
CHEM 120A
Major: Nursing
Minor: Pre-Med
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I would like to work as a Nurse for a bit, get more experience and acquire knowledge, and later studying medicine to become a doctor.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I'm an International student from Madrid, Spain.
Kaylee Allen (She/Her/Hers)
CHEM 120A
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: After I graduate, I plan to be an ICU Nurse and then plan on going back to school in order to become a Nurse Anesthetist.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Member of the SIUE Track and Field Team and the SIUE Student Nursing Association (SNA).
Josi Schmedeke 
CHEM 120B
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 120A/B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to work as an oncology, PCU, or PACU nurse.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.):
Tripp Zhang 
CHEM 121A
Major: Chemistry - Biochemistry
Minor: Asian Studies, Biological Sciences
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to use dentistry to help kids in other countries improve their dental care.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Vice President of boxing club, Meridian scholar.
Leigha Riley (She/Her/Hers)
CHEM 121A
Major: Biological Sciences - Medical Science
Minor: Chemistry, Forensic Sciences
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Dentist
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Alpha Phi Member
Belle Hill (She/Her/Hers) 
CHEM 121B
Major: Biological Sciences - Medical Science
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Medical School, Emergency Doctor
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I'm in Alpha Phi, work as an URCA, am in Pre-Health Hub, and work as a scribe for Mercy St. Louis.
Matt Drewes (CHEM Team Leader)
CHEM 241A
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 113, CHEM 121A/B, CHEM 241A
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: In the future, I hope to be a Physician Assistant working in Oncology.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I'm a member of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, Pre-Health Hub, and I do undergraduate research with a professor.
David Dempsey (He/Him/His)
CHEM 241A
Major: Business Administration - Management
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 241A, CHEM 241B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Working with my uncle at his business, Ionic Solutions.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Membership in the SIUE climbing club and honors program.
Jacob Western (ENG-PHYS Team Leader) 
CHEM 241A
Major: Biological Sciences - Medical Sciences
Minor: Chemistry, Forensic Sciences, Psychology
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: PHYS 131, CHEM 241B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Pediatric Doctor
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I've spent over 200 hours volunteering at Memorial Hospital in Springfield, I've been doing URCA research under Professor Wooten for five semesters now, and I do research for Dr. Hupp in the psychology department. I am communications coordinator for the Pre-Health Club on campus as well as a member of the honors program.
Lexi Yociss 
CHEM 241A
Major: Exercise Science, Nutrition
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I plan to attend graduate school to obtain my Master's in Dietetics to then become a Registered Dietitian
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am the President of the Food and Nutrition (FAN) Club, and I am a member of Chemistry Club.
Luke LeQuatte 
CHEM 241B
Major: Biological Sciences - Medical Sciences
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 241A
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to attend dental school in Alton and own my own dental practice in the future.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Former Senator for CAS-Math and Science, UCB undergraduate representative, SIUE finance board, biology club, chemistry club, Pre-health hub, and Pre-dental association member.
Engineering Leaders
Avery Stilwell
ECE 210
Major: Electrical Engineering
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: ECE 210, Team Leader
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: In the future, I plan on going to graduate school or pursuing a career in electrical engineering. I plan on working in a team comprised of different specialties of engineering to allow me to grow my knowledge of my field as well as other disciplines.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): IEEE member, Society of Women Engineers President
Nara Tumur 
ECE 210
Major: Electrical Engineering
Minor: Mathematical Studies
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I want to start my career as a transmission line engineer in a small or medium-sized company.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I received Raghupathy and Sailarani Bollini Scholarship last semester. I am the secretary of the International Student Association. I have been working on URCA research with Dr. Amardeep Kaur for the last three semesters.
Economics Leaders
Jonathan "Jack" Das
ECON 111
Major: Accountancy
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to be a CPA certified accountant one day
Olivia Rodgers
ECON 112
Major: Geography
Minor: Spanish
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I'm interested in political geography and geospatial intelligence; I think that a potential career with an employer such as the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency or the Foreign Service would be both challenging and rewarding.
Management Science Leaders
Kyla Wood 
MS 250
Major: Marketing
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: MS 250
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to work for a local Church or other non-profits in the Metro East and play a vital role in developing their marketing efforts to reach communities in need. My lifelong goal is to serve others well and my hope is to make my job a part of that mission.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am currently apart of the ELITE business club on campus. I serve as their Vice President of Recruitment this school year. Over summer 2023, I also completed an internship with Cornerstone Christian Church located in Shiloh Illinois. I got to spend my summer developing their programs and assisting the current children's ministers in their day to day duties.
Ny'La Hill (She/Her/Hers)
MS 250
Major: Accountancy
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: December 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: MS 250, MS 251
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Two of my biggest goals in life are to be able to teach financial literacy in minority communities because those are typically the people who need it the most, and to create generational wealth for my family. My dream job is to be able to work in the accounting field, but still have time to help educate others on the importance of finances.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Over the spring semester I was a tax intern working for accounting firm which has helped me get closer to my goal of working in accounting. Outside of my internship, I also enjoy volunteering in the Southern Illinois region as well as the St. Louis area. I am also the receipient of the Cougar Pride Scholarship, Johnetta Haley Scholarship, and the RSM Foundation Scholarship. I am a Resident Assistant in Prairie Hall for the 2023-2024 school year.
Keena Johnson
MS 251
Majors: Business Administration - Marketing
Minor: Political Science, Spanish
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: MS 251
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I really enjoy marketing for small businesses! I want to get a few years of experience in that sector before getting my MBA!
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Honors Student Association
Claudia Orteza (She/Her/Hers)
MS 251
Major: Business Administration - Economics
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: MS 251
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: My dream career is working in the business department of a fashion or makeup company.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Honors Student Association, alumni member of the Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity, Provost scholarship, former intern at Northwestern Mutual
Mathematics Leaders
Murphy Youngblood
FIN 320
Major: Business Administration - Finance
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Pursue a MBA at SIUE while interning or working for a local financial firm.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Alpha Sigma Tau
Jayme Greer (She/Her/Hers)
MATH 152
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Mathematical Studies
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Past SI Courses Covered: MATH 152
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I look forward to a career as a software engineer or software developer with a possibility of pursuing my master's degree to continue to grow my knowledge and understanding of my field.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am a member of the honors program and a Provost scholar.
Kaia Morena (She/Her/Hers)
MATH 152
Major: Civil Engineering
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Past SI Courses Covered: MATH 152
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to get experience from private civil engineering companies and hopefully work for them after graduation. I also hope to possibly do some form of tutoring or dance lessons on the side.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am also apart of Pi Delta Phi which is French Honor Society.
Nursing Leaders
Mark Lopinot 
(He/Him/His)
NURS 240
Major: Nursing
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: NURS 240
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I plan to work in a surgical ICU for a few years before applying to grad school. In grad school, I hope to study anesthesia to become a CRNA.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am the president of the Student Nurse Association (and was a class representative for the three previous years), as well as a 4th-year cohort representative of the Dean's Advisory Board in the school of nursing. I am a Provost scholarship recipient as well.
Alexis Fischer
NURS 240
Major: Nursing, Nutrition
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: NURS 240
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Family nurse practitioner
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Nurse intern at Ranken Jordan pediatric hospital.
Anozha Singletary (She/Her/Hers)
NURS 240
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I would love to use my RN to work in a neuro or cardiac unit. When I am ready to go back to school I will go to get my midwifery license :)
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I volunteer a lot with my church, I am apart of SNAP, and I am also apart of the Alpha CBNF group.
Physics Leaders
Thu Do (She/Her/Hers)
PHYS 131
Major: Physics
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Past SI Courses Covered: MATH 152, PHYS 131, PHYS 151
Future Job Hopes/Prospects:
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.):
David Revelle (He/Him/His)
PHYS 131
Major: Biological Sciences-Medical Science and Medical Technology
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Past SI Courses Covered: PHYS 132
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Thinking of changing to Biological Technician Major and then working as a Medical Technologist for a couple of years. Study for the MCAT during that time and go to medical school to become a pathologist.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Currently a Meridian Scholar in the Honors program and served as the vice president of the honors student association my sophomore year.
Shaun Pacatte
PHYS 131
Major: Computer Engineering
Minor: Mathematical Studies
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I am heavily interested in both hardware and software. I hope by the time I graduate I narrow down my interests and either attend graduate school or start my career in the Electrical/Computer Engineering field.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): IEEE at SIUE.
Ugochukwu "Ugo" Eleonu (He/Him/His)
PHYS 140
Major: Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering
Minor: Mathematical Studies
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: ECE 210, PHYS 141
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Robotics Engineer
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) SIUE Chapter
Ryan Kulasekara (He/Him/His)
PHYS 141
Major: Electrical Engineering
Minor: Mathematical Studies
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: PHYS 141
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I plan on getting my master's degree in electrical engineering, and eventually working on electronics with either medical or military applications.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I do undergraduate research as an URCA assistant for Dr. Klingensmith in the Biomedical Imaging Research Lab, am in SIUE's Honors Program, and am also a member of the club tennis team.
Maddeson "Maddy" Sparks (She/Her/Hers)
PHYS 151
Major: Chemistry - ACS Certified in Biochemistry
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I plan to work somewhere in the chemistry field but am not sure of any specific jobs I would want to do.
Leopold Tejkowski 
(He/Him/His)
PHYS 152
Major: Electrical Engineering
Minor: Mathematical Studies
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: December 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: PHYS 152
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I'd like to focus on digital signal processing, which is a branch of electrical engineering, in the medical field.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Pearls of Power Foundation: Leadership Scholar
