SI Leaders
Spring 2026
We have 49 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.
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, and we want 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
Summer Team Leaders
Erin Mansfield
BIOL 240B
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2027
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 240B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to work as a registered nurse in Springfield, IL or St. Louis, MO. After working a few years, I would like to do more schooling to become a nurse practitioner!
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Currently in the honors program
Izzy Mishler-Trerice (She/Her/Hers)
BIOL 151
Student Office Assistant
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Forensic Sciences
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: December 2026
Past SI Courses Covered: MATH 152, PHYS 141, PHYS 142, PHYS 152
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to be a Forensic Toxicologist.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Pudding Club Revamped. 2025 ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry
Anne "Annie" Strullmyer
CHEM 121A
Major: Biological Sciences - Medical Science
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: December 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: General Dentist
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Chapter President of Alpha Phi, Vice President of Pre-Dental Association, URCA under Dr. Cinnamon VanPutte
Biology Leaders
Jaila Hillmer (She/Her/Hers)
BIOL 140
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2027
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 140, 240A, 250
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to work as a nurse in the Cardiac ICU.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am an Illinois State Scholar, former Chemistry PLTL leader, current Learning Assistant for the school of nursing and a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Izzy Mishler-Trerice (She/Her/Hers)
BIOL 151
Team Leader
Student Office Assistant
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Forensic Sciences
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: December 2026
Past SI Courses Covered: MATH 152, PHYS 141, PHYS 142, PHYS 152
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to be a Forensic Toxicologist.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Pudding Club Revamped, Member of Dr. Tucker's Research Lab, 2025 ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry, Dr. James Eilers Award in Physical Chemistry, 2026 ACS Division of Physical Chemistry Undergraduate Award
Dhara Patel
BIOL 240A
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: December 2027
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 140, BIOL 240A, BIOL 240B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: After completion of bachelors in nursing science, I want to do masters in anesthesiology. My ultimate goal is to be professional CRNA.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am sophomore representative in SNA as well as member of UGSAB.
Payton Markovic
BIOL 240B
Major: Exercise Science and Nutrition
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2028
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I plan to pursue a master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics after completing both of my bachelor’s, with the goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian specializing in either the athletic or pediatric field.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am a tennis coach at Edwardsville High School and a Certified Personal Trainer. I have a strong passion for athletics, health, fitness, and science.
Chemistry Leaders
Duong Nguyen (She/Her/Hers) 
CHEM 113
Major: Chemistry - Biochemistry
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 113, CHEM 121A, CHEM 241B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Chemist or Medical School
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): STEM Ambassador, SIUE Tutoring Center
Elise Tadock
CHEM 241A
Major: Biological Sciences - Medical Science
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2028
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Local/federal agencies as a forensic chemist
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Hispanic Student Union, Chemistry Club, EBAND
MP Poormoghim
CHEM 241B
Major: Biological Sciences
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: December 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I want to become a neurologist.
Engineering Leaders
Economics Leaders
Kevin Chavers
ECON 111
Major:
Class Year:
Potential Graduation Date:
Future Job Hopes/Prospects:
Purnaben (Purna) Patel
ECON 112
Major: Business Administration - Economics
Business Administration – Finance
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2027
Past SI Courses Covered: ECON 112
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I plan to pursue a career in financial analysis or economic consulting where I can apply analytical skills to solve real-world problems.
Finance Leaders
Evan Hayes
FIN 320
Major: Business Administration - Economics
Business Administration – Finance
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2028
Past SI Courses Covered: MS 251
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: My future aspirations are to work in the finance world as an analyst or in risk management.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I work for Mind's Eye Radio in my free time doing audio description at sporting events. Audio description is similar to radio but is for blind or visually impaired listeners and patrons. It is more descriptive than radio, so that the listeners can have an equal or greater experience to those who are sighted. I have done audio description for the St. Louis Blues, Indianapolis Pacers, and Professional Bull Riding. I will also do description for the St. Louis Cardinals, Indiana Fever, and more in the future.
Mathematics Leaders
Management Science Leaders
Annaleise Mishler-Trerice
MS 250
Major: Economics
Minor: Philosophy
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Past SI Courses Covered: MS 250
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: After college, I want to gain work experience in my field by working for a Non Governmental Organization. I’m open to different possibilities for employment, and have considered different environments that I would enjoy working in. For example, one possibility I would enjoy is working in the healthcare environment as an economist or business analyst.
Stefaniya "Steffi" Anikina
MS 251
Major: Accountancy
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2027
Past SI Courses Covered: MS 250, MS 251
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I would like to become a financial advisor or an accountant!
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am on the SIUE Women's Tennis team, and I also work as an event staff for Athletics!
Nursing Leaders
No Leaders
Physics Leaders
Autumn Evans
PHYS 131
Major: Mathematical Studies - Actuarial Science
Minor: Business Administration
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2028
Past SI Courses Covered: PHYS 131
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): John Martinson Honors Program Scholar, University Band
Sean Dias
Engineering-Physics Team Leader
PHYS 132
Major: Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2028
Past SI Courses Covered: PHYS 142
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Entrepreneur and inventor driving innovation in defense, energy, biometric security and next-generation transportation technologies; filmmaker and author.
Anna Osborne
PHYS 152
Major: Electrical Engineering
Minor: Mathematical Studies, Physics
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: Spring 2028
Past SI Courses Covered: PHYS 141
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Work in a cool lab instead of a lame office
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Alpha Sigma Tau, Society of Women Engineers, & TRC Math Tutor
