SAPR Lab - University of Florida

 

Undergraduate Researchers

JACOB MELBY

Future Plans: Jacob is currently a senior in the College of Public Health and Health Professions majoring in Health Science. After graduation, he plans to take a gap year before medical school and volunteer overseas.

Major: BS- Health Science

Graduation Year: May 2024


Mia Sadler

Future Plans: Mia is currently a junior in the College of Health and Human Performance majoring in Health Education and Behavior. After graduation, she plans to attend an accelerated nursing program. 

Major: BA- Health Education and Behavior

Graduation Year: May 2025


Hannah West

Future Plans: Hannah is currently a senior in the College of Agricultural and Life sciences. She plans to attend graduate school with a focus on cancer biology while volunteering at a cancer research hospital.

Major: BSc- Microbiology and Cell Science

Graduation Year:May 2024


Jalen Jackson

Future Plans: Jalen is currently a Junior in the College of Health and Human Performance, majoring in Health Education. After graduation, he plans to do an accelerated master's program in Health Education. Post master's degree, he intends to attend medical school, where he hopes to become a surgeon.

Major: BA- Health Education and Behavior

Graduation Year: Fall 2024


Sarah Paskert

Future Plans: Sarah is currently a sophomore in the College of Health and Human Performance majoring in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. After graduation, she plans to attend PA school and become a surgical PA.

Major: BS- Applied Physiology and Kinesiology

Graduation Year: May 2026


Alexa Arteaga

Future plans:I am a fourth year health education and behavior major with a specialization in community health promotion and a minor in anthropology. I am sitting vice president of Eta Sigma Gamma, a health education honorary. Following my graduation, I will be beginning my masters program here at the University of Florida. I hope to pursue my PhD in the future as I continue to work in research. My special interests include sexual health, drug education, and patient advocacy. 

Major: BA- Health Education and Behavior

Graduation: May 2024


Tianna Bryant 

Future Plans: Tianna is currently a senior in the college of Health and Human Performance majoring in health education. After graduation, she plans to be awarded a Doctor of Dental Medicine to serve and increase access to dental treatment in diversified communities.

Major: BA- Health Education and Behavior

Graduation Year: May 2024


Jessica (Jess) Rinosa

Future Plans: Jessica is currently a senior in the College of Health and Human Performance, majoring in Health Education with a specialization in Health Studies. After graduation, she plans to take a gap year and work in a hospital while also pursuing her dreams of traveling internationally before going to medical school. 

Major: B.S.- Health Education and Behavior

Graduation Year: May 2026


Brenley Swafford

Future Plans: Brenley is currently a sophomore in the College of Agricultural and Life Science majoring in Family, Youth, and Community Science. After graduation, she plans to get her Masters Degree in Social Work.

Major: BS- Family, Youth, and Community Science

Graduation Year: May 2026


Kaylen Chiang

Future plans: Kaylen is currently a fourth year in the College of Health and Human Performance majoring in Health Education and Behavior. After graduating, she plans to work in the hospital and prepare for PA school. 

Major: BA- Health Education and Behavior

Graduation Year: Spring 2024


Callaway Wells

Future Plans: Callaway is a senior in the College of Health and Human Performance majoring in Health Education and Behavior. She is also minoring in Medical Geography in Global Health. After graduation, Callaway plans to attend graduate school to pursue her Master’s degree.

Major: BS- Health Education and Behavior 

Graduation Year: Spring 2024


Victoria "Tori" Polbos

Future plans:Tori is currently a junior in the College of Health and Human Performance majoring in Health Education and Behavior. After graduation, she plans to take a gap year before medical school. During the gap year, she plans to volunteer, gain clinical experience, and shadow. 

Major: Health Education and Behavior 

Graduation year: 2025