RUSH Medical College student ambassadors are hand-picked to represent the college and provide prospective students with a glimpse of the RUSH Medical College experience.
As campus tour guides, ambassadors offer prospective students an overview of campus facilities, organizations and the overall atmosphere. They welcome the opportunity to connect with prospective students and share insight about RUSH Medical College.
Prospective students can complete this form to connect with a student ambassador. You will then be paired with a student ambassador through email.
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Meet the RMC Ambassador Class of 2024
Name Background & Interests Photo Jubril Adepoju Hometown: Ibadan, Nigeria
Undergrad: Bowen University, Iwo (Nigeria)
Interests Outside of Medicine: Photography, fitness, music and various forms of art
Ben Besasie Hometown: St. Louis Park, MN
Undergrad: St. John's University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Running, biking, cooking, hockey and skiing
Sheryl Cherian Hometown: Lincolnwood, IL
Undergrad: University of Notre Dame
Interests Outside of Medicine: Cycling, running, playing ukulele and jamming with friends and connecting with humans and puppies
Shahrzad Daryani Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergrad: University of San Francisco
Interests Outside of Medicine: Finding and trying all the best food places, making clay earrings, playing animal crossing and cooking and baking while pretending I'm a Food Network star
Laura DeMers Hometown: Tucson, AZ
Undergrad: University of New Mexico
Interests Outside of Medicine: Meeting new people, jamming to car tunes, intramural sports and exploring coffee shops and restaurants
Stephanie Erickson Hometown: Royal Oak, MI
Undergrad: University of Michigan
Interests Outside of Medicine: Baking, cooking, hunting for new, fun restaurants and running
Camilla Gallin Hometown: Louisville, KY
Undergrad: Emory University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Yoga, scary movies, crosswords and ice-skating
Caitlin Gaylord Hometown: Seattle, WA
Undergrad: Scripps College
Interests Outside of Medicine: Running, baking bread, backpacking and watercolor painting
Kristin Hill Hometown: Evanston, IL
Undergrad: Vanderbilt University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Singing, cooking, biking and spending time outdoors!
Alex Hodakowski Hometown: Hinsdale, IL
Undergrad: Washington University, St. Louis
Interests Outside of Medicine: Spending time with family and friends, supporting Chicago sports teams, exploring Chicago and playing golf
Katherine Iannuzzelli Hometown: Bethesda, MD
Undergrad: Georgetown University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Yoga, listening to podcasts, biking and Netflix
Andy Johnson Hometown: Fargo, ND
Undergrad: Emory University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Music (Grateful Dead, bluegrass, Americana, classical, free jazz), Sports (badminton, tennis and hockey), books and movies (Sci-Fi, epic novels, dystopia, American West) and games (Bridge, Euchre, board games)
Anne Kim Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergrad: Boston University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Cooking, painting, photography and exploring Chicago
Serafino LaGalbo Hometown: Mequon, WO
Undergrad: University of Dayton
Interests Outside of Medicine: Exercising, exploring Chicago, eating at new restaurants & cheering on the Green Bay Packers
Dan Leary Hometown: Greenlawn, NY
Undergrad: Boston University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Stand-up comedy/improv, cooking/baking, marathon running and going to musical theatre shows
Alex Magidson Hometown: Valparaiso, IN
Undergrad: University of Michigan
Interests Outside of Medicine: Ballroom dance, boxing, biking and doting over my dog
Olivia Negris Hometown: Wheaton, IL
Undergrad: University of Michigan
Interests Outside of Medicine: Attending yoga and spin classes, traveling with friends/family, teaching baton twirling and dance classes and exploring all the great food the city has to offer
Anna Perry Hometown: Eau Claire, WI
Undergrad: University of St. Thomas
Interests Outside of Medicine: Trying new recipes and restaurants, hiking and traveling and spending a day on the lake with friends
Angela Rutkowski Hometown: Wheeling, IL
Undergrad: University of Illinois, Chicago
Interests Outside of Medicine: Exploring new restaurants and coffee shops in Chicago, staying in to play board games and watch movies with close friends, embracing the fall and winter festivities, weightlifting and yoga
Justin Sim Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergrad: Williams College
Interests Outside of Medicine: Intramural sports, reality TV, trying new food spots and trying new frozen pizza
Samantha Steinhall Hometown: Denver, CO
Undergrad: Cornell University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Hiking (like a true CO native!), spending time with loved ones, baking (I have a major sweet tooth!), group fitness classes (specifically yoga and Zumba)
Chase Thompson Hometown: St. George, UT
Undergrad: Utah Valley University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Sports (basketball, soccer, running, snowboarding), art, JRE and hanging out with my wife and puppy
John Toms Hometown: Johns Creek, GA
Undergrad: University of Virginia
Interests Outside of Medicine: exercising, music/playing instruments, exploring the city with friends and cooking/grilling
Rolf Verhagen Metman Hometown: Oak Park, IL
Undergrad: Kalamazoo College
Interests Outside of Medicine: Chess, soccer, reading and travel
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Meet the RMC Ambassador Class of 2025
Name Background & Interests Photo Luciarita Boccuzzi Hometown: Miami, FL
Undergrad: Florida International University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Running, singing, sketching & rock climbing
Harriet Fisher Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Undergrad: Bowdoin College
Interests Outside of Medicine: Hiking/running/getting outside any way I can! Food forays around Chicago, re-watching Arrested Development & trying to finish Monday crossword puzzles
Sam Gazecki Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergrad: Bates College
Interests Outside of Medicine: Pick-up basketball, cooking, HBO TV shows & exploring Chicago!
Lillian Hallmark Hometown: Silver Spring, MD
Undergrad: University of Maryland, College Park
Interests Outside of Medicine: Painting, trying all the best food places, dogs & fitness
Leyla Herbst Hometown: Potomac, MD
Undergrad: Johns Hopkins University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Being in nature, exploring coffee shops and restaurants, perfecting by bread recipes & puzzles
Bradley Hunt Hometown: Dansville, MI
Undergrad: Central Michigan University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Playing/watching any sport (big Michigan State and Detroit sports fan), collecting shoes, anything superheros (huge Marvel and DC fan) & exploring Chicago
Ogey Ibik Hometown: Sugar Land, TX
Undergrad: Northwestern University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Reading, strength training and boxing, music (listening and performing!) & going to sporting events (especially Women's Basketball)
Luke Kasson Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Undergrad: Ohio State University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Jogging around the city, cooking different recipes, exploring Chicago and traveling during free time & watching football through the fall
Sharon Kim Hometown: Fairfield, CT
Undergrad: University of Michigan
Interests Outside of Medicine: Cooking and trying new foods, yoga and cycling, movie night & perusing the aisles of Trader Joe's
Chris Ly Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Undergrad: UNC Chapel Hill
Interests Outside of Medicine: Soccer, listening to podcasts, playing video games. & trying new restaurants
Melinda Matos Hometown: Salisbury, MD
Undergrad: University of Maryland, College Park
Interests Outside of Medicine: Painting and drawing, going to the beach, art history & Chinese food
Katerina Panos Hometown: Barrington, IL
Undergrad: DePauw University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Baking and trying new cuisines, outdoor activities like hiking and boating, traveling to new states and countries & spending time with friends and family
Makena Parker Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Undergrad: UNC Chapel Hill
Interests Outside of Medicine: Working out, singing & traveling
Sabrina Schundler Hometown: San Clemente, CA
Undergrad: Pepperdine University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Fitness, exploring Chicago, writing reviews for Yelp & spending time with family and friends
Sam Shuman Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergrad: Rice University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Intramural sports, traveling, making tacos & Chess
Tamara Simpson Hometown: North Babylon, NY
Undergrad: Yale University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Sports, music & food
John Tarpey Hometown: St. Charles, IL
Undergrad: Loyola University, New Orleans
Interests Outside of Medicine: Hiking/camping, cooking, taking care of plants & spending time with family and friends
Justin Thomas Hometown: Chesapeake, VA
Undergrad: Virginia Commonwealth University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Cooking (especially trying new recipes at home), going to the movies, exploring Chicago & basketball
Russell Whitehead Hometown: Boca Raton, FL
Undergrad: University of Florida
Interests Outside of Medicine: Dogs, photography, cooking/eating & music
Jordan Williamson Hometown: Manassas, VA
Undergrad: Syracuse University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Rock climbing, weight lifting, movies & piano
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Meet the RMC Ambassador Class of 2026
Name Background & Interests Photo Muyiwa Winnie Adebayo Hometown: Owo Ondo, Nigeria
Undergrad: South Carolina State University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Running, cooking & crocheting
Devin Asher Hometown: Vidor, TX
Undergrad: Sam Houston State University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Running, cycling, swimming, spending time with my wife and son & exploring the city and surrounding areas
Mohan Bhadriraju Hometown: Sugar Land, TX
Undergrad: Rice University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Photography, backpacking, basketball & reading
Natalia Caprile Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Undergrad: University of San Francisco
Interests Outside of Medicine: Theater, dance, travel & food
Andre Cargill Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Undergrad: University of Michigan
Interests Outside of Medicine: Sports (all of the above) but rugby is the best, hiking and traveling, volunteering & busting out my dance moves on the weekend
Ricky Desir Hometown: New York, NY
Undergrad: Queens College
Interests Outside of Medicine: Weight lifting, eating, NBA & NFL & watch collecting
Charlie Fischer Hometown: Sherwood, WI
Undergrad: Boston University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Traveling, reading, trying new restaurants & spending time outside
Elizabeth Hsu Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Undergrad: Georgia Tech
Interests Outside of Medicine: Enjoying summers along Chicago's lakefront, taking my daughter to her favorite playgrounds & continuing my search to find the best pastries in Chicago
Nicole Khanna Hometown: Wilton, CT
Undergrad: Boston University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Skiing, baking, watching Survivor reruns & yoga!
Edena Khoshaba Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergrad: Chapman University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Yoga sculpt & fitness, reading, teaching/mentorship & laughing with fun pals :)
Ishan Khosla Hometown: Montvale, NJ
Undergrad: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Interests Outside of Medicine: Playing/watching any sport, exploring Chicago with friends, traveling to different countries & playing the guitar
Jason Kim Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Undergrad: Duke University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Trying new restaurants and cuisines, playing and watching sports, collecting shoes & enjoying the outdoors
Grace Kim Hometown: Duluth, GA
Undergrad: University of Notre Dame
Interests Outside of Medicine: Spending time with friends and family, going to museums, dancing and karaoke & cooking (sometimes) & eating (ALWAYS)
Candice Lee Hometown: Union City, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Davis
Interests Outside of Medicine: Cooking & trying new restaurants, dance, wildlife biology & drum corps
Allison Maxwell Hometown: Herndon, VA
Undergrad: Franklin & Marshall College
Interests Outside of Medicine: Cooking/baking new recipes for friends, trying out all of the amazing restaurants and coffee shops in Chicago (I have a whole Yelp bucket list!), exercising/spending time outdoors & traveling, especially to see friends/family and to explore new cities! The West Coast is next on my list!
Zachary Meeker Hometown: Palos Park, IL
Undergrad: University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
Interests Outside of Medicine: Playing hockey, weight lifting, cooking & watching Formula 1
Yaa Ofori-Marfoh Hometown: Durham, NC
Undergrad: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Interests Outside of Medicine: Weight lifting, painting, binge watching TV shows & visiting new places with my pup
Crystal Pascual Hometown: Long Island, NY
Undergrad: Cornell University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Weightlifting, rock climbing, exploring new restaurants and coffee shops & watching baseball (ultimate Yankees fan!)
Fernando Sigala Hometown: Dallas, TX
Undergrad: University of Southern California
Interests Outside of Medicine: Competitive tennis, hiking, exploring new restaurants & cooking everything from scratch
Jonathan Spaan Hometown: Rochester, NY
Undergrad: Hobart Collage
Interests Outside of Medicine: Playing/watching sports (Go Bills!), exploring Chicago, skiing & trying new restaurants
John Streepy Hometown: Palatine, IL
Undergrad: Washington State in St. Louis
Interests Outside of Medicine: Coaching and playing sports, cooking new meals, playing the guitar & spending time with friends and family
Anjali Venkat Hometown: Winston Salem , NC
Undergrad: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Interests Outside of Medicine: Yoga, reading fantasy novels and memoirs, cooking & exploring Chicago
Alexandra Walker Hometown: Los Altos, CA
Undergrad: Duke University
Interests Outside of Medicine: Yoga, skiing and wake surfing, & live music
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Meet the RMC Ambassador Alumni
Name Background Graduation Year Dr. Tosin Adebayo Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Undergraduate Institution: Emory University
2023 Dr. Kevin Alter Hometown: Englewood, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Touro College
2022 Dr. Johnny Alvarez de la Cruz Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Los Angeles
2022 Dr. Sofia Armengol Hometown: Elmhurst, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Tulane University
2022 Dr. Nick Asher Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI
Undergraduate Institution: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
2020 Dr. Eric Azua Hometown: Brighton, CO
Undergraduate Institution: University of Colorado, Boulder
2023 Dr. Caleb Bailie Hometown: Manchester, MI
Undergraduate Institution: Michigan State University
2023 Dr. Brooke Baker Hometown: Wayland, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Wesleyan University
2020 Dr. Chris Barnes Hometown: Aurora, CO
Undergraduate Institution: Valparaiso
2020 Dr. Aretha Boakye-Donkor Hometown: Tampa, FL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Florida
2021 Dr. Hannah Brown Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Undergraduate Institution: Georgetown University
2022 Dr. Victoria Buckman Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University
2022 Dr. Jordan Caffe Hometown: Barrington, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Northwestern University
2020 Dr. Darrius Chambers Hometown: Racine, WI
Undergraduate Institution: University of Wisconsin, Madison
2022 Dr. Oscar Chen Hometown: El Segundo, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Southern California
2021 Dr. Jess Chin Hometown: Toronto, ON
Undergraduate Institution: University of Western Ontario
2020 Dr. Sera Choi Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Undergraduate Institution: University of Southern California
2023 Dr. Catherine Chu Hometown: Bloomington, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Chicago
2022 Dr. Bishir Clayton Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Undergraduate Institution: San Diego State
2020 Dr. Derek Collins Hometown: Naperville, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Wesleyan University
2023 Dr. Georges Compagnon Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Columbia University
2020 Dr. Alison Coogan Hometown: River Forest, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Carleton College
2020 Dr. Alexandre Cupler Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Loyola University
2020 Dr. Ritika Dhawan Hometown: Woodridge, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Illinois Institute of Technology
2020 Dr. Ihu Erondu Hometown: Simi Valley, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Santa Clara University
2022 Dr. Lena Eskin Hometown: Evanston, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Cornell University
2023 Dr. Alexandra Feldner Hometown: Palos Park, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Washington University, St. Louis
2021 Dr. Ellie Fishbein Hometown: Hindsdale, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
2020 Dr. Dipika Gaur Hometown: New York, NY
Undergraduate Institution: New York University
2021 Dr. Ayo Gazal Hometown: St. Cloud, MN
Undergraduate Institution: University of Minnesota
2020 Dr. Matt Golubjatnikov Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Undergraduate Institution: New York University
2022 Dr. Eiftu Haile Hometown: Hoffman Estates, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Washington University, St. Louis
2020 Dr. Beth Hall Hometown: Wilmette, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Amherst College
2020 Dr. Victoria Haro Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
2022 Dr. Kelli Hatter Hometown: Highlands Ranch, CO
Undergraduate Institution: University of San Diego
2021 Dr. Jake Hershey Hometown: Boston, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Bates College
2020 Dr. Wassim Hmeidan Hometown: Agoura Hills, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Davis
2022 Dr. Jenny Hwang Hometown: Palatine, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Loyola University
2021 Dr. Miguel Ibarra Hometown: Queen Creek, AZ
Undergraduate Institution: Brigham Young University
2023 Dr. Hope Iyieuware Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Northwestern University
2021 Dr. Dian Ivanov Hometown: Lovech, Bulgaria
Undergraduate Institution: Elmhurst College
2023 Dr. Emmanuel Joseph Hometown: Abuja, Nigeria
Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
2023 Dr. Jackie Juna Hometown: Carol Stream, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
2020 Dr. Cary Anne Kane Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
2023 Dr. Kaitlyn Keffler Hometown: Youngstown, OH
Undergraduate Institution: University of Notre Dame
2023 Dr. Sarah Keshwani Hometown: Glenview, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Bradley University
2020 Dr. Ranya Khateeb Hometown: Tinley Park, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois, Chicago
2023 Dr. Tommy King Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
2021 Dr. Evan Klein Hometown: Portland, OR
Undergraduate Institution: Washington State University
2023 Dr. Danielle Komsky Hometown: Long Grove, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
2020 Dr. Megan Kotzin Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ
Undergraduate Institution: University of Arizona
2023 Dr. Ryan Kuhn Hometown: Aurora, CO
Undergraduate Institution: Colorado State University
2020 Dr. Kyle Kunze Hometown: Williamstown, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: University of Chicago
2020 Dr. Mollie Lesser Hometown: Wilmette, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Michigan, Ann-Arbor
2022 Dr. Junwei Li Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Los Angeles
2020 Dr. Jeanette Lorme Hometown: Santa Clarita, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Northwestern University
2020 Dr. Katie Maher Hometown: Poway, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Davis
2021 Dr. Mira Marchioretto Hometown: Downers Grove, IL
Undergraduate Institution: United States Air Force Academy
2022 Dr. Tom McNally Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois, Chicago
2023 Dr. John Michet Hometown: Rochester, MN
Undergraduate Institution: Macalester College
2020 Dr. Joseph Morrow Hometown: Streamwood, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Northern Illinois University
2022 Dr. Anna Moshkovich Hometown: West Bloomfield, MI
Undergraduate Institution: University of Michigan
2023 Dr. Karun Nair Hometown: Okemos, MI
Undergraduate Institution: University of Michigan, Ann-Arbor
2020 Dr. Benino Navarro Hometown: Globe, AZ
Undergraduate Institution: University of Arizona
2020 Dr. Gayane Nersesyan Hometown: Morton, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Chicago
2022 Dr. Kristen Obiakor Hometown: Shorewood, WI
Undergraduate Institution: University of Wisconsin, Madison
2020 Dr. Jay Ogunkeye Hometown: Malvem, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
2021 Dr. Coralie Pardo Hometown: Miramar, FL
Undergraduate Institution: Amherst College
2021 Dr. Nathan Parisi Hometown: Naperville, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Notre Dame
2020 Dr. Aaron Park Hometown: Seattle, WA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Washington
2023 Dr. Jake Petersen Hometown: Roy, UT
Undergraduate Institution: Brigham Young University
2021 Dr. Emily Phelps Hometown: Forest, VA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Alabama
2021 Dr. Samantha Pierce Hometown: West Hartford, CT
Undergraduate Institution: Connecticut College
2023 Dr. Ashley Roberts Hometown: Peoria, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
2023 Dr. Alexa Roy Hometown: Deerfield, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Northeastern University
2023 Dr. Samuel Rudisill Hometown: Woodbury, MN
Undergraduate Institution: University of Notre Dame
2023 Dr. Jordan Rudman Hometown: Denver, CO
Undergraduate Institution: Colorado College
2022 Dr. Jacob Schulman Hometown: Miami, FL
Undergraduate Institution: Washington University, St. Louis
2021 Dr. Lance Shaull Hometown: Tea, SD
Undergraduate Institution: Augustana College
2020 Dr. Aryan Shay Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Davis
2020 Dr. Mo Siddiqui Hometown: Rowland Heights, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Davis
2021 Dr. Hannah Silverman Hometown: River Forest, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Michigan
2023 Dr. Niyi Soetan Hometown: Gilbert, AZ
Undergraduate Institution: Arizona State University
2022 Dr. Saule Tamkus Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI
Undergraduate Institution: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
2021 Dr. Roberto Tapia Hometown: Mayfield, KY
Undergraduate Institution: University of Kentucky
2020 Dr. Wendy Tian Hometown: Naperville, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Chicago
2020 Dr. Brandon Trojanowski Hometown: Davis, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Davis
2022 Dr. Blake Turcich Hometown: Geneva, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Boston College
2023 Dr. Roberto Vasrela Hometown: McHenry, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Marquette University
2023 Dr. Justin Walsh Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, San Diego
2022 Dr. John Walton Hometown: Batavia, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
2021 Dr. Daniel Webster Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Undergraduate Institution: Eastern Illinois University
2021 Dr. Ashley Wehrheim Hometown: Grayslake, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
2022 Dr. Adam Wiggins Hometown: Carlock, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Illinois Wesleyan University
2020 Dr. Zakary Woods Hometown: McHenry, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
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