Meet the RMC Ambassador Class of 2021
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Aretha Boakye-Donkor |
Hometown: Tampa, FL Undergrad: University of Florida Interests outside of Medicine: Hunting for music festivals and concerts year-round |
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Oscar Chen |
Hometown: El Segundo, CA Undergrad: University of Southern California Interests outside of Medicine: Going to the gym, going on food adventures, and hugging dogs |
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Alexandra Feldner |
Hometown: Palos Park, IL Undergrad: Washington University in St. Louis Interests outside of Medicine: Traveling, reading, doing anything outdoorsy, and exploring the city with my classmates |
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Dipika Gaur |
Hometown: New York, NY Undergrad: New York University Interests outside of Medicine: Boxing, exploring Chicago’s many neighborhoods, and trying out new restaurants |
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Kelli Hatter |
Hometown: Highlands Ranch, CO Undergrad: University of San Diego Interests outside of Medicine: Running, playing/watching sports, anything in the outdoors (hiking, biking, camping), and traveling |
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Jenny Hwang |
Hometown: Palatine, IL Undergrad: Loyola University Interests outside of Medicine: Playing ball with my dog, taking group fitness classes (spin, interval, reformer - you name it!), and watching Food Network shows while eating microwave dinners or take-out |
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Hope Iyieuware |
Hometown: Houston, TX Undergrad: Northwestern University Interests outside of Medicine: Playing music, biking, cooking, and trying to “casually” run into Chance the Rapper |
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Tommy King |
Hometown: Chicago, IL Undergrad: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Interests outside of Medicine: Hanging out with friends and exploring every awesome corner of Chicago! |
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Katie Maher (Lead Ambassador) |
Hometown: Poway, CA Undergrad: University of California, Davis Interests outside of Medicine: Cooking, bouldering, and riding my bike |
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Jay Ogunkeye |
Hometown: Malvern, PA Undergrad: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Interests outside of Medicine: Finding new places to eat and exploring different neighborhoods in Chicago |
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Coralie Pardo |
Hometown: Miramar, FL Undergrad: Amherst College Interests outside of Medicine: Biking, going to concerts with my friends, cooking, and surrounding myself with good people! |
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Jake Petersen (Lead Ambassador) |
Hometown: Roy, UT Undergrad: Brigham Young University Interests outside of Medicine: Hanging out with my wife and family, playing any and all sports, watching movies and eating popcorn, and being outdoors |
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Emily Phelps |
Hometown: Forest, VA Undergrad: University of Alabama Interests outside of Medicine: Eating my way through Chicago, trying new fitness classes to offset said eating, and exploring free things to do in the city |
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Jacob Schulman |
Hometown: Miami, FL Undergrad: Washington University in St. Louis Interests outside of Medicine: Taking part in Chicago’s various music and dance communities, and finding new coffee shops and restaurants |
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Mo Siddiqui |
Hometown: Rowland Heights, CA Undergrad: University of California, Davis Interests outside of Medicine: Exploring Chicago with friends, hanging out by the lake, and watching Korean dramas! |
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Saule Tamkus |
Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI Undergrad: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Interests outside of Medicine: Enjoying the outdoors, whether I’m at the beach, park, or ice skating ribbon at Maggie Daley |
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John Walton |
Hometown: Batavia, IL Undergrad: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Interests outside of Medicine: Grilling, playing hockey, bowling, and winning arcade prizes |
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Daniel Webster |
Hometown: Baltimore, MD Undergrad: Eastern Illinois University Interests outside of Medicine: Exploring the incredible city of Chicago with my wife, and trying new things from kayaking through downtown to eating delicious food |
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