PHHP DEAN'S AMBASSADOR
Aimee Miller
Doctor of Audiology
What is your degree program?
I am in the Doctor of Audiology program.
What are your career goals?
I chose to pursue audiology after becoming single-sided deaf and losing my right balance system due to a large brain tumor in 2020. My healthcare experience lacked empathy and patient-centered care, so I wanted to merge my prior career paths as an educator and counselor to create the standard of care I wished I had and serve as an advocate for accessibility. I plan to teach at a university and maintain a clinical practice.
What have been your favorite experiences in the dean’s ambassador program so far?
My favorite experience so far was the Alumni Tailgate! It was a fantastic event filled with food, fun, football, dancing, and celebrating distinguished alums. I also enjoyed creating a video about hearing protection at football games. It was exciting to share something I’m passionate about (hearing conservation) with the UF community.
What would you tell a fellow student interested in applying for the dean’s ambassador program?
I would enthusiastically shout, “APPLY!” You won’t regret the opportunity to meet exciting people, represent our college, and rock a fancy name tag.
Tell us a little-known fact about you.
A little-known fact about me is that I have a misspelled tattoo. It was supposed to say “attitude of gratitude.” Instead, gratitude was spelled with an extra “t.” I tell people I’m extra grateful.
PHHP DEAN'S AMBASSADOR
Madisen Domayer
Bachelor of Health Science
What is your degree program and hometown?
I am pursuing a degree in Health Science with a minor in Chemistry. I am also a part of the Honors Program of PHHP. My hometown is Daytona Beach!
What are your career goals?
After graduating college, I want to attend graduate school to become a Physician Associate. I want to specialize in the field of pediatric orthopedics. Additionally, I want to develop a medical care program where care is brought into the community, rather than the community members coming to receive care. This would involve creating a system to ensure key areas within the county are reached and quality care is delivered. This care would include preventive measures, along with blood pressure screenings and mobile EKGs when applicable.
What has been your most interesting experience with the dean’s ambassador program so far?
So far, I have loved getting to plan different events for students and faculty to participate in and work alongside my fellow ambassadors. I have also loved getting to pitch new ideas for the college and then seeing them put into action!
How do you hope the dean’s ambassadors program will help you prepare for your career or education?
I hope the dean’s ambassador program will enhance my leadership skills and ability to work in a team setting. These are skills that I will use daily in my future career, and I want to develop further. I also hope to learn how to host and plan events for others to enjoy and impact those around me!
What are your hobbies outside of school or work?
Outside of school I love volunteering and giving back to others. I also love being outdoors and exploring different outdoor areas around us. Painting, cooking, baking, reading, and being a dog mom are some of my other hobbies!
PHHP DEAN'S AMBASSADOR
Allie Armstrong
Bachelor of Health Science
What is your degree program and hometown?
I am a Health Science Major from Orlando, FL!
What are your career goals?
I hope to get my Doctor of Occupational Therapy and be a Pediatric Occupational Therapist!
What has been your most interesting experience with the dean’s ambassador program so far?
My most interesting experience with the dean’s ambassador program so far has been the Gator Gallery fundraiser. We set up foam gator targets and held a nerf gun competition between the College of Public Health and Health Professions and the College of Nursing to see who could raise the most money for UF’s Campaign for Charities! There were cupcakes, popsicles, prizes, a leader board, and lots of competition and laughter!
How do you hope the dean’s ambassadors program will help you prepare for your career or education?
The dean’s ambassadors program has provided me with a network of support and resources academically and professionally. Being a dean’s ambassador provides me with the opportunity to get to know PHHP staff, faculty and students more in depth and give back to the UF community as a whole.
What was the destination of your last vacation?
I studied abroad in Europe this summer and loved every minute of it! I went to London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Florence and Rome. I hope to continue my love of traveling throughout my life and go back to Europe next summer before grad school!
PHHP DEAN'S AMBASSADOR
Hannah Marmol
Bachelor of Health Science
What is your degree program and hometown?
I am from Wesley Chapel, FL, which is just north of Tampa. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Health Science through PHHP, and I am also in the PHHP honors program.
What are you involved in at the University of Florida, besides the dean’s ambassador program?
I am involved in several maternal-fetal medicine research projects with the UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute, including my honors thesis. I currently shadow several subspecialties in the field of OB-GYN medicine at UF Health Shands Hospital. I serve over 400 members as the webmaster of UF Pre-Med AMSA, where I manage the website, keep track of points, and help lead the director’s board. I am the treasurer of UF Puppy Club, where we support Southeastern Guide Dogs, a non-profit organization that breeds, raises and trains guide dogs. Finally, I am a tutor through UF for biology, genetics and several other subjects.
What are your career goals?
I hope to become a physician in the future and will be applying to medical school next year. I hope to continue to be involved in research as a physician as well, and give back to students in the same ways that I was during my undergraduate career.
How do you hope the dean’s ambassadors program will help you prepare for your career or education?
I hope that the dean’s ambassador program will strengthen my leadership and communication skills, as well as provide the opportunity to engage with high-achieving peers who will push me to be my best self.
What hobbies or activities do you enjoy outside of school and work?
Outside of school and work, I enjoy cooking, playing sports, creating art projects, and being with my friends and loved ones.
PHHP DEAN'S AMBASSADOR
Casey Glymph
Bachelor of Public Health
What is your degree program and hometown?
I am currently a junior in the Bachelor of Public Health program and my hometown is Pembroke Pines, Florida.
What are your career goals?
My goal is to combine my love for public health with the law. I hope to attend law school after completing my bachelor’s. As an attorney, I would like to learn about how corporations interact with the health care sector. Furthermore, I also would love to learn about the development and patenting of medical devices and technology that are helping to change the way in which we offer care to individuals. Many people often wonder why I chose public health, knowing I wanted to be an attorney. I truly believe that the public health program has more than prepared me for my future endeavors. I have been able to study people, policy, and how we can change the narrative to better serve people. Helping people and changing policy is exactly what I hope to do in my future career. My goal is to change the narrative of healthcare delivery through the legal field.
What are your impressions of the dean’s ambassador program so far?
My initial impressions of the dean’s ambassador program are nothing short of gratifying. I am a proud Gator, but I am even more proud to be a student in this college. Being able to represent my peers and my college has been such an amazing experience thus far. I also have enjoyed the opportunity to connect with my fellow ambassadors. I have met many people that are interested in pursuing similar careers to me. It shows me that diversity within our career paths is well represented within our college and student body.
How do you hope the dean’s ambassadors program will help you prepare for your career or education?
I hope that this program will prepare me to further my desire to be a leader and to proudly represent the organizations and institutions that I am a member of. Furthermore, building meaningful connections with faculty will help to further my support system as I pursue my education.
If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?
One of the life goals that I still have hopes of achieving would be training and running a marathon. Between my busy schedule as a student and just a young woman in my twenties, my time is definitely split between a lot of my roles. However, I would love to be able to seriously put in the time and energy to train for a marathon and run them quite frequently.
PHHP DEAN'S AMBASSADOR
Chris Georgas
Bachelor of Health Science
What is your degree program and hometown?
I am a junior in the Bachelor of Health Science program from Bradenton, Florida. I also have a minor in Geography and am on the pre-medical track.
What are your career goals?
After my undergraduate education, I hope to attend medical school. My current goal is to become an endocrinologist working with patients with diabetes.
What excites you the most about being part of the dean’s ambassador program?
I have only been involved with PHHP for a very short time, but I already feel welcomed with open arms and like I am placed in a community that wants me to succeed. My participation in the dean’s ambassador program not only gives me the opportunity to express my gratitude for the environment this college has built, but also to add to this culture for students and staff.
How do you hope the dean’s ambassadors program will help you prepare for your career or education?
I hope that my participation in the program will further integrate me into the scholar community at PHHP. I believe this experience will help me develop myself professionally and build the way I represent myself as a scholar and student leader. In the future, I hope I can look back at my dean’s ambassador program experience as one that was a milestone in my education and in my career development.
What is a fun fact about you that people might be surprised to know?
I love bees and want to keep my own one day! I also am a big baseball fan and am surprisingly flexible.
PHHP DEAN'S AMBASSADOR
Elizabeth Teresi
Bachelor of Public Health
What is your degree program and hometown?
I am a fourth-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Public Health and an Artificial Intelligence in Public Health and Healthcare certificate. I am from Deltona, Florida.
What are your career goals?
My career goal is to ultimately become a public health consultant and help address current public health related challenges to improve health outcomes.
What would you tell other students considering your degree program?
I would tell other students that public health is still a very misunderstood and not a widely known industry, which is why I encourage students to take a look into public health as a possible degree program/career path.
What attracted you to the dean’s ambassador program?
I became interested in the idea of meeting like-minded students with similar career goals and interests as myself. Being able to collaborate and work with these individuals to help make PHHP a more inviting and inclusive environment was a very appealing aspect of the program for me.
What are you looking forward to this school year?
This school year, I am looking forward to connecting with my fellow ambassadors and becoming more involved with the College of Public Health and Health Professions.