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Rebecca An '27

Rebecca is a junior from Los Gatos, California, majoring in biochemistry with interests in pursuing an MD to work in obstetrics and gynecology. She is particularly interested in discussing the unethical use of race in medical technology and the application of cultural competency with her peers. Additionally, Rebecca aims to learn how healthcare providers cope with moral injury. Outside of her studies, Rebecca researches in Dr. Korin Wheeler’s nanobiochemistry lab and spent the past summer researching nanopores in Switzerland. She also works as a chemistry peer educator, plays the cello in the university orchestra, dances in Daybreak, and is a member in the University Honors Program.

Gabrielle Arceo '26

My name is Gabby Arceo, and I am a Senior majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Biology and Public Health at 911������. I am from Redwood City, California, and my interests surround holistic and preventative healthcare. On campus, I am involved in Delta Epsilon Mu, the pre-health professional fraternity, as the Director of Internal Affairs. Outside of school, I volunteer at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center as a patient escort as well as the Crisis Text Line as a crisis counselor. Through these experiences, I learned how to effectively communicate to a variety of people to meet their needs with kindness and empathy. In connecting with so many people and hearing their perspectives when it comes to their health, I gained a deeper understanding of how personal, cultural, and systemic factors shape each person’s healthcare experience. Doing so has shaped my long-term goal of pursuing a career as a Cardiologist.

Michael Allen '26

Michael Allen is a senior from Pacifica, California, majoring in Biology with a minor in Public Health Science. On campus, he is a research assistant in Dr. Pascale Guiton’s lab, where he studies gene regulation mechanisms in Toxoplasma gondii. Michael also serves as a campus EMT, a Violence Prevention Educator at the Wellness Center, and a teaching assistant for the Introductory Biology series, Biochemistry, and Organic Chemistry labs. Outside of 911������, he volunteers for the Crisis Text Hotline and works for Mutual Aid Response Services. After graduation, Michael hopes to attend medical school and pursue a career in healthcare, with a focus on psychiatry. Through the Health Care Ethics Internship, he aims to deepen his understanding of the ethical complexities within medicine to help become a more compassionate and empathetic physician. He is particularly interested in topics surrounding minor autonomy and moral distress in healthcare workers. 

Megan Baldemor '26

Megan Baldemor is a senior from Honolulu, Hawaii, majoring in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Medical & Health Humanities. She is particularly interested in the care of elderly populations, with an emphasis on ethical decision making in end-of-life care and in the context of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Following graduation, Megan intends on pursuing an M.D./Ph.D in Stem Cell Biology & Regenerative Medicine. She aspires to be a physician-scientist, studying the mechanisms of neural plasticity and how these processes are altered in neurodegenerative conditions. Outside of the classroom, Megan conducts research in the Cocas Laboratory, volunteers at Hearts & Minds Activity Center through the Ignatian Fellowship, and performs in seasonal productions by the Theatre and Dance Department. Megan is also a 2025 Goldwater and Strauss Scholarship recipient.

Alexis Corso '27

Alexis Corso is a junior from West Linn, Oregon, majoring in Biology with a minor in Spanish. She aspires to become a physician dedicated to providing care to underserved communities, with a particular focus on bridging language barriers in healthcare. Her passion for equitable care is reflected in her volunteer work at Oregon Health & Science University in the pediatric sedation unit, where she supports young patients and their families through medical procedures over the summer. She is eager to enrich her understanding of language barriers in healthcare through the Health Care Ethics Internship and explore how ethical frameworks can support more compassionate, accessible medical practices. Outside of her academic and volunteer commitments, she finds joy in working with children and is driven by a deep sense of empathy and service.

Sylvana Domokos '27

Sylvana Domokos is a junior from Mountain View, California, and is majoring in Neuroscience. On campus, she has worked as a Chemistry TA, as director of outreach for the Pre-Health Club, and enjoyed her time in Dr. Sabatier’s lab studying C. elegans. Sylvana’s favorite class so far has been Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, and she is excited to explore its connections to healthcare ethics, as AI ethics is deeply rooted in the principles of bioethics. Outside of school, Sylvana works as an on-call events EMT for CrowdRx in San Francisco. In high school, Sylvana experienced a year-long recovery from a concussion that caused aphasia. After fully recovering, she became deeply interested in neuroscience and its potential to transform patients’ quality of life. Her academic interests include disability studies, the impact of socioeconomic status on healthcare quality, and the autonomy of patients with complex psychiatric conditions and various forms of dementia. After graduation, Sylvana is driven to build a career focusing on neurodegenerative diseases, and will continue at Santa Clara to pursue an M.S. in Bioengineering to actualize this goal.

Evan Hackstadt '27

Evan Hackstadt is a Junior from Eugene, Oregon, majoring in Computer Science with minors in Biology and Math. Passionate about healthcare and science, he hopes to make a positive impact in a career applying technology to improve human health. He is considering attending graduate school for bioinformatics, genomics, epidemiology, or AI, and is highly conscious of the ethical issues of these fields. Evan is excited to join the Healthcare Ethics Internship and explore issues surrounding emerging technologies while gaining clinical experience. His past roles on campus have included SCCAP Environmental Action Coordinator and Ciocca Center Innovation Fellow, and he is a current Peer Tutor in the Drahmann Center and on the board of multiple clubs. After performing computational modeling research serving Oregon communities last summer, he hopes to perform biomedical-related research in the future. Outside of academics, Evan enjoys fitness, reading, movies & TV, traveling with family, and vegan recipes.

Andrew Kai '27

Andrew Kai is a Junior from Honolulu, Hawai’i, majoring in Neuroscience and Biology. He aspires to attend medical school and believes a strong foundation in bioethics will enhance his ability to build patient trust and improve health outcomes. At 911������, Andrew is a DeNardo Science Scholar and conducts computational chemistry research in Dr. Grotjahn’s lab. He also volunteers as an EMT with 911������ EMS and tutors math in the MLC. As a Healthcare Ethics Intern, Andrew looks forward to engaging in discussions with peers and guest speakers to learn how healthcare professionals navigate ethical dilemmas in real-world settings. He is particularly interested in the ethical considerations surrounding prehospital care and clinical research. In his free time, Andrew enjoys spending time outdoors and trying new food spots.

Tiffany Kinyua '27

My name is Tiffany Kinyua, and I’m from New Castle, Delaware. I’m a Junior majoring in Psychology with minors in Biology and Ethnic Studies. I’m passionate about research that explores the intersections of STEM education, ethics, and mental health equity and how these areas impact students and future healthcare professionals. As a DeNardo Science Research Scholar and research assistant in the RE-designing Science and Society Lab (RESSL), I study how non-STEM minors shape STEM identity, particularly for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Through this work, I’ve become increasingly interested in how ethical frameworks like justice, equity, and autonomy can inform the way we train and support the next generation of scientists, educators, and clinicians. I’m also a participant in 911������’s Possible Tech Career Accelerator and a 2024 Takeoff Institute Fellow, which have helped me expand my professional development and explore interdisciplinary approaches to tech, healthcare, and social impact. On campus, I stay involved through Igwebuike, the African Student Association, and the Neuroscience and Psychology Clubs.

Evan Muller '27

Evan Muller is a transfer junior from Denair, California studying bioengineering with an emphasis on medical devices. He is a Santa Clara Army cadet and Green to Gold scholarship recipient. Evan hopes to pursue graduate school and eventually open a hospital optimization firm, where he can effectively aid medical professionals to better serve the greater community. From this internship, he hopes to deepen his perspective on healthcare ethics alongside his peers. Evan's specific area of focus is the integration of artificial intelligence into the medical field and the ethical complications that such advancements will bring. In his free time, he enjoys reading and playing cards.

Josh Omer '26

Josh Omer is a senior from Denver, Colorado majoring in neuroscience and biology with a minor in biotechnology. On campus, he serves as a research assistant in Dr. Leilani Miller’s genetics lab, where he uses CRISPR to study morphogenesis within the Ras/MAPK signaling pathway. He is also actively engaged in designing a mini-GFP system for in vivo use. Josh has held leadership positions in Delta Epsilon Mu, a pre-health fraternity, serving as both Vice President and Director of Prospects. Outside of 911������, Josh volunteers at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, where he has worked in patient transport for over two years and currently shadows in the operating room. He also works as a phlebotomist and paramedical examiner. Through the Healthcare Ethics Internship, Josh hopes to deepen his understanding of medical ethics and how they intersect with real-world clinical decisions. He is particularly interested in the growing divide between private practices and hospital systems, the policy decisions that drive these differences, and their disproportionate effects on patients from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

Michelle Adedeji

Gabriella Gegel '27

I am from San Antonio, Texas, majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Biotechnology. I aspire to become a physician who serves underserved, minority populations, particularly those who face cultural and linguistic barriers within the healthcare system. My passion for health equity has been shaped through both clinical and community experience, including volunteer work with the Latino community at University Hospital in San Antonio, and my role as a Spanish interpreter at Clinic by the Bay, a free clinic in San Francisco. 

Outside of school, I conducted research within the Division of Neonatology at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, where I worked on machine learning projects using clinical data to better understand and improve patient outcomes in neonatal populations. Through the Healthcare Ethics Internship, I am excited to deepen my understanding of how cultural language barriers affect marginalized populations and to explore how healthcare professionals and communities can work together to bring awareness to and overcome these inequities. I am honored to be a 2026 Strauss Scholarship recipient. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, cooking, and practicing yoga.

Emma Li '28

Emma Li is a junior from Los Gatos, California majoring in Biology with minors in Professional Writing and Public Health. She aspires to be a physician dedicated to empathy, health equity, and holistic healthcare. On campus, Emma is an EMT with 911������ EMS, conducts molecular biology research in the Miller Lab, serves as an organic chemistry lab TA, and is the President of 911������ Partners in Health Engage.

Off campus, she works as a barista and is a Friendly Visit volunteer at Good Samaritan Hospital. Through conversations with diverse patient populations, Emma has developed a strong interest in the ethical challenges surrounding healthcare access, treatment, and discharge planning for homeless patients, as well as minor autonomy in healthcare decision-making.

Through the internship, Emma hopes to deepen her understanding of how physicians navigate complex ethical dilemmas in a compassionate and patient-centered manner. In her free time, she enjoys thrifting and spending time with her labrador, Bilbo.

Amay Malhotra '28

Amay Malhotra is a Junior from San Ramon, California, majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Biology. On campus, Amay assists in conducting Behavioral Neuroscience research in Dr. Tanya Gupta’s lab, where he analyzes neural computations of decision-making and the temporal structure of behavior. Amay additionally provides service as a campus EMT for 911������ EMS, and works as a Peer Health Educator at the Wellness Center. Amay is also involved with Health Professions Peer Advising.

Outside of 911������, he serves as a discharge/patient comfort volunteer at Sutter Health Eden Medical Center, and works part-time as an Optometry Technician. Amay’s long-term aspiration is to become a pediatrician, dedicated to providing compassionate healthcare to children throughout their developmental journey.

Through the Healthcare Ethics Internship, he aims to understand and utilize multiple perspectives when faced with ethical dilemmas within medicine to foster an inclusive and empathetic environment for patients.

In his personal life, Amay is currently working on a half-comic, half-chapter book series titled “Finesse Destiny.” He also enjoys graphic design and videography as hobbies.In his personal life, Amay is currently working on a half-comic, half-chapter book series titled “Finesse Destiny.” He also enjoys graphic design and videography.

Jacob Marchuk '28

Jacob, a junior from Sacramento, is majoring in Biochemistry, minoring in Public Health, and is part of the University Honors Program. He works as an Organic Chemistry teaching assistant and a Community Facilitator with the Office of Residence Life. Jacob is also a research assistant in Dr. Suljak's Analytical Chemistry lab, which is exploring the application of aptamers in the early detection of ovarian cancer.

Through the Healthcare Ethics Internship, Jacob wants to develop an intuition for clinical ethics that allows for quick decision making while holding patient care and well-being at the forefront. He is also interested in investigating structural barriers to healthcare access, and exploring practical ways to reform the healthcare system. Jacob plans to pursue internal medicine or cardiology, and is interested in healthcare administration.

Bradley Andrei Martin '27

Bradley Andrei Martin is a first‑generation college student and Senior from Hawaiʻi majoring in Public Health Sciences and Biology. His interest in healthcare ethics is grounded in addressing data aggregation and its impact on Filipino, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian communities. He directs a colorectal cancer screening study at the University of Hawaiʻi’s John A. Burns School of Medicine, where he examines how aggregated datasets can obscure disparities and shape who receives timely and culturally responsive care. His experience as a Certified Nurse Aide also exposed him to ethical boundaries of caregiving, further reinforcing his commitment to patient dignity and responsible practice.

At 911������, Bradley conducts research in the REACH Lab under Dr. Vanessa Errisuriz, leading statistical analysis focused on equity, access, and community health. He also serves as a Public Health Peer Advisor and as President of Delta Epsilon Mu, where his leadership has reinforced his belief that ethical and compassionate guidance is essential to shaping the kind of healthcare professional he hopes to become. Bradley is a VG‑PHLP Fellow placed at AACI, supporting community‑based health equity initiatives. These experiences have strengthened his commitment to pursuing medicine as a way to pair scientific training with ethical decision making, with emphasis on community health. As a Healthcare Ethics Intern, he looks forward to learning how professionals navigate real world dilemmas and hopes to contribute his lived experience and commitment to equity to the cohort.

Paul Montville '28

My name is Paul Montville, and I am a Neuroscience and Philosophy double major. I am interested in all things 'the brain,' but I have a special interest in identity and personhood issues like those found in Alzheimer's, ethical questions surrounding brain-computer interfaces, and consciousness. I am excited to learn more about healthcare careers and discern my own career path. Outside of class, you can find me at 911������'s Philosophy Society and as an Innovation Fellow at the Ciocca Center. I plan to join a lab in the fall. In my free time, I enjoy reading, fly fishing, running, and hiking.

Emily Olson '27

Emily Olson is a senior from Seattle, Washington, majoring in Bioengineering on the biomolecular track with a minor in Chemistry. On campus, she is a SoE Bioengineering peer advisor, a SoE tour guide, and has served as a chemistry peer educator. She also has held leadership positions as the Risk Management and Engineering Outreach chairs of Theta Tau - 911������’s professional engineering fraternity.

Outside of 911������, Emily has spent several years working one-on-one with kids with special needs through Providence Regional Medical Center. She hopes to pursue a career in pharmacology or research and development. Through this internship, Emily hopes to explore ethical dilemmas like accessibility and equity surrounding the drug development industry, as well as engage in discourse surrounding disability ethics. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing, hiking, traveling, cooking, and going to concerts.

Deborah Onwuasoanya '27

My name is Deborah Onwuasoanya, and I am a senior majoring in Biochemistry at 911������. I am from Lynwood, California and was raised in Lagos, Nigeria. I aspire to become an academic physician who treats patients through empathetic, holistic and empowering knowledge and service. I also desire to teach and mentor future medical professionals. On campus, I work as a Teaching Assistant for the General Chemistry labs, assisting lower-class men in navigating entry-level chemistry lab techniques and procedures.

Off campus, I am a volunteer in the Trauma and Telemetry Department at St. Francis Medical Center, Lynwood, California, where I work alongside health professionals to give patients and their loved ones a safe and comfortable clinical experience. I am also a writer. I own a pre-medical Substack publication where I share my journey as a pre-medical student, hoping to mentor and encourage other pre-medical students and people. In my free time, I enjoy reading, learning about eating healthy, making and editing videos. I am looking forward to be immersed in the Health Care Ethics Internship so I can understand how to serve my community and future patients better by understanding the value of human life and respecting it.

Richard Smith '27

Richard Smith is a junior from Redondo Beach, California, majoring in Neuroscience and part of the University Honors Program. He aspires to become a physician-scientist and is particularly interested in the ethical questions surrounding rare disease genetics, patient disclosure, and the responsibilities clinicians and researchers have when genetic findings may affect families. Through the Healthcare Ethics Internship, Richard hopes to explore how principles such as autonomy, justice, confidentiality, and beneficence apply to emerging areas of genetic medicine and translational research.

Outside of the classroom, Richard conducts research at Stanford School of Medicine in pediatric cardiology, where he studies pulmonary arterial hypertension. At Santa Clara, he serves as President of the Neuroscience Club and class representative for the University Honors Program. He also DJs on K911������ 103.3 FM under the name “Brainwave.” Outside of school, Richard volunteers at pop-up clinics in the Bay Area, volunteers in hospice care, and enjoys playing tennis with friends. These experiences have shaped his interest in how medicine can balance scientific progress with compassionate, ethically responsible care for patients and families facing complex diagnoses.

Will Stroh '27

My name is Will Stroh, I am a Senior from Issaquah Washington. I am majoring in Biology and minoring in Public Health and Religious Studies. I aim to pursue a career in medicine, and am interested in Surgery, Neurology, and chronic disease, as well as a masters in public health. On campus, I am involved in neuroscience research in the lab of Dr. Cocas, studying the process of brain myelination. I also serve as a student advisor in the Healthcare Professions Peer Advising program. I volunteer through SCCAP in the CORAL afterschool program at Bachrodt elementary, and with Special Olympics NorCal. My goal as a physician and public health worker is to combine scientific knowledge and ethics to advocate for a healthcare landscape where all people are provided with the care they need to lead happy, healthy, meaningful lives.