WHO WE ARE
The University of Florida’s Public Leadership Society is committed to advancing our expertise and resources to further engage with the community. Since 2015, we’ve been supporting our members though engaging meetings, networking opportunities, community service projects, and so much more!
OFFICERS
OFFICERS
ALYSSA FERNANDEZ
President
Health Education and Behavior Major, with a specialization in Health Studies
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Alyssa loves volunteering within the community and using it as an opportunity to foster connections with people from diverse backgrounds. Her favorite event was serving meals at GRACE marketplace. After graduation, Alyssa wants to attend grad school to pursue a career in psychiatric medicine.
ERIN BOUDREAU
Vice President
Biochemistry Major, with a minor in Spanish
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Erin’s favorite event is volunteering with the Alachua Humane Society. She is also a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, American Chemical Society, and is a Pre-Health Mentor. Erin wants to go to medical school to become a pediatric surgeon.
TJ BERTSH
Treasurer
Majors: Statistics and Math
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TJ loves the positive impact we make community through volunteering and the meaningful connections he has made with other club members. After graduating, TJ wants to become a professor and make an impact through teaching.
EMILY LU
Secretary
Major: Accounting, with a minor in actuarial science
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Emily is one that believes that the size of your shoe does not dictate the depth of your print and that you cannot deprive the world of any contribution--big or small. She loves the activities that PLS designs to help members develop and succeed as a professional. After obtaining her bachelor's and master's in accounting, she wants earn her certification as a public accountant.
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EXECUTIVE BOARD
SASHA FARYGA
Leadership Development Chair and Historian
Major: Environmental Science
Sarah
Networking Chair
Major: Sociology
Emily Luff
Community Involvement Chair
Alexia is an Information Systems major who, after continuing to law school, plans to pursue a career in corporate law. She tutors students from elementary to high school in all subject areas, and is also an Ambassador for the Brown Center for Leadership and Service.
TALIA SMID
Advertising Chair
Talia is an Anthropology major with a minor in Statistics. She plans for a career in archeology upon graduation.
DELANEY REGNIER
Publicity and Events Chair
Delaney is studying Advertising with a minor in the Digital Arts and Sciences. She currently illustrates for several on-campus organizations and is pursuing a professional career in art direction.