HHS DEI Undergraduate Committee

Sara Adams

Nutrition Science

Hi! My name is Sara Adams (she/her) and I am a junior in nutrition and dietetics minoring in psychology. I am a member of the John Martinson Honor’s College and involved as a student volunteer and captain for the sports nutrition department. After graduating, I plan to attend grad school and complete a dietetic internship in order to become a registered dietitian. I plan to work in pediatric behavioral health nutrition upon receiving licensure. I look forward to serving on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee and promoting an inclusive and safe environment for all students at Purdue.

David Atilola

Public Health

Hello everyone! My name is David Atilola I was born in Nigeria, but I am from Avon, IN. I am a senior studying Public Health Pre-Law. I am also a polyglot (I speak English, Yoruba, and Italian). I also love sports, cinema, and all kinds of music.

Madison Chin

Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

I am a student from Milton, Massachusetts, majoring in speech, language, and hearing Sciences. I am proud to be biracial; I identify as both Chinese and Cape Verdean. I love baking, swimming, helping people and learning about new things. 

Renee Chua

Health Sciences

Hi! My name is Renee Chua, and I’m a sophomore majoring in Biomedical Health Sciences with a Pre-Medicine concentration and a minor in Anthropology. In my free time, I love taking cycling classes at the Co-Rec, watching New Girl, and playing the piano. I’m so excited to learn from others on the committee and create a more inclusive environment at Purdue.

Deven Hawkins

Nursing

I am Deven Hawkins, a sophomore in the nursing program, and my hometown is Chicago, Illinois. I chose to be a part of the DEI committee to create and uphold a diverse, equal and inclusive environment within HHS and Purdue.

Yumi Mayes

Health and Kinesiology

I am a freshman from Fishers, Indiana. My major is kinesiology with a minor in Japanese.

Raechel Johnson

Psychological Sciences

My name is Raechel Johnson (she/her) and I am a sophomore from Indianapolis, Indiana studying psychological sciences with a minor in management. In the future, I hope to pursue my master’s or doctorate degree in psychology and work as an organizational psychologist. I am eager to be a part of this committee because I am committed to helping my peers have the most supportive and rewarding years here at Purdue. When I am not in class, you can find me walking through Celery Bog, reading a good book, or crocheting.

Elyse Peterson

Health Sciences

Hello! My name is Elyse Peterson, I’m from Avon, IN, and I’m currently a freshman studying biomedical health sciences with a pre-med concentration. In the future, I plan to get my M.D. and become a forensic pathologist. I am excited to join this committee to continue cultivating an inclusive and diverse community that focuses on its students of color.

Kyndal Poore

Health Sciences

Hello! My name is Kyndal Poore and I am a sophomore from Fishers, Indiana. My major is in Biomedical Health Sciences with a Pre-Medicine concentration. I am excited to be involved in the committee to create vast opportunities for people of color within HHS and make sure students are maximizing the opportunities available to them.

Sarah Ramsey

Psychological Sciences

Hi everyone! My name is Sarah Ramsey (she/her) and I am a Senior studying Psychology and Developmental Family Science! I’m originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, but I hope to move out of Indiana soon to attend graduate school. Outside of academics, I love to read, watch scary movies, and travel! I was drawn to the HHS DEI committee because I wanted to help amplify the amount of resources and opportunities we have for students from underrepresented populations. I’m so excited to assist the HHS DEI committee in creating an inclusive environment for students to grow and learn!

Autumn Reynolds

Public Health

Hello! My name is Autumn Reynolds and I am a second year from Michigan City, Indiana studying Public Health. In my career, I hope to positively contribute to health equity initiatives for lower income communities. As a member of the Health and Human Sciences undergraduate DEI committee, I hope to make positive changes for members of minority communities within our college.

Isaiah Robinson

Health Sciences

Hello, my name is Isaiah Robinson. I am a sophomore studying Biomedical Health Science from Elkhart, Indiana. I am excited to be a member of the HHS DEI Committee. This position absolutely coincides with my desire to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare. I am excited to work with like-minded individuals and use my expertise and talents to help our school develop a more inclusive atmosphere.

Ana Rojas

Public Health

My name is Ana Rojas (she/her) and I am a sophomore from Colorado Springs, Colorado. I am an aspiring epidemiologist majoring in Public Health with plans of also completing my master’s degree via Purdue’s 4+1 program. Outside of the classroom, most of my time is spent at the pool with my teammates on Purdue’s Women’s Swim Team. I chose Purdue for the vast opportunities the university offered to undergrads, and I am so excited to work with the HHS DEI undergraduate committee to increase equity and ensure opportunity for all Purdue students.

Riley Schellingerhout

Health and Kinesiology

I’m Riley, and I grew up in Houston, Texas after my parents moved there for work. They immigrated to the U.S. from South Africa a short while before I was born. I spent a few years in the engineering program before becoming a Kinesiology major. After I earn my bachelor’s degree, I plan on pursuing a graduate education and becoming a specialized healthcare provider.
 
I enjoy hanging out with my wife, playing with our cat (he acts like a puppy, but don’t be fooled), and spending an unholy amount of time binge-reading books.
 
I would have loved having access to a DEI program growing up, so I’m excited to involve myself in minority outreach whenever I can. I especially spend a lot of time at Purdue’s LGBTQ+ Center. I look forward to working with the DEI committee!