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.

Ryker Bond

Health Sciences

I am from LaGrange, Indiana, and am pursuing a degree in health sciences on a pre-medicine track. Currently, I am involved in undergraduate research, working with the Freeman laboratory. I am also also a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. I enjoy spending most of my free time with my two dogs, Callie and Harper. I am looking forward to helping serve on the DEI committee and helping promote diversity, equity and inclusion.

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. 

Sydney DeCubellis

Psychological Sciences

I am a junior studying psychological sciences with minors in sociology, human development and family studies, and forensic science with the hope to go into criminal behavioral analysis. I’m from Minnesota, so I love playing hockey and snowboarding. I am also very passionate about DEI and working to make sure those who are underrepresented in my community have a voice and are receiving appropriate opportunities for success.

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.

Lauren Gehrig

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Hi! My name is Lauren Gehrig, and I am a junior majoring in financial counseling and planning and minoring in management. I am the upcoming vice president of the Purdue chapter of the Financial Planners Association and a member of the Student Leadership Committee for the CoRec. I am so excited to be on this committee, and I can’t wait to get started!

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.

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.

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!

Saira Shah

Psychological Sciences

Major: brain and behavioral sciences

My name is Saira and I’m from Fishers, Indiana. I work full time at Herrick Laboratories in marketing and conference coordination, and I am also a research assistant for Dr. Kelleher’s neurodevelopmental family lab. In my free time I love to cook and host dinner parties with friends.