Meet Your Officers!
2026-2027
Executive Team 2026-2027
Lydia Rainwater
President
I am a senior studying biology with a medical humanities and psychology minor. I am from Fort Smith, AR. I am also a Fulbright Honors College Peer mentor, an Honors College Ambassador, and work for University Housing. I enjoy hiking, hanging out with friends, and enjoying a good cup of coffee. My advice for other pre-medical students would be to get involved in any clubs that interest you and never be afraid to meet new people!
479-459-2107 | lydiar@uark.edu
Caroline Schluterman
Vice President
I am from Conway, Arkansas, and I am a senior studying Biology with a minor in Human Development & Family Sciences. Some other organizations I am also involved in on campus include Tri Delta, Order of Omega, Honors College Ambassadors, and the Empower mentoring program. I also enjoy volunteering at Arkansas Children's Northwest Hospital! In my free time, I love traveling, painting, and going to sporting events on campus. My advice to pre-medical students is to take advantage of your resources and never be afraid to ask for guidance or advice from others!
501-733-5133| ecs030@uark.edu
Abby Gifford
Treasurer
I am a senior Food Science major with a Biology minor form Rogers, AR. Around campus I am also involved as an Honors College ambassador, Community Leaders Alumni, Resident Assistant, member of the Honors College Book Club, and PAL mentor. In my spare time I love going on walks, reading, trying out new recipes, and all things crafty. My biggest piece of advice to pre-medical students is to find a great group of friends in these challenging classes, and build an uplifting support system for each other.
Anika Fleury
Historian
I am from Kansas City, Missouri, and I am a sophomore studying biology with a minor in medical humanities. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors, playing piano, traveling, reading, working as a hostess, and playing tennis. My advice to pre-medical students is to remember why you are pursuing medicine to help you stay persistent.
816-723-0241 | fleury@uark.edu
Ethan Hang
Secretary
Hi! My name is Ethan, and I am from Springdale, Arkansas. I am a senior studying biochemistry and psychology with a minor in physics. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, chess, training in MMA, and spending time with friends and family. My advice for other pre-medical students would be to focus on your own path, avoid comparing yourself to others, and to believe in yourself. Feel free to reach out!
(479) 502-6213 | ehang@uark.edu
Ayushi Patel
Diversity Co-Chair
I am a Junior from Little Rock, Arkansas studying Biology with minors in Psychology & General Business. Some other organizations I am also involved in on campus include Associated Student Government Senate, Honors College Ambassadors, and the Volunteer Action Center. I also enjoy shadowing at Highlands Oncology! In my free time, I love hanging out with friends, traveling, and going to sporting events on campus. My advice to pre-medical students is to build a strong support system and do extraciriculars you are passionate about!
501-722-5308| ayuship@uark.edu
Logan Blackshire
Peer Mentor Co-chair
I am from Fort Worth, Texas, and will be graduating in the spring of 2027 with a major in Biology and a minor in medical humanities. On campus, I am a member of Phi Delta Theta and Pre-Med Hogs and have had the privilege of working with Global Brigades in Guatemala. I enjoy exercising, trying new things, and spending time with friends. I recommend volunteering as much as you can during undergrad, as it's a great way to gain firsthand exposure to helping others and gain a perspective that will help you later in your career in medicine.
479-531-2788 | lcb008@uark.edu
Carson Atteberry
I’m a Freshman majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in Medical Humanities. I'm from Topeka, Kansas. I enjoy baking, reading, and playing music, and I'm part of a local band called The Others- which I play the drum set for. One piece of advice I have is to get ahead. Start now so that things are easier in the future!
512-734-4332 | ca126@uark.edu
Peer Mentor Co-chair
Sophia Fury
Volunteer Co-Chair
I am a Junior from Wichita, Kansas. I am majoring in Biology and minoring in Medical Humanities. I am involved in Phi Mu Alpha Beta, EMPOWER, and Arkansas Miracles. In my free time I enjoy running, going on walks/hikes, shopping and spending time with family/friends. If I could give any advise to Premed students it would be to focus on the task at hand. Thinking to far into the future will just cause more stress!
(316)250-8919 sfury@uark.edu
Zane Humphrey
Volunteer Co-Chair
Hi! My name is Zane, I’m a biology and history major from Fort Smith, AR. One piece of advice for pre meds I have is to break up your large goals into smaller goals, that way you are able to achieve things every day.
479-459-4549
Lily Phomakay
I am from Fort Smith, AR, and I am a sophomore majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. Some organizations I am a part of are the Honors College Ambassadors and Pre-Med Hogs. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, and running. My advice to pre-medical students is to always have courage and believe in yourself!
479-353-5106 | phomakay@uark.edu