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Joshua Chrisman, M.D., M. ED

B.S. - University of Washington; MD and Masters of Education - UT Austin

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Marisa A. Werner, JD, MBA - Cornell University

B.A. - Dartmouth College, JD/MBA - Cornell Law School and Cornell Johnson School of Business

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Monica Overturf, JD - University of Virgina

BS - Arizona University, JD - University of Virginia School of Law

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Mihailo Miljanic, M.D., MBA

B.S. - Boston College; M.D. - University of Texas at Austin

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Ruth Sanchez, M.D., MPH

B.S. - University of Colorado; M.D. - University of Texas at Austin; MPH - UT Houston

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Megan Herzon, MBA - Columbia University

B.S. - Boston College; MBA - Columbia University

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Chetan Panda

Chetan Panda, MBA - Wharton at the University of Pennsylvania

B.A. - Georgetown University; MBA - Wharton at University of Pennsylvania

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Jeffrey Traylor

Jeffrey Traylor, M.D. - UT Southwestern Medical Center

B.S. - Baylor University; MD - University of Texas at Austin, Residency - Neurosurgery at UT Southwestern

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Micah Secor - M.D., MBE, MS - University of Iowa

B.S. - University of Arizona MD - Dell Medical School, UT-Austin, Residency - University of Iowa General Surgery Program

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Anatoli Berezovsky, M.D.

B.S. - University of Wisconsin; M.D. - University of Texas at Austin

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Ryan Middleton, JD

B.A. - Cornell University; J.D. - Michigan State University Law School

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Francisco Barrios, M.D.

B.S. - Texas A&M University; M.D. - University of Texas at Austin

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Isidora Filipovic, MS - Stern at NYU

B.S. - Brandeis University; M.S. Candidate - New York University

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Akila Bhargava, JD

Akila Bhargava, JD - University of Pennsylvania

B.A. - Vanderbilt University J.D. - University of Pennsylvania Law School

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Yousuf Ahmed, M.D., MBA - University of Texas at Austin

M.D. - University of Texas; MBA - UT-Austin McCombs School of Business

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Akhil Surapaneni, PhD - University of Texas at Austin

B.S. - Rice University, MD. PhD - University of Texas at Austin

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Laith Enani, M.D - University of Texas McGovern

B.S. - Hawai'i Pacific University; MD - AUA COM; Residency - UT Houston

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Saloni Naik, M.D., MPH - Dell Medical School

MD - University of Texas at Austin, MPH - University of Houston

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Trey Dodson, MBA - Stanford University

B.S. - Vanderbilt University; MBA - Stanford University

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Elizabeth Kechejian, BA, MFA - Boston University

BA -Boston University, MFA - University of Florida

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James Liao, BA - Duke University

B.A. - Duke University, Public Policy Specialist and Advisor

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Saurin Gandhi, DO, FACP - Acting Internship Director Dell Medical School

B.S. - University of California, Irvine DO - Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Cira Mollings Puentes, M.D., - MD Anderson Cancer Center

BS - Bates College, MD - UT Southwestern Medical School, Residency - Radiation Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Lucian Zhao, M.D., - UT Southwestern Medical School

BA - Washington University in St. Louis MD - UT Southwestern Medical School

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Richard White, JD - University of Columbia School of Law

B.A. University of Pennsylvania J.D. - University of Columbia School of Law

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Arleah Aguilar, M.D., - University of California, Santa Cruz

BS, MD Candidate- University of California, Santa Cruz

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Kelly Song, M.Ed - Harvard University

B.A. - Peking University M.Ed. - Harvard Graduate School of Education

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Tamar Alexanian, JD - University of Michigan School of Law

B.A. University of Pennsylvania J.D. - University of Columbia School of Law

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Artem Osherov, BS – Yale University

Artem Osherov, BS – Yale University, MD Candidate– Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine

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Kaylie Stern, JD - University of Maryland School of Law

BA - Loyola University Maryland, JD - University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

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Arjun Aggarwal, M.D. - Columbia University

M.D. - UT Southwestern Medical Center Cardiology Fellowship - Wake Forest University

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Mia Ellis, MS – Tufts University

Mia Ellis, BS – Tufts University, Research Specialist in Graduate Education

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Kristie Wood, PhD - University of Texas at Austin

BA - University of Texas, PhD - University of Texas at Austin

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Emily Rodriguez, BA - Yale University

Bachelor of Arts in Literature - Yale University

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Alexandra Goodman , JD – Brooklyn Law School

JD - Brooklyn Law School , LL.M – International and European Business Law from Université Jean Moulin

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Amani Marshall, Ed.M, PhD - Harvard University

B.A.- Florida A&M University, Ed.M. - Harvard University, Ph.D. of History at Indiana University

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Claire Hong, BA, MPH - Columbia University

B.A. - Psychology at Pitzer College , MPH - Columbia University

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Brittany Somerville , JD, MS, – Southern Methodist University

J.D. – Southern Methodist University, Master of Science - West Virginia University

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Fiona Murphy, JD, MPA - University of Arkansas, Little Rock

J.D., M.P.A. - University of Arkansas, B.A. - in Sociology at Sonoma State University

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Anne Laure, LLM - Fordham University

LL.M. - Fordham University, LL.B. - University of Plymouth in the UK

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Mitch Bledsoe, JD - University of Tennessee

JD - University of Tennessee, B.A. - University of Tennessee

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Morgan Galloway Daly, JD, MPA - Indiana University

JD - Indiana University, BA - Purdue University, MPA - Indiana University

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Mahesh Rajan , MBA - University of Chicago

MCS - Alagappa University , MBA - University of Chicago

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Angela Rutledge, LLM, MSc, BFA - George Mason Antonin Scalia Law School

LLM - George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School

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Mark Hoffman , PhD. - University of Minnesota

PhD. - University of Minnesota; Advisor at Vassar College, Macalester College, and the University of Minnesota

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Prof. Mehmet Kurt , PhD - University of Washington

Ph.D. in Mechanical Science and Engineering - University of Illinois, Professor of Mechanical Engineering - University of Washington

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Jett Watson, JD - Harvard University

M.A. in English Literature - George Mason University, JD - Harvard University

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Dr. Joshua Chrisman holds multiple undergraduate degrees, a B.S. in Biology and a B.A in Recreation from the University of Washington and Western Washington University, respectively. He earned his Doctor of Medicine and Master of Education concurrently at the University of Texas at Austin. Combining his passion for education, mentoring, and medicine while at Dell Medical School, Dr. Chrisman helped design the clinical skills curriculum, taught case-based learning course for underclassmen, and pursued research in applying educational psychology principles to improve study strategies for high stakes exams such as the MCAT and USMLE.
Dr. Chrisman is currently a resident physician in the combined Anesthesia/Internal Medicine training program at Loma Linda University in California. This rigorous program leads to board eligibility from both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Anesthesiology, a unique opportunity of which there are only two programs in the country.
Marisa Werner graduated magna cum laude from Dartmouth College with a B.A. in French, Italian, and Spanish. Marisa worked as a legal assistant at Sullivan & Cromwell in New York City prior to attending Cornell for her JD/MBA.

During her time in graduate school, Marisa was elected president of her class and completed five different internships, including working at the Supreme Court of New Jersey, The Verticale (an e-commerce startup), EY-Parthenon, Warby Parker, and Rent the Runway. Marisa is also a member of the New Jersey Bar.
Currently, Marisa works as a consultant at EY-Parthenon, where she specializes in M&A, leveraging both her business and law degrees to advise healthcare, industrial, and retail corporations.
Monica Nicholls graduated summa cum laude from Northern Arizona University with a B.S. in Political Science and minors in English and Law, Rights, & Justice. She earned a full-tuition scholarship to the University of Virginia School of Law and graduated with her J.D. in 2021. As an undergraduate, Monica developed a passion for helping fellow students achieve their educational goals. Throughout her higher education career, Monica worked in her schools’ Writing Centers, where she assisted students with resumes, personal statements, and interview preparation for graduate school programs.
Monica is now a practicing attorney in Washington, DC. While she loves being a lawyer, she also finds joy and fulfillment in working with students aspiring to attend college and law school. In her spare time, Monica enjoys playing soccer, watercolor painting, and taking long walks with her dog Ackley (who is named after a court case).
Dr. Mihailo Miljanic graduated magna cum laude and as a phi beta kappa scholar from Boston College with a B.S. in Biological Science, and earned his M.D. at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas. Upon his entrance to Dell Medical School, which boasts among the lowest medical school acceptance rates in the country, Dr. Miljanic co-founded the Health Career Collaborative, which has served as a mentorship program to hundreds of students.
In addition to graduating medical school with honors, Dr. Miljanic has extensive experience tutoring and mentoring medical students for USMLE exams. He has served as both a college advisor and an interviewer for medical residency admissions during the rigorous medical interview process. Dr. Miljanic is currently a resident physician specializing in the field of radiation oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and has authored several publications in prestigious peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Ruth Sanchez earned her undergraduate degree in Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado at Boulder before earning her Doctorate of Medicine and Master of Public Health concurrently at the University of Texas at Austin.
In college and medical school, Dr. Sanchez focused on her passions for equity in medicine, mentorship, and education. In addition to tutoring and individual peer mentorship, Dr. Sanchez organized, created content for, and directed mentorship open houses for pre-medicine college students to prepare for and successfully apply, interview, and matriculate into medical school. Dr. Sanchez is currently an Internal Medicine resident physician at the University of Texas Southwestern, a top ranked program in her field.
Megan Daley Herzon holds multiple degrees including a B.S. in Education and Organizational Studies from Boston College, in addition to a Masters in Business Administration from Columbia University. She is currently a senior manager in business development at the Jones Lang Lasalle firm, leading teams of agency brokers managing over $60M in revenue.
Combining her passion for education and advancing technology-based learning, she has also served as the business development lead for a web-based learning platform utilized by 140,000 teachers nationwide. She has led multiple leadership and entrepreneurship ventures along with projects for the betterment of the surrounding community in New York City, where she currently resides.
Chetan Panda graduated magna cum laude and as a phi beta kappa scholar from Georgetown University with a B.S.F.S in International Economics. Currently, Chetan is a first year MBA student at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the most selective business schools in the country, and a recipient of the Sue & Douglas Rosefsky Endowed MBA Fellowship. Between his undergraduate and graduate education, he spent seven years managing billions of dollars in U.S. equities at Dimensional Fund Advisors, a globally recognized mutual fund company.
Additionally, Chetan ran for U.S. Congress in his home state of Texas, earning approximately 10% of the vote in a five-way primary. Chetan has worked with several campaigns and social impact organizations – for instance, he served on the board of the Indian American Coalition of Texas and is currently working with the Urban League of Philadelphia.
Dr. Jeffrey Traylor graduated magna cum laude from Baylor University with a B.S. in Anthropology and a minor in Biochemistry and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Society. He earned his M.D. at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin where he graduated with honors and was selected for induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. During his time in medical school he achieved a research distinction at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas studying machine learning applications in low and high-grade glioma and laser interstitial thermal therapy for primary and metastatic brain tumors.
Dr. Traylor is currently a resident physician specializing in the field of neurological surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center and has authored several publications in peer-reviewed journals. Outside of medicine, he is an avid guitarist and enjoys skiing, running, and reading.
Micah Secor graduated with bachelors degrees in neuroscience and physiology from the University of Arizona. During that time she completed research in gene silencing and circadian rhythm analysis. After graduation she worked abroad in Sydney, Australia as an au pair.
She is a fourth year medical student at Dell Medical School at UT, earning her MD and masters in biomedical engineering. Micah is an active member of the Latino Medical Student Association and currently serves as the national Diversity Chair. She will be pursuing a career in general surgery post graduation. Her interests outside of medicine include soccer, running, and gardening.
Dr. Anatoli Berezovsky graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Science, and thereafter joined Teach for America where he was an AP chemistry distinguished teacher for several years. Dr. Berezovsky completed his medical education at University of Texas-Austin, where he graduated with the prestigious gold humanism award and achieved a distinction in Design and Innovation in Health Care.
He is also the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Health Career Collaborative, an organization that he helped initiate in Austin, Texas and has served for mentorship to hundreds of students interested in the pre-medical track. Due to these efforts, he was the recipient of the United States Excellence in Public Health award from the United States government. Dr. Berezovsky is currently in residency fulfilling his passion for primary care and family medicine for the underserved at John Peter Smith hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.

Ryan Middleton graduated from Cornell University with a BA in Psychology and from Michigan State University College of Law cum laude with a Juris Doctorate.  Ryan is a public service professional with over a decade of experience at the federal, state, and local levels.  Since 2018, he has worked for the Prince George’s County government, leading critical projects such as police reform, crisis communications during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the County’s vaccine distribution program.  Currently, Ryan serves as the government’s CountyStat Director, where he manages a team of data analysts to measure agency effectiveness, advance priority initiatives, and improve delivery of government services.

Ryan has extensive experience preparing and reviewing college and professional licensing applications and essays.  He’s assisted applicants in successful admission to undergraduate programs, law school, business school, and medical school. Ryan is also a member of the Maryland State Bar Character Committee where he investigates and interviews applicants to the Maryland Bar to determine their fitness to practice law in the state. Having sat on both sides of a review process—with the applicant and as an evaluator—he knows what reviewers are looking for and how to effectively communicate to them.

Dr. Francisco Barrios graduated from the University of Texas A&M summa cum laude with a B.A in Biology and minor in Psychology, and thereafter joined Teach for America where he was an AP biology distinguished teacher for several years. Dr. Barrios completed his medical education at University of Texas-Austin, where he graduated with a distinction in Design and Innovation in Health Care. He is also the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Health Career Collaborative, an organization that he helped initiate in Austin, Texas and has served for mentorship to hundreds of students interested in the pre-medical track.
Due to these efforts, he was the recipient of the United States Excellence in Public Health award from the United States government. Dr. Barrios is currently completing a residency in internal medicine at the University of Texas – Austin, where he has been nominated multiple times as resident educator of the term.
Isidora Filipovic graduated summa cum laude from Brandeis University with a B.A. in Mathematics and Economics, graduating with Honors. She has pursued additional graduate education with enrollment in the Master of Science program at New York University, where she is obtaining her M.S. in Data Science through completion of advanced calculus and machine learning.
Between her undergraduate and graduate studies, Isidora spent several years as a third-party risk analyst, assessing and managing financial, cybersecurity, legal compliance and business continuity risks at Bloomberg LP. While there, she was the co-author of internal information systems for the Bloomberg internal newsletter that reached over 200 employees at the company.
Akila completed her bachelors degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN and her JD at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, which ranks among the most competitive law schools in the United States. She has worked at several prestigious law firms, including Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison LLP, and most recently Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher.
aving completed her JD and practiced at some of the nations top institutions, Akila additionally provides advising and pro-bono services to those in need of application assistance.
Yousuf Ahmed graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BS in Biochemistry and a minor in Psychology. Having been a high school tutor prior to medical school, Yousuf continues to maintain his strong passion for education, mentorship and research. He now attends Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, where he is completing his dual MD at Dell Medical School and MBA degree at the McCombs School of Business.
Over the course of his medical education, Yousuf was involved in several initiatives with the goal of providing free tutoring and mentorship to groups historically underrepresented in medicine. Yousuf will continue his medical training at New York University, where he will be completing his residency in the specialty of neurology.
Akhil graduated from Rice University with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. While in high school, he founded and ran a program to mentor students from under-served middle schools through science courses in order to increase access to STEM fields.
Currently, Akhil is pursuing his combined MD/PhD degree at University of Texas at Austin, with the goal of becoming a neurosurgeon-neuroengineer. He plans to continue contributing to research in the field as well as aid in future technological advancements.
Dr. Enani graduated from Hawai’i Pacific University with a B.S in Biology and Human Health Science. He earned his M.D at the American University of Antigua COM. As an international medical graduate and a first generation immigrant, Dr. Enani has overcome adversities that come with being a part of historically marginalized communities. Dr. Enani has experience with management, recruitment, coaching, and tutoring for the USMLE exams.
Dr. Enani is currently a combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics resident at the University of Texas Houston – Texas Medical Center. He is passionate about health equity and justice in medicine, advocacy, MedEd, and wellness/work-life integration.
Dr. Saloni Naik graduated with a bachelors in business administration from the prestigious Business Honors Program at the University of Texas at Austin. Next she used her analytical skills as a clinical operations analyst at DaVita Healthcare Partners in Denver, Colorado to help improve dialysis services provided to end stage renal disease patients across the country. She completed her medical education at Dell Medical School at UT Austin and obtained a Masters in Public Health from UT Houston in addition to her MD. She is now a family medicine physician in training in her residency at UT Austin. Her interests outside of medicine include climbing, cycling, and racquet sports.
Trey Dodson graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in Human and Organizational Development with minors in Corporate Strategy and Leadership Effectiveness. Trey received a full ride academic scholarship to attend Vanderbilt, and is currently a senior consultant within Deloitte’s Human Capital practice where he has enabled large scale technology adoptions across the public and private sectors.
Trey will be pursuing his MBA at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business this Fall on a full ride scholarship. During application season, Trey also received full ride scholarship offers from Wharton, Kelogg, Duke, and Georgetown University. He has a passion for education, leadership development, and community service and utilizes his innate coaching abilities to help applicants across all backgrounds find their voice.
Elizabeth Kechejian graduated Boston University with a degree in Psychology before earning an MFA in Creative Writing, with a concentration in Poetry, from the University of Florida, one of the country’s top MFA programs that accepts only 6 applicants per year. In graduate school, she taught a range of undergraduate writing classes: Rhetorical Analysis, Academic Research, Technical Writing, Professional Communication, Beginning Poetry, and a semester of Honors Poetry. She was nominated for an English Dept. teaching award in 2015 and 2016. Additionally, she has tutored UF Athletes to ensure NCAA player eligibility, as well as veteran and ESL students. Her private clients range from middle schoolers to post-doctoral fellows. She has extensive experience assisting with primary personal statements and college essays.
Elizabeth currently teaches AP Language & Composition, Freshman English, and Adv. Creative Writing at Ursuline Academy of Dallas, an all-girls college preparatory school. She has published several essays on teaching and loves working with students to help them find their own voices on and off the page.

James graduated from Duke University with a B.A. in Public Policy and Philosophy. During the pandemic, he helped run a non-profit organization that provided mentorship on college applications and academics to hundreds of high school students. This experience honed his interest in helping students from all backgrounds gain admission to their dream college. Passionate about social impact, he previously worked as a social impact consultant assisting high-impact start-ups and non-profits achieve their goals. 

James currently works as a legislative assistant supporting politicians with their various duties. Outside of work, James enjoys running, reading, and skiing. 

Dr. Saurin Gandhi DO FACP graduated from the University of California – Irvine with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and a minor in Medical Anthropology. He earned his D.O. at Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University. He served as a financial advisor to peers in medical school and co-founded the Toastmasters at Midwestern University. He completed his internal medicine residency at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas – Austin. During residency was the selected representative for the Graduate Medical Education Committee Resident Association and the selected representative for the Liason Committee on Medical Education. Dr. Gandhi has also now taken on the role as the Acting Internship Director for Internal Medicine at Dell Medical School as well as Patient Safety Director for the Division of Hospital Medicine.
He coaches, mentors, and guides medical students and residents in career planning, quality improvement, and teaching. He has authored numerous publications in prestigious peer-reviewed journals, and as a hobby he creates highly intricate medical art.
Cira Mollings Puentes graduated from Bates College with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi societies. In her path toward medicine, she has worked as a tutor and teaching assistant at the high school, college, and medical school levels. This passion for education evolved into a career with UWorld as an MCAT and AP Content Specialist. Cira has held leadership roles such as Dana Scholar, Dean’s Research Scholar, and former Chapter President in the IHI Open School. Her scholarly pursuits have resulted in first and second-author publications in organic chemistry journals and multiple abstracts. She completed her medical education at UT Southwestern Medical Center as an MD with distinction in quality improvement.
As a recipient of full-ride merit scholarships for both college and medical school, Cira keenly understands how impactful applications and first impressions are created. Her personal experience as a Latina, non-traditional student and immigrant fuels her passion to mentor and inspire students of all backgrounds to reach their full potential.

Dr. Lucian Zhao graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a B.A. in mathematics and earned his M.D. at University of Texas Southwestern medical school.

Lucian has several years of experience mentoring students at both the high school and undergraduate level. He specializes in editing personal statements and secondary applications to help students portray the best version of themselves. He has participated in the admissions committee during the rigorous medical interview process. Lucian is currently a resident physician specializing in the field of radiation oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Richard graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a major in Political Science and a minor in Legal Studies & History through the Wharton School. After graduation, he worked for three years as an investment management analyst in Philadelphia. Currently, Richard is a third-year law student at Columbia Law School where he has received academic honors in each of his first two years. During law school he has been involved with the Columbia Journal of Tax Law and the Corporate Responsibility Association.

Richard has spent time working at various government and self-regulatory organizations including the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Federal Trade Commission – Bureau of Competition, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Richard has accepted an offer to join the corporate practice of a law firm in New York upon graduation from law school.

Richard greatly enjoys helping pre-college and pre-law school students improve their personal statements and supplemental essays as well as advising on other application materials. In his free time, he enjoys viewing classic films, birdwatching, and scuba diving.

Arleah Aguilar graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a degree in Molecular, Cell, Developmental Biology covering most of her tuition through several scholarships. After college, she attended a post-baccalaureate program where she was an honors student. Prior to starting medical school, she established a community health non-profit and worked in various fields ranging from behavioral therapy, advocacy and community engagement, public health research to acting, singing, and everything in between. Her ability to craft stories and relay their impact on her journey to medicine as well as understanding the transferrable skills from her diverse background is what made her a strong applicant for medical school.
She has over a decade of mentorship and tutoring experience as well as 7 years of experience as an application advisor. During medical school, she continued to work with applicants expanding her work with applicants in high school to medical school residency/fellowships. She is passionate about helping all students/applicants craft their voices and stories, and her expertise lies in supporting applicants from underserved backgrounds, who are neurodivergent, or have non-traditional paths towards their career to support equity in education and healthcare.

Kelly Song holds an B.A. from Peking University and a M.Ed. from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Raised between Vancouver, Canada and Beijing, China, she is bilingual in English and Chinese. With a passion for DEI and cross-cultural communication, she has presented on relevant topics at various conferences across Harvard, MIT, and Oxford University. 

Having pursued an arts major in college and taken courses in creative writing, her expertise in storytelling and essay writing helps students craft standout application materials, showcasing their unique experiences and aspirations. She has guided students to top undergraduate colleges and graduate schools at Harvard, Yale, UPenn, Columbia, Brown, Cornell, UCLA, USC, Rice, among others.

Tamar Alexanian (she/her) graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University with a double major in English and Gender Studies. After spending one year in Taiwan as a Fulbright Scholar and one year in Chicago as an AmeriCorps member, she went to the University of Michigan Law School. She graduated cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School in 2021 and was awarded a two-year Skadden Fellowship focused on enforcing the rights of LGBTQ+ foster youth. Throughout her life, Tamar has served as a tutor, mentor, and teacher to elementary, middle school, high school, and college students. She now enjoys coaching pre-college and pre-law school students and particularly loves editing personal statements and essays.
Tamar is currently practicing in Los Angeles, California. In her free time, she enjoys reading feminist literature, crafting, learning how to surf, and stress baking.
Artem graduated from Yale University with a B.S. in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology and a B.A. in English as a double major. He has worked at Yale’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions and spent time advising students as a graduate affiliate at one of Yale’s residential colleges. He has been a research associate in Neurology and Immunology at Yale School of Medicine, and co-authored multiple publications in high impact journals. He is currently pursuing an MD at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine.
Artem is a first-generation immigrant and the first in his family to graduate from an American college or university. He is passionate about expanding access to higher education, increasing representation and diversity in medicine, and reducing the cost of care. In his personal time, Artem enjoys aquatic sports, cooking, traveling when possible, and exploring parks and hiking trails with his dog.
Kaylie Stern graduated summa cum laude from Loyola University Maryland with a B.B.A. in Economics and the Business Economics Medal, awarded for receiving the highest grade point average in her major. She went on to the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, and graduated magna cum laude and as a member of the Order of the Coif. During law school, Kaylie was a published member of the Journal of Business and Technology Law. Upon graduation with her J.D. in 2016, Kaylie joined the real estate practice group at Fried, Frank, Harris & Shriver & Jacobson LLP in Washington, D.C. where she gained invaluable experience in commercial real estate law.
Currently, Kaylie is an in-house attorney for a commercial real estate development company and member of the Maryland Bar. Kaylie is passionate about helping others succeed and particularly enjoys editing essays and polishing resumes.
Arjun Aggarwal graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas and completed medical school at UT Southwestern Medical Center as part of the inaugural class of the UT Partnership for Advancing Clinical Transition (PACT) 7-year combined baccalaureate/MD program. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, and after completing a T32-sponsored master’s program in translational research is now a Cardiology fellow at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
 

Passionate about innovation and technology in medicine, he is actively involved in developing novel artificial intelligence-based approaches for the betterment of cardiac devices and patient care. Beyond medicine, Arjun has a deep-rooted love for South Asian A Cappella, having co-founded multiple organizations dedicated to fostering the genre. He enjoys exploring the intersection of technology, music, and patient care, always seeking new ways to bridge creativity with impact.

Mia Ellis graduated summa cum laude from Tufts University with a B.S. in quantitative economics and mathematics. She received highest honors for her senior thesis and multiple academic awards in economics. While in college, she led a team that established a tuition-free auxiliary nursing program in rural Honduras. After graduating, she worked as a research analyst at the International Food Policy Research Institute and published academic research on manufacturing development and agrifood systems. Her responsibilities included fieldwork in countries like Egypt, Tanzania, and Tunisia.

Mia is passionate about helping prospective students prepare their admissions materials. She has spent years editing candidates’ statements of purpose, school-specific essays, and resumes for graduate programs.

Dr. Kristie Wood is a dedicated professor and academic advisor at the University of Texas, where she completed both her Bachelor’s and PhD in Psychology. With a deep passion for mentoring and empowering students, Dr. Wood specializes in guiding graduate students through the application process, helping them navigate the complexities of pursuing their chosen fields. Her expertise in psychology, combined with her commitment to student success, has made her an invaluable resource for aspiring professionals. Dr. Wood’s approachable demeanor and unwavering support have earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor who is deeply invested in the academic and professional growth of her students.

Emily graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in Film and Media Studies and was awarded Yale’s Lamar Prize for Outstanding Work in Film for her thesis film ‘Incoherence’. She has tutored students of all ages in various subjects, including storytelling, ESL, French, and resume building/interest exploration. She loves using her storytelling expertise to help students craft compelling narrative essays for their applications.

Emily currently works as a freelance filmmaker in New York City. Outside of work, she enjoys running, reading, and watching films at the AMC IMAX.

Alexandra Goodman is a member of the New York Bar with a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School (New York) and an LL.M in International and European Business Law from Université Jean Moulin (France). During law school she interned at the United Nations Security Council, Open Society Foundations, and clerked for the Office of the President of the United Nations Mechanism for International Tribunals (Tanzania/The Hague). Since graduating, she has worked for the International Council of Environmental Law, Accenture, and she served as Chief Legal Officer for an environmental tech start-up.  Her consulting experience spans from Columbia Law School’s Sabin Center for Climate Law to a range of US and international corporations and nonprofits. 
She has been published by Oxford University Press, leading scholarly journals, and her first book as Legal Editor is forthcoming from Cambridge University Press.
Dr. Amani Marshall holds a B.A. in History from Florida A&M University, an Ed.M. from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. in History from Indiana University. Dr. Marshall is a historian of the African American experience and an award-winning educator with over 15 years’ experience in higher education, serving most recently as Senior Lecturer in History at Georgia State University. He served as principal investigator and author of a special history study for the National Parks Service and has authored several publications in peer-reviewed academic journals.
Dr. Marshall has a wealth of experience writing and evaluating academic applications. As a student, he wrote personal statements to secure admission and full scholarships to top-ranked graduate programs at Harvard, Emory, Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Indiana University. As a professor, Dr. Marshall served on numerous academic search committees and advised dozens of students applying to undergraduate programs, graduate school, and law school. He is committed to social justice and educational equity and has particular experience in mentoring first-generation students.
Claire Hong holds a B.A. in psychology from Pitzer College and is currently pursuing an MPH at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. She is the recipient of Columbia Mailman’s Wyman Scholarship, the school’s largest merit-based scholarship awarded to applicants with high scholastic achievements. Raised in Taipei, Taiwan, Claire has high proficiency in English and Mandarin, with several years of tutoring experience for both languages.
Claire has an extensive background in academic writing and research, having worked as a behavioral research intern for Columbia University and Claremont McKenna College, and winning awards for her work at these laboratories. She is passionate about guiding students in creating personalized application materials that highlight their distinctive personalities and strengths.

Brittany Somerville is an in-house attorney and communications strategist with over a decade of experience spanning legal counsel, branding, and strategic writing. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from Florida A&M University, a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from West Virginia University, and a Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. Brittany is licensed to practice law in Texas and holds certifications in privacy law, privacy program management, and cybersecurity.

She serves as Senior Counsel for a global chemical manufacturing company based in Saudi Arabia, where she navigates complex issues at the intersection of business, law, and innovation. Alongside her legal career, Brittany has run a vibrant public relations agency since 2018, crafting compelling brand stories and strategic messaging that help businesses, executives, and students stand out. In that time, she’s empowered clients with expert support on resumes, interview prep, and application materials to help them shine.

Brittany combines legal insight with marketing expertise and a passion for education, and she’s excited to leverage her skills to help empower students and graduates through coaching, clear communication, and purpose-driven support that drives real results.

Fiona Murphy, J.D., M.P.A. is a California licensed attorney with a background in family law, civil litigation, and criminal defense.

Born in Sonoma County, California, Ms. Murphy attended Sonoma State University for her undergraduate degree and then traveled south to earn her Juris Doctorate and Masters of Public Administration from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock. After passing the California Bar Exam on her first attempt, Ms. Murphy returned to Sonoma County to serve her home community as a legal professional.

Ms. Murphy has served as a law clerk for the Honorable Brandon Harrison of the Court of Appeals, as a Deputy Public Defender for Sonoma County Public Defender’s Office, and now operates her own firm, specializing in family law and general civil litigation. 

Ms. Murphy is passionate about serving her clients to the best of her ability and is exceptionally skilled at conflict resolution and legal writing. 

Anne Laure is an experienced legal professional with dual US and EU citizenship. Named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2022 to 2025, Anne-Laure brings over a decade of experience in litigation, specializing in medical malpractice, personal injury, and civil rights.

In addition to her legal practice, Anne Laure is passionate about mentorship and educational access. As a part-time career advisor at Fordham School of Law, she supports international LL.M. and non-JD students in navigating the U.S. legal job market. She hosts workshops on resumes, interviewing, and professional development, and organizes networking events for students and alumni.

Anne Laure is especially committed to helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed in higher education. She offers individualized guidance on college and law school applications, drawing from her own international academic journey and professional experience. She believes in empowering students to tell their stories with clarity and confidence.

Anne Laure holds an LL.M. in International Law and Justice from Fordham University School of Law and an LL.B. with honors from the University of Plymouth in the UK, where she was recognized for academic excellence.

Mitch Bledsoe graduated from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, where he earned a Health Law Certificate and developed a strong interest in business and health care law. Before law school, Mitch worked in sales and marketing, which gave him a practical perspective on professional development and a unique approach to succeeding in law school.

 

While in Memphis, Mitch tutored law students and taught health law courses at the University of Memphis, helping future professionals sharpen their analytical skills and prepare for legal practice. He now practices law with Robinson & Lawing, LLP in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where his work includes business and commercial litigation, construction matters, health care regulatory compliance, and estate planning and administration.

Mitch enjoys mentoring students considering careers in law and guiding applicants through the admissions process. Having approached the legal profession from multiple vantage points—business professional, student, teacher, and practicing attorney—he helps students present themselves authentically and effectively in applications and interviews.

Morgan Galloway Daly holds a B.A. in Liberal Studies and Organizational Leadership from Purdue University, an M.P.A. from Indiana University’s O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, and a J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. During law school, she was a member of Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society, was actively involved in the school’s Moot Court program—earning recognition in the Order of Barristers and serving on the board—interned in Kenya through the Program on International Human Rights, and studied comparative and intellectual property law at Renmin University in China.
Before founding her own practice, Morgan worked as a disability rights lobbyist, advocating for equity and accessibility at both the state and federal level. Today, she owns a solo law firm and a nonprofit consulting company dedicated to supporting mission-driven organizations with affordable legal and strategic guidance.
Mahesh Rajan holds an undergrad in Mathematics from Madurai Kamaraj U, India, a Masters in Computer Science from Alagappa U, India, and an MBA from the U of Chicago Booth School of Business where he served on the Part-Time MBA Admissions Committee first as a student and then as an alumni member evaluating applications and interviewing MBA candidates for over a decade. He has decades of experience in Media & Entertainment and Financial Services industries starting his career in software engineering, later switching after MBA to management consulting and product management.

For over 15 years, Mahesh has worked one-on-one with hundreds of domestic and international students pursuing a wide range of academic interests, including STEM and Business/Finance helping them garner acceptance to top-20 MBA, Masters and Undergraduate programs including UChicago, Stanford, UC Berkeley, CMU, Brown, Columbia and Johns Hopkins, among others. He has mentored a wide range of successful applicants in everything application related from personal branding, positioning and pitch, Common App and Supplementals, to effective Extra Curriculars, resume, recommendations, Interview prep, deferral/waitlist LOCI, transfer and beyond.

He is dedicated to helping applicants navigate the challenges of developing an application that best showcases their abilities and helps them stand out in a hyper-competitive application landscape. 

Angela’s legal trajectory reflects deep leadership and service. At George Mason University, she served as President of the Graduate Law Student Association and Programming Chair for the Black Law Students Association. She was selected to represent her LLM graduating class at convocation in 2023. Professor Charles Lemley praised her as a “de facto leader” among graduate students, noting her ability to organize national-level programming, conduct impactful legal research, and support fellow students through bar admissions and academic challenges.

During the summer of 2022, Angela contributed to the U.S. Department of Defense’s Internal Review Team on Racial Disparities in the Investigative and Military Justice Systems through her work at MNB Meridian Law. Her research and writing were incorporated into the broader report presented to the Deputy Secretary of Defense. That same year, she was invited to contribute a series of articles to Above the Law and MothersEsquire

Angela works as an independent law clerk, supporting attorneys across the United States with litigation strategy, drafting, and legal research. She also serves as a Tribal Court advocate, working with Indigenous communities. Her writing is known for its clarity, impact, and intellectual rigor. She brings a broad international perspective on regulatory frameworks, compliance, and best practices. Her mentorship of international F-1 law students, both formally and informally, has helped many navigate complex immigration and licensure barriers.

With over 20 years of experience guiding students to academic success, Mark Hoffman has helped hundreds of applicants gain admission to top colleges and graduate programs. He has taught and advised at Vassar College, Macalester College, the University of Minnesota, and Queen’s University Belfast, and currently teaches Political Science at Saint Xavier University. A summa cum laude graduate of Vassar and PhD recipient from the University of Minnesota, Mark combines deep academic expertise with a personalized, results-driven advising approach. He works closely with students to craft compelling applications, refine personal statements, and develop strategies that highlight their unique strengths, ensuring they stand out in an increasingly competitive admissions landscape.

Prof. Mehmet Kurt, PhD, is the director of Kurtlab (www.kurtlab.com) and an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering (and by courtesy, Bioengineering and Radiology) at the University of Washington. His primary research area of interest is brain biomechanics, neuroimaging and applications of AI/ML in medicine. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2014 on developing novel nonlinear system identification methods. He was a postdoctoral scholar in the Departments of Bioengineering and Radiology at Stanford University from 2014-2017. His awards include NSF CAREER Award (2022), Fortune Magazine’s 40 under 40 list in Turkey (2021), Provost’s Early Career Award for Research Excellence (2020), NSF Vizzies Best Scientific Visualization Award, People’s Choice (2018), Annals of Biomedical Engineering “Editor’s Choice Award” (2017), Thrasher Research Foundation Early Career Award (2015), and the Thomas Bernard Hall Prize for the Best Paper of the Year (2011). His research has been highlighted in various media outlets such as Reuters, Newsweek, CBS News and Washington Post.
Jett Utah Verjan Watson graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a B.S. in English and minor in Spanish. While at the Naval Academy, Jett mentored fellow students in the Writing Center. He was selected for the Navy Volunteer Graduate Education Program, earning tuition for and completing an M.A. in English Literature at George Mason University. Jett spent five years as an officer on ships around the world, training others in navigation and seamanship.
Jett is currently studying in Harvard Law School’s J.D. Class of 2026. He spends his time working in the Veterans Law and Disability Benefits Clinic, litigating and advocating for clients across New England.
Dr. Vahid Disfani is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Prior to joining UTC, he earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Florida and completed two years of postdoctoral scholarship at the Center for Energy Research at the University of California San Diego. He is now working toward his second PhD degree in Business Analytics at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
In addition to his faculty role, Dr. Disfani serves as the Graduate Program Coordinator in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, making ultimate admission and assistantship funding decisions. He has an extensive experience in advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students through their application process and towards their degrees. Dr. Disfani has advised more than 15 graduate students in his research laboratory toward their Ph.D. dissertations or master’s thesis, has been member of numerous dissertation and thesis committees, and has served as external evaluator of multiple PhD dissertations and master’s theses at international universities. He has authored 70+ articles showcasing his funded research on developing computational and business solutions for smart and sustainable energy systems, which have been cited for more than 1700+ times by other researchers all around the world.