Name: Jemma Kim
Year: PY2
Position: President
Spirit Animal: Otter <3
Hometown: Lake Zurich, Illinois
Favorite Food: Gumbo :)
Favorite Holiday: Mother's Day!! (my mom is one of my biggest role models)
Why PT? I fell in love with PT when I was diagnosed with scoliosis in middle school and my PT made 6AM so enjoyable with how warm and inviting the entire clinic was. I love the different specialties and ways that you can branch out with PT!
Name: Kalynn Clearwater
Year: Senior/PY1
Position: Secretary
Spirit Animal: Lion
Hometown: Springfield, IL
Favorite Food: Pasta - any kind
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Why PT? Helping people get back to their daily living is an amazing site to see and every milestone in between!
Name: Selena Mueller
Year: Junior
Position: Secretary
Spirit Animal: Triceratops
Hometown: Glen Ellyn, IL
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Why PT? I want to become a physical therapist because I want to be a positive aspect of my patient's healing journeys. Physical therapists contribute so much to not only the physical aspect of healing, but the mental. I am excited to be part of the process of alleviating people's pain and helping people gain a higher quality of life!
Name: Kristi Orthober
Year: PY2
Position: VP of Programming
Spirit Animal: Dolphin
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Favorite Food: Potatoes
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Why PT? I want to become a PT because I am passionate about working with people to improve their health and daily function so they can have the best quality of life possible.
Name: Alex Suellentrop
Year: PY2
Position: VP of Programming
Spirit Animal: Elephant
Hometown: Parker, CO
Favorite Food: Fried Pickles
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Why PT? I want to become a PT to be able to help others regain independence - something that is so easy to take for granted in our daily lives.
Name: Andrea Buschkoetter
Year: PY2
Position: VP of Service
Spirit Animal: Monkey
Hometown: Lake Saint Louis, MO
Favorite Food: Lasagna
Favorite Holiday: Christmas (I love baking cookies and sitting around a campfire with my fam)
Why PT? I used to go to physical therapy when I was younger for various gymnastics injuries. In high school, I thought that I might enjoy it as a career, so I shadowed a PT and loved what they did. PT made a huge impact in my life to help me do what I love, and I hope to do the same for my future patients!
Name: Michael Weiss
Year: Sophomore
Position: VP of Service
Spirit Animal: Polar Bear
Hometown: St. Louis
Favorite Food: Pizza Rolls
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Why PT? Help people heal injuries
Name: Abby Hanselman
Year: Senior/PY1
Position: VP of Philanthropy
Spirit Animal: Puffin
Hometown: St. Charles, IL
Favorite Food: Sweet potato fries
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Why PT? I love outdoor recreation: hiking, paddle boarding, rock climbing, etc. I acknowledge and appreciate my body's ability to partake in these activities that bring me joy. So, I wanted to become a physical therapist to ensure others are able to participate in the activities that make their lives meaningful, too.
Name: Delaney Walker
Year: Junior
Position: VP of Philanthropy
Spirit Animal: Cat
Hometown: Quincy, IL
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Why PT? I wanted to become a PT after having experienced physical therapy twice when I broke both my ankles (not both at the same time) playing soccer. It was really interesting to see my progress in little things like being able to jump on one foot again or see those around me learn how to walk again. Also, multiple people have been affected positively by physical therapy, so I hope to make that impact one day.
Name: Kalie Sommerfeld
Year: Senior/PY1
Position: VP of Mental Health and Wellness
Spirit Animal: a turtle!
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Favorite Food: Ice Cream
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Why PT? I was in PT in high school for a long time due to a series of running injuries and my PT was so incredible and after being told that maybe I should give up running, she helped me get back into it safely, and I decided in that moment that I wanted to be able to help people like she helped me!
Name: Elizabeth Beffa
Year: Junior
Position: VP of Mental Health and Wellness
Spirit Animal: Giraffe
Hometown: Hillsboro, MO
Favorite Food: Mashed Potatoes
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Why PT? I love helping people and I saw how PT’s had an impact on my family and I loved how they made such a big difference in a small way sometimes.
Name: Erin Hmiel
Year: Junior
Position: VP of Alumni Relations
Spirit Animal: Deer
Hometown: Cumberland, Rhode Island
Favorite Food: Bread
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Why PT? Because I can make a physical change in people's lives, helping them for the better! And anatomy is cool.
Name: Noah Cutter
Year: Sophomore
Position: VP of Alumni Relations
Spirit Animal: Turtle
Hometown: O’Fallon, Illinois
Favorite Food: Fresh Gatherings Breakfast Burritos (specifically the chorizo ones)
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Why PT? I slipped a disk in middle school and went through 8 months of PT. I had too much fun and I’ve been set on being a PT since!
Name: Catherine Potter
Year: Sophomore
Position: VP of Fundraising
Spirit Animal: Polar Bear
Hometown: Saint Louis, MO
Favorite Food: Chicken Alfredo
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Why PT? I wanted to have a career where I could interact with people all day rather than sitting behind a desk, and the human body is very fascinating to me.
Name: Nicole Marco
Year: Sophomore
Position: Treasurer
Spirit Animal: Octopus
Hometown: Ada, Michigan
Favorite Food: Eggs
Favorite Holiday: 4th of July
Why PT? I like being able to help people and want to work in a medical setting. I also like the idea of working in a constantly changing environment.
Name: Lexi Sims
Year: Freshman
Position: VP of DEI
Spirit Animal: Alpaca
Hometown: Kansas City
Favorite Food: Bread
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Why PT? I want to become a PT because I love the human body and want to help people maximize their abilities. Whether it be recovering from an injury, surgery, or an illness, movement is such a privilege and I want to help people get that to the best of their abilities.
