Cabinet Pro�les2014-2015

DISTRICT

KYLE KIRK - DISTRICT 7 TRUSTEE , UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY (3RD YEAR)Alma mater: University of KentuckyBorn and raised in the hills and hollows of eastern Kentucky, Kyle found his way to the University of Kentucky six years ago. While at UK, Kyle was an active brother of Delta Sigma Phi, the student representative to the Univer-sity Senate Council, and a member of DanceBlue, a philanthropic organiza-tion. Kyle found that ASDA was the organization where he could continue his passion to improve the lives of those around him. Since starting school, Kyle has been actively involved in his local chapter as Social Chair, as well as being elected Secretary of the District last year at Annual Session. When he is not busy with school and ASDA, he enjoys hiking in the hills of Appala-chia, cooking, baking, tennis, and, when possible, long walks on the beach.

MATT RILEY - SECRETARY, UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE (3RD YEAR)Alma mater: University of AlabamaMatt is a sports fanatic, and Alabama sports control a signi�cant part of his life. Roll Tide! He also enjoys the outdoors, especially hunting and hiking. When he’s not in scrubs, he is in a National Park Service uniform as a park ranger at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. (Yes, he wears the Smokey the Bear hat). Matt served as Louisville’s 2012-2013 Chapter Secretary and 2014-2015 Legislative Liaison.

BRANDON MECKELBERG - LEGISLATIVE CHAIR, MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY (2ND YEAR)Alma mater: University of ChicagoBrandon’s hobbies include musical theater, playing the guitar, performing, song-writing, traveling, and anything to do with sports. He competed as a year-round NCAA Football and Men’s Track Varsity athlete, received 2-time UAA All-Conference Football Honors, and was a 2012 UAA Conference Discus Champion (2011 Silver Medalist).

SPENCER BLACKHAM - LEGISLATIVE CO-CHAIR, SOUTHERN ILLI-NOIS UNIVERSITY (2ND YEAR)Alma mater: Brigham Young UniversitySpencer is all about laughter and fun. He enjoys the gym but hates going for a run. He played water polo in his high school days and was o�ered a half ride to USC. Spencer also enjoys BMX, snowboarding, wakeboarding, scuba diving. He holds the D2 Representative position at Southern Illinois University.

YALE CHO - COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO (2ND YEAR)Alma mater: University of Illinois at ChicagoYale was born in the Chicagoland area and loves to travel. He has visited South Africa, Mozambique, Korea, Bolivia, China, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and the Phillipines. With his free time he makes music videos on Youtube, swims, practices Bikram Yoga, spends time with his puppy, and takes improv comedy/acting classes at the Second City company in Chicago. Yale is the Public Relations Chair of his ASDA chapter.

ERIN FRAUNDORF - SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIR, UNIVERSITY OF LOUIS-VILLE (3RD YEAR)Alma mater: University of Wisconsin-La CrosseErin grew up in a suburb of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and majored in biochemistry, biology with a biomedical concentration and Spanish and minored in art. Painting and yoga are huge stress relievers in her life, which is perfect for dental school. She also recently got an incredibly cute, �u�y, happy puppy named Finnegan. He's a six month old Bichon Frise and coming home to his smiling face is the best part of Erin’s day! Erin currently serves as Louisville's Presi-dent-Elect.

PINKESH SHAH - CHAPTER SERVICES CHAIR, MARQUETTE UNI-VERSITY (2ND YEAR)Alma mater: Marquette UniversityWhen Pinkesh was younger, he would say that his dad is “reddish” and his mom is “whitish” so together they made Pinkesh. His hobbies include hanging out with friends and family and being active. He began �gure skating when he was 11 years old. He has competed in local competitions, Upper Great Lakes Regionals, and now coaches. Pinkesh is very open and welcoming of new things and enjoys making others smile. Pinkesh has held the D1 ASDA Representative position at Marquette University.

ANNISSA MICHAEL - ETHICS CHAIR, INDIANA UNIVERSITY (4TH YEAR)Alma mater: Indiana UniversityA knack for league baseball with the boys and a competitive spirit landed Annissa in the dental chair with a fractured central incisor the day before her 5th grade class photo. She likes to think that was the day her dental career began. Since then, leadership training in various elected roles, founding the charter Indiana University chapter of Sigma Alpha Lambda, volunteering through pre-dental organizations and shadowing in private practice steered her into dentistry at IUSD. She has extensive research experience, served as her chapter’s ASDA President in her D3 year, and struck a balance (not to mention a chord) in starting the IU School of Dentistry’s premiere a cappella group, “Vertical Dimension.” In her free time, Annissa enjoys the simple things in life – crossword puzzles, crocheting, reading, walking her dog, and working out.

IVY NGUYEN - FUNDRAISING CHAIR, UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE (2ND YEAR) Alma mater: University of LouisvilleIvy is the External Fundraising Chair position at the University of Louisville and is full of Cardinal Pride. She enjoys going for outdoor runs in local parks around Louisville, trying new recipes for baked goods, and drinking all types of tea.

PUNITA SHUKLA - PROGRAMMING CHAIR, UNIVERSITY OF ILLI-NOIS AT CHICAGO (3RD YEAR)Alma mater: University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignWhen Punita is not “dental-ing”, she's probably cooking, dancing, or spending time with friends and family. Punita's �rst love was dance - she started dancing before she could even walk! She's classically trained in the North Indian dance form Kathak, and cannot wait to get back into it after dental school is over. Her second love is food. She loves cooking and entertaining friends, exploring di�erent foodie spots in Chicago and all things yum.