Hi! We are Women in White Coats, a group of pre-health students at
The University of Michigan.
Through one-on-one mentorship, connections with graduate students, physicians, and professors, and hands-on workshops focused on technical skills and field-specific knowledge, we aim to bridge the gap between aspiration and achievement.
Meet Our Team
Elisa Wiadacz
Jenny Yin
President, Co-Founder
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Major and Track: Neuroscience, Pre-Med
Year: Junior
Involvements/Interests:Â Working in a pediatric neuro-oncology research lab at Michigan Medicine, volunteer at Brookdale Senior Living and Michigan Medicine, and Academic Chair for Alpha Epsilon Delta. I love the neuro-oncology and neurodegenerative field of medicine, as well as a matcha on a sunny day!
President, Co-Founder
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Major and Track: Neuroscience, Pre-Dental
Year: Junior
Involvements/Interests: Neuroscience lab at Michigan Neuroscience Institute, Global Dental Brigades, Central Student Government, UMich Figure Skating, Asian American High School Conference. I enjoy any and all hands-on crafts and activities, as well as exploring new food places (and updating my Beli of course)!Â
Grace deFaria
Internal Logistics Chair
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Major and Track:Â Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience (BCN), Pre-PsyD/Pre-Med
Year: Junior
Involvements/Interests:Â I work in a research lab focused in neurodegenerative diseases, completed UROP my freshman year in a psychology lab, and am a member of Alpha Epsilon Delta. I am also pursuing a Criminal Justice Minor, and am interested in pursuing the medical field as a psychiatrist or earning my PsyD as a clinical psychologist!
Jia Anand
Programming Chair
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Major:Â Biology, Health, and Society, Pre-Med/Health Care ConsultingÂ
Year:Â Junior
Involvements/Interests:Â I am a clinical research assistant for Michigan Medicine OBGYN, an analyst for Blueprints for Pangea, volunteer at Michigan Medicine, and Public Relations/Banquet Chair for Alpha Epsilon Delta pre-health fraternity. I'm on the pre-med track, but also interested in business and consulting!
Aleah Gallardo
Mentorship Chair ​
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Major and Track: Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience (BCN), Pre-Med
Year: Sophomore
Involvements/Interests:Â Neuroscience lab at Michigan Neuroscience Institute, Phi Chi Pre-Medical Fraternity, Volunteer at Michigan Medicine, End the Cycle Tutor, and I like to bake!
Jessica Lu
Outreach Chair
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Major and Track: Neuroscience, Pre-Med
Year: Junior
Involvements/Interests:Â Stem cell lab at Michigan Life Sciences Institute, volunteer at Michigan Medicine, technical member on team FEED through M-HEAL, Asian American High School Conference. I love trying new foods and restaurants!
Fiona Su
Michaela Johnson
Design Co-Chair ​
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Major and Track: Movement Science, Pre-PA
Year: Junior
Involvements/Interests:Â Working in Home Health Aide, Marketing Chair for Phi Epsilon Kappa, and pre-PA club. i'm particulary interested in surgical and emergency medicine, as well as overall health and wellness!
Design Co-Chair ​
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Major and Track: Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience (BCN), Pre-med
Year: Junior
Involvements/Interests: Service chair of my pre-health frat,  volunteer at Michigan Medicine, Recruitment Team Lead for the American Cancer Society, research assistant in a lab that focuses on the circadian rhythm, MA at an allergy and immunology clinic, and a member of St. Mary’s Student Parish. I love going on walks in the Arb, getting my Panera sip club coffee, attempting to do crafts, and writing! A big thing I love is spreading smiles and sunshine.Â