Anastasia Silva
President
Class Standing: Senior
Bio: Hey Guys!! My name is Anastasia Silva, I was your secretary last year and I’m really looking forward to being your president this year!! I’m a rising senior who’s applying to vet school this cycle. I would love to get into UF but I’ll be grateful for any opportunities I get 🙂 I’m interested in small animal medicine and if I were to specialize I think I’d go into dermatology or surgery. I currently work as a vet assistant and have volunteered with horses and wildlife animals. I also have two cats, Cinnamon and Abby, whom I love very much. I’m so thankful for everything this club has given me and I can’t wait to help make it a great year for everyone else ❤
Email: ucfprevetsociety+president@gmail.com
Dillan Quizhpi
Vice President
Class Standing: Senior
Bio: Hello everyone! My name is Dillan and I am truly honored to be your Vice-President this upcoming year. I’m a rising senior and will be graduating Spring 2026 with my bachelors in Biology (pre-vet track of course). Depending on when you are reading this I might have already submitted my vet school applications (or am about to) and manifesting that I get into ANY vet school (lets hope for UF tho lol). Currently my plan is to work towards a becoming an ER vet with a heavy interest in exotics/wildlife. On top of that, my life long dream has been to open my own practice that is inclusive to all animals and pet parents. Outside of work/school I am very passionate about working out and being outdoors instead of bed rotting (I fail sometimes). If you cannot find me at school, work, or the gym, I am home taking care of my lovely (needy) cats and dog (with some minimal bed rotting perhaps). I am so excited for what our E-board this year has planned and cannot wait to meet everyone!
Email: ucfprevetsociety+vp@gmail.com
Breanni Perkins
Treasurer
Class standing: Senior
Bio: I’m an island girl who loves animals and trying new things. As a senior, I’m exploring specialties that align with my passions. I’m creative, enjoying drawing, painting, and hands-on activities. A fun fact about me is that I had a mischievous pet goat who always kept me on my toes! I’m excited to embark on this pre-vet society journey, make new friends, and apply for the vet cycle. I look forward to collaborating with everyone, learning from experiences, and having a great year filled with growth, opportunities, and memorable moments that will shape my future in veterinary medicine.
Email: ucfprevetsociety+treasurer@gmail.com
Macyn Sacks
Treasurer
Class Standing: Junior
Bio: Hi guys!! I’m so excited to be serving as your secretary this year! I’m going to be a junior and I major in Biology on the pre-vet track. I have 4 adorable golden retrievers. I’m interested in pursuing equine or exotic medicine. I’ve loved animals since I was a kid and I especially love working with horses. I currently work as a trail guide at Hidden Palms Ranch where I take people out horseback riding. I also volunteer at Orange County Animal Shelter and Spay N Save. This summer I am fortunate to be taking a trip with loop abroad to Australia for a month where I will be doing a pre-vet program. I am so excited to see all the speakers for this year and go to the PVS events. I am always here if you have any questions or concerns! I look forward to meeting you all in the fall!
Email: ucfprevetsociety+secretary@gmail.com
Dani Garau
Event Coordinator
Class Standing: Sophmore
Bio: Hey! I’m Dani Garau, and I’m a sophomore currently serving as the Event Coordinator. I’m a Zoology major on the pre-vet track and hope to specialize in exotic animal medicine in the future. I’ve always been passionate about animals, and my absolute favorites are lizards! Outside of school, I love drawing and listening to music. I’m really excited to help plan fun and meaningful events this year and to connect with others who share the same love for animals and veterinary medicine. Looking forward to a great year with everyone!
Email: ucfprevetsociety+ec@gmail.com
Carlie Sjogren
Public Relations
Class Standing: Senior
Bio: Bio: Hi everyone! My name is Carlie and I’m excited to be serving on the PVS e-board for another year, this time in the Public Relations role! I’m going into my senior year and currently applying to vet school. I love rabbits and definitely have an interest in exotics, but also really enjoy working at an emergency hospital. Pre-vet society introduced me to so many different opportunities and getting to know my peers who are on the same journey has been invaluable. Looking forward to another amazing year with PVS!!
Email: ucfprevetsociety+pr@gmail.com
Grace Rush
Outreach Director
Class Standing: Junior
Bio: Hi everyone! My name is Grace, and I am super excited to serve as your Outreach Director for the 2025-2026 school year. I started my studies at Florida International University down in Miami and transferred to UCF this past semester. Currently, I work as a veterinary assistant at a small animal clinic and volunteer with horses. I am interested in pursing large animal veterinary medicine. I look forward to meeting all of you in the fall and connecting our club with meaningful volunteering and outreach opportunities that will help us grow as future veterinarians and compassionate leaders.
Email: ucfprevetsociety+od@gmail.com
Vicky Fernandez
Academic Coordinator
Class Standing: Junior
Bio: Hi guys! My name is Vicky and I’m currently a rising junior. I am super delighted to serve as your academic coordinator for this upcoming school year 🙂 My current interests in vet med revolve around specializing in cardiology, neurology, or surgery after vet school, but I’m keeping my interests open! I’m pretty interested in small animal even though my favorite animal is an elephant. As of right now, I work as a vet tech at a small animal GP clinic, and am helping my sister raise her new puppy:) Outside of school I love to workout, play video games, and read. I’m excited to hopefully ease the stress of applying to vet school and meet all of you guys!
Email: prevetsociety+ac@gmail.com
Kayla Jencic
Historian
Class Standing: Junior
Bio: I’m a rising junior, and I’m a Biology major on the Pre-Vet track. As of right now, l’ve been gaining more interest in pursuing exotic animal medicine, but small animal medicine also holds a special place in my heart. I have a Havanese dog named Abby who I absolutely adore, and a fun fact about me is that my favorite animal is an orca! I did an exotic animal internship at Jungle Adventures in the spring that I loved, and since then, l’ve been spending most of my free time volunteering or dog-sitting when I can. I look forward to being able to capture all the fun and interesting moments we have throughout the year as a club, and I can’t wait to meet everyone! 🙂
Email: ucfprevetsociety+historian@gmail.com
Chloé Poirier
Webmaster
Class Standing: Junior
Bio: Hi everyone! My name is Chloé and I’m excited to be your Webmaster for the 2025-26 year. I’m majoring in Psychology and Biology on the pre-vet track. I’m still figuring out what specialty I’d like to do; I’m interested in neurology for wildlife, exotic, and emergency. I’m currently an intern at Back to Nature, working with wildlife. I love cats, raccoons, and bats! In my free time I draw, hike, and play video games. I can’t wait to meet you all!
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