NEESHA PALLETI
President
Neesha is originally from Viera, Florida. She graduated from the University of Central Florida’s Burnett Honors College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Her interests include small animal medicine and practice ownership. Outside of school, Neesha enjoys reading and spending time with her dog, Stockard.
SHORYA GHAI
President-Elect
Shorya is originally from New Delhi, India and grew up in a small beach town in California. She received a B.S. in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. She's interested in shelter medicine and small animal medicine. She hopes to open her own integrative small animal practice in the future. In her free time, Shorya enjoys traveling, figure skating, and hiking with her dog Kygo.
ZAINAB KHAKU
Vice President
Zainab grew up in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and minored in Business Administration at Cedar Crest College. She is interested in small animal and shelter medicine as well as practice ownership. In her free time, Zainab enjoys playing soccer, going to the gym, and spending time with friends and family.
EMILY DAVIDOW
Treasurer
Emily is originally from Long Island, NY. She graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Veterinary Studies and Animal Biosciences with a minor in Biology. Her interests include small animal neurology and surgery, as well as practice ownership. In her free time, Emily enjoys traveling, playing tennis and spending time with friends and family.
ZACHARY LEE
Membership Coordinator
Zachary is from Lynbrook, New York and graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He has an interest in emergency medicine and small animal practice ownership. In his free time, he enjoys staying active, watching baseball and playing his guitar.
RUCHI MULAJKER
Marketing Director
Ruchi is from Audubon, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences with a degree in Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences. She would like to work in small animal general practice, and has an interest in integrative medicine. In her free time, she enjoys going to concerts, watching soccer, and spending time with family.
GIOVANNA DISTEFANO
Secretary
Giovanna is from Downingtown, PA. She graduated from the University of Delaware's College of Agriculture with a degree in Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Equine Minor. She plans to focus on equine medicine and is interested in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and practice ownership. In her free time, she enjoys horseback riding, hiking with her dog Tommy and eating great food with family and friends.
KRISTINA OPALECKY
Director of Programming
Kristina is from Hawley, PA. She graduated from Binghamton University with a Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology. Her interests include emergency medicine & preparedness and canine sports medicine. In her free time, Kristina can most likely be found trail running or training her border collie, Summit.