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Fellows Student Profiles

	Melissa Ciesielski Class of 2013 (Cohort 2) Hometown: Kansas City, KS Major: Marine Biology Campus Involvement: Tri Beta, Environmental Protection Coalition, Hall Council at HoJo, Honors Council, Crew Awards/Honors: Member of the Honors Program Interesting fact: I hate pancakes. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I hope to learn how to be a better leader and work with a team. I want to use my knowledge to be successful and confident in my career.
	Dory Estrada Class of 2013 (Cohort 2) Hometown: Farmingdale, ME Major: Marine Science/Biology Campus Involvement: Circle K International, Tri Beta, Environmental Protection Coalition, Extreme E.L.I.T.E., Student Productions, Honors Council, Relay For Life, College Democrats Awards/Honors: Member of the Honors Program Interesting Fact: I love sewing. I've even made my own clothes. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I want to use the knowledge I gain to have leadership potential in any environment and feel comfortableand natural doing it. I hope to contribute to causes that will make a positive change as well as learn from the different perspectives of my fellow peers.
	Jessica Fernandez Class of 2013 (Cohort 2) Major: Pre-Medicine/Biology Campus Involvement: Honors Council, Skull & Bones (advertising chairwoman), Tri Beta Awards/Honors: Member of the Honors Program, Florida Bright Futures Award Interesting Fact: I love to hear inspiring quotes, the kind that make you want to stand up and try harder. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I hope to grow as a person and learn about values and different perspectives so that one day I can pass on all of the great knowledge to someone else, the way PLF and my fellow friends did for me.
	Casey Foster Class of 2013 (Cohort 2) Hometown: Southbury, CT Major: Public Health Campus Involvement: Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Intramural Softball Interesting Fact: I was chosen to play softball for America's Team and toured Italy in August 2009. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I hope to use what I learn to propel my leadership role and make an active and positive change in my community.
	Cristine Giraldez Class of 2012 (Cohort 1) Hometown: Lutz, FL Major: International Business Management Campus Involvement: Student Productions, Delta Sigma Pi, Student Government, Honors Program, Gateways Mentor, Orientation Team Interesting Fact: I'm studying in London my junior year. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I hope to make good friends while at UT and hopefully become an effective leader in the future.
	Matt Goldberg Class of 2013 (Cohort 2) Hometown: Vernon Hills, IL Major: Film and Media Arts Minor: Advertising Campus Involvement: UT Film Society, Campus Movie Fest Committee Awards/Honors: Member of the Honors Program, Dean's List Certificate, Campus Movie Fest movie entry went to the Southern Regional Grand Finale in Atlanta, GA. Interesting Fact: I have over 7,000 subscribers on YouTube and am currently interning with Hulk Hogan at TNA Wrestling at Universal Studios, FL. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I hope to lead people in my career, set a good example for others and be a more well-rounded person.
	Caitlyn Guthrie Class of 2012 (Cohort 1) Hometown: Melbourne, FL Major: Undecided Campus Involvement: Student Productions Concert Board, PEACE Volunteer Center and Crew Team Awards/Honors: Made the Dean's List in fall 2008 Interesting fact: I took my dad skydiving on his 50th birthday. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I hope to find a career that allows me to use my polished leadership skills and make a positive difference.
	Hannah Holmes Class of 2013 (Cohort 2) Hometown: Riverview, FL Major: Marine Biology Campus Involvement: Tri Beta, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Awards/Honors: Member of the Honors Program Interesting Fact: I enjoy writing fantasy stories. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I want to use the knowledge to enable me to deal with other people better, resolve conflict more efficiently, put my goals into action and become a better scientist and person.
	Colleen Itani Class of 2012 (Cohort 1) Hometown: Ocala, FL Major: International and Cultural Studies Campus Involvement: Student Anti-Genocide Coalition (STAND), founding member Interesting Fact: I am a dual citizen of the U.S. and Lebanon. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I am hoping to acquire more leadership skills to make me a well-rounded person.
	John Jones Class of 2012 (Cohort 1) Hometown: Leonardtown, MD Major: Sport Management Campus Involvement: Sports and Entertainment Management Society Interesting fact: I acquired an internship with the NFL through a company called Party Planner's West. I was an Area Manager and worked the "NFL Experience," which takes place Super Bowl week. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I want to take what I have learned and stand out in the crowd. I want to lead my life in the direction I want and not follow behind others.
	Eric Kuczynski Class of 2012 (Cohort 1) Hometown: Coventry, MA Major: Business Management Campus Involvement: Sports and Entertainment Management Society, Judicial Advisory Board Awards/Honors: Made the Dean's List in fall 2008 and is a member of the Honors Program Interesting Fact: I am an extremely dedicated Boston Red Sox and Celtics Fan. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I hope to take the skills and knowledge I gain into the business world and my personal life. With these new skills I am confident in my ability to become successful.
	Erin Ledford Class of 2013 (Cohort 2) Hometown: Tampa, FL Major: English and Mathematics Campus Involvement: The Quilt Interesting Fact: There are eight kids in my family. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I hope to be able to go out and help others understand how important it is to be a leader, especially when it relates to something that not only involves one's self but others as well.
	Sarah Collins Class of 2015 (Cohort 4) Hometown: Land O Lakes, FL Major: Nursing Campus Involvement: N/A Awards/Honors: UT Honors Program Interesting Fact: I love to scuba dive, especially in the Florida Keys. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I hope to apply what I learn as a fellow in my career as a nurse. I also hope to develop the leadership skills necessary to help me advance further in my career.
	Aimee Polgar Class of 2013 (Cohort 2) Hometown: Westlake, OH Major: Athletic Training/Pre-Medicine Campus Involvement: ACE center, ATSO, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society Interesting Fact: I like to travel all around to play golf. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I hope to be able to use all of the knowledge and leadership skills I have learned in PLF to be a happy and successful adult.
	Abbey Ray Class of 2012 (Cohort 1) Hometown: Portland, Maine Major: Government and World Affairs, Minors: Law and Justice, Leadership Studies Campus Involvement: Student Government, Kappa Alpha Theta, PLF Awards/Honors: Made the Dean's List fall 2008, Phi Sigma Alpha-Political Science Honor Society Interesting Fact: I am an avid Yogi. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I hope to use my leadership training to succeed and excel in law school and eventually better the legal community throughout my career.
	Lierin-Alexi Reinhard Class of 2013 (Cohort 2) Hometown: Gulf Breeze, FL Major: International Business and Economics Campus Involvement: PEACE Volunteer Center, GLTSBA, RelayFor Life Awards/Honors: Member of the Honors Program Interesting Fact: I have played the violin for 11 years, and I cannot read music. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I hope to gain confidence and assertiveness, two qualities that I require for my ideal career as a foreign diplomat. I also want to become a more active team player in all the communities I become a part of.
	Lauren Ridder Class of 2012 (Cohort 1) Hometown: Nashville, TN Major: Biology Campus Involvement: Beta Beta Beta, UT Democrats, PEACE Volunteer Coordinator Interesting Fact: I am addicted to Smiles Fruit Snacks from Wal-Mart. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I hope to use the skills I am learning and the confidence I've earned to better myself in my career and make a name for myself in my chosen field.
	Jake Altier Class of 2015 (Cohort 4) Hometown: Sarosota, FL Major: Pre-Med Biology Campus Involvement: PLF, Intervarsity Christians, Intramural Sports Awards/Honors: President's Scholarship, IB Scholarship, Honors Program, PLF Interesting Fact: I love to play guitar. Blues guitar is my favorite and I love playing when I'm stressed. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I hope to strengthen my leadership abilities as they pertain to running an office as a doctor, being the head of my future family, and being a leader in general in my community.
	Laurel Sanchez Class of 2013 (Cohort 2) Hometown: Tampa, FL Major: Communication Campus Involvement: Honors Council, Student Productions Awards/Honors: Member of the Honors Program Interesting Fact: I am a piano player. I've been playing for 13 years and now teach beginners. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I want to use what I learn in every aspect of my life. I want to use the leadership skills to help better myself, my community and eventually my workplace. I want to be able to contribute to the community without second guessing myself.
	Amanda Sieradzki Class of 2013 (Cohort 2) Hometown: Seminole, FL Major: Writing Campus Involvement: Student Productions, The Quilt, Dance Club Awards/Honors: Member of the Honors Program Interesting Fact: In middle school it was my goal to read every book in the library…and I came very close. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I hope to become a more effective leader and touch the lives of those who need my help the most.
	Ali Smith Class of 2012 (Cohort 1) Hometown: Long Island, NY Major: Accounting Campus Involvement: UT Track Team, Delta Sigma Pi, Accounting Club (Vice President) Awards/ Honors: Honors Program, UT Presidential Scholarship Interesting Fact: I am a certified Special Olympics Equestrian coach. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I hope to learn methods to express my values and opinions efficiently. I also hope to develop good skills I can use for my major.
	Sara Gaballa Class of 2014 (Cohort 3) Hometown: Mansfield, PA Major: Finance and Management Campus Involvement: Delta Sigma Pi, Phi Beta Lambda, PEACE-UT Entrepreneurs, honor program, Honors Council, Relay for Life Honors/Awards: Honors Program Interesting Fact: I am orginally from Egypt. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I hope to use my leadership skills I learn in law school and in my career as a corporate lawyer one day.
	Margo Stewart Class of 2012 (Cohort 1) Hometown: Brooksville, FL Major: Theatre Campus Involvement: Delta Gamma, Diplomats,and Student Government Awards/Honors: Honors Program Interesting Fact: I compete in three day eventing with my horse Victor. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I hope it will help me become a stronger leader in the other organizations I'm a part of. I also hope to form friendships and connections with new people I meet, as well as sustain the ones I have already made.
	Lukas Peace Termini Class of 2013 (Cohort 2) Hometown: Palmbay, FL Major: Digital Media Campus Involvement: UT STAND, Honors Council Awards/Honors: Member of the Honors Program Interesting Fact: My middle name is Peace. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I hope to be able to use the leadership skills I gain as a fellow in my career and life opportunities.
	Anna Vallery Class of 2013 (Cohort 2) Hometown: Vicenza, Italy Major: Psychology Minor: Electronic Media Art and Technology,and Biology Campus Involvement: Tri Beta, Environmental Protection Coalition, Honors Council, UT STAND, Amnesty International, PEACE Volunteer Center, Extreme Elite Awards/Honors: Member of the Honors Program Interesting Fact: I am obsessed with The Beatles and have been since the age of 6. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I want to use what I learn to make a difference in the world some way. I plan on going into animal conservation.If I can inspire others to do the same, itwill help this and other causes and that will make me happy.
	David Wistocki Class of 2013 (Cohort 2) Hometown: Lockport, IL Major: Accounting and Marketing Campus Involvement: Health Promotion Coordinator, Team C.H.A.O.S., UT Wellness Committee, C.A.R.E. Committee, Marijuana Task Force, F.H.I.T., "Breathe-Easy UT" Smoke free Initiative Campaign, and "Watch your BAC" Educational Campaign Awards/Honors: 2010 Student Employee of the Year Interesting Fact: I'm a local food junkie and have been running a Disc Jockey business out of Naples for six years. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? To teach myself to communicate my ideas to those around me by learning more about myself.
	Zachary Zachariades Class of 2012 (Cohort 1) Hometown: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Major: Accounting Campus Involvement: Delta Tau Delta, Diversity Fellowship, ELITE, Extreme ELITE, Campus Movie Fest and Intramural Sports. Awards/Honors: Honors Program, Dean's List Fall '08 and Spring '09, Phi Eta Sigma Interesting Fact: I will beat you at Minesweeper. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I aspire to reinforce my strengths and to improve my weaknesses. The result of this will enable me to be a better leader and a stronger person.
	Allison Zanzinger Class of 2013 (Cohort 2) Hometown: Melbourne, FL Major: Undecided Campus Involvement: PEACE Volunteer Center, Delta Zeta, Student Productions Interesting Fact: I have been waterskiing since I was there. How do you hope to use what you learn as a Fellow in your life? I want to work with children, and I think it's important for kids to have a positive role model and leader in their development.

Fellows Student Profiles

Melissa Ciesielski

Dory Estrada

Jessica Fernandez

Casey Foster

Cristine Giraldez

Matt Goldberg

Caitlyn Guthrie

Hannah Holmes

Colleen Itani

John Jones

Eric Kuczynski

Erin Ledford

Sarah Collins

Aimee Polgar

Abbey Ray

Lierin-Alexi Reinhard

Lauren Ridder

Jake Altier

Laurel Sanchez

Amanda Sieradzki

Ali Smith

Sara Gaballa

Margo Stewart

Lukas Peace Termini

Anna Vallery

David Wistocki

Zachary Zachariades

Allison Zanzinger