Meet Our Team
President
Dustin Rendell (he/him)
Year: 4th
Major: Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
Track: Pre-Med
Favorite H-Team Memory
My favorite memory with Hospitaliteam so far has been training new members. I love being able to pass along the skills and knowledge that I have learned to our new members so that they can grow and make a positive impact on the patients that they will interact with. It always puts a smile on my face to see them eager to learn and excited to make a difference.
Future Plans
I am hoping to attend medical school directly after graduation to pursue a career as a physician. However, I do not know what specialty I want to go into yet.
Fun Fact!
I love outdoor activities such as fishing, kayaking, jogging, skiing, and hiking as these help me to take my mind off of the stresses of life and school. I also enjoy trying new activities, especially when I am trying them with friends or family! The first time I tried rock climbing was at Lake Wahlberg at another student organization event!
Email: ufhospitaliteam@gmail.com
Vice President
Charlene Estevez (she/her)
Year: 4th
Major: Psychology
Track: Pre-Med
Favorite H-Team Memory
After being a member of Hospitaliteam, one of my favorite memories was when we all celebrated one another and our accomplishments as an organization during our annual banquet. Seeing everyone all dressed up and having fun while cheering on our achievements was such a highlight and made me feel proud to be part of this community.
Future Plans
In the future, I hope to become a doctor of some kind and am open to any career path in medical school. I love being a caregiver and helping others, so my goal is to pursue a career as a doctor so that I can give all of my effort into making others feel better. As to the kind of doctor I want to be, I want to keep making experiences with all kinds of patients so that I settle into the right path for me.
Fun Fact!
I love to read, do nail art, and hang out with my cat Ollie.
Email: ufhospitaliteam@gmail.com
Chief of Hospital Affairs
Ashby Taylor (she/her)
Year: 3rd
Major: Biology
Minor: Pathogenesis & Business Administration
Track: Pre-Med
Favorite H-Team Memory
Some of my favorite memories with Hospitaliteam include getting to pass out seasonal items made during our programming events. Each shift with my partner, Mia, was spent trying to give silly crafts such as fall leaves or googly-eyed jack-o-lanterns to as many patients as we could. Not only was it a fun goal to accomplish during our shift, but it's such a cute way to engage with patients and brighten their day.
Future Plans
Attend medical school and pursue an M.D.
Fun Fact!
I love playing the piano, karaoke, and playing with my dog, Pearl.
Email: ufhospitaliteam@gmail.com
Chief of Programming
Janelle Tengco (she/her)
Year: 2nd
Major: Pre-Nursing
Minor: Early Childhood Studies
Favorite H-Team Memory
My favorite memory with Hospitaliteam is meeting new friends in a close-knit community and providing the best support to patients and staff at Shands!
Future Plans
I hope to become a pediatric nurse practitioner in the future!
Fun Fact!
I am the third generation in my family to pursue nursing!
Email: ufhospitaliteam@gmail.com
Chief of Finance
Katy Wilwayco (she/her)
Year: 3rd
Major: Health Science
Minor: Health Disparities in Society
Track: Pre-Med
Favorite H-Team Memory
My favorite Hospitaliteam memory was the new member retreat when we went to St. Augustine beach! It was so fun to relax and get to know everyone better away from the school environment!
Future Plans
After graduation I plan to attend medical school to pursue my career goals of becoming a physician.
Fun Fact!
I love to read, workout, hang out with friends and watch movies
Email: ufhospitaliteam@gmail.com
Chief of Communications
Mia Banag (she/her)
Year: 4th
Major: Microbiology and Cell Science
Track: Pre-CAA
Favorite H-Team Memory
I really enjoyed the service event where we got to play with some puppies! It was quite a drive away but it was fun to do a little road trip with other H-Team members and sing karaoke together in the car.
Future Plans
After I graduate, I plan to attend NSU's CAA program to get my Master's in Anesthesia and become an Anesthesiologist Assistant.
Fun Fact!
I studied abroad in Greece last summer and I fell in love with this pastry called bougatsa. It's like a puff pastry filled with vanilla cream and sprinkled with powdered sugar!
Chief of Fundraising
Gabriel Acosta (he/him)
Year: 4th
Major: Psychology - General
Favorite H-Team Memory
It’s hard to narrow down a single memory. I would say the first banquet I attended is one I can remember most distinctly but my time with Hospitaliteam has been so valuable that picking a single moment is impossible for me. Every moment with Hospitaliteam is my favorite.
Future Plans
I do want to go into medical school, but I’m not sure exactly what I want to do within medicine. I’m approaching it with an open mind.
Fun Fact!
I can pick locks with high proficiency. I’ve always liked neuroscience and studying the brain.
Chief of Membership
Olivia Kenyon (she/her)
Year: 3rd
Major: Psychology - Specialization in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience
Favorite H-Team Memory
Favorite club event: I loved getting to know the members at the St. Augustine beach retreat! Favorite patient interaction: I had a patient who had undergone numerous surgeries after a motorcycle accident, and they talked me through all the procedures they'd been through to regain the ability to walk. This patient was so eager to finally have someone to share their story with and made me feel like my volunteering is impactful.
Future Plans
I will hopefully attend medical school and become a physician.
Fun Fact!
I volunteer as an EMT and I play tennis!
Chief of Community Affairs
Kartik Nagaraj (he/him)
Year: 3rd
Major: Biochemistry
Minor: Spanish
Track: Pre-Med
Favorite H-Team Memory
I really enjoyed the Tote Bag painting social and fundraiser last year! It was really fun seeing everyone's cool designs and creativity.
Future Plans
Medical school to study to become a physician
Fun Fact!
I really enjoy studying Spanish and Hispanic Linguistics-- last summer, I studied abroad in Peru.