Health Professions College Council

COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS

HPCC INItiaTIVES

HPCC

Ambassador Program

HPCC students serve as ambassadors to the college and promote the college in and around campus. A significant role ambassadors play is to attend freshman and transfer student preview sessions to offer insight on student life and the College of Public Health and Health Professions

Preview

HPCC

Fundraising

HPCC works with the undergraduate program directors to raise money for the undergraduate program’s annual fund-raising event. Each year, the event is held during the month of November and money raised directly benefits a local organization providing health services to the Gainesville community.

Mobile Outreach Clinic

HPCC Officers

Jaret Geston

Jaret Geston – President

Jaret Geston is a fourth year undergraduate student at the University of Florida from Tampa, Florida. He is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science. After graduation, he plans on taking a gap year while applying to medical school. His future career goals include becoming a physician with an interest in pediatrics as well as dermatology. During his time at UF, he has also been involved with the Pre-Professional Service Organization, is a research assistant, Child Life volunteer, and is a RecSports Lifeguard. Currently, he serves as the President of the Health Professions College Council. As President, Jaret looks forward to interacting with both the students within the College of Public Health and Health Profession as well as the faculty in hopes of bridging the gap between the two as a liaison and addressing important student matters by being an advocate.


Delaney Brooks

Delaney Brooks – Treasurer

Delaney Brooks is a fourth year undergraduate student from Tampa, Florida. She is currently pursuing a Dual Degree in Public Health and Management; after graduation, Delaney plans to obtain her Master’s Degree in Healthcare Management in hopes of becoming a healthcare administrator. Delaney enjoys being involved in the College of Public Health and Health Professions. She serves as the Treasurer for HPCC and the Director of External Affairs for LEAP. In her free time Delaney enjoys trying new food at local restaurants, reading, and working out.


Emily Chattin

Emily Chattin – Public Relations

Hi, my name is Emily! I am a fourth year Health Science student with a minor in Disabilities in Society and I am working on the Artificial Intelligence in the Health Sciences certificate. Aside from HPCC, I am involved in Dance Marathon at UF, the Health Science Student Organization, and UF Panhellenic.  After graduating this spring I plan to pursue a career in Health Administration and may also continue my education through either an MHA or MBA program. In my free time some of my favorite things to do include going to watch the sunrise (preferably at the beach), playing cornhole or pickleball with my siblings, and going to get coffee/sweet treats with my friends! I am looking forward to this year and serving as our Public Relations Director! 

Kate Aldinger

Kate Aldinger – Vice President

Kate Aldinger is a fourth year undergraduate student at the University of Florida from Orlando, FL. She is pursuing a bachelors degree in Health Science. After graduation, Kate plans on attending medical school to eventually become a physician. She is currently involved with the Florida Recovery Center for Addiction Medicine research, and Gemru as a volunteer EMT on campus. She will be serving as the Vice President of Health Professions College Council during the 2023-2024 academic year. She is super excited to work with the E-board to plan events for the students and professors as well as service events for the community.


Isabella DeLise

Isabella DeLise – Secretary

Isabella DeLise is a fourth year undergraduate student at the University of Florida from Tampa, Florida. She is pursuing a bachelors degree in Public Health with a minor in Health Disparities in Society. After graduation, Isabella plans to obtain her Masters in Public Health focusing in either maternal or adolescent health. Additionally, Isabella is involved in March of Dimes and UF Panhellenic, along with various volunteer work. In her free time, Isabella enjoys going to the beach, catching up with friends, and reading a good book.


Samantha Swim

Sarah Swim – Director of Committees

Sarah Swim is a third year student from Orlando, Florida. Sarah is currently pursuing a Dual Degree in Public Health and Political Science with a minor in Spanish. After completing her undergraduate studies, Sarah plans on pursuing an MPH. Her long term goals include working in community based public health interventions in rural communities. Sarah serves as the chair for Gator Nation Tailgates as part of the Florida Cicerones and is currently working on her honors thesis in political science. She is extremely excited to serve in this new role as Director of Committees and get to know everyone in the Health Professions College Council!

Interested in Joining HPCC?

Freshman and Sophomore Frequently Asked Questions

HPCC welcomes any undergraduate student within the College of Public Health and Health Professions to apply to become a member. The application opens twice a year – in the beginning of the Fall semester and again in the middle of the Spring semester.