Alyson Moriarty graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 2021. While completing her undergraduate education, Alyson majored in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience and minored in Communication Sciences and Disorders on the pre-med track. Currently, she is pursuing a Master of Science in Medical Sciences through the University of South Florida before applying to medical school. Alyson grew up in South Florida where she earned her AA degree along with her high school diploma in 2017, and upon graduating from the University of Florida, became the first in her family to graduate from college. She intends to continue her education on to medical school with clinical interests in pediatric surgery and emergency medicine. As an undergraduate student, Alyson served as a UF orientation leader and as the president of a gun violence prevention organization, among participating in other research and volunteer endeavors. She is passionate about improving access, equity, and diversity within education and healthcare. In her free time, Alyson enjoys playing sports, traveling and seeking adventurous experiences, musical theatre, and visiting new restaurants and coffee shops.

Contact Alyson at alysonmoriarty@ufl.edu

Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University of Florida College of Medicine

Dr. Ameli joined the University of Florida in 2020. He completed his undergraduate degree at UF before pursuing graduate school and medical school at the University of Central Florida. He then completed residency in Neurology at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, followed by Neurocritical Care fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Ameli serves in multiple leadership roles in Neurocritical Care Society. He is also a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Heart/Stroke Association, and the Society for Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Ameli has participated in a variety of basic science and clinical research projects, ranging from the role of specific cell cycle kinases in the development of prostate and breast cancer and aquaporin protein response to acetazolamide in hydrocephalus, to the genetics of stroke outcome and management of subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Outside of work, Dr. Ameli loves to spend time with his wife, daughter, and dog. He loves afternoon walks with the family, exploring new restaurants, attempting to make all kinds of food at home (with a lot of help from his wife), and doing his best to stay active in the Florida sun.

Elizabeth Eberley is a fourth-year undergraduate student from Orlando, Florida. She is majoring in Health Science in hopes to attend medical school. Elizabeth participated in the Medi-Gators Program and was previously a Medi-Gators Ambassador prior to her current role. She is very passionate about Medi-Gators and is excited to be a part of its expansion to bring accessible shadowing to more students. Aside from Medi-Gators, Elizabeth is involved in Small Bites Nutrition educating and mentoring young students on healthy eating. She is involved in nutrition research with the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. She is also is a medical assistant at Florida Skin Cancer & Dermatology Specialists. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, working out, watching new shows, and spending quality time with friends and family. 

Contact Elizabeth at eberleye@ufl.edu

Major: Behavioral Cognitive Neuroscience
Minor: Chemistry
2nd Year Undergraduate

Contact Lauren at lauren.mickelson@ufl.edu

Major: Microbiology
Minors: Meteorology and Chemistry
4th Year Undergraduate

Rafael works with the recruitment of institutions and with Phase 0 Programs.

Contact Rafael at garcia.rafael@ufl.edu

Major: Biology
3rd Year Undergraduate

Gabriela works with Phase 1 Programs.

Contact Gabriela at montalvogabriela@ufl.edu

Major: Business Administration
2nd Year Undergraduate

Eva works with Phase 2 Programs.

Contact Eva at egalvezmoreno@ufl.edu