Anika is a fourth-year public health major. Something she loves about Footprints is all the things we do to support not only the kiddos on the unit, but also the greater pediatric community! She's met the most amazing people through this organization, and is so grateful for the experiences Footprints has given her. One day in the future, she hopes to work in healthcare, hopefully in the field of pediatrics. A fun fact about Anika is that she can play the trombone.                                           

Abigail is a fourth-year microbiology and cell science major. She loves Footprints because of the relationships she gets to form with our families through service both on and off the pediatric unit! Abigail is so grateful for not only for the experience she has had through this organization, but also for the amazing friendships she has gained. After her time at UF, she plans on attending medical school. A fun fact about Abigail is that she loves running, paddleboarding, and doing anything outdoors.  

Amanda is a fourth-year biology major with a minor in family, youth, and community sciences. She loves Footprints, because she is able to join a beautiful community centered on letting kids just be kids! Having the opportunity to help a child forget about their illness for even one second is incredibly rewarding. In the future, she hopes to become a pediatrician, working with kids and families to create real, long-term change in their health. A fun fact about her is that she has a twin sister!

Dhanvi is a third year

Carly is a third-year biomedical engineering major. She loves Footprints because of the impact she gets to make by carrying out Footprints’ mission of letting kids be kids! Carly enjoys volunteering both on and off the unit. In the future, she hopes to make medical devices to continue to make an impact on pediatric healthcare. A fun fact about Carly is that she loves traveling and has been to 32 states!

Susan is a third-year Health Science major. Her favorite part of Footprints is getting to bring a little extra fun and happiness to the kiddos at Shands! She also loves all the friendships she’s made through Footprints and getting to be part of a group that cares so much about the pediatric community. In the future, Susan hopes to become a physician and continue working with kids and their families. A fun fact about Susan is that she absolutely loves karaoke!

Rujuta is a fourth-year Microbiology and Cell Science major. She joined Footprints in Fall 2024 and is so grateful for its lasting impact on her. What Rujuta loves most about the organization, apart from the inspiring kids on the unit, is the people in it. We truly are a "Footprints family." After graduating, Rujuta plans to attend medical school and one day have a direct impact on pediatric patients. A fun fact about her is that she has danced for more than ten years.

Yadelin is a fourth year

Hi everyone! My name is Srihith, I’m a 4th year Microbiology major. My favorite part of Footprints is bringing normalcy to our patients’ hospital stays and being constantly reminded of how strong they are. It’s been a privilege to witness their resilience and to be there for them in some of their toughest moments. I plan to attend medical school next year, and a fun fact about me is that I can beatbox and whistle!

Zoha is a third year microbiology and cell science major. She loves Footprints because it not only allows her to be a kid again but also help make forever memories for the kids on the unit. It has also let her meet so many amazing people and create friendships with people in the org and the kiddos on the unit. While she doesn't want to pursue medicine in the future Footprints reminds her what’s important and she hopes to carry these memories for the rest of her life. Fun fact she can cook chicken really well.