
Footprints Executive Board 2026-2027

President
Anika MellaCheruvu
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.

Co-Vice President
Abigail Chudzinski
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.

Co-Vice President
Zaara Lacewala
Zaara is a fourth-year public health major. Whether she's getting involved with the Gainesville community off the unit or spending time with patients on the unit, she loves the joy that can come from even the smallest moments in Footprints. Through Footprints, she has found amazing friendships, grown as a leader, and been constantly inspired by the resilience of the children on the unit. These experiences have strengthened her passion for medicine. A fun fact about Zaara is that she can speak 5 languages.

Secretary
Amanda Rodriguez
uki is a fourth-year biology major.

Treasurer
Madi White
oey is a fourth-year microbiology major.

Vice Treasurer
Dhanvi Lakshmanan
adi is a second-year applied physiology and

Public Relations & Merchandise Co-Chair
Carly Rogallo
is a fourth-year majoring in applied

Public Relations & Merchandise Co-Chair
Susan Newstreet
ushi is a fourth-year microbiology and cell

Committee Chair
Srihith Nooka
is a third-year studying public health! She

Community Outreach Chair
Rujuta Kansara
is a third-year microbiology and cell

Community Outreach Chair
Yadelin Lopez
is a third-year public health major.

Child Life TV (CLTV) Chair
Zoha Haider
is a third-year public health major.
