DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Class of 2026

Cheyanne is currently a second year medical student at the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Wichita, KS. Cheyanne grew up across Canada and moved to Colorado in the middle of her junior year of high school. She earned a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences with minors in both Chemistry and Leadership Studies at Colorado State University. She is interested in cardiology, hospitalist medicine, and LGBTQ+ health. Outside of medicine, Cheyanne likes spending time with her friends, cooking new dishes, and exploring the outdoors.

You can contact Cheyanne by email at cheyanne.izon@medpride.org.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR PARTNERSHIPS & COMMUNICATION

University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
Class of 2024

Deaton is a MD candidate at the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, expecting to graduate in Spring 2024. Deaton received a BA in Economics and Philosophy as well as a Postbaccalaureate Premedical Certificate from Columbia University. In between these programs, Deaton worked in fashion, then advertising, and then finally fitness (like Jane Fonda aerobics) before deciding to pursue a career in medicine. Outside of the classroom, Deaton is always looking for opportunities to move, be it tennis, dancing, or otherwise.

You can contact Deaton by email at deaton.jones@medpride.org.

BNGAP LIASON

University of Toledo Class of 2024

Yvonne is a third year medical student at The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences. She grew up in rural Michigan and received her B.S. in Physiology from Michigan State University. Her current interests include LGBTQIA+ health and Ob/Gyn. Yvonne enjoys spending time with her two cats, crocheting, and playing video games.

You can contact Yvonne by email at yvonne.ogrodzinski@medpride.org.

PRE-MEDICAL INTERN

Loyola University Chicago

Andi Beaudouin (they/them) is a senior at Loyola University Chicago studying molecular and cellular neuroscience and biology, and minoring in chemistry, women's studies and gender studies, and anthropology. As a marginalized person, Andi seeks to advocate for justice and accessibility in the healthcare world. Andi is a student organizer for Students for Reproductive Justice (SRJ), which is an anti-racist, queer-affirming and women-affirming space that organizes for reproductive justice at Loyola. SRJ distributes condoms, dental dams, lubricants, and menstrual cups across Loyola's campus. Hoping to expand on what SRJ offers, Andi has launched SRJ's emergency contraceptive peer-distribution program called "EZ EC". Andi is also a member of Advocates for Youth, and works frequently with the Condom Collective program. As a future healthcare professional, Andi firmly believes that everyone has a right to reproductive justice and reproductive freedom. When Andi is not advocating for reproductive justice and studying, they can be found doing pottery, watching anime, and hanging out with their cat.

BNGAP LIAISON

Keck School of Medicine of USC

Kara McBurnett is an MS2 at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. She grew up in San Francisco and earned a B.A. in Health and Human Sciences and a minor in Statistics from the University of Southern California. Her professional interests include psychiatry and LGBTQ+ health. In her free time, Kara enjoys walking in parks, playing New York Times daily Sudoku games, and watching “day in the life of a medical student” videos on YouTube (in case her own day as a medical student didn’t suffice).