Blood Drives United
The Executive Board (2024-2025)
Ashley dixion | President
I am a senior in LSA majoring in Biology, Health, and Society on a pre-med track. In addition to BDU, I work with the Michigan Backpacking Club, do research in the School of Dentistry, and work as an EMT! I love BDU for its meaningful cause and its positive impacts nation-wide. Whether donating blood, volunteering at a drive, or even just helping promote them, there are endless ways to help out at blood drives. Looking forward to another great year and another win! Bleed blue!!!
Megan avey | Drive logistics
I'm a junior majoring in Neuroscience on the pre-PA track, and I work at the hospital as a patient care tech. I joined BDU because working on an oncology unit has made me realize just how vital blood transfusions can be. As someone pursuing a career in healthcare, I want to positively impact as many people as possible and BDU is a great opportunity to achieve that! Go blue!
Sneha Sunder | Finance
I am originally from Connecticut and I am a junior majoring in Economics while on a pre-med track. Outside of BDU, I play the violin in the Campus Symphony Orchestra and work as a Patient Care Technician at the University Hospital. I love Blood Drives United because it is so much fun to meet and recruit new donors, as we save lives and beat OSU at the same time. So proud to bleed maize and blue!
Julia zonca | Internal AFFAIRS
Hi! I am Julia Zonca and I am the internal affairs executive for BDU. I am a senior majoring in Biology, Health, and Society with a minor in Gender and Heath. I plan on taking a gap year after graduation then applying for PA schools. My favorite part about BDU is meeting everyone at the drives and making a difference in our communities!!
Avery Selig | Promotions & Outreach
I am a freshman from Seattle, Washington, majoring in Biology on the pre-med track. Outside of Blood Drives United, I’m involved in research through UROP, working in a lab that focuses on Merkle Cell Carcinoma, and I am part of Relay for Life with the American Cancer Society. I joined BDU because I believe that small actions, like donating blood, can make a huge difference in saving lives and supporting the healthcare community. In my free time, I love exploring Ann Arbor, working out, and spending time with friends. I’m excited to be part of such an impactful organization and to help Michigan beat OSU in the Blood Battle! Go Blue!
Christyne Nwakanma | Communications
I am a sophomore in LSA majoring in Neuroscience on a pre-med track. Outside of BDU, I'm a Vitamin B12 deficiency research lab assistant, the Treasurer of the Global Scholars Student Organization, and a member of the Black Undergraduate Medical Association. I love BDU because of the huge impact we make in the community and for those in need of blood. Can't wait for another amazing year! Go Blue!!
Meghna mahesh | Communications
I am a junior from the San Francisco Bay Area studying Computer Science with a minor in Data Science. I think Blood Drives United is a great organization because anyone can easily get involved and help save lives, whether it’s by volunteering or by donating blood! I love that I get the opportunity to meet so many awesome people while volunteering and truly make a difference for those in need of blood transfusions. I’m super excited for another awesome (and hopefully victorious!) Blood Battle this year! Go blue!
Arya Sunil | External affairs
I am a senior in LSA majoring in Molecular Science Developmental Biology on the pre-med track. I also have a minor in business at Ross, and work with the Sanger Leadership Center to help teach leadership skills. In addition to BDU, I do research at the Michigan Medicine Pharmacology department, play volleyball, and work on healthcare consulting projects! I love BDU because I get to work with both the student and ann arbor population. Our team at BDU works so hard to ensure that giving blood is an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. I'm looking forward to another great year working with everyone! Go Blue!
Abigail O’Connell | Promotions & OUTREACH
I am a Junior from Northville Michigan! I am majoring in public health with a minor in Russian language. I love BDU because the efforts of Blood Battle and our Winter Battle each year have a tangible impact on those in need, and spreading awareness about the importance of blood donation on campus is imperative to creating life-long donors. Outside of BDU I am a member of Zeta Omega Eta, the co-founder of Mission Menstruation at Michigan, and a youth voice advocate for the Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health. Additionally, I spend my summers working for the Michigan DNR at my local state park! In my free time I enjoy thrifting, volunteering, and hiking. I cannot wait to donate blood and to beat OSU this Blood Battle! Go Blue!!
Anya Aubuchon | External AFfairs
I am a junior in LSA majoring in Neuroscience on the pre-med track. In addition to BDU, I do research through the pediatric surgery department at Michigan Medicine and work as a Multicultural Lounge Community Assistant through M-Housing. I am also involved with other organizations on campus, such as Phi Chi Pre-Medical Fraternity and Global Health Alliance. I love BDU because healthcare-related community service work is something I am passionate about, and the work that BDU does is so vital for so many people, especially when there is a blood shortage. I have been involved in BDU since my freshman year and I can’t wait to see what this next year has in store. Bleed blue!
AMANDA OJEDA | Internal affairs
I’m a sophomore from Buffalo, NY, studying Biomedical Engineering with a Mathematics minor on the pre-med track. Outside of BDU, I’m the treasurer of College Advocates for Food Allergy Awareness and Education (CAFAE), a Peer Mentor for the Women in Science and Education Residential Program, and a volunteer for Ronald McDonald House Charities. What I love most about BDU is seeing the collective efforts of so many individuals and their significant impact on the community and beyond. I’m so excited for the upcoming Blood Battle and can’t wait to bleed maize and blue!