
MEDICUS EXECUTIVE BOARD
2021-2022

NOAH PEYTON
SENIOR
Human Physiology Major
Chemistry Minor
Entrepreneurial Management Certificate
Someone who has made a great impact on Noah's life:
"My dad has always been the person to push me to be the best I can be. He is an extremely hard worker and expects the same from my siblings and myself."
Favorite Quote:
"Everything worthwhile is uphill."

MADELYN MAYESKI
JUNIOR
Human Physiology Major
Public Health Minor
Someone who has made a great impact on Madelyn's life:
"My grandma."
Favorite Quote:
"The difference between winning and losing is most often not quitting." - Walt Disney

CHASE MCINVILLE
JUNIOR
Biology Major
Chemistry Minor
Someone who has made a great impact on Chase's life:
"My Uncle, Dr. Thomas Touney,"
Favorite Quote:
"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself." -Joseph Campbell
PRESIDENT
noah-peyton@uiowa.edu
VICE PRESIDENT
madelyn-mayeski@uiowa.edu
HOSPITAL RELATIONS
DIRECTOR
chase-mcinville@uiowa.edu

BRYLEE YIRKOVSKY
SENIOR
Psychology Major
Nonprofit Leadership & Philanthropy Certificate
Someone who has made a great impact on Brylee's life:
"My best friend from Kindergarten, she was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer when we were 5 years old. She has continued to fight a courageous battle against a terminal illness, and remains one of the kindest and bravest people I know! She has inspired my passion for the medical field and continues to bright a light into the world"
Favorite Quote:
"The smallest acts of kindness can make the biggest impact."
PHILANTHROPY DIRECTOR
brylee-yirkovsky@uiowa.edu
COLE BELCHER
SOPHOMORE
Biology Major
Psychology Minor
Someone who has made a great impact on Cole's life:
"My dad."
Favorite Quote:
"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement" -Helen Keller
FINANCE
DIRECTOR
cole-belcher@uiowa.edu

BENJAMIN PAPPAS
SENIOR
Biomedical Sciences Major
Chemistry Minor
Someone who has made a great impact on Ben's life:
"Aravin the former president of Medicus."
Favorite Quote:
"You will never regret reaching your goal. You will only regret giving up and not trying harder."
SOCIAL
DIRECTOR
benjamin-pappas@uiowa.edu

RILEY DEAN
SENIOR
Neuroscience Major
Someone who has made a great impact on Riley's life:
"My dad, he’s my best friend and since the day I was born has inspired a curiosity that continues to propel me forward in life and in stem :)."
Favorite Quote:
"Everyone has the right to be stupid on occasion."

EMILY KALMANEK
JUNIOR
Human Physiology Major
Clinical and Translational Science Certificate
Someone who has made a great impact on Emily's life: "My parents :)."
Favorite Quote:
"The greatest medicine of all is teaching people how not to need it." - Hippocrates
ACADEMIC
DIRECTOR
emily-kalmanek@uiowa.edu

ABIGAIL ARROYO
JUNIOR
Neuroscience Major
Chinese Minor
Someone who has made a great impact on Abigail's life:
"My mother."
Favorite Quote:
"Every one of your dreams is patiently sitting right outside of your comfort zone."
-Michael D'Aulerio
VOLUNTEER
DIRECTOR
abigail-arroyo@uiowa.edu

SAVANNAH IKENS
JUNIOR
Human Physiology Major
History Minor
Someone who has made a great impact on Savannah's Life:
"My parent's have made the greatest impact on my life because they have shaped me into who I am today. They have shown me how much you can accomplish when you work hard, have determination, and prioritize what is important to you."
Favorite Quote:
"There may be people that have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do."
-Derek Jeter