MEET THE OFFICERS
Classification: Senior
Major/Minor: Biological Sciences with a minor in Psychology / Sociology
Favorite Class: Homelessness in our Community with Dr. Tobin
Hometown: Mandeville, LA
Advice? Spread positivity in your day to day life. Even if that means smiling at someone in passing or bringing a positive attitude to those around you.
Favorite thing about TRCC: I love that The Red Cross Club is something that everyone can do even if your not an active member and just show up to an event and make an impact on your local community. I feel as though as big as LSU is, I am able to go to an event in this club and be surrounded by like minded people that are serving the mission to alleviate human suffering in Baton Rouge
Favorite experience so far: My favorite Red Cross experience was going into a local neighborhood called, “ The Bottom” and installing smoke alarms in houses that were lacking them. This experience helped show me how wide disparity is in Baton Rouge and gave me a greater appreciation for the smaller things that I take for granted in my life.
Contact Email: mbabba1@lsu.edu
Classification: Junior
Major: Biochemistry with a minor in Human Nutrition
Favorite Class: Organic Chemistry Lab
Hometown: Laplace, LA
Advice: Life is too short to not give it your all.
Favorite thing about TRCC: I love the vast community service that TRCC offers to the Baton Rouge community.
Favorite experience so far: I have really enjoyed helping the crew out in the ARC warehouse whether it's just sorting through supply kits or helping to load up the vans for an event.
Contact Email: msche36@lsu.edu
Classification: Senior
Major/Minor: Biological Sciences with a minor in Religious Studies, Pre-med
Favorite Class: Coming of Age: Jane Austen
Hometown: Mandeville, LA
Advice? Don’t let fear hold you back! I feel like I missed out on so many opportunities, especially my freshman year, due to fear of being judged or having to go to events alone. I promise you that almost everyone is in the same boat as you, so don’t hesitate to put yourself out there!
Favorite thing about TRCC: My favorite part about the Red Cross Club is the community. It has been a joy making an impact around our campus and community with the friends I have made through the club. Also, TRCC has enabled me to interact with more people in the Baton Rouge area which is filled with the most unique and caring individuals.
Favorite experience so far: By far, my favorite event was Sound the Alarm! We were sent to an apartment building that was recently damaged in a fire. When we went to install the smoke alarms, all the residents were so grateful. It was an incredible experience to see the impact we were making in our community firsthand.
Contact Email: mdav336@lsu.edu
Classification: Senior
Major/Minor: Psychology & Political Science with a minor in History
Favorite Class: Comparative Political Economy with Dr. Wonik Kim
Hometown: Mandeville, LA
Advice? Don’t forget to make time for fun! It’s easy to get caught up in academics and stress about the future, but you only have one college experience; you just need to find the balance that works for you.
Favorite thing about TRCC: All of our officers and dedicated members help create such a fun and supportive community. The work we do isn’t always easy, but the people make it even more rewarding.
Favorite experience so far: I love working in the ARC warehouse. The staff are amazing, and we’re always getting our hands dirty, whether it’s cleaning, organizing supply kits, or hands-on manual labor. It's a super cool opportunity to support ARC initiatives statewide, not just in Baton Rouge. An honorable mention was getting to attend the Tiger Excellence Awards and see TRCC win a Student’s Choice Award this past spring!
Contact Email: ewhatl2@lsu.edu
Classification: Junior
Major: Biological Sciences
Favorite Class: Poetry with Dr. Nicholas Alexandre
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Advice? The fastest way to lift yourself up is to lift someone else up.
Favorite thing about TRCC: The diversity of service opportunities we offer.
Favorite experience so far: Doing two days worth of work at the ARC warehouse in only 2 hours.
Contact Email: jbran36@lsu.edu
Classification: Sophomore
Major/Minor: Kinesiology (Pre-PT)
Favorite Class: Human Anatomy with Dr. Melissa Thompson
Hometown: Bradenton, Florida
Advice? Don’t forget to have fun and live in the moment.
Favorite thing about TRCC: The amazing Red Cross staff!
Favorite experience so far: Walking the dogs at CAA and helping someone adopt one.
Contact Email: alowe35@lsu.edu
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Kinesiology (Pre-Med)
Favorite Class: Chem Lab
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Advice? Don’t take yourself too seriously. Have fun!
Favorite thing about TRCC: Getting to make a difference in my community.
Favorite experience so far: Installing fire alarms at Sound the Alarm.
Contact Email: kward53@lsu.edu
Classification: Senior
Major: Nutritional Foods & Sciences with a concentration in Nutritional Sciences/ Pre-Med
Favorite Class: Methods of Nutritional Assessment with Prof. Milioto
Hometown: Carolina, Puerto Rico
Advice? Service isn’t about giving what’s easy to spare, it’s about showing up when it matters most. Compassion is the quiet strength that changes lives, and even the smallest act of kindness can be someone’s lifeline.
Favorite thing about TRCC: My favorite thing about TRCC is how it brings people together with one shared goal: to make a real difference. Whether its through disaster relief, or community outreach, there is a powerful sense of purpose and unity that reminds me why service matters.
Favorite experience so far: Some of my favorite experiences with TRCC were participating in our community outreach events, such as Sound the Alarm, Veteran’s Stand Down, and walking dogs at the CAA.
Contact Email: ahenr51@lsu.edu
Classification: Senior
Major: Chemistry with a minor in Biology (Pre-Dent)
Favorite Class: Organic Chemistry Lab
Hometown: Madisonville, LA
Advice? If you are stuck between two options, flip a coin and if you are upset with the option you received, go with the other one.
Favorite thing about TRCC: The gratitude you receive from helping individuals.
Favorite experience so far: Going around and helping people with smoke alarms for Sound the Alarm. Their joy is the best.
Contact Email: hranse2@lsu.edu
Classification: Junior
Major: Biological Science, Pre-med
Favorite Class: Honors Biology with Dr. Aronhime
Hometown: Mandeville, LA
Advice? Never forget the value of your own accomplishments and remember to not compare yourself to others. Your path is unique to you and the hard work you have put in should not be discredited.
Favorite thing about TRCC: Being able to volunteer in meaningful ways in the community is my favorite part about the club. You get to see how your actions impact people.
Favorite experience so far: I really enjoyed making Valentines day cards in Braille with puffy paint for kids! I also enjoyed Sound the Alarm and seeing the impact it made. I got to actually interact with the people I was helping, and I am glad to have been a part of such a service project.
Contact Email: jcalin2@lsu.edu
Classification: Senior
Major/Minor: Biological Sciences with minors in Psychology and Dance
Favorite Class: Intermediate Ballet with Claudio
Hometown: Middletown, NY
Advice? Celebrate wherever you are in life; you're here for a reason!
Favorite thing about TRCC: I love how friendly and open TRCC is. Rather than just feeling like another extra curricular club, it feels like a big friend group and the volunteering opportunities just prove how much heart everyone in TRCC has.
Favorite experience so far: My favorite experience with TRCC so far has been making Valentine’s Day cards in braille for children at the school for the visually impaired. Knowing that we made so many children feel important and special is so motivating.
Contact Email: agelma1@lsu.edu