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Email: kcroft@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

Hey there! I’m Kyle, Overall Director of GMFB 2012 and a junior studying Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. I was born and raised right here in Gainesville and I’m a Gator through and through. I love my family, friends, and dogs, running, biking, music, and I’m always down for a good adventure. I have been a March of Dimes volunteer for nearly 10 years, but I began my involvement with Gators March for Babies as a freshman when I served as External Public Relation Director. I immediately feel in love with the organization and continued my involvement as Overall Director of Logistics in 2010 and as Overall Director in 2011. I am incredibly excited to push GMFB further than ever as Overall Director in 2012. I walk because I want to give every baby the chance to be a Gator, and I can’t wait until the day when all babies are born healthy!

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Email: rmomberg@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

Hey ya’ll! I am Rebecca Momberg, but most of my family and friends call me Becca! I am a senior studying Elementary Education and have dreamt about being a teacher since I was three years old! I was born and raised in Jacksonville, Fl and lived with my parents, older sister, and twin brother! I am a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and am currently the director of the philanthropy, Lion’s Share Challenge: King of the Court, which benefits the Ronald McDonald House. I love lounging around with my friends, playing with my dogs, watching reality TV, snacking, crafting, and talking about saving babies! I was a premature baby, and my personal story has driven my involvement in Gators March for Babies! My twin brother and I were born at 27 weeks and I weighed a little over two pounds; I was not expected to survive! I have been a part of the GMFB team since my sophomore year at UF and I am so excited to be the Overall Director of Recruitment so I can increase participation and morale about the March of Dimes Mission! I walk to save babies like me and to help make healthier and happier families!

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Email: mriley@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

Hi, I'm Maddie, and I'm a Junior studying History from Tallahassee, FL. Besides Gators March for Babies, I'm involved in my sorority, Sigma Kappa, as Executive Vice President as well as serving as a captain for Dance Marathon and a member of Order of Omega Greek Honor Society. In my spare time, I love to read, zumba!, and catch up with friends. I chose to get involved with GMFB because I understand the reality of the cause and am incredibly moved by the mission. I'm beyond excited for GMFB 2012, and I look forward to reaching a bigger goal and reaching out to more in the Gator Nation!

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Email: adiaz@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

Hi I am Anielska, I am currently serving as Panhellenic Recruitment Director, and I am from Miami, FL. My campus involvement includes serving as Dance Marathon Family Relations Captain, as a Pi Chi for the Panhellenic Council, and as Director of Community Relations for the Jr. Panhellenic Council. I am also a member of the Pre-Professional Service Organization. I am very committed to volunteering in the health field, and was selected as an AmeriCorps Student in Service for my dedication to service. I hope to attend medical school after graduating and later enter the field of pediatrics. I decided to get involved with Gators March for Babies after shadowing a doctor in the NICU during a pre-medical summer program at Columbia University this past summer. I knew it would be awhile until I could directly help these babies, so I decided to get involved in this organization so that I could help in other ways.

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Email: lflach@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

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Email: levans@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

My name is Leon Evans Jr. (most of my friends call me BJ) and I'm a second-year finance major on the pre-health track. I'm involved with Project Makeover, E-Fair, and the Department of Anesthesiology working in the research lab. My hobbies are basketball, football, running, reading and swimming. Some of my future goals include getting into medical school, studying abroad, and opening up my own hospital in another country. One weird fact about me is that I used to live in Alaska when I was a kid. I also have an unhealthy obsession with skittles. I got involved with GMFB because I love the idea of being in something physically active that promotes awareness of such a prevalent medical issue.

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Email: efeinglass@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

I am Erica Feinglass and I grew up in Jacksonville, FL. I am a Dietetics and Anthropology double major. I love interacting with the student community as an Ambassador for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. It is my dream to be a Registered Dietician and fight the obesity epidemic. I love spreading nutrition education through my position as an officer in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Club. I walked in the March for Babies with the FSHN Club last year and thought it was a wonderful experience. One of mysisters was born prematurely, so I know the hardships families face with a premature baby. I want to help prevent prematurity and promote healthy babies! I got involved with Gators March for Babies because she wants to help spread the importance of good nutrition during pregnancy and childhood.

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Email: hgehr@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

Hi! I’m Hanna, and I am currently serving as IFC Recruitment Director, and am from Miami, FL. I am a second-year Political Science major, with a minor in Chinese. I am a dual-citizen of both the United States and Sweden. I speak four languages; English, Swedish, Spanish and Chinese and I hope to pursue a career within the International Relations field. My campus involvement includes serving as s small group leader for the Young Leaders Conference, Assistant Director for VIP Reception and Associate Party Chair for the Unite campaign. I am extremely dedicated to community service, as I volunteer at numerous organizations such as Best Buddies, Take Stock in Children, and Prime Time After-School Care. As soon as I learned about the Gators March for Babies organization, I knew I wanted to become involved in some way. I had a strong desire to become involved because it is such an amazing organization that not only helps mothers have full-term pregnancies but also helps research the different illnesses of babies.

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Email: hgibney@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

Hi, I 'm Helen and I'm from Darien, Connecticut. I'm a sophomore and a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. My sister attended UF Levin College of Law and that is why I decided to apply to UF. My parents, sister, and brother all still live in CT and I miss them a lot! I love to go to the pool, go out to eat, read- anything that I can do to spend more time with my friends and sisters! I decided to get involved in GMFB because I was inspired by my friends from home who interned at Tiny Miracles, an organization devoted to helping mothers that give birth prematurely, and because I saw all the wonderful work that March of Dimes has done and believe that I can really help and make a difference.

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Email: lgoyack@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

My name is Laurie Goyack and I am a sophomore from Clearwater, Florida. I am majoring in Health Science and plan on becoming a pediatrician. I enjoy swimming, shopping, and being outdoors. I am a member of Delta Zeta where I am Sisterhood Chair and Recycling Committee Chair. I am also a member of Global Medical Training, club swim, volunteering at Shands, and Dance Marathon. I became involved in GMFB as an Assistant Director last year because it has such a heart and drive for its cause and I wanted to help raise awareness for prematurity!

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Email: chunter@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

Hi! I am a Junior studying Political Science and Economics with the hope of attending law school after I graduate UF. I am a proud sister of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, and I served as the Director of Lion Share Challenge, our philanthropy last year. Currently, I serve as Director of Women's Affairs Cabinet in Student Government and I am beyond excited to serve as the Student Government Relations Director with Gators March For Babies! In my spare time, I enjoy reading, singing, and hiking. 

 Why I walk: I'm walking in Gators March for Babies in hopes that through our efforts, we will be able to provide quality care for all children, big or small.

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Email: dmcdaniel@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

Hi! My name is Devin McDaniel and I am currently a sophomore at the University of Florida studying nutritional science! I am 18 years old and from Tampa Fl. I have loved every second of living in the beautiful Gator Nation! I look forward to getting to experience being Director of Team Captains and working with everyone walking in Gators March for Babies as well as all of my fellow Directors and AD's! I decided to get involved with GMFB because I absolutely LOVE this cause! I want everyone that becomes aware of GMFB to be just as excited as I am and to want to make a difference in every way they possibly can!

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Email: hmora@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

I am a sophomore Applied Physiology and Kinesiology student from Lakeland, FL. I have always been a Florida Gator and have looked forward to coming to UF since I was young. I am very interested in fitness, health, and exercise and hope to become a physical therapist specializing in pediatrics or neurological disorders. I enjoy running, playing soccer, rock climbing, traveling, and being with my friends. My family is very important to me because I know that I would not be where I am today without them. My life is service-oriented; I love to help others and reach out to those that are in need. My passion for service and the overall health of my community drives my desire for involvement with Gators March For Babies as I seek to support and help those effected by birth defects and prematurity.

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Email: bturkel@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

Hello! My name is Rebecca Turkel (Becca), and I am an energetic and bubbly Advertising major from Tampa, Florida. I absolutely love the beach, traveling, crafting, hanging out with friends, and volunteering in my community. My family and friends mean the world to me, and I am a part of the wonderful sisterhood of Alpha Delta Pi here at the University of Florida. The reason I decided to get involved in Gators March for Babies, is because I cannot imagine seeing a cause so valuable and not doing my part to help. Life is the most precious gift in the world, and marching to save the lives of premature babies is the least I can do to support these babies and families.

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Email: jweck@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

I am a sophomore physics major also pursuing a minor in actuarial science. I am originally from St. Petersburg, Florida. I am a second generation Gator and have been a lifelong Gator fan. I am an active brother in the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta (aka FIJI). I have been part of the Freshman Leadership Foundation division of Student Government the past two years, my freshman year as a member and currently as the Assistant Director of Internal Communication. In my spare time, I love to play golf and listen to country music. This is my second year on the director team for Gators March for Babies; last year I served as the Student Government Relations Director. I, myself, was born premature at 27 weeks and know first-hand the troubles premature babies face and what the March of Dimes does to help premature babies and their families.

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Email: malonso@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

I am a junior at the University of Florida studying Food Science and Human Nutrition. My career plans are to go to pharmacy school and work as a pharmacist in a hospital. On campus I am involved in several organizations, including serving as the President of my sorority Phi Mu, writing for the school newspaper The Odyssey, and serving on ACCENT Speakers Bureau. In my spare time I enjoy hanging out with friends, Gator football, and running. I got involved with GMFB because my baby cousin was treated through the March of Dimes so I want to give back to the organization that helped him. I can't wait to walk for the babies!

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Email: abrown@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

Hi, my name is Audrey Brown and I am a junior at the University of Florida. I intend on graduating May 2013 with a degree in Advertising and a minor in Business. Although I am currently residing in Gainesville, FL, I am originally from the panhandle, more specifically Destin, FL. I have two sisters and am surrounded by a great friends and family. At the University of Florida I’m part of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and find myself dappling in and out of other student organizations. I look forward to being a part of Gators March for Babies. I wish to further bring awareness to premature births and the March of Dimes overall cause.

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Email: kchizmar@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

Hi, I am a 3rd year Food Science and Human Nutrition major with a career goal of becoming a NP. At the University of Florida I am involved in Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Professional Honor Society, and Gators March for Babies. This is my 3rd year participating in GMFB I started as an Assistant Director of Student Organizations Recruitment, and the Spirit Stations Director which I am continuing this year as well. In my free time I enjoy playing golf and tennis and all Gator sporting events. I joined Gators March for Babies to become more involved on campus and through this organization learned that this is more than involvement opportunity, this is such a great cause for family's of premature babies and prevention of prematurity.

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Email: jdicesare@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

I am a freshman at the University of Florida, majoring in psychology and minoring in business. I currently am a member of UF's Honors program, an officer in Alpha Delta pi sorority, a member of Campus Crusades for Christ, and College Republicans. Outside of academics and campus life, I love traveling, beach days and preforming missions work. In high school, I held multiple leadership positions such as student body president for three years, was crowned homecoming queen, and graduated as Valedictorian. Gators March for Babies stole my heart in high school when I worked with March of Dimes in my hometown, Lakeland Florida, and could not have loved the organization more. March of Dimes was not just a way to give back to the community, it fights for a cause that is very dear to my heart; improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The importance of this cause has been evident my whole life, seeing as I have an older brother who faces a disability due to a birth defect. My hope is to spread awareness, knowing that 70% of prematurity’s can be prevented, and help change the lives of others who may be experiencing similar issues in the future. It is our duty to get involved now and spread the word about prevention, helping one baby and family at a time!

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Email: bfining@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

My name is Brittany, and I am a Junior at the University of Florida majoring in English with minors in Education and Family, Youth, and Community Sciences. I am originally from New York, but my family has lived in Southwest Florida since I started high school. My hobbies include reading, dance, running, and playing the piano. Some organizations that I am involved in are UF Relay for Life, Order of Omega, and Dance Marathon. I am also a member of the Sigma Kappa sorority and currently serve on their Executive Board as Vice President of Philanthropic Service. I chose to get involved with Gators March for Babies to help fight premature birth and give hope to the hundreds of thousands of babies that are born prematurely annually and the families that struggle along with them. Gators March for Babies has done an amazing job in the past raising both money for and awareness of this cause, and I am honored to be apart of it.

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Email: jfitzgerald@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

Hi! I'm Jayme and I'm from Norman, Oklahoma. I was born a Sooner fan, but now I bleed orange and blue. I'm an active member of Delta Delta Delta sorority and am a Community Events Captain for Dance Marathon. I'm a Big Sister for Big Brothers Big Sisters, and I love bringing my Little Sister to the mall, movies, and sports events! After completing my degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management, I hope to get a Masters of Business Administration. I decided to be a Director for Gator's March for Babies because I have a personal connection with the cause, and I love babies!

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Email: cgarcia@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

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Email: kjohnson@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

Hi! I’m Kristina Johnson and Ill be working as the Director of Records for Gators March for Babies. I am an accounting major from Tampa, Florida. I have one little brother who plans on coming to University of Florida when he is old enough. Almost everyone in my family has gone to UF, so I would say we are definitely a gator family. I love to go to the beach, play piano, and just hang out with friends and family. I am a member of Delta Gamma sorority, where I work as the Director of Accounts and Billing. Other things on campus that I have been involved in is Dance Marathon, Gator Growl Marketing, Fischer School of Accounting Council, and now Gators March For Babies! I can’t wait for what lies ahead for GMFB, but I know that it will be a great experience for everyone involved. I wanted to get involved in GMFB because I have heard nothing but amazing things from anyone who has participated in the walk in years past, and I really wanted to be a part of this amazing cause.

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Email: lliles@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

Hi! I’m Laura and I and a sophomore at the university of Florida. Ever since I began my time at the University of Florida, I have had the privilege of taking part in multiple amazing and influential service events and projects. I have worked very hard both in school and on the university campus as a whole in SGP, Panhellenic Council, Florida Blue Key, Gator Growl and as well as within my sorority. I am excited and ready to become a Gators March for Babies director, and will work my hardest to best serve this organization that I truly admire. I am deeply moved by this tragedy, and I truly wanted to become involved in preventing prematurity with Gators March for Babies.

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Email: kplum@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

My name is Kaylyn, I'm from St. Petersburg, Fl. I am currently a sophomore in the College of Health Science at UF and my future career goal is to become a Physician Assistant. I am currently involved with Student Government productions as a Director for Hospitality and ACCENT Speakers Bureau as an Assistant Director for Productions. In the past I have been an Assistant Director for Health Organizations Recruitment for Gators March for Babies and have served as Assistant Directors for Florida Blue Key's Health Professions' Day and Gator Day. I am a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and have served as Alcohol Awareness Chair and Marketing and T-shirt Chair. In my spare time I love to read, exercise, and play volleyball. I decided to become a part of Gators March for Babies because I truly support their mission and have personally experienced loss due to preterm birth. I hope that through Gators March for Babies I can support and raise awareness about a cause that is so close to my heart.

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Email: kpowderly@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

Hello! My name is Kelsey! I'm so excited to be the Director of Social Media for Gators March for Babies. I'm from Daytona Beach, and I'm currently a sophomore studying Public Relations. I'm also a sister of Sigma Kappa sorority. In my free time I love to dance and read. I'm involved in Gators March for Babies because I want to make a difference in helping the thousands of babies who are affected by prematurity, and help them go on to live happy and healthy lives!

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Email: jrobbins@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

Hi! I’m Jordan Robbins and I’m the Director of On-Campus Public Relations. I am from Jacksonville, FL majoring in Public Relations. I am a member of Alpha Delta Pi and I act as the Panhellenic Delegate. I love getting to meet other people and together helping make the UF and Gainesville community even better! Not only do I love being involved in my chapter but also I love to serve on campus and in the community! I have served as the Gators March for Babies Director of Panhellenic Recruitment, Assistant Director for Miss UF, and Assistant Director of Tickets for Gator Growl. I also love playing the piano, making recipes from Pinterest, traveling, and spending time with my friends and family. Ever since high school, when I was selected to become a member of the March of Dimes Chain Reaction Youth Leadership Council, I have always been passionate about the March of Dimes. When I became the Director of Panhellenic Recruitment for Gators March for Babies last year, I continued to maintain that passion and personally raised over $750 for the Gators March for Babies. I am a part of Gators March for Babies because I want to be a part of the organization that gives every child the same chance at a healthy life.

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Email: msheinbaum@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

I'm Matt from Coral Springs, Florida and I am majoring in psychology. I'm the third of four kids and I have two brothers and a sister. My older brother has been involved in Gators March for Babies for the past few years and encouraged me to do my part to help the great cause. I am a brother of UF's Beta Theta Pi fraternity and am well involved within my chapter. Playing sports has always been a huge part of my life and continues to take part in my college life as I am playing on a few of my fraternity's intramural sports teams. When I was young, I saw many effects of preterm birth in my mother's patients. My brother introduced me to GMFB and it was an easy decision to get involved with such a great organization.

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Email: ssoloff@gatorsmarchforbabies.org

I was born in 1993 and grew up in Weston, Florida, a suburb of Ft. Lauderdale. My father and mother, Robert and Stacey Soloff, are both lawyers practicing in Florida and I enjoyed a comfortable and fairly ordinary childhood. I attended Indian Trace Elementary and the University School of Nova Southeastern University for middle and high school. I worked two summers in my mother’s Miami law firm, Tabas Freedman, and have volunteered in Costa Rica. I am a passionate and driven person and never shy away from any challenge. I began University of Florida in the summer and have enjoyed my experiences here. On campus, I am currently involved in the Unite Party, Gator Health and Safety, and am an active member of my sorority, Delta Phi Epsilon. I got involved in GMFB because I have always had a passion for babies and always wanted to be an advocate for people who cannot always advocate and support themselves.