GSA President Jillian Evalle is Driven by Passion for Women's Health
Ms. Evalle is Experiencing Her First Semester on Campus and is Determined to Make the Most Of It
Jillian Evalle, Basic Medical Sciences Class of 2022 in the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences (GSBMS), is fueled by her passion for women’s health care. Her dream of becoming an obstetrician-gynecologist has motivated her through her studies but her interests don’t stop there, as she serves as the president of the Graduate Student Association (GSA) at New York Medical College (NYMC).
Ms. Evalle joined the NYMC community in 2020, but it hasn’t taken long for her to make an impact. In addition to her role as president of the GSA, Ms. Evalle is also the GSBMS social media ambassador and M.S. student representative for the Curriculum Committee in the GSBMS. She works with the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, with Libor Velisek, M.D., Ph.D., program director and professor of cell biology and anatomy, and Jana Veliskova, M.D., Ph.D., professor of cell biology and anatomy, to assist in their work to identify new epilepsy treatments.
“Despite starting remotely, being a student at NYMC has been one of the best experiences of my academic career. It is important to me that I attend a progressive school that is diverse and supportive of its students,” Ms. Evalle said.
Ms. Evalle earned her Bachelor of Science in cell and molecular biology with a minor in sociology in 2019 from the University of South Florida (USF). During her undergraduate studies, she served as the president of the Association of Filipino Students. At the Alpha Alpha Chapter of alpha Kappa Delta Phi International Sorority, Inc., she served as new member educator and vice president and was recognized for her dedication to Asian awareness, leadership and service. She also worked as a medical assistant and Coumadin nurse at a cardiovascular clinic, where she fostered relationships with recurring patients, monitoring their international normalized ratio and adjusting their medications accordingly. Ms. Evalle remained dedicated to social issues after graduating from USF. During the COVID-19 related lockdown in 2020, she organized a fundraiser in support of the Black Lives Matter Global Network and the Equal Justice Initiative.
“Moving from Florida to New York was a big change, but I’ve made long-lasting friendships and I am very grateful for all of the opportunities that this school has given me to grow,” Ms. Evalle said.
Ms. Evalle has been heavily involved at NYMC but has several different interests when not on campus, such as powerlifting and running her small business creating resin jewelry. As her final semester approaches, she looks forward to graduating with the hopes of attending medical school in the future.
