Meet our Executive Officers
Chapter President: Kyle smith
Kyle is a junior majoring in Chemical Engineering and minoring in Biomedical Engineering. Kyle has previously served as Philanthropy Chair of the Kansas Alpha chapter and is the founder of the Annual PhiDE Art Auction for the Children’s Miracle Network. Along with PhiDE, Kyle is involved in Thrive KU as the Vice President of Programming and in Salt Company as a Freshmen Team Lead and a Campus Group Leader. Kyle loves the state of Kansas and the city of Kansas City with a passion and loves to watch movies and tv shows, listen to country music, and spend time with friends and family
Vice President of Programming: Maleah Marquez
Maleah Marquez is a Junior majoring in Exercise Science and pursuing a career in Orthopedic Surgery in Sports Medicine. She is the former Social Chair and has served on numerous committees within PhiDE. Outside of this organization, she is involved in the American Medical Women’s Association, KESEM, Minority Association of Premedical Students, Latin American Student Union and is a volunteer at LMH West - OrthoKansas. When she is not busy programming our amazing PhiDE events, Maleah enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, music, sports, and being outside! Maleah enjoys meeting new people and is excited to take on this new leadership position.
Vice President of Recruitment: Jenna Jurgensmeyer
Jenna Is a Junior majoring in Human Biology. She previously served as Recruitment Chair of the Kansas Alpha Chapter. In addition to to PhiDE, she serves int he Kansas Air Force National Guard and on many committees for Gamma Phi Beta. Jenna loves spending time with friends and family, going on runs, and traveling! She especially enjoys welcoming new members into the PhiDE family.
Vice President of Finance: Kaylee Lukert
Kaylee is a sophomore double majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and Behavioral Neuroscience with a minor in Philosophy. Kaylee previously served on both the service and recruitment committees and has contributed to various other aspects of PhiDE's activities and events. Kaylee is also involved in KU AMWA as the Health Systems Committee Leader. Additionally, she is in the University Honors Program and a Global Scholar, where she engages in enhanced learning experiences, seminars, and research. Using her experiences working as a Phlebotomist at LMH Health and previous work as a CNA, Kaylee loves to help mentor other PhiDE members in ways they can gain clinical experience
Secretary / Risk Management Officer: Olivia Noble
Olivia is a Junior majoring in Human Biology and pursuing a career in Obstetrics and Gynecology as a Maternal- Fetal Medicine Specialist. She is the former Social Chair and served on various committees such as recruitment, social, and philanthropy within PhiDE. Outside of PhiDE she is involved in American Medical Women’s Association, Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students, and volunteers at a local Kansas City elementary school. When she is not working in the Laboratory as a Phlebotomist or dedicating time to PhiDE, Olivia loves to travel, read, exercise, and embrace family time. Olivia loves being involved with the PhiDE members and facilitating change within the chapter.