Alpha Epsilon Delta
The Pre-Health Honors Society at the University of Florida
Service Divisions
One of the four pillars of AEΔ is service. Over 200 community service hours are offered every semester through various types of events. These events emphasize the importance of helping others, especially within the Gainesville community.
AEΔ's service divisions are called A and Z divisions. As an electee, you will be assigned to one A division (15 hours), and one Z division (8 hours). Although you will need to complete the required amount of hours in your assigned division, you are welcome to attend any division's events. Between our eight A/Z divisions, there are a wide variety of events to attend. Read below to learn more about each of our service divisions!
A-Divisions
Healing Animals
Directors: Jake Rose & Marta Elliot
Mission Statement
This division is devoted to promoting the positive impact humans have on animal welfare. We do this by educating others, advocating for conservation, and coordinating service events at local sanctuaries and shelters. Our goal is to help others understand the value domestic animals and wildlife have in our lives and all around us.
Hope
health outreach for progress and equity
Directors: Jayden Hughes & Julie Fontan
Mission Statement
This division seeks to serve a multitude of underserved, underrepresented, and underappreciated communities within Gainesville and abroad. HOPE’s goal is to provide awareness through education and service as well as an opportunity to learn about and fall in love with the diversity that surrounds us.
Stop cancer
Directors: Anisha Krishnamoorthy &
Logan Abshier
Mission Statement
This division focuses on providing relief to those impacted by cancer through a four-pronged approach targeting cancer prevention, psychosocial treatment, support for patients and their caregivers, and related service and education within our community.
Pediatrics
Directors: Brianne Cutler &
Madison Bandy
Mission Statement
This division focuses on engaging with children, especially those living with disabilities or battling chronic illness, in fun and interactive settings including child care facilities, nonprofit organizations, and clinical environments. Our goal is to help children live beyond their circumstances and just be kids.
Z-Divisions
SAIM
Student arts in medicine
Directors: Coral Bell & Hailey Werner
Mission Statement
This division is dedicated to enhancing the lives of others through the arts and advocating for the implementation of arts in healthcare. SAiM’s semester activities include fundraising for Music & Memory and AED’s philanthropies, as well as volunteering with the Cade Museum, Lasagna Love, and the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire.
Said
students advocating informed decisions
Directors: Mia Cabrera & Miguel Rodriguez
Mission Statement
This division works to educate both college and high school students about the risks and consequences associated with alcohol, drugs, and sex.
Environmental Alliance
Directors: Caleb Hunter & Charleigh Baab
Mission Statement
Environmental Alliance works to promote and emphasize the importance of the conservation of the environment and how it affects the health of the community.
Health & wellness
Directors: Alberto Iber & Thalia Schrumpf
Mission Statement
This division focuses on advocating a healthy lifestyle for men, women, and children of all ages through healthy eating habits and engaging in physical activity.