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: Isabel Melendez-Soto & Suggi Prashanth
Contact Info: healing.animals@ufaed.org
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: Dhruv Enuganti & Isabel Gomez
Contact Info: hope@ufaed.org
Mission Statement
HOPE seeks to serve a multitude of underserved, underrepresented, and under-appreciated 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: Marta Elliot & Horacio Vega
Contact Info: stop.cancer@ufaed.org
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: Anela Ajkic & Miguel Bichara
Contact Info: pediatrics@ufaed.org
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: Harshadha Kondapalli & Maya Farooq
Contact Info: saim@ufaed.org
Mission Statement
This division is dedicated to enhancing the lives of others through the arts and advocating for the implementation of arts in healthcare by informing members of other avenues that integrate
with the arts.
Said
students advocating informed decisions
Directors: Brandon Martin & Sofia Vega
Contact Info: said@ufaed.org
Mission Statement
This division educates college and high school students on the risks of alcohol, drugs, and sex, and serves the community by promoting safety, by providing resources, and supporting those affected.
Environmental Alliance
Directors: Katie Wiklund & Chloe Caven
Contact Info: environmentandhealth@ufaed.org
Mission Statement
This division works to protect and preserve our natural environment while emphasizing the importance of how these efforts affect community health. Our mission is to engage members in purposeful service, offer accessible environmental education, and provide opportunities for students to support sustainable practices that strengthen both our campus and the Gainesville community!
Health & wellness
Directors: Xinlei Qi & Angela Jiang
Contact Info: health.and.wellness@ufaed.org
Mission Statement
This division focuses on advocating for a healthy lifestyle for men, women, and children of all ages through healthy eating habits and engaging in physical activity.