Timothy is a biology major on the pre-medical track. His future aspiration is to become a pediatric anesthesiologist.  He loves working alongside families and children to empower them to thrive. Timothy is honored to join the Preschool and Me team to support families and make a difference in their lives.

Sreehi is a Psychology major at UIC on the pre-med track with aspirations of becoming a physician. She is drawn to work that centers on supporting children and strengthening families. By joining Preschool and Me, she is excited to engage in meaningful community work, connect with families, and contribute to a nurturing environment for early childhood development.

Denise is a recent UIC graduate, majoring in neuroscience. She plans to attend medical school to pursue surgery. Denise is very excited to be part of the team and help families receive the proper resources to be successful.  

Caroline Cotto holds a BA in Applied Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Illinois Chicago. She plans to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology, focusing on youth mental health, community-based care, and marginalized populations. Caroline is passionate about advocacy and equity in mental health, working to ensure that underserved families are supported and every child has access to the resources they need to thrive.

Sereen is a student at UIC majoring in Integrated Health Studies with a minor in Human Nutrition. Sereen aspires and plans to attend medical school to specialize in pediatric anesthesia as she loves working with kids and has great experience. She is dedicated to making a purposeful impact and hopes to support and make a difference in the lives of the families and children she will work with by connecting them with the resources they need to flourish! 

Shloka is a student at UIC majoring in Integrated Health Studies on the pre-medicine track. She hopes to pursue a career in pediatric neurology. Shloka loves working with children and is passionate about giving back to the community in any way she can. She is excited to be part of the Preschool and Me team and looks forward to supporting families and making a meaningful impact.

Sean is a student at UIC majoring in Applied Psychology and minoring in Biology. His academic interests include clinical psychology, neuropsychology and really anything else that has to do with the brain. He is planning on either pursuing a doctorate-level degree in clinical psychology or attending medical school to become a psychiatrist. He is passionate about mental health and hoping to help improve the mental healthcare system as a whole. He is excited to be a part of the Preschool and Me team because he loves working directly with families and helping them get the support they need!

Anvi is a UIC student majoring in integrated health studies and minoring in public health on the pre-medicine track. She hopes to pursue a career that integrates public health and medicine. Anvi loves interacting with diverse community groups and is passionate about giving back. She is excited to join the Preschool and Me team to better understand the local systems and make navigation easier for families.

Valeria is a recent psychology graduate from UIC. She is passionate about providing bilingual therapy services; she aspires to become part of the system that promotes well-being for those struggling with mental health. Valeria is excited to become a PN, offering the support that families need by providing comprehensive care and guidance during critical moments.

Samantha is a UIC student majoring in integrated health science and minoring in Spanish for the Professions. She is on the pre-med track and plans on attending medical school to become a pediatrician. Samantha is excited to join Preschool and Me because she wants to connect with and support families in her community, inspired by her own personal experiences growing up.