Markella Gatanas

Student Ambassador

Hometown: Annapolis, Maryland
Class: 2028
Major(s): Anthropology (B.A.), Biology (B.S.)
Co-Major: Pre-Medical Studies
Minor: Global Health

Research you've done at Miami University

NOWS (Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome) Project with Dr. Hay-Rollins in the Department of Anthropology

Study Abroad or Away Experiences while at Miami University

• Servant Leadership and Humanitarian Aid in a Crisis, Luxembourg campus w/ study tour in Geneva, Switzerland, Winter 2025
• India Global Health Immersion Program, Bengaluru, India, Winter 2026

Achievements at Miami University

• Undergraduate Associate for UNV 101
• Inclusion Chair for Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity
• Vice President of Red Brick Bakers

Interests and Hobbies

• Baking
• Sewing/crafting
• Sci-fi and fantasy movies and TV shows
• Board games