Our Team.
Meet our team and learn a little about our leaders!
Our board is solely made up of Undergraduates here at NC State, each majoring in a range of specialties such as Human Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Neuroscience.
Read below about our Co-Presidents and Executive Vice Presidents!
Co-President
Astha Patel
Major: Biochemistry
Hometown : Cary , NC
As Co-President of the Pack Cancer Association, I am deeply committed to the fight against cancer, stemming from a personal drive to make impactful changes in this field. My journey began with a pivotal undergraduate research project on prostate tumor cells, aiming to advance understanding of cancer treatment targets. With plans to attend PA school, my dedication extends beyond my current role, aspiring to support the association as an alumni and empower future students to contribute to our collective fight against cancer through research and awareness
Co-President
Aakarsh Gundu
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Minor: Biological Sciences
Hometown: Apex, NC
Executive Vice President
Avni Arora
Majors: Genetics, Nutrition Sciences
Minor: Biotechnology
Year: Junior
Hometown: Cary, NC
I'm excited to be a part of the movement towards raising awareness about cancer research and being able to provide opportunities to students with a passion for volunteerism and health care! I am passionate about PCA as we strive to take an interdisciplinary approach towards raising awareness by incorporating the opportunities in various disciplines available at NC State. Healthcare and research go hand in hand and I'm passionate about providing opportunities for students to explore that intersection. I am currently involved in bioinformatics research and plan to attend dental school in the future. In my free time, I like to do yoga, read and work on my car! Go pack!!
Specialty Vice Presidents
VP of Recruitment and Fundraising: Ashley Gates
VP of Marketing: Grace Pfister, Lizzy Shannon
Samuel Holdsclaw
Secretary
