2023-2024 Executive Board
President
Isabella Castellano
Class of 2026
Isabella (her friends know her as Izze) has been a fan of all things “art” ever since she can remember. She loves to paint, draw, write, sing, and play instruments, and she enjoys all mediums of artistic expression. Izze believes that art can play an important role in healing and in medicine as well. She is truly honored and excited to be the 2023-2024 AIM President!
Treasurer
Katherine Cohen
Class of 2026
Hello everyone! I love arts of all kinds – poetry, music, painting, and I especially enjoy supporting people as they express their art! My favorite media is photography, and I will gladly show you the high resolution photos of my lovely gray cat. I also enjoy writing short stories and binge reading books at wild paces!
Secretary
Jacob Ukleja
Class of 2026
For as long as Jake has had a hippocampus, he remembers loving the arts. Musically, he grew up playing the oboe and then the piano. He also enjoys writing in his free time. Overall, Jake has always appreciated how the arts allow us to further understand each other and ourselves.
Community Outreach Chair
Michael Roth
Class of 2026
I’ve long been an enjoyer of the arts, with some of the best memories of my youth including traveling from art museum to art museum with my dad and going to my local movie theater to watch live transmissions of operas from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Additionally, I was an active member of the Art History Club at UCF during my undergrad, which opened my eyes to the local art museums and theaters in Orlando that I still love to visit. I’m glad that I’m able to facilitate such experiences for my peers as Community Outreach Chair!
Literary Arts Chair
Hannah Brown
Class of 2026
The beauty of the arts is that it is fluid: it can symbolize a wealth of ideas and be shared with millions of people. I love to sing and write. I love how I can express feelings through song and tell stories through words. Music, lyrics, create connection and bring healing. It is a gift to share in it and share it with others.
Visual Arts Chair
Casey Hedman
Class of 2026
My brother is a full-time artist and glassblower, and he’s been a huge inspiration for me to keep creating art. It’s been a great way for me to unwind, express myself, and connect with others. This year, I’ve had the pleasure of working on The Script magazine and getting to see the talent we have at our school, and the profound stories that our students share through art.
Performing Arts Co-Chair
Ingrid Wu
Class of 2026
I grew up making jewelry and learning how to play instruments. I also love attending musicals and dancing. One of the things I love about art is how touching it can be; it’s a beautiful way to connect with other people.
Performing Arts Co-Chair
Erin Formanski
Class of 2026
Erin has loved the arts from a young age, from acting to show choir to orff ensemble. She started dancing at age 14 with a 4H club that taught clogging. Erin fell in love with dance, and joined a studio in 2016, and has danced competitively with them ever since. She came to love dance so much that in 2018 she received her Florida Clogging Council certification, and now teaches classes and workshops in clogging, hip hop, and many others!
Creative Committee
Isabela Futuro, Kayla Kalhor, Jacey Koo
Class of 2027
Faculty Advisor
Natasha Williams, MLIS, AHIP
Assistant Medical Librarian
With a long-time background in music performance and a bachelors in Studio Art, Natasha has been a supporter of the arts for much of her life. She greatly enjoys drawing and comics as a storytelling medium, and is in the process of creating her own graphic novel. As AIM Faculty Advisor, she feels extremely privileged to share her love of the arts with the College of Medicine community.