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THE AACP STUDENT PROGRAM
​Students enrolled in accredited perfusion schools can become members of The Academy. The student receives all of the regular benefits of membership with online access to the academic journal Perfusion throughout their tenure as a student member. Applications must be accompanied by a letter from the program director verifying student status and expected date of graduation.
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BENEFITS OF BECOMING A STUDENT MEMBER
Academy members are known for creating a welcoming environment for future perfusionists. One of the greatest features of the annual meeting are the student-run, student-only forums that allow students a unique environment in which to collaborate and connect.
Become a member of a professional perfusion organization
Online access to an academic perfusion journal
Participate in the student-only Fireside Chat
Network with other perfusion students
Annual meeting fees are waived for all students
Network with experienced perfusionists
The AACP Student Ambassador Program
Medical University of South Carolina
MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the AACP Student Ambassador Program is to collaborate closely with members of The Academy in order to promote student participation in this particular professional perfusion organization. Through this collaboration, the students will be guided in the areas of perfusion related research and education. To achieve these objectives, the AACP will encourage students to attend national meetings, present original research, participate in educational programs, to serve in organizational committees, and to join the mentorship program.
Our 2025 AACP Student Ambassadors
University of Arizona
Anne Kreuger
Baylor Scott and White Health
Romero Harper
Emory University
Elder Palacios
Hostra University
Daniel Lally
Taylor Vania
University of Iowa
Sidney Brunkow
Amanda DeVilder
Lawerence Technological University
Zachary Roberts
Sofia Mansoor
Lipscomb University
Jessica Steel
Midwestern University
Miranda Fleishhacker
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Klaudia Mauro
Dakota Pesold
University of Nebraska
Dylan Gessner
Abby Meyer
State University of New York
Luke Sanchez
AnnMarie Marquis
Quinnipiac University
Connor Rogers
Evan Schmidt
Rush University
Bailey Reitsma
Medical University of South Carolina
Jenna Mehls
Zyiasia Knighton
Texas Heart Institute
Griffin Cronk
Luke Seale
Thomas Jefferson University
Sarah Ramadan
Michael Vannice
University of Utah Health
Ethan Forsberg
Paula Leigh
Vanderbilt University
Amanda Cockrell
Student Ambassadors are appointed by the program directors of participating accredited perfusion programs. These highly motivated individuals are involved in a number of tasks, including but not limited to contributing content to our social media platforms, writing articles for the student section of the Academy newsletter, and promoting Academy awareness and meeting attendance to other students.
Our 2025 Student Ambassador Leadership
President
Olivia Osuch
Lipscomb University
Class of 2025
Vice President
Camille Dang
Rush University
Class of 2025
Secretary
Claire DeLucia
University of Arizona
Class of 2025
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Midwestern University
Miranda Fleishhacker
Class of 2025: Senior Ambassador
"My favorite thing about Midwestern was the friendships I made so quickly. I feel like in an intensive school situation people bond really quickly. I'm actually a bridesmaid for one of my classmates for her wedding this summer! Midwestern is also amazing about giving you a ton of hands-on pump time."
Miranda is from Denver, Colorado. She enjoys hiking, skiing, and hot yoga. When Miranda has free time from class and clinical, she will decompress by trying new restaurants and breweries. Miranda also has a big fluffy dog named Melvin who makes her world go round.
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State University of New York Upstate
Luke Sanchez
Class of 2025: Senior Ambassador
Originally from corpus Christi, Texas, Luke spent 4 years in San Antonio working as a CVICU nurse. In his free time, he enjoys trying new restaurants with his wife, taking his dog on adventures, and watching/playing many different sports.
AnnMarie Marquis
Class of 2026: Associate Ambassador
Ann is from Boston, Massachusetts. Like the typical New Englander she enjoys spending time outside especially when it's sunny! In her free time you will find her cycling, hiking, or mountain biking! In the yucky weather she enjoys reading and spending time with her dog, Addie.
SUNY
SUNY
SUNY
SUNY
"The thing I enjoy most about SUNY is the community feel of the school as well as how much time we spend in simulation lab prior to going into our clinical year. I truly felt prepared to make that step into pumping real cases having pumped simulated cases most days in Syracuse." - Luke
"My favorite part of SUNY is the welcoming and close feeling of the students and faculty Initially it's easy to not like Syracuse: It's always raining and cloudy! But it's the people that make the place. One semester in and I've made friendships I believe will last a lifetime. The complete access to the impressive high fidelity simulation lab is just the cherry on top! Happy to be here!" - AnnMarie