EXERCySE Executive team
The ExerCYse program at ISU is fueled by a dynamic and energetic group of students that form the Executive Committee. These individuals are responsible for coordinating the larger efforts of all the Ambassadors and are put in charge of one or more of the initiatives you see below. They delegate responsibilities to the At Large Committee and are responsible for different tasks that make ExerCyse is Medicine on campus possible. Executive positions include the President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. To be eligible for one of these positions, you must be an active volunteer in ExerCYse related events. Attendance is recorded through Givepulse and your impact on each event will be noted. The 2022-23 Executive Committee is highlighted below.
Haley Plambeck
President Haley is from Red Oak, Iowa and majoring in Dietetics. Haley plans to become a Sports Dietitian, where she will help athletes create a better lifestyle for themselves. For fun, Haley likes to hang out with friends, weight lift, swim, run, and eat good food! She loves EIM because of the community and connections it provides. |
Brooklynn Wagoner
Co-Vice President
Brooklynn is from Council Bluffs, Iowa. She is majoring in Kinesiology and Health with an option of Pre-Physical Therapy and a minor in Nutrition. She plans to attend PT school post-graduation and specialize in pediatric therapy. Outside of class, Brooklynn loves weightlifting, cooking, going on walks, and hanging out with friends. She is excited about EIM because it is a chance to get more involved and spread the important message to the community.
Co-Vice President
Brooklynn is from Council Bluffs, Iowa. She is majoring in Kinesiology and Health with an option of Pre-Physical Therapy and a minor in Nutrition. She plans to attend PT school post-graduation and specialize in pediatric therapy. Outside of class, Brooklynn loves weightlifting, cooking, going on walks, and hanging out with friends. She is excited about EIM because it is a chance to get more involved and spread the important message to the community.
Mason Bandera
Co-Vice President
Mason is from Pella, Iowa and is majoring in Kinesiology and Health on the Pre-Physical Therapy Track. One day, Mason wants to open his own PT practice. He loves EIM because it enables him to be with a group of people whoa re passionate about being active and spread that passion with others. His favorite outdoor activity is disc golfing.
Co-Vice President
Mason is from Pella, Iowa and is majoring in Kinesiology and Health on the Pre-Physical Therapy Track. One day, Mason wants to open his own PT practice. He loves EIM because it enables him to be with a group of people whoa re passionate about being active and spread that passion with others. His favorite outdoor activity is disc golfing.
Laura Frank
Treasurer Laura is from Minnesota and is majoring in Kinesiology. After she graduates Laura hopes to move back home to gain more experience in health care and then apply to PA school! She loves being outdoors, going for walks petting strangers dogs, cooking, painting, lifting, being with her family and friends. Laura loves EIM because she has found people with similar interests. |
Arunadee Fernando
Secretary Arunadee Fernando is from Ames, Iowa and is majoring in Biology and minor in Kinesiology. She aspires to attend medical school and become a physician. Arunadee enjoys ExerCYse is Medicine for many reasons, including; volunteering with EIM, sharing the importance of physical activity with youth, and promoting the importance of physical activity with people! In her free time, Arunadee enjoys playing tennis on the ISU Tennis Club as well as volunteering in the Ames community! |
At-Large members
Chair member positions are marketing, fundraising, risk management, media relations, merchandise and newsletter chair.
Although these are our current positions, we work together as a collaborative team to make our events possible and fuel the Exercise is Medicine movement. We welcome anyone passionate about the EIM initiative to reach out and get involved. |
There are many opportunities to gain leadership and teamwork experience through EIM. Some of these involve:
Members of the cabinet spread the message of the Exercise is Medicine movement and want to help members of the ISU and Ames community (and beyond) live healthy, happy lives. This is done through volunteering, education, and other activities. |
Steph Stenger
Marketing Chair Steph is a junior at ISU studying Kinesiology and Health with a focus on Pre-Physical Therapy and a minor in Gerontology! Steph has been a part of EIM since her freshman year, and her favorite part of the club is the socials. She believes they are a fun way to meet people and de-stress from school work. |
Teresa Winkelmann
Communications Chair Teresa is majoring in Kinesiology with the option of Exercise Science. She is from Rockford, IL and hopes to graduate to eventually become a personal trainer. Her ultimate aspiration is to hopefully own her own gym down the road. For fun she likes to watch Netflix, go the beach, play volleyball, and go shopping! |
Julianna Kuzniar
Media Relations Chair Julianna is from Hanover, IL. Her major is Kinesiology with an Exercise Science option. She plans to get her Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology after graduating from Iowa State. In her free time, Julianna loves weight lifting, going for walks/runs, thrifting, taking photos on her film camera, and spending time with loved ones! She loves being a part of EIM because she believes exercise can have a large impact on multiple dimensions of your life that go far beyond the physical benefits. Being a part of this club has allowed Julianna to share her passion for movement with both the Iowa State and Ames community, all while building leadership skills! |
Leah Becker
Co-Fundraising Chair Leah is from Jesup, Iowa. She is majoring in Kinesiology and Health. Once she graduates from ISU, Leah will attend graduate school and pursue her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She enjoys lifting, reading, playing piano, and listening to Taylor Swift in my free time. Leah loves Exercise is Medicine because she is passionate about the importance of exercise and how it positively impacts people. She also appreciate how this club creates a sense of community at Iowa State and challenges individuals to prioritize their wellness at young ages. |
Emma Desmet
Co-Fundraising Chair Emma is from Center Point, IA. She is majoring in Biology with a minor in Exercise Science. After graduating ISU she plans to go to med school to become a sports medicine physician. For fun Emma likes hiking, exercising, journaling, and reading. She loves being a part of EIM because she gets to help people become open to the idea that exercise really is a form of medicine. Since she hopes to become a sport medicine physician, Emma enjoys being a part of this organization because EIM combines both parts of that dream. And of course, she loves exercising not only for physical fitness, but because it helps with her own mental health as well. . |
Casey Pepper
Newsletter Chair
Newsletter Chair