Meet the Bearcat Buddies Team

Antione is a dedicated nonprofit professional with over a decade of experience in human services. He holds a BA in Liberal Arts from Xavier University and a Master's in Social Work from the University of Cincinnati ('17).

Noah is a 4th year student studying Health Sciences on a Pre-Physical Therapy Track with minors in Psychology and Nutrition. He oversees our Lead Tutor and Ambassador Programs. Noah also leads our external partnership and strategies.

Rama is a third year in the Medical Sciences Program, and has a goal of becoming a physician in the future. Her favorite part about the program is being able to connect with the community and serve as a mentor to lift people up.

Zaid is a second year Business Analytics major. He has a passion for tutoring and believes that Bearcat Buddies is a unique experience by teaching kids and connecting with them on a deeper level throughout the semester.

Lorelle is a 3rd-year Psychology student with an Arabic minor, and she aspires to acquire a PhD in Child Development. She oversees the recruitment and organization of ambassadors who help recruit tutors and support the programs operations.

Victoria is a freshman in nursing. Her long-term career goal is to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. She loves meeting new people with the Bearcat Buddies program.

Chichi s a third-year Health Science student on the Pre-med track with a Public Health minor. As she transitions into her role as a Tutor Coordinator, she aims to strengthen the connection between schools and Bearcat Buddies students.

Elizabeth is a 3rd-year Pre-Dentistry student studying Public Health with a Pre-Med Certificate. She loves how involved she can be with the students, and loves watching the positive impact that the Bearcat Buddies program has on the students.

Libby is a fourth-year student double majoring in Public Relations and Psychology with a Marketing minor. She works as a marketing/communications CO-OP, assisting with communication efforts and tasks.

Brendan a freshman at UC studying Pre-Med with the goal of becoming a physician and helping others. He's enjoyed Bearcat Buddies for the opportunity to support younger students and connect with others who share similar goals.