Meet The Executive Board

Amanda is a junior and she is double-majoring in math and biology and minoring in computer science! She is on the pre-med track and hopes to pursue an MD or MD-PhD after graduating. She moved to Charleston, SC from Seattle, WA about two years ago, and she has been part of the Neuroscience Club since her freshman year in fall 2019. In addition to being in the Neuroscience Club, she volunteers at the VA (Veterans Affairs) hospital, and she is part of two research groups: one in the School of Medicine at UofSC, and one at MUSC. When she is not busy with studying for the MCAT or classes, she likes to read, dance, and try out new coffee shops. Amanda loves neuroscience because she is fascinated by how the organization of the brain is related to consciousness and the applicability of neuroscience to a variety of different fields such as artificial intelligence, business, law, and more!

Amanda Manea

President

Amanda is a junior and she is double-majoring in math and biology and minoring in computer science!

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Karinne is a junior using the Honors College BARSC program to build a neuroscience major. She is from Franklin, TN and has been a member of the neuroscience club since fall 2020. Outside of the club, she also works in the McQuail neural aging and memory loss lab at the School of Medicine. After undergrad, Karinne hopes to pursue a PhD in neuroscience. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with her friends and family. Karinne’s favorite thing about neuroscience is learning about the brain-behavior relationship and different neurological disorders.

Karinne Cobb

Interim President

Karinne is a junior using the Honors College BARSC program to build a neuroscience major.

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Jade is a sophomore pursuing a dual degree in Biological Sciences and French, as well as a neuroscience minor. She is from Atlantic Beach, FL, and has been a member of the Neuroscience Club since fall 2020. On campus, she is also involved with Chi Alpha campus fellowship, Alpha Epsilon Delta pre-health honor society, and the Pre-Health Virtual Journal Club, in addition to working on a research project in the Aphasia Lab. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, baking, reading, playing piano, and spending time outdoors with family and friends. Jade’s favorite thing about neuroscience is learning how the brain changes itself over time and in response to different experiences, meaning that there is always more to learn about the ways our brains work!

Jade Hannan

Vice President

Jade is a sophomore pursuing a dual degree in Biological Sciences and French, as well as a neuroscience minor.

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Avery is a freshman with a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a minor in Spanish. In fall of 2022 she plans to switch to the new neuroscience major. Also, she is on the pre-med track and plans to go to medical school after graduating. Avery is involved with the neuroscience club, dance marathon, and reformed university fellowship. She plans to get involved with neuroscience research during her time at UofSC. In her free time she loves trying new coffee shops, taking walks, baking, and being with friends. Avery’s favorite thing about neuroscience club is learning about the ways neuroscience can be used in other professions and learning about different neurological disorders.

Avery Phelps

Secretary

Avery is a freshman with a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a minor in Spanish.

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Darby is a Junior Chemistry major with a minor in Neuroscience. She is from Columbia, SC and has been a member of the Neuroscience Club since fall 2020. On campus, she also volunteers for the Office of Undergraduate Research as a Magellan Ambassador and works in the Zhu Neuropharmacology Laboratory investigating neuroAIDs and drug addiction. Outside of neuroscience, Darby volunteers for CAN Community Health raising awareness for HIV and AIDs in the Midlands. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hanging out with her two cats, and going up to Lake Murray. Darby’s favorite thing about neuroscience is the vast amount of information yet to be discovered!

Darby Porter

Treasurer

Darby is a Junior Chemistry major with a minor in Neuroscience.

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Bella is a Junior Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major with a minor in Neuroscience. She is from Greenville, SC and has been a member of Neuroscience Club since fall 2019. On campus, she is also a part of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity and works as an undergraduate research assistant at UofSC’s Neurodevelopmental Disorders Lab. Outside of academics, Bella works as a medical scribe at The Practice LLC in downtown Columbia. In her free time, she likes reading, baking, and spending time with friends. Bella’s favorite thing about neuroscience is learning about different neurological movement disorders and understanding the role the brain plays in consciousness and the awareness of self.

Bella Dinu

Social Media and Outreach Director

Bella is a Junior Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major with a minor in Neuroscience.

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Lucina is a freshman in the Honors College and is pursuing a BA in psychology with a minor in dance. She is from Greenville, SC, and has been part of the Neuroscience Club since fall 2021. Lucina also participates in the St. Thomas More Center on campus and is looking into various research opportunities. After undergrad, she hopes to go to grad school for a PhD in psychology and become a counselor. Outside of school, Lucina likes to go hiking, get coffee, listen to music, and hang out with friends. Her favorite part of neuroscience is understanding what role the brain plays in decision-making and related thought processes.

Lucina Frank

Community Service Director

Lucina is a freshman in the Honors College and is pursuing a BA in psychology with a minor in dance.

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