Katelyn Gonczy
University of Mount UnionKatelyn Gonczy, a sophomore biochemistry major, has shown her dedication to others and commitment to lifelong service early in her collegiate career. Ms. Gonczy is president of the largest service organization on our campus, Alpha Phi Omega. In addition to that role, she is also involved in Alpha Lamda Detla, the Alliance Community Orchestra, orchestra at Mount Union and the Tuscarawas Philharmonic. Ms. Gonczy's outlook is one we encourage at Mount Union. IN eery situation, she is respectful of those with whom she interacts and always seeks a way to connect with new people. Her current research position revolves around the study of Alzheimer's and she has goals of working for Doctors without Boarders. It is clear that Ms. Gonczy will be a force for good in the rest of her career at Mount Union and beyond.
Personal Statement
I was lucky enough to have been raised in a church that instilled in me the necessity of serving others. It provided me with the opportunity to go on several mission trips that filled me with a passion for volunteer work that followed me to college. As a freshman, I joined the co-ed national service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega (APO). With this chapter, I have completed over 100 hours of service and that number only continues to grow. Now, as president of APO, I feel more motivated than ever to get out into the community, and beyond. I am on my way to becoming a physician and I plan on using my passion for service in my future career. Currently, I'm working on becoming a health coach in my community; This entails being assigned to a patient who struggles with chronic health issues. It is my job to help educate and inspire this patient in order to better their quality of life. My dream is to work for Doctors Without Borders after medical school in order to provide medical care to people in need around the world.