Blood Drives United

The Executive Board (2025-2026)

Abigail O’Connell | President

I’m a senior from Northville, Michigan, majoring in public health with a minor in gender and health! I love BDU because our work has such a tangible impact, by saving lives and encouraging students to donate or volunteer for the greater good. Outside of BDU, I a member of Zeta Omega Eta, the co-founder of Mission Menstruation at the University of Michigan, a member of the Sexual Misconduct Prevention Survivor Empowerment Commission (SMPSEC), and an employee at the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC). Additionally, I have worked for the Department of Natural Resources my last few summers at Maybury State Park! I am so excited to beat OSU this Blood Battle! Bleed maize and blue!

AMANDA OJEDA | Internal affairs

I’m a junior from Buffalo, NY, studying Biomedical Engineering with a Mathematics minor on the pre-med track. Outside of BDU, I’m the treasurer of College Advocates for Food Allergy Awareness and Education (CAFAE), a Peer Mentor for the Women in Science and Education Residential Program, and a volunteer for Ronald McDonald House Charities. What I love most about BDU is seeing the collective efforts of so many individuals and their significant impact on the community and beyond. I’m so excited for the upcoming Blood Battle and can’t wait to bleed maize and blue!

Christyne Nwakanma | Communications

I am a junior from Fort Wayne, Indiana, majoring in Neuroscience on a pre-med track. Outside of BDU, I'm a research lab assistant in a Vitamin B12 deficiency lab, and a member of the the Black Undergraduate Medical Association. I love BDU because of the huge impact we make in the community and for those in need of blood. Some of of my hobbies are watching movies, working out, and reading! So excited for another amazing year. Go Blue!!

Megan avey | Drive logistics

I'm a senior majoring in Neuroscience on the pre-PA track, and I work at the hospital as a patient care tech. I joined BDU because working on an oncology unit has made me realize just how vital blood transfusions can be. As someone pursuing a career in healthcare, I want to positively impact as many people as possible and BDU is a great opportunity to achieve that! Go blue!

Anya Aubuchon | External AFfairs

I am a senior in LSA majoring in Neuroscience on the pre-med track. In addition to BDU, I do research through the pediatric surgery department at Michigan Medicine and work as a Multicultural Lounge Community Assistant through M-Housing. I am also involved with other organizations on campus, such as Phi Chi Pre-Medical Fraternity and Global Health Alliance. I love BDU because healthcare-related community service work is something I am passionate about, and the work that BDU does is so vital for so many people, especially when there is a blood shortage. I have been involved in BDU since my freshman year and I can’t wait to see what this next year has in store. Bleed blue!

Sneha Sunder | Finance

I am originally from Connecticut and I am a senior majoring in Economics while on a pre-med track. Outside of BDU, I play the violin in the Campus Symphony Orchestra and work as a Patient Care Technician at the University Hospital. I love Blood Drives United because it is so much fun to meet and recruit new donors, as we save lives and beat OSU at the same time. So proud to bleed maize and blue!

Avery Selig | Promotions & Outreach

I am a sophmore from Seattle, majoring in Movement science on the pre-med track. Outside of Blood Drives United, I’m involved in research that focuses on Merkle Cell Carcinoma, and I work as a medical assistant at an urgent care. I joined BDU because I believe that small actions, like donating blood, can make a huge difference in saving lives and supporting the healthcare community. In my free time, I love exploring Ann Arbor, working out, and spending time with friends. I’m excited to help Michigan beat OSU in the Blood Battle! Go Blue!