“I'm Alexis Ringhofer. I was born and raised in Owatonna, MN. I am majoring in biomedical sciences with a minor in chemistry. Since freshman year, I have been involved in many clubs such as Pre-PA club, the secretary of Biology club, and the Communication Manager of the Eta Phi Alpha Honor Society. For 6 years, I have worked as a waitress at a small restaurant. I have also worked as a CNA on the memory care unit at an assisted living facility for 2 years. The past summer I worked and continue to work at a hospital as a PCT on the Med-Surg, ED, and mental health floors. In addition, this past summer I job shadowed multiple PAs and doctors within different fields. This year I have recently gotten involved with research on blood clotting factors in squirrels investigating what makes their platelets withstand cold. I also have gotten involved in volunteering within the La Crosse community and my hometown community. I have been assisting my hometown athletic trainer for 6 years, including helping with taping and acute injuries. In La Crosse, I help with behavioral children at a place called the Good Fight, provide safe and clean equipment for drug users helping with the spread of HIV and overdoses at Vivent Health, and clean/socialize the dogs at a humane society. Outside of school and volunteering, I enjoy hiking, being with friends and family, as well as going to local coffee shops.”