Clubs & Organizations

President

Chloe Lal is a third year DPT student from Shrewsbury, MA. She graduated from Sacred Heart University in 2021 with a Bachelors of Exercise Science and a Minor in Dance. As an undergraduate student, she was elected to serve as the President of the SHU Pre-PT Club during her Junior and Senior years. Her passion for physical therapy began at a young age when her love for dance ignited a curiosity to better understand biomechanics. From her earliest days as a dancer, all the way to being a member of the SHU Dance Company, Chloe grew up fascinated with movement and the role of the body in achieving it. After sustaining an injury on stage in high school that required physical therapy, Chloe became curious about the profession and eventually knew that a career in Physical Therapy was what she wanted to pursue. Although she is interested in orthopedics, she is open to working in any PT setting. In her free time, Chloe enjoys working at SHU Fit (university faculty gym), where she mentors members on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Chloe loves to travel the world, spend time with family and friends and everything Disney.

Vice President

Colleen DeRosa is a third year DPT student from Brighton, MA. She graduated from Sacred Heart University in 2021 with a BS in Exercise Science through the accelerated 3+3 program. As an undergraduate student she was a member of the Exercise Science Club, the Pre- PT club, a Student Ambassador, and a member of the Irish Dance Ensemble. Colleen always had a passion for healthcare, but it was through her experience as a patient that she first became interested in Physical Therapy as a career. She was able to see first hand the significant role that a Physical Therapist plays in restoring a patient's health so that they can be the strongest version of themselves. Colleen remains open and eager to work in any PT setting but is currently most interested in working with patients who suffer from neurological disorders. In her free time Colleen enjoys working out, spending time with friends and going to the beach.

Treasurer

Erick Zecha is a third year DPT student from Keene, NH. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2020 with a BS in Biomedical Engineering. As an undergraduate Erick played 4 years of baseball at RPI and was a two-year captain. Erick found a passion for physical therapy and rehabilitation through his own experience rehabbing sports injuries and has an interest in orthopedics. In his free time, Erick loves spending time outdoors hiking, fishing, wakeboarding, skiing and playing with his dog.

External Liaison

Lauren Miastkowski is a third year DPT Student from Rochelle Park, NJ. She graduated from Sacred Heart University in 2021 with a BS in Exercise Science through the accelerated 3+3 program. As an undergraduate student she was elected to serve as Event Coordinator for the SHU Pre-PT club and volunteered as a Fitness RISE (Reaching Independence through Supported Education) mentor. Lauren’s passion for Physical Therapy stems from a desire to heal through movement and the belief that exercise is medicine. She is still exploring her options but is currently leaning toward working with patients experiencing neurological disorders. In her free time, Lauren enjoys hiking, cooking, exercising, shopping and eating sushi.

Secretary

Madison Fancher is currently a third year DPT student from Gloversville, NY. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI. During her undergraduate career, she was a 4-year member of the women's track and field team where they were conference champions three times. Her interest in the physical therapy field began once she started a job at a physical therapy clinic as an aide and realized that helping people return to their daily activities was an incredibly rewarding process. During her free time, she enjoys running, cooking and trying new restaurants.

Marquette Representative

Brianna Williams is a third year DPT Student from Eastchester, NY. She graduated from Arcadia University in 2021 with a BA in Psychology. As an undergraduate student she was a member of the Arcadia University Women’s Varsity Soccer Team where they won conference championships once and also advanced to the NCAA tournament three times. After going through physical therapy for an injury acquired on the soccer field and seeing other teammates partake in physical therapy for various injuries, she realized her passion for physical therapy to help others. She has an interest in orthopedics and pediatrics, but she is open to working in any physical therapy setting and is still exploring her options. In her free time, Brianna loves eating all different types of food, spending time with friends and family, enjoys traveling around the world, snowboarding and reading.

Marquette Representative

Emily Schacher is a third year DPT student from Chester, NY. She graduated from Sacred Heart University in 2021 with a BS in Neuroscience. As an undergraduate student, Emily participated in the Sacred Heart University Band Program, was a member of the SHU Figure Skating Team, and was an active Brother of Kappa Kappa Psi National Band Fraternity. Her passion for physical therapy grew from the years she spent on the ice training as a figure skater, as well as the many injuries that came with it. Emily is mostly interested in working with patients with neurologic conditions, although she is open to other areas of practice. When Emily is not on the ice or practicing her flute, she likes to enjoy time outside with her friends and family, reading or writing.

Giving with Heart Representative

Rachel Bagdasarian is a third year DPT student from Colchester, CT. She graduated from Sacred Heart University in 2021 with a degree in Exercise Science through the 3+3 program. During undergraduate, she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi, raising money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities, as well as buildOn, which fundraised money to build schools in developing countries, and the Exercise Science Club. Her passion for PT stemmed from a need to help others and a strong desire to work in the healthcare setting with a background in sports such as soccer, dance, taekwondo, and weight lifting. She is interested in neurological and pediatric physical therapy, but is currently unsure of the setting and wants to keep an open mind as she goes into clinical experiences. In her free time, Rachel enjoys cooking, baking, hiking with other people's dogs until she can get her own, painting, reading and traveling to new places.

Giving with Heart Representative

Leah Suto is a third year DPT student from Oxford, CT. She graduated from Lasell University in 2016 with a BS in Athletic Training. She played on the women’s soccer team and won four championships, leading to four appearances in the NCAA tournament. Her love for physical therapy started in high school after her own injury, but it has grown so much since then. Her work experiences since graduating from Lasell have affirmed her desire to improve the lives of others through movement, motivation, and patient education. She hopes to gain experience in as many physical therapy settings as possible during her time at Sacred Heart University. During her free time, she enjoys playing in co-ed soccer leagues, taking walks with her dog and just being outside.