Recognizing &
Rewarding Academic
Excellence

Winners of the Exxat Student Scholarship for the 2022-23 Academic Year

Students are the future of healthcare and Exxat is proud to recognize the excellence
of 16 students by awarding scholarships in the area of Scholarly Productivity, Diversity
and Inclusion, Leadership and Care for Underserved Communities.

Scholarly Productivity Award

The Scholarly Productivity Award recognizes students who have made
significant contributions to the body of evidence in their respective professions,
thereby advancing evidence-based practice and improving patient care.

Emilia Kaszyk

Academic Institution:
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Program:
Physical Therapy

Max Frenkel

Academic Institution:
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Program:
MD/PhD

Alexandra McDonald

Academic Institution:
Baylor University

Program:
Physical Therapy

Fiona Smith

Academic Institution:
Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston

Program:
PhD in Nursing

Diversity and Inclusion Award

The Diversity and Inclusion Award honors students who promote diversity and
inclusion in the healthcare workforce, leading to improved healthcare outcomes for all.

Chanel Green

Academic Institution:
Southern California University of Health Sciences

Program:
Physician Assistant

Natalia Umanzor

Academic Institution:
Stony Brook University

Program:
Occupational Therapy

Christyn Mitchell

Academic Institution:
Thomas Jefferson University

Program:
Doctor of Health Sciences

Tiffany Blanco

Academic Institution:
Stony Brook University

Program:
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)

Leadership Award

The Leadership Award recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional leadership
qualities in both the classroom and the community, inspiring others and making a positive impact.

Joe Podurgiel

Academic Institution:
University of Connecticut

Program:
Physical Therapy

Heather Burrum

Academic Institution:
University of Michigan-Flint

Program:
Physical Therapy

Jenna Shaw

Academic Institution:
University of Kansas Medical Center

Program:
Occupational Therapy

Kelli Daniels

Academic Institution:
South College

Program:
Physical Therapy

Care for Underserved Communities Award

The Care for Underserved Communities Award recognizes the pivotal role played
by recipients in overcoming barriers to healthcare access in underserved communities
and helping these communities thrive.

Julia Galanto

Academic Institution:
Wingate University

Program:
Physical Therapy

Sharlene Lansiquot

Academic Institution:
Andrews University

Program:
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Abriana Berkowitz

Academic Institution:
Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis

Program:
Physical Therapy

Mason Myers

Academic Institution:
The Ohio State University

Program:
Physical Therapy

Congratulations to this year's winners!

The Exxat team is proud to support all aspects of health sciences education, including the
students who are the future of healthcare. We award a scholarship in the amount of $1000
to four (4) students who exemplify excellence in Scholarly Productivity, Diversity and
Inclusion, Leadership, and Care for Underserved Communities


Past Student
Scholarship Winners