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What is Forgetyounot@UCF

In March of 2025, ForgetYouNot expanded to its first University-affiliated chapter at University of Central Florida, called ForgetYouNot@UCF, where they have hosted a introductory GBM and tabeling events promoting the Registered Student Organization (RSO) to incoming students. Now, ForgetYouNot@UCF is preparing for its second Fall semester as a registered RSO, by creating monthly GBMs, social events, and volunteering/research opportunities. 

UCF Team
2026-2027 OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

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Tadeusz Acuna

Biotechnology

3rd Year 

Career Goal: Nanomedicine to develop a cure for Neurogenerative diseases

"I am interested in the club to bring awareness while also providing opportunities for students through volunteering, research, and tabling to inform others."

VICE PRESIDENT

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Sayuri Gajaria 

Clinical and Neuro Psychology

2nd Year 

Career Goal: Clinical and Neuro psychologist and practicing in clinical research 

"I believe that this club that can raise awareness dementia patients and how different types of therapy can offer an expression of helping to improve their cognitive function and social interaction. I also want to help people understand how to take care and communicate with patients that have neurogenerative diseases."

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

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Isabella Desmore

Biomedical Sciences - Neuroscience

2rd Year 

Career Goal: N/A

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RESEARCH COORDINATOR

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Sneha Prabakar

Biomedical Sciences 

3rd Year 

Career Goal: N/A

"I’m passionate about bridging the arts and medicine, and I was especially drawn to Forget You Not’s mission of raising awareness for neurodegenerative diseases through creative expression. This unique approach would allow us to humanize and spotlight neurological illness in a meaningful way!"

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

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Amanda Nunez-Ferreira 

Biomedical Sciences-Neuroscience

2nd Year

Career Goal: Medical Researcher for Memory Loss Diseases

"I wanted to create a place where anyone can learn more about memory loss diseases and share their story."

SECRETARY

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Kensey Chapel

Awaiting Major

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Career Goal: N/A

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TREASURER

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Loic Adam

Computer Engineering

3nd Year 

Career Goal: Contribute to an open source project that focuses on computer hardware components 

"I want to be in a position where I can both support others and deepen my understanding of memory loss diseases."

ART GALLERY COORDINATOR

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Victoria Ornada 
Biomedical Sciences - Neuroscience
2nd Year
Career Goal: STEM


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General Board Meetings

Recent Events

April 14th, 2026

The ForgetYouNot@UCF MultiMedia Expo was hosted in collaboration with the UCF John C. Hitt Library, within the Digital Exploration Center. UCF students submitted artwork and literature displaying their personal experiences with neurodegenerative diseases, bringing awareness to the over 100 exhibition attendees. 

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Current volunteering

ForgetYouNot@UCF will continue to host weekly art therapy sessions at a local Orlando memory care center, every Wednesday at 3pm.

If interested in participating, join the GroupMe below!

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Prior Volunteering

March 14th, 2026

ALS Association Awareness Walk

March 4th, 2026
Inclusion Awareness Week with Best Buddies UCF

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December 13th, 2025
Huntington's Awareness Walk

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October 4th, 2025
End to Alzheimer's Diseases Awareness Walk

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