SAT Team

SCNM Creates a Student Advancement Team

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. — Anatole France

This summer, 24 students came together to form another SCNM first: The Student Advancement Team (SAT). This new student group is committed to advancing naturopathic medicine in Phoenix and nationally. SAT works under the direction of the Department of Advancement, and participates in a variety of projects that support public relations and fundraising efforts for Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. The team is composed of students from varying quarters, most of who have notably contributed to SCNM already by serving on other student groups or by demonstrating dedication to Naturopathic Medicine through community service work. Membership in SAT is regarded as an honor and is by invitation only.

SAT Team

Team members receive special gifts for their volunteer work each month from SAT founding sponsors Sprouts Farmers Market and Pei Wei Asian Diner.

Team members are: Heather Paulson, Leila Fosdick, Justin Taylor, Benita Perch, Angela Wojtowicz, Chris Ogilvie, Dianna Heath, Emily Keranen, Jamie Oskin, Jennifer Mundt, Jason McNeil, Jenna Blasi, Jennifer Williamson, Jonci Jensen, Lora Nayebpour, Nita Keskitalo, Judy Hinojosa, Kimberly Palka, Kristen Fujii, MaryK Martin Geyer, Ruddy Ruddy, Tursha Hamilton, Tara Peyman and Melissa Coats.

In July team members contacted all SCNM alumni to invite them to a reception at the AANP convention. In August, as the new quarter begins, the SAT projects include:

• Visiting local TV personalities
• Attending Tempe and Phoenix Chamber meetings and the prestigious Phoenix Rotary 100
• Supporting the Arizona Public Health Association with several projects
• Contributing to the remodel of our Medical Center
• Hosting our “Doctor is In” lecture, at which Justin Taylor will speak about Naturopathic Medicine
• Creating a MySpace website promoting Naturopathic Medicine and SCNM

Participating in the SAT allows students an opportunity to interface with the media and the public, allowing team members to hone their business skills while meeting potential future patients. Volunteering time through the SAT also creates media relationships that the students may want to pursue once they begin practicing medicine.