Prospective Student Representatives 2025
Patrick Zimmerman
Preferred Name/Pronouns: Patrick He/They
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Undergraduate School: University of Puget Sound
Degree: BS in Physics and Mathematics, 2019
Random Fact: I won a Grammy in high school -- no lies ;-)
Hobbies/Interests/Obsessions: Ving Tsun Kung Fu, baking sourdough bread, petting my cats, playing video games, singing/playing music. Also obsessed with dogs with short spine syndrome (Check out @frogqueenivy on IG. She does not disappoint)
Email: patrick.zimmerman@cuanschutz.edu
YooJin Yoon
Preferred Name/Pronouns: YooJin She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Incheon, South Korea
Undergraduate School: Tufts University
Degree: BS in Biology and Community Health, 2019
Random Fact: I was the state champion in Connecticut for women’s singles badminton in 2014-2015!
Hobbies/Interests/Obsessions: I enjoy exploring new places, eating delicious food, hiking, painting, making ceramics, and am currently obsessed with pilates as a form of working out!
Email: yoojin.yoon@cuanschutz.edu
Tyler Benjamin
Preferred Name/Pronouns: Tyler “Benji” Benjamin He/Him/His
Hometown: Manchester, Tennessee
Undergraduate School: Auburn University
Degree: BME, Music Education, 2006 MM, Euphonium Performance, 2010, University of Colorado
Random Fact: I recently found my birth parents through an online genetic testing site. Turns out my birth father is a doctor.
Hobbies/Interests/Obsessions: Running, Climbing, Poker, League of Legends, Harry Potter, Board Games
Brandon Bellen
Preferred Name: Brandon He/Him/His
Hometown: La Porte, Indiana
Undergraduate School: Indiana University - Bloomington
Degree: BS in Biochemistry, 2021
Random Fact: I have a phobia of ladybugs
Hobbies/Interests/Obsessions: Volleyball (indoor, beach, grass), watching sports, being outdoors, cooking, singing
Hillary Ta
Preferred Name/Pronouns: Hillary She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Undergraduate School: University of California, Santa Barbara
Degree: BS in Biology, 2019
Random Fact: I’ve played NBA 2k with Kobe Bryant
Hobbies/Interests/Obsessions: Cooking, sunsets, and crime shows
Email: hillary.ta@cuanschutz.edu
Andy Ascencio
Preferred Name/Pronouns: Andy He/Him/His
Hometown: Chatsworth, California
Undergraduate School: University of California, Los Angeles
Degree: BS in Biology, 2016
Random Fact: I did not cry when I was born
Hobbies/Interests/Obsessions: Watching NBA basketball (especially the Lakers), bike riding, getting drinks with friends, binge-watching House and The Office
Email: andy.ascencio@cuanschutz.edu
Katharine Lewis
Preferred Name/Pronouns: Katie She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Parker, Colorado
Undergraduate School: Xavier University
Degree: Biology, 2019
Random Fact: I have dual citizenship with the UK
Hobbies/Interests/Obsessions: Rock Climbing, Skiing, Dog Rescue, Hiking, Camping, Cooking, Travel
Nicholas Felan
Preferred Name/Pronouns: Nick He/Him/His
Hometown: Highland Village, Texas
Undergraduate School: Lawrence University
Degree: BA in Biology and Biochemistry, 2019
Random Fact: I left home at the age of 17 to play junior hockey!
Hobbies/Interests/Obsessions: Hockey, all things triathlon, most sports, all outdoor activities, photography, coffee, wine, video games, a good TV show, and, of course, spending time with my husky named Bjorn!
KC Hummer
Preferred Name/Pronouns: KC She/They
Hometown: Milwaukie, Oregon
Undergraduate School: Oregon State University
Degree: BS in Botany, 2013; BS in Biology, 2013
Random Fact: I spend 2-3 months a year living in a tent
Hobbies/Interests/Obsessions: Plants, roller derby, platypus/science facts
Email: caitlyn.hummer@cuanschutz.edu
Office of Admissions Contact Information
- Jeffrey SooHoo, MD, MBA
Assistant Dean of Admissions - Karina Goodwin, MA
Admissions Manager - Lamar Cherry, BA
​Senior Admissions Specialist
Location
Building 500, First Floor
Mailing Address: 13001 E. 17th Place, Mailstop C292
Aurora, CO 80045
Phone: 303-724-6407
Fax: 303-724-8028
Email: MD-Admissions@cuanschutz.edu