meet the 2018-2019 budm executive board:
president: ALEX PEntala
MAJOR: Biochemistry
HOMETOWN: Milwaukee, WI
WHY I DANCE: I dance for the future. I dance for the future committee members and dancers that will continue this movement and that will continue to bring hope until every child in this world has access to comprehensive care. I dance for the future of all of our Riley families! Finally, I dance for my future kids so that they can be live in a world that focuses on providing cutting-edge healthcare to all.
Contact:
vp of internal: Grace Langford
MAJOR: Actuarial Science and Spanish
HOMETOWN: Avon, IN
WHY I DANCE: I dance for my friend, Ben who passed away from Ewing sarcoma this past summer. He was one of the most fearless and caring people I know, and I dance in honor of his resilient spirit. #BenStrong
Contact:
vp of external: Bailee Cecil
MAJOR: Sociology and Political Science
HOMETOWN: Lapel, IN
WHY I DANCE: I dance for hope and for miracles. I love being a part of something that helps incredible kids have happy tomorrows.
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VP Of finance: Guy Maynard
VP Of finance: Guy Maynard
MAJOR: Psychology
HOMETOWN: Alexandria, IN
WHY I DANCE: I dance so that Riley can continue to help as many kids and families as possible.
Contact:
VP Of membership: matt warren
MAJOR: Biology and Spanish
HOMETOWN: O'Fallon, IL
WHY I DANCE: I dance so the Riley kids know we are fighting with them. I can only hope our smiles, energy, and dance moves them as much as they motivate my BUDM family and me. It is incredible to see what young people can achieve when we all work together—it's an unstoppable force!
Contact: mdwarren@butler.edu
entertainment: Olivia Beeman
MAJOR:
HOMETOWN: Cleveland, Ohio
WHY I DANCE: I dance to bring hope and a future to kids that are struggling with much more than what goes on in my daily life. I see the passion that this organization has, therefore, I know we can make a difference. Dancing at BUDM is a time to be something bigger than oneself.
Contact:
entertainment: Marisa Villarreal
MAJOR: Premed Health Sciences and Spanish
HOMETOWN: Lafayette, IN
WHY I DANCE: I dance for those who cannot. I dance to be a part of something bigger than myself.
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hospitality: Tori Templin
MAJOR: Biochemistry
HOMETOWN: Converse, Indiana
WHY I DANCE: Service has always been something I’m passionate about, and dance marathon allows me to give back to a great cause. I’m thankful for the opportunity to work with a great organization.
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MAJOR: Biochemistry
HOMETOWN: Converse, Indiana
WHY I DANCE: Service has always been something I’m passionate about, and dance marathon allows me to give back to a great cause. I’m thankful for the opportunity to work with a great organization.
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hospitality: John Stomps
hospitality: John Stomps
MAJOR: Finance
HOMETOWN: Springboro Ohio
WHY I DANCE: I dance because I am fortunate enough to dance. I dance for those who can’t to show them support, love, and care.
Contact:
logistics: Karlie Hutchins
MAJOR: Exploratory Studies
HOMETOWN: Pleasant Lake, IN
WHY I DANCE: I dance for my dear friend Olivia and for a chance to have a positive impact on the lives of Riley kids and their families!
Contact: klhutchi@butler.edu
Logistics: Maya Patel
MAJOR: Strategic Communications and Sports Media
HOMETOWN: Nashville, TN
WHY I DANCE: For the kids that can’t and so every kid receives the best care possible!
Contact: mkpatel@butler.edu
morale: Nick Bentz
MAJOR: Dance Pedagogy
HOMETOWN: St. Louis
WHY I DANCE: I dance because dance marathon builds a community of support, understanding, and action. Dance marathon builds something much bigger than ourselves.
Contact: nbentz@butler.edu
morale: Bailee Dodson
MAJOR: Psychology and Art + Design
HOMETOWN: Zionsville
WHY I DANCE: All kids should have the chance to be a camper, Dance their hearts out, and not spend the development stages of their life in a hospital bed; that is why I dance.
Contact: bdodson@butler.edu
special events: Ana Segovia
MAJOR: Business
HOMETOWN: Lexington, KY
WHY I DANCE: I dance to be around a passionate group of people who all believe we can make a difference. I love the idea of helping others, and BUDM helps me do that in both a direct and indirect ways. I am so grateful to be able to serve on an organization that dances for those who can't.
Contact:
special events: Erika Olsen
MAJOR: Strategic Communication & Marketing
HOMETOWN: St. Louis, MO
WHY I DANCE: I dance for more birthdays, and more opportunities for a kid to truly be a kid. I dance to instill passion for Riley in new dancers and the drive to pursue their goals. I dance because it is inspiring to see the Butler Community come together for such a great cause.
Contact:
riley relations: Sarah Monesmith
MAJOR: Health Sciences
HOMETOWN: Jasper, IN
WHY I DANCE: When I was 10 years old, I found out I only had one kidney. It wasn’t a big deal at all, but I had to go to Riley to get some baseline testing done. Now, I dance for the kids that I saw that day and changed my life forever.
Contact:
MAJOR: Health Sciences
HOMETOWN: Jasper, IN
WHY I DANCE: When I was 10 years old, I found out I only had one kidney. It wasn’t a big deal at all, but I had to go to Riley to get some baseline testing done. Now, I dance for the kids that I saw that day and changed my life forever.
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riley relations: Joey Lindstrom
MAJOR: Marketing, Sports Media
HOMETOWN: Hawthorn Woods, IL
WHY I DANCE: I love the friendships I get to make with these kids. Being able to invest time and effort into their happiness is something that is so beneficial to me.
Contact:
marketing: Kendra Laidig
MAJOR: Health Sciences
HOMETOWN: Mishawaka, IN
WHY I DANCE: I dance to give hope to the kiddos at Riley who are always dreaming big and never take a single day for granted. Their perseverance and compassion inspires and challenges me to give generously, work passionately, and love wholeheartedly.
Contact:
marketing: Andrew Hasik
YEAR: Junior
MAJOR: Marketing
HOMETOWN: Westfield, IN
WHY I DANCE: I dance because BUDM allows me to connect my heart and abilities to enriching and developing the lives of kids at Riley.
Contact:
marathon Relations: Trent Thompson
MAJOR: Marketing & MIS
HOMETOWN: Brookston, IN
WHY I DANCE: I dance for all the kids who are unable to. I dance to help college students and high schoolers find an impactful organization that they are passionate about.
Contact: tdthomps@butler.edu
MAJOR: Communication Sciences and Disorders
HOMETOWN: O’Fallon, IL
WHY I DANCE: I dance because I am so inspired by the kids at Riley Hospital. I love being able to hear their stories and I hope to be able to put a smile on their face and bring them so much joy. They are so strong, courageous, and have such a positive outlook on life and I think that is so inspiring.
Contact:
Marathon Relations: Emily Jansen
Riley Education: Haley Crowe
MAJOR: CSD
HOMETOWN: Lafayette, IN
WHY I DANCE: I dance because I have seen all of the amazing work Riley does through my family, friends, and experience volunteering there in the Child Life Zone. I want to give back in whatever way I can because Riley does an incredible job with focusing on patient care and I want to be apart of helping those children and their families.
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Fundraising: Caroline Brenner
MAJOR: Elementary Education
HOMETOWN: Carmel, IN
WHY I DANCE: I dance for my best friend Audrey Lupton. She spent 6 months at Riley battling a rare muscle cancer before passing away. She never stopped dancing as long as she could, and neither will I. I dance because I've seen the effects that Riley has on the lives of countless families.
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Fundraising: Kait Diepenhorst
MAJOR: Anthropology and Psychology, Pre-PA
HOMETOWN: Holland, MI
WHY I DANCE: I dance for Caroline Kanis who courageously battled a DIPG tumor but lost her fight March 2017. Children's Miracle Network Hospitals do everything that they can to help treat these precious kiddos and that is exactly what they did for Caroline. I also dance for my cousin Riley who drown in Lake Michigan the summer of 2016. He was someone who was full of kindness and I want to continue spreading that kindness he inspired me to live with. Lastly, I firmly believe that every child should have access to amazing healthcare and I will continue to dance for these kids until each and every one is treated.
Contact:
accounting: William Cassner
MAJOR: Exploratory Business
HOMETOWN: Hillsboro, OH
WHY I DANCE: My mother is an elementary school teacher, and I would want all the students she teaches to have access to a hospital like Riley.
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corporate relations: Stevie Sedlacko
MAJOR: Healthcare and Business
HOMETOWN: Maryland
WHY I DANCE: I dance because of the families who give endless love and support to their child in times of need. They are unselfish, hopeful, but most importantly positive. A light in a dark tunnel, a guide in their children’s life.
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corporate relations: Katrina Sandefer
YEAR: Senior
MAJOR: Multilingual Studies and Anthropology
HOMETOWN: Sterling, IL
WHY I DANCE: My younger brother was very sick when he was little, so BUDM is a cause close to my heart.
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Merchandise: Grace Cavender
MAJOR: Healthcare and Business
HOMETOWN: Waterbury Center, VT
WHY I DANCE: I dance for my family, other families, newborns, friends and the ones that didn't make it. It's our duty to give, to fight and to spread awareness. So I dance to make a smile last a little longer on a child and to show the families that there are people here to support them.
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Alumni Relations: Nick Owens
MAJOR: Accounting
HOMETOWN: Mattoon, IL
WHY I DANCE: I dance because for those who can’t and because I have the ability too.
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recruitment: Miki Kawahara
MAJOR: Health Sciences
HOMETOWN: Honolulu, HI
WHY I DANCE: I dance so I can be apart of something bigger than myself. Also I love seeing the joy and happiness that we bring to these children.
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recruitment: Evan Preusse
MAJOR: Healthcare and Business, Pre-Dental
HOMETOWN: Boca Raton, Fl
WHY I DANCE: I dance to bring hope and make a difference in the lives of Riley families & kids! I have met so many people through Dance Marathon who inspire me to grow my passion to dance FTK and be their #1 supporter - for life.
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Dancer Relations: Carli Domingos
MAJOR: English and Anthropology
HOMETOWN: Naperville, IL
WHY I DANCE: I dance for my family friend Jacob who passed away from Neuroblastoma when he was young. Being able to impact the lives of kids who spend their childhood fighting their illnesses has inspired me to be #FTK everyday. BUDM has given me the opportunity to live more passionately and purposefully and I am so grateful to be apart of this amazing organization!
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Dancer Relations: Lexi Hunt
MAJOR: Elementary Education
HOMETOWN: Seymour, IN
WHY I DANCE: I dance because growing up I watched one of my best friends going in and out of Riley. I had the opportunity to see the amazing things that they do for all of the kids and families first hand. I could not be more thankful for all of the memories that Riley allowed me to make over the years, and every kid deserves the same opportunity.
Contact: lhunt@butler.edu
Stewardship: Jessica Kersey
MAJOR: Chemistry
HOMETOWN: Warsaw, IN
WHY I DANCE: I dance for the kids I met at dance marathon and all the other families who need a cheerleader!
Contact: jkersey@butler.edu
Stewardship: Jacob House
MAJOR: Exploratory Business
HOMETOWN: St. Louis, MO
WHY I DANCE: I dance for the portion of money raised that goes towards cancer research. My family has been affected by cancer recently and I think that it is terrible to see someone's life taken away at an early age from such a horrible disease. I believe that all sizes of donations matter, and I hope to be apart of the generation that helps end cancer.
Contact: jhouse@butler.edu