Laboratory Anatomy Ambassadors

Meet the Summer A 2026 Laboratory Anatomy Ambassadors

Every single Anatomy Ambassador is here to support you every step of the way! They’ve been through the course, excelled, and are now fully committed to guiding and enhancing your learning experience.

You’ll see them in every class—engaging in discussions, breaking down complex content, and sharing their proven tips to keep you ahead of the game. Their main goal? Your success.

You can count on them to guide you, support you, and keep you motivated. They’re not just ambassadors; they’re your greatest allies in this learning journey. Together, we’ll make this semester your best yet!

Brenda Mendez

Brenda Mendez

Hi everyone! My name is Brenda and I will be one of your lecture ambassadors, and a lab TA. I took the class Fall 2024. Helpful Tip: Anatomy can be overwhelming if you don’t study seriously from day one and make sure you understand the concept by making connections. I recommend studying with spaced repetition and active recall as often as possible. Be curious and enjoy the learning process! Any questions you have doubts on or get wrong is an opportunity to learn. Invest in your education by putting in the effort!

Andoni Mercado

Andoni Mercado

Hello everyone! My name is Andoni and I will be one of your lecture and lab TA. I took the class Summer 2023 and my tip is to find a friend in the class to practice with. That way you can quiz and also teach each other which we know is very helpful for learning. A new language is easier to learn when you can practice with someone. Good luck!

Vanessa Ruiz

Vanessa Ruiz

Hi everyone! My name is Vanessa and I will be one of your lecture ambassadors, and a lab TA. I took the class Summer 2023. One tip I have for students is to PLEASE watch the videos and take notes before coming to class. The purpose of lecture is to build on top of the knowledge you gained from the videos as we will focus on comprehension of the material through iclickers and critical thinking questions. Missing a video or two happens as life happens but be sure to catch up as soon as possible to avoid a pile up. If you need any help do not hesitate to reach out to me, any of your other ambassadors, or Dr. Benaduce 🙂 Good luck!

Abraham Alonso

Abraham Alonso

You may call me Abe. I will be one of your lecture ambassadors and lab TA. I took the class Spring 2024. Helpful tip: Spaced repetition!

Luis Hernandez

Luis Hernandez

I took the class Fall 2024. Tip: A tip that I can give that I feel like helped me the most while taking this class is when watching the videos, take really good notes. Write down every detail so when the exam comes around, you wont have to stress about rewatching every video to make sure you have everything. Then before the exam, read the notes as many times until you feel confident with the material.

Silvana Theilkuhl

My name is Silvana Theilkuhl and I'm super excited to get to be an ambassador this semester, so thank you for choosing me! My tip to succeed in anatomy is to write down the questions asked in class and test yourself on those later as well as to stay on top of all the lab stations of the week because they can really help you solidify and recall the information from lecture.

Anthony Garcia

Anthony Garcia

I took the class Fall 2025. Helpful Tip: Be consistent in reviewing class material and writing paper notes based on the videos and texts on Inspired to Learn to help with iClicker and critical thinking questions in class.