President’s Campus and Community Partnerships Awards 
2026 Honorees

Avery Periard, MS/Biomed ‘26

Avery Periard has been a dedicated student who has consistently uplifted those around her. As vice president and mentor chair of the student council, she served as the primary coordinator for mentor-generated questions and organizing mentor groups. This commitment to mentorship led Periard to create online study guides for first-year students and to act as a tutor assistant in the anatomy lab for the  Biomedical Sciences and Physician Assistant Studies programs. Her work on the student council executive board demonstrates strong leadership and collaboration with the student body.

Sarah Fox, PsyD ‘26

Sarah Fox has been a strong advocate for amplifying the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community at PCOM. Not only did she coordinate two different community discussions with faculty members and community partners on trauma-informed and gender-inclusive care and LGBTQIA+ sexual health, but she also served as the wellness director of the SPAP Council and contributed wellness columns to Mental Health Monthly and Mental Health Matters. Fox continued her allyship by co-facilitating LGBTQIA Safe Space/Ally Training with PCOM Georgia faculty members and by fundraising $5,000 for military troops and their families, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to helping others.

Natalie Lozito, MS/ABA ‘26

Natalie Lozito has made significant contributions to the College’s Department of School Psychology through her role as vice president of the Psychology Executive Board.  Her mission to raise awareness for mental health included launching the Mental Health Matters swag initiative, developing the Mental Health Matters Newsletter, organizing wellness events, and supporting fundraising efforts such as the Black Brain Campaign.

Alex Lambritsios, MS/MHC ‘26

Alex Lambristio's passion for community, family, and mental health access extends far beyond the classroom. Having worked as both a student and budding clinician, she is deeply committed to fostering these values in every venue open to her.

Joehannah Dorivilier-Augustin, DO ‘26

Tori Whately, PharmD ‘26

Tori Whatley orchestrated a maternal-child donation initiative in partnership with Helping Mamas and local women’s shelters, providing essential resources to families in need. Through volunteer recruitment, campus outreach, and community engagement, they mobilized students and supporters to contribute to the effort. This collaboration ensured the successful collection, organization, and distribution of critical supplies, including diapers, hygiene products, and baby care items, benefiting mothers and children throughout the community.

Perline Mathurin, DPT ‘26

Perline Mathurin’s roles as student ambassador, treasurer for the Physical Therapy Council, and student representative for the National Association of Black Physical Therapists allowed her to lead campus initiatives, participate in community service and professional development activities, and help foster welcoming environments for prospective students.

Bailey Belcher, DO ‘26

Emeka Ikeakanam, DO ‘26

Emeka Ikeakanam has demonstrated exceptional commitment to community, health education, and student leadership. As a student leader within Brothers in Medicine, Nutrition in Medicine, the Student National Medical Association, and the Student Government Association, he coordinated different campus programs promoting wellness, mentorship, and professional development. Their service extends beyond the classroom through efforts to bring critical resources to underserved communities, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club and NAMI Moultrie.