Bobcats and Buddies
Student Organizations Athens
Our Mission
Bobcats and Buddies is a partnering organization with Southeast Ohio Youth Mentoring (SEOYM). The mission at SEOYM is to make a positive difference in the lives of area youth through professionally supported relationships with mentors and volunteers. The goal is to foster a mentoring relationship between a child in the southeast Ohio region and a medical student at OU-HCOM.
Officers, 2025-2026
| Officer Position | Officer Name |
|---|---|
| President | Avery Probst |
| Vice President | Nimisha Joshi |
| Treasurer | Dinithi Amunugama |
| Secretary | Kamorah Ryhlick |
| Community Outreach | George Stringer |
| Advisor | Melissa Thomas, Ph.D. |
| Advisor | Sarah Adkins, Pharm.D. |
Dues: $30 Annually
Services Provided
The organization provides an opportunity for OU-HCOM Medical Students to engage and have a direct impact on the youth of SE Ohio.
Tentative Schedule for 2025-2026
Bobcats and Buddies will be hosting mentoring sessions three times a month for 2 hours each where each mentor will work one-on-one with their assigned mentee.