Overall Chair: Natalie Patton
Hello! My name is Natalie Patton and I am thrilled to be the 2011–2012 Overall Chairperson for Dance On at the University of Houston. This is my second year at the University and I am a Psychology major. This is my first year on the Executive Board and I am looking forward to this new and exciting experience. Dance On is a unique and special organization to be a part of and I am so excited to work with my fellow Board Members to create the annual Dance Marathon for the children of Texas Children’s Hospital. Dance On is an organization that I love and believe in whole heartedly and I am determined to make this year the best year yet. I am looking forward to getting the students at UH and the community involved and informed with what we are doing because this is absolutely amazing and life changing organization to take part in.
Dancer Recruitment & Relations Chair: Claudia Martinez
Hello! My name is Claudia Martinez and I am proud to be the 2011–2012 Dance Recruitment and Relations Chair for Dance On. This is my 3rd year here at the University of Houston and I am a Pre–Med pursuing my bachelors in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. This is my 1st year on the Executive Board and I am looking forward to all the exciting events we have planned for this year. I am so honored to be working for this organization. Kids are so helpless and innocent that it is up to everyone else to give them the help they need to live a normal life. In the end all that we do is “For The Kids!”
Development Chair: Annie Pally
Hello! My name is Annie Pally, and am honored to serve as the Corporate Development Chair for Dance On at UH! Dance On at UH presents a unique opportunity to promote awareness and raise funds for our local Children’s Miracle Network hospital – Texas Children’s Hospital – through an interactive and engaging environment of music, dance, and active community involvement. Dance On at UH seeks to define and create a collaborative, supportive, community based initiative in the practice and application of pediatric medicine and healthcare. Together, we hope to make a difference in the life of a child.
Entertainment Chair: Crishara Cooper
My name is Crishara Cooper, I’m the entertainment chair and I am a sophmore at the University of Houston. My major is Biochem and i am aprining to be a General Practitioner. I chose to volunteer with Dance On this year because I love what this organization stands for.
Family and Hospital Relations Chair: Jessica Ha
Hello! My name is Jessica Ha and I’m your 2011–2012 Family & Hospital Relations Chair. I am a Junior at the University of Houston pursuing a degree in Accountancy and Corporate Communications. This is my first year with Dance On and I look forward to making this upcoming event the absolute best and biggest it’s been so far at the University of Houston.
Finance & Communications Chair: Courtney Wright
Hi, my name is Courtney Wright and I’m the Finance Chair for Dance On 2011–2012. I’m a Junior at the University of Houston, and my major is Accounting. I chose to be involved with Dance On because I love the work that Texas Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network does. They are two amazing organizations and I am willing to do anything I can to help them. They have saved countless lives, and have helped countless families financially. I look forward to an amazing year!
Hospitality Chair: Christine Roh
Morale Chair: Arlette Tamez
Hi! My name is Arlette Tamez and I am the 2011–2012 Morale Chair for Dance On. I am a freshman at UH and I plan on majoring in Liberal Studies. I am new to the organization, but as soon as I heard of it I was amazed and very interested in getting involved. I love how it has to do with getting involved in campus and helping others in need. I am very excited for this year everyone is ready and we are all shooting for the best year that UH has ever seen. So come and support us in everything possible from bake sales to other fundraisers to of course attending our annual DANCE ON MARATHON – “We stand for those who can’t!”
Operations & Facilities Chair: Isaiah Laws
Special Events Chair: Hina Gadit
Hello Everyone! My name is Hina Gadit and I am the Special Events Chair for Dance On at UH 2011–2012. I am a sophomore at the University of Houston studying Pre–Pharmacy. This is my first year being on the Executive Board of Dance On and all I can say is I am an extremely proud member of this organization! Dance On is a 100% nonprofit organization and all of our funds go to the Texas Children’s Hospitals Miracle Network. Until this past summer I had no idea what Dance On was and as soon as I heard about it I absolutely adored the goals of this organization. I am extremely excited to make our organization soar to new heights this year and looking forward to making it the best it has ever been in the past few years. My goal is to get every student involved and enjoy all of our exciting upcoming events for the year. Remember everything we do is FOR THE KIDS, and 100% of your support is needed. Come out and support us at our different events such as our Bake Sales, Mini–Marathons and of course, the biggest event of all the 5th Annual Dance Marathon taking place on February 18, 2012!
Marketing Chair: Sara Gueory
