Emma Moody

Volunteer Maryland Coordinator

After biking across the country in the 2011 4K for Cancer ride, I joined the Ulman Cancer Fund as the Volunteer Maryland Coordinator.  This year, I will be working to engage and empower college students in the fight against cancer through our student group, Young Adult Cancer Support (YACS).  Having lived in Ohio my whole life, I am excited to spend the year in Baltimore and explore the east coast.  I recently graduated from Miami University in Ohio, where I studied biology and Spanish.  In college, I kept myself busy as part of the club cycling team, a member of a pre-medical fraternity, and a weekly volunteer in the Emergency Department of the local hospital.  I spent my summers studying abroad in Chile, building trails in Northern California, and biking across the country with the 4K for Cancer.  In the fall, I will start my medical education at The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. 

1. How did you first get involved with UCF?

I found out about UCF this past summer when I biked from Baltimore to Seattle with the 4K for Cancer.  The Ulman Cancer Fund was closely partnered with the 4K, and on the ride, I learned more and more about the two organizations.  I was inspired by the passion and enthusiasm of UCF for the mission of helping young adults affected by cancer.  Mid-ride, I applied for the Volunteer Maryland Coordinator position that would be working with the 4K/UCF. 

2. Outside of working at UCF, what's your dream job?

After this year with UCF, I will be going to medical school to continue training for my dream of becoming a physician.  Right now, I am interested in specializing in rural medicine, which works with the medically underserved populations of rural areas. 

3. What was your favorite moment working at UCF?

My favorite moment working at UCF was definitely the Half-Full Triathlon.  I got to spend the weekend on the U-Team ‘news coverage team’ capturing the stories of the athletes.  I was just blown away by the amazing people that I met.  Listening to stories of cancer survivors and individuals dedicating their race to loved ones was so moving, and on race day, it was incredibly inspirational and uplifting to watch each person I had talked to cross the finish line. 

4. What do you do when you’re not working?

When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with friends and being outside.  After the Half-Full Triathlon, I was so inspired by everyone that I signed up for my first marathon and triathlon with Team Fight!  Once a week, I play broomball, which is the best intramural sport in existence.  I am also a member of a trivia team that recently qualified for the playoffs!  In my free time, I enjoy reading, listening to music, and attempting to learn new languages.