NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Emily worked extensively with the senior community as a resident enrichment volunteer in an assisted living and a Hospital Elder Life volunteer at Michigan Medicine. She noticed a lack of personalized connection and engaging programming. A small idea in the back of her mind was the beginning of Perfect Pair!
Degrees: B.S. International Studies, B.S. Polish, Minor in Biology
Interests/Hobbies: Nicki Minaj, Michigan football, charcuterie boards, and meticulous planning using Google Drive
Other Involvements: Michigan Medicine Anesthesiology Clinical Research
Fun Fact: Played on the Club Water Polo team at UofM for four years without ever scoring a goal in a game
EMILY LERNER
EMILY LERNER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FOUNDER
Rachel is a recent graduate from the University of Michigan and has been with Perfect Pair since the beginning! She was the Founding President, and is excited to see Perfect Pair continue to grow and impact the lives of those Perfect Pair serves.
B.S.: Neuroscience
Interests/Hobbies: Crafts (particularly painting), hiking, baking, and watching movies
Other Involvements: Camp Kesem, Reseach in MCDB & Anesthesiology
Fun Fact: One of her ribs is 2x larger than the other from a gymnastics when she was younger
RACHEL ALESSIO
RACHEL ALESSIO
VICE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FOUNDING U OF M PRESIDENT
Lizzy is a senior at the University of Michigan and has been an active volunteer with Perfect Pair since the beginning. She loves meeting with her pair, Bobbie Jean, and is excited to take on a leadership role in the organization!
B.S.: Public Health, Minor: Biochemistry
Interests/Hobbies: Hiking/being outdoors, spending time with family, and her dog
Other Involvements: Michigan Daily and Public Health Research at UM
Fun Fact: She has hiked 43/46 mountains in New York and is planning to finish all 46 by the summer of 2022
