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! 

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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.

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B.S.: Neuroscience

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Interests/Hobbies: Crafts (particularly painting), hiking, baking, and watching movies 

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Other Involvements: Camp Kesem, Reseach in MCDB & Anesthesiology

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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