Meet Inspira Advantage’s Vet School Admissions Experts

Lily graduated from the University of Illinois before pursuing a DVM/MPH dual degree. Born in Israel and relocating to the U.S., Lily graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA in neuroscience and molecular biology. Her experience includes working as a veterinary technician and surgical assistant in neurology at MedVet Chicago.

Dr. Woods is a first-generation veterinary professional who graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, ranking in the top 10 of her class. Currently working as an ER veterinarian, she brings an individualized perspective to veterinary consulting. She has provided tutoring and mentoring to veterinary students at UF for more than two years.

Dr. Garcia is the medical director of a non-profit shelter and is skilled in wellness and prevention, high-volume spay and neuter surgery, and animal welfare. She graduated from the University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine, where she served as a student admissions ambassador for four years. With more than a decade of coaching experience, Dr. Garcia is passionate about helping pre-vets get into their dream schools.

Haley graduated from Lasell University before pursuing a DVM at Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine. Students she has coached have been accepted to some of the nation’s best schools, including Cornell, Tufts, and Long Island University. As a coach, Haley offers the most up-to-date knowledge of current veterinary breakthroughs, admissions requirements, and hot topics within the field.

Dr. Writt is an emergency veterinarian at BluePearl Pet Hospital who graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. There, she was the campus ambassador for the Veterinary Emergency Group. Dr. Writt has several years of mentorship experience, which gives her a fresh perspective on the challenges faced by current applicants.

Dr. Troncoso is a veterinarian specializing in small animal, exotic animal, and wildlife medicine who currently practices at Citrus Park Animal, Bird and Exotics Hospital. A Florida native, she earned her DVM from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine after completing a Master's in veterinary shelter and forensic medicine at the University of Florida. Students she has coached have been accepted to top vet schools, including UF, MSU, OSU, Auburn, Virginia-Maryland, the University of Arizona, and others.

Riley graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a Bachelor’s in pre-veterinary science before attending the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. She was the President of the UMass Pre-Veterinary Club, a position she held after serving on the club's board for three years, allowing her to develop a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing aspiring veterinary students.

Dr. Passaro's path to veterinary school started at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned a BS in business administration. After working at IBM for two years, Dr. Passaro was accepted to her dream veterinary school, North Carolina State University. She has been counseling pre-vet students for four years with a proven track record of success.

Maris completed her undergraduate degree at Carleton College before attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s (UIUC) DVM/PhD Veterinary Medical Scholars Program (VSMP). Maris started a club at Carleton that focused on students with aspirations to pursue futures in science, and she was Vice President of the Pre-Veterinary Association. Upon graduation, Maris was presented with Carleton’s Women's Leadership Award.

Dr. Jedlinski attended Saint Louis University and the University of Minnesota before graduating from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, where he spent three years as a student admissions representative. He is an associate veterinarian with a Fear Free Certification and diverse background in biology, public health, and veterinary medicine.

Dr. Elcombe is an equine veterinarian with a passion for combining clinical practice with research. She graduated from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, where she excelled in equine medicine, served as class president, and conducted research in equine genetics. She now works as an associate veterinarian at Maryland Veterinary Group, specializing in Thoroughbred racehorses