Exact Sciences Athletes program returns for third year
The company’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) student-athlete program returns with the largest group yet.
For the third year running, Exact Sciences is bringing together a new class of student-athlete ambassadors at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Their unique name, image, and likeness (NIL) paid partnership empowers athletes to use their platform to make a real difference by raising cancer awareness through social media outreach, giving back to the local community, and providing valuable career coaching.
To date, the program has resulted in 49 hours of volunteering and 54 hours of career exploration. Now, the Exact Sciences Athletes team is welcoming its largest class of student-athletes yet.
“What excites us most about this program is watching it grow – not just in numbers, but in impact,” says Katie Boyce, senior director of corporate impact and strategic communications at Exact Sciences. “Each year, these athletes bring new energy and ideas to the table. We are thrilled to welcome our third class of student-athletes and can’t wait to partner with them to continue to make a difference.”
Selected from a pool of 45 applicants, this year’s class includes 12 athletes – 11 new and one returning – across 11 different sports.
These are the 2025-26 Exact Sciences Athletes:
Braxton Amos
Sport: Wrestling
Hometown: Mineral Wells, West Virginia
Major: Personal Finance
About: “I’m excited to get to work with a company whose mission has a close personal connection to me. Watching my mom go through cancer treatments during my freshman year was so tough on me and my family, and knowing there is a company working to eradicate cancer is really important to me.”
Emily Bojan
Sport: Softball
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Major: Speech Pathology
About: “I’m thrilled to be an Exact Sciences Athlete because it’s an opportunity to represent a company that’s truly making a difference in people’s lives. Supporting early cancer detection is a mission I deeply respect—especially because it hits close to home. It was through early detection that we first learned about my mom’s cancer diagnosis. Using my platform as a student-athlete to raise awareness for something so meaningful is an honor.”
Maile Chan
Sport: Volleyball
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Major: Community Organization & Leadership and Fashion / Design
About: “I support Exact Sciences’ mission and care about advocating for cancer research. In addition, I am passionate about giving back to the community and look forward to getting involved through this program.”
Nora Gremban
Sport: Cross Country
Hometown: Eagle River, Wisconsin
Major: Nutritional Science
About:“I’m honored to join the Exact Sciences Athletes team because I have always valued prioritizing my nutrition and personal wellness. As an Exact Sciences Athlete, you represent something bigger than yourself – a mission to raise awareness around health, early detection, and cancer prevention. By highlighting the impact of nutrition, positive relationships, recovery, and self-development, we can inspire change.”
Reese Jaramillo
Sport: Basketball
Hometown: Racine, Wisconsin
Major: Political Science
About: “This program was a great opportunity to get involved in something that I haven’t been a part of before, for a cause that is very important to me. I feel connected to Exact Sciences’ mission because I know how much of an impact cancer can have on people’s lives.”
Brandon Lane Jr.
Sport: Football
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
Major: Health Science
About: “I’m excited to be an Exact Sciences Athlete because I’m passionate about health science and making a difference in people’s lives. I believe in the importance of early detection and prevention, and I’m impressed by Exact Sciences’ commitment to innovative cancer screening solutions. I am honored to represent a company that aligns with my values and allows me to contribute to a healthier future for my community.”
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Chloe Powell (returning)
Sport: Rowing
Hometown: Menlo Park, California
Major: Marketing
About: “Being an Exact Sciences Athlete has been incredibly meaningful to me, and I’m excited to continue to give back and represent a mission that I truly believe in!”
Jack Robison
Sport: Basketball
Hometown: Lakeville, Minnesota
Major: Consumer Behavior and Marketplace
About: “I’ve lost three grandparents to cancer, and it has made a major impact on my life. Seeing how much a community can come together to fight cancer has made me very interested in continuing to do my part to help. I’m looking forward to using my platform as a Badger to raise awareness.”
Qamryn Ross
Sport: Cheerleading
Hometown: Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Major: Information Science
About: “I am excited to be an Exact Sciences Athlete because I believe that my platform can increase visibility and awareness for cancer and health equity in our community. Being the only African American cheerleader on the Wisconsin Cheerleading team, I recognize the impact of feeling seen and advocated for. I believe that my story and my identity will allow me to connect with, inspire, and give back to others.”
Alexia Siehl
Sport: Golf
Hometown: Fort Mill, South Carolina
Major: Economics
About: “I like the mission of Exact Sciences and what they do for cancer care and for athletes at UW-Madison. My grandparents on my mom’s side both died from cancer in Eastern Europe. If they had access to screenings, it could have helped them identify it and receive the right treatment earlier.”
Giovanni Wearing
Sport: Track and Field
Hometown: Ashburn, Virginia
Major: Graphic Design
About: “Being a student-athlete in general is a blessing, and giving back to the community not only helps others out but it returns the favor. I’m looking forward to being an Exact Sciences Athlete because I’m passionate about giving back to the less fortunate.”
McKayla Zilisch
Sport: Hockey
Hometown: Appleton, Wisconsin
Major: Master’s in Clinical and Health Informatics
About: “I’ve heard great things about the Exact Sciences Athletes program, and I’m excited to be part of a team that’s driving real change in health care. I’m passionate about making a meaningful impact, and this opportunity would allow me to contribute to something bigger while gaining experience in a field I care deeply about.”