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Meet Our Team

At the National Pre-Medical Association, we take pride in our unwavering commitment to supporting the pre-med community in their pursuit of academic and professional excellence. Our dedicated Board of Directors provides the leadership necessary to ensure that our Management Team, staff, and volunteers are fully aligned with our mission and vision. Through our various programs and initiatives, we strive to empower pre-med students to achieve their educational goals and make a meaningful difference in society. We recognize that the pre-med journey can be challenging, and we aim to provide a comprehensive support system that equips students with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to succeed. Our platform provides a space for pre-med students to connect with their peers and experts in the medical field, allowing them to share their research and ideas and collaborate on innovative projects. Additionally, we offer mentorship, professional development, and leadership training programs that help students build the skills and expertise needed to thrive in the medical field. We are deeply committed to promoting community engagement and social impact. Through initiatives aimed at raising unrestricted and sustainable funding, we support pre-med students in their efforts to create positive change in their communities. Our team conducts original research and produces thought leadership content aimed at driving growth and innovation in the social good landscape. Finally, we are strong advocates for improving access to medical education. We recognize that many barriers exist that can prevent pre-med students from accessing the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. As such, we are committed to advocating for policies and initiatives that promote equity and fairness in medical education and eliminate systemic barriers that prevent students from reaching their full potential. In sum, our team at the National Pre-Medical Association is dedicated to empowering pre-med students to achieve their goals and make a positive impact on society. Through our programs, initiatives, and advocacy efforts, we aim to create a world where all pre-med students have the opportunity to succeed and make a meaningful difference.

Management Team

Hello! I am Sarina Iraj, the President of the National Pre-Medical Association.

Sarina Iraj

President

Hello! I am Sarina Iraj, the President of the National Pre-Medical Association.

Hi! My name Anna Mikhaylova and I am the Social Media Coordinator for the National Pre-Medical Association.

Anna Mikhaylova

Social Media Coordinator

Hi! My name Anna Mikhaylova and I am the Social Media Coordinator for the National Pre-Medical Association.

With our chapters, I plan charitable activities and regularly update the leadership team on the status of fundraising. Finding and researching possible donors, building relationships with them, generating convincing proposals, and setting up campaigns are some of my other duties.

Ilene Tisnovsky

Philanthropy Engagement Coordinator

With our chapters, I plan charitable activities and regularly update the leadership team on the status of fundraising. Finding and researching possible donors, building relationships with them, generating convincing proposals, and setting up campaigns are some of my other duties.

Responsible for overseeing content creation, ensuring the accuracy and quality of posts, managing the editorial team, and upholding the blog's vision and editorial standards.

Eva Sher

Blog Editor in Chief

Responsible for overseeing content creation, ensuring the accuracy and quality of posts, managing the editorial team, and upholding the blog's vision and editorial standards.

Hi, I work closely with other members of the executive team to develop and implement strategies to achieve NPREMA's mission and goals.

Noreen Mian

Vice President

Hi, I work closely with other members of the executive team to develop and implement strategies to achieve NPREMA's mission and goals.

Hi! I am Alyssa Ferdinand, NPrema’s chair of Diversity and Inclusion. My goals are to increase access to and diversity within medicine by illuminating the medical school process and working to make it more attainable for all.

Alyssa Ferdinand

Director of Diversity & Inclusion

Hi! I am Alyssa Ferdinand, NPrema’s chair of Diversity and Inclusion. My goals are to increase access to and diversity within medicine by illuminating the medical school process and working to make it more attainable for all.

Responsible for developing and implementing outreach programs for middle and high school students, such as organizing workshops, mentoring programs, and other events that help engage young people and encourage them to pursue careers in healthcare.

Kruthika Kunam

Youth Outreach Director

Responsible for developing and implementing outreach programs for middle and high school students, such as organizing workshops, mentoring programs, and other events that help engage young people and encourage them to pursue careers in healthcare.

Developing and implementing educational curricula for various program for our Chapters

Zachariya Trichas

Curriculum Development Coordinator

Developing and implementing educational curricula for various program for our Chapters

Hello! I am Isabella Rivera, the Director of Operations & Social Responsibility Chair for the National Pre-Medical Association.

Isabella Rivera

Director of Operations & Social Responsibility Chair

Hello! I am Isabella Rivera, the Director of Operations & Social Responsibility Chair for the National Pre-Medical Association.

Hi! My name is Julianne Stanko and I am the Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator for the National Pre-Medical Association.

Julianne Stanko

Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator.

Hi! My name is Julianne Stanko and I am the Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator for the National Pre-Medical Association.

Hi, I am Michelle Aronbayev and I am the treasurer for NPreMA

Michelle Aronbayev

Treasurer

Hi, I am Michelle Aronbayev and I am the treasurer for NPreMA

Board of Directors

Katie Kopatsis

President '21

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President '21

Rachel Cohen 

Director of Operations '21

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Director of Operations '21

Neeva Shafiian

Chief National Coordinator '21

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Chief National Coordinator '21

Amanda Loesch 

Chairwoman

Officer of Social Media '21

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Chairwoman

Officer of Social Media '21

Mia Edelson 

Wellness Chair '21

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Wellness Chair '21

Dillan Spector 

Wellness Coordinator '20

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Wellness Coordinator '20

CJ Cea-Curry 

Non-profit Director '21

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Non-profit Director '21

Catarina DiMaggio

Development Director '21

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Development Director '21

Chassy L Rand

National Chapter Coordinator '21

Cassia L Rand

National Chapter Coordinator '21

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Moses Bibi

Chairman

Editor-in-Chief '20

Chairman

Editor-in-Chief '20

Steven Cherny

Financial Director '21

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Financial Director '21

Dania Halperin
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Chairwoman

Director of Operations '20

Chairwoman

Director of Operations '20

Yash B Singh

Lead Content Creator '19

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Lead Content Creator '19

My name is Yash and I am a recent pre-med graduate of Haverford College. I hail from Skillman, NJ. Having majored in Biology, I take an interest in translational research in oncology and helping underserved communities. I very much enjoyed playing squash on my college varsity team and it continues to be my favorite pasttime today.

Meg Wilson

Director of Operations '19

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Director of Operations '19

Hello! I’m Meg Wilson, the Director of Operations of NPreMA. I earned a B.S. in Biology at Denison University. Much of my time not spent in the classroom was spent leading multiple health and public health non-profit organizations on campus. I am currently living in NYC while pursuing a Master’s in Public Health at Columbia University.

Sonia Chen

Director of Development '19

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Director of Development '19

Hi I'm Sonia! I have a degree in Psychology from NYU. I plan to further explore my interest in the mind-body connection at medical school later this year. Navigating my premed years was not easy so I hope to try and make the whole process easier for those after me. I am currently located in NYC where I am finishing up my gap year.

Come and join our team

Whether you're a high school or college student, faculty member, or educator, we welcome you to join our team of volunteers at the National Pre-Medical Association.

 

 

Together, we can make a positive impact on the pre-med community and help students achieve their academic and professional goals.

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