Alivia Hardman (she/her) is a junior at Southwestern University (SU) majoring in pre-medical biochemistry with minors in music and health studies. She started the first high school-division AMWA chapter during her junior year of high school and has been involved ever since. She previously served as the President-Elect, Region 8 Director and Program Chair, where she began eight new pre-medical branches, started a podcast, and learned how to lead AMWA’s strategic vision to advance women in medicine.

She has interned at Baylor Scott and White, Medical City Alliance, Texas Health Resources, and Wise Surgical Hospital. She also serves as the SU AMWA president, where she fundraises feminine hygiene products for TX domestic violence shelters. She has led volunteer initiatives, such as Relay for Life, Be the Match, and San Gabriel River Trail environmental clean-ups. She is an active member in the AMWA Domestic Violence Prevention Group and the Premedical Program Committee. She loves to serve as a Cook’s Children’s Hospital pediatric camp counselor for children with Spina Bifida and Epilepsy. She recently obtained her phlebotomy licence and is working as a Biology Lab Teaching Assistant.

In her free time, she enjoys running, reading, and composing music on the piano as well. She is the vocalist and keyboardist for the SU Jazz Ensemble, and loves to perform jazz standards!

Alivia plans to attend medical school and eventually specialize in urogynecology or pediatric neurology. She hopes to advocate for women and other minorities by giving them a voice in the medical field. She is grateful for the experiences AMWA has provided her and is looking forward to building a more inclusive and positive environment with other pre-medical members!

Jasmine Max is a first-generation graduate of Florida State University with a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. She previously served as Region 3 Director for AMWA’s National Premedical Student Division and led AMWA at FSU as President and Vice President, where she founded the Service Project Committee and helped build lasting systems for mentorship, physician speakers, service drives, and peer support. Under her leadership, the chapter earned AMWA National’s Humanitarian Award, the Women’s Student Union Outstanding Organization of Women Leaders Award, and FSU’s Purposeful Programming Award.

Beyond AMWA, Jasmine has worked as a Medical Assistant in Radiology at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, served as a Lab Manager and Research Coordinator in the Flynn Lab at the FSU College of Medicine, coordinated OWL within the Women’s Student Union, and serves on the board of AddUs.
Jasmine’s future plans include training as an OB/GYN with additional psychiatric expertise, advancing research and education in perinatal mental health, and mentoring first-generation students who are finding their way into medicine.

Jasmine’s future plans include training as an OB/GYN with additional psychiatric expertise, advancing research and education in perinatal mental health, and mentoring first-generation students who are finding their way into medicine.

Dana Shuaibi (she/her) is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she earned a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences with a concentration in Health Diversity. She is currently working as a Research Coordinator at Northwestern University and serves as an Administrative Assistant and Advocacy Coordinator at AMWA. Dana is also involved with the AMWA Premedical Programming Committee and Sex & Gender Health Collaborative.

Dana was previously the AMWA Premedical Division President, Region 7 Director, Awards Chair, and Global Health Subcommittee Chair, and also interned for both the Premedical Division and the Physicians Against the Trafficking of Humans Initiative. She also served as a member of AMWA’s Awards & Fellowships Committee. Dana is very thankful to be a part of the AMWA community and to have met so many amazing women and mentors along the way!

Bhumika Mellachervu is a recent graduate who graduated from University of Texas
at Dallas. She pursued a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology with a minor in
Healthcare Management. She is currently in her gap year and is interested in
becoming an endocrinologist. Bhumika currently is a medical assistant at
endocrinology practice, a research assistant for cancer research lab at her
university, and volunteers at her local hospital. Some of her other passions are in
the environment and sustainability and was the President for the Environment
Conservation Organization (ECO) chapter at her university. In her free time, she
likes to paint, read, and watch tv shows.

Pooja Manapat is a current senior at UC Berkeley majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology with an emphasis in Molecular Therapeutics. She has been involved with AMWA since her freshman year. She has been involved with the AMWA Berkeley chapter since her freshman year; she was also a part of the National AMWA organization since this past fall semester and was the Conference Chair for the past 2 years. She is currently Treasurer and on the board of AMWA Berkeley but she has been a part of the Cancer and Women’s Health committee at AMWA Berkeley in the past. Outside of school and AMWA, Pooja works at the Cognitive Neuroanatomy Lab (CNL) at UC Berkeley where she analyzes patient brain MRI scans to see if there is a relationship between the brain structures and Alzheimer’s Disease. She volunteers at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in the NICU department. She is currently shadowing a thoracic surgeon at Stanford Healthcare.

In her free time, Pooja enjoys reading (usually romance novels), driving to see sunsets, and making digital illustrations for her friends and family. She also loves to crochet stuffed animals or just anything cute in general. She cannot wait to continue working as a part of National AMWA at a larger scale and help pre-medical students go on their journeys through being conference chair!

Jessica John is currently in her final year of a combined master’s program in Applied Anatomy at Case Western Reserve University, where she also completed her undergraduate degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She joined AMWA in the fall of 2022 and was involved in both the Zita’s Healthy Beginnings and Menstrual Equity subcommittees. She previously served as AMWA’s Social Media Chair and Region 6 Director. She is passionate about advocacy and values AMWA’s mission. She is excited to help more students get involved and feel connected to the AMWA community.

Fatima Shahid (she/her) is a third-year Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience major at the University of Florida with a minor in Anthropology. She currently serves on AMWA’s Global Health Committee and has held multiple leadership roles in advocacy and health organizations, including Assistant Director of Internal Affairs for Gators for Refugee Medical Relief and Director of Events for AMSA. Fatima also volunteers and conducts research at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, focusing on patient-centered neuroscience care, and in UF’s Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, studying maternal health disparities. Her passions lie at the intersection of medicine, storytelling, and social justice. Outside of academics, Fatima enjoys painting, journaling, and exploring the arts as a tool for healing and community connection.

Iris Dupanovic is a post-baccalaureate premedical student whose work focuses on women’s health, medical education, and advocacy. Originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina, she came to the United States as a refugee, an experience that continues to shape her commitment to service, equity, and compassionate care in medicine.

Iris has served in multiple national leadership roles within AMWA’s Premedical Division, including Program Chair, Vice President of Recruitment, and Region 1 Director. Across these roles, she has focused on mentorship, branch development, and premedical student engagement.

Notably, she founded AMWA’s first national Premedical Mentorship Program, helped establish 17 new AMWA branches, reactivated 18 inactive branches nationwide, and increased annual branch engagement to a record high. Most recently, she organized an educational and service initiative on period poverty.

With nearly a decade of experience as a rape crisis counselor in the emergency room, Iris has a deep commitment to trauma-informed care and survivor advocacy. She also serves on AMWA’s Domestic Violence Prevention Working Group, where she co-leads an advocacy initiative to uplift survivor voices, contributes to research on intimate partner violence curricula at US medical schools, and collaborates on AMWA’s national domestic violence prevention efforts.

For the past three years, Iris has worked with AMWA’s Sex and Gender Health Collaborative as a research assistant and student lead for Scholarship and Publications, a role that has allowed her to guide the development of trainee-led, physician-mentored research projects in sex- and gender-based medical education.

Iris holds an M.S. in Biomedical Sciences and a B.S. in Biopsychology from Tufts University. She was named AMWA Premedical Student of the Year in 2025 and received the Eliza Lo Chin Unsung Hero Award in 2020.

In her free time, Iris enjoys spin classes, counted cross-stitch, reading, and long walks with a good podcast.

Bryanna Broderick is a recent graduate of the University of Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Cell Science with a minor in Women’s Studies. Throughout her undergraduate years, she demonstrated strong leadership within AMWA, serving in several roles including Chapter President during her senior year. Passionate about healthcare equity, Bryanna is an active member of Students for a National Health Program (SNaHP), advocating for policy reform and education to advance Medicare for All and improve insurance accessibility. Beyond advocacy, she loves volunteering with kids and conducts research in a circadian physiology laboratory. With aspirations to pursue a career in congenital heart surgery, Bryanna remains deeply committed to supporting women in medicine and advancing gender equity in the field.

Soumya Rai is a third-year double majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology (Neurobiology) and Public Health at UC Berkeley. She has been a part of AMWA since her freshman year, previously serving as the Community Projects Subcommittee Head for her school’s chapter and interning with National AMWA’s social media team. Outside of AWMA, Soumya is passionate about mentorship and research. She serves as a mentor within the Undergraduate Laboratory where she is leading a research project regarding cognition and the environment. She also volunteers as a Health Advocate with the Alameda Health System where she works with patients to connect them with critical resources such as food and housing. She also works as an L&S Peer Advisor, guiding students through academic policies. In her free time, Soumya enjoys oil painting, quilling, and reading. She is excited to be serving on the National AMWA leadership team and looks forward to giving back to this supportive community for women in medicine.

Shivani Patel is a fourth-year premedical student at Barnard College, Columbia University, and her third year on AMWA’s premedical leadership team. She is pursuing a degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology. She has always been interested in exploring the intersection between medicine and society and has engaged in activities that allow her to be immersed in this interest. Her research at Columbia University’s Medical Center, investigating mechanisms of the immune system, reflects her deep commitment to unraveling the intricacies of human health. Volunteering with patients has allowed her to see the direct results of scientific research and advancements, simultaneously allowing her to engage in compassionate clinical care. This dynamic blend of laboratory investigation and direct patient interaction has fueled Shivani’s appreciation for the holistic impact of healthcare on individuals and community. It is this unique intersection that drew her to AMWA, recognizing it as the perfect amalgamation of medicine and societal engagement. As a premedical member currently involved in AMWA’s Advocacy Committee and Preventive Medicine Task Force, Shivani is eager to contribute her multifaceted experiences to further the organization’s mission. Her desire to bridge the gap between medical research and public understanding aligns seamlessly with AMWA’s commitment to advancing women’s health and transforming healthcare narratives at the societal level.

Hi! I’m Mia, and I’m so excited to serve as the Conference Chair for the 2026-2027 term. I’m passionate about creating meaningful experiences that bring people together and reflect AMWA’s mission of empowerment, advocacy, and community. I have had the opportunity to take on several leadership and service roles that have shaped my love for event planning and community building. From coordinating international student orientation programs to leading public health research projects and helping with the 100th Annual National Bar Association Convention in Chicago, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the creativity, communication, and teamwork that go into hosting impactful events.

As Conference Chair, I’m looking forward to designing and facilitating events that inspire engagement, celebrate our members, and strengthen the sense of connection within AMWA. I can’t wait to see what we accomplish together this year fostering spaces that encourage collaboration, learning, and belonging!

Outside of AMWA, I love spending time in nature, exploring new places, and playing all types of games. One of my favorites is Monopoly Deal. Feel free to reach out, I would love to chat more!

Hi! I’m Sophie Tan, a Human Biology major on the pre-med track at the University of Southern California. I’m passionate about blending science, storytelling, and social impact—whether it’s advocating for women’s health, designing creative outreach projects, or producing meaningful online content that inspires others.

I’m also a content creator, and I love using media to connect, educate, and empower. Beyond academics, you can usually find me dancing, singing, or exploring new food spots around L.A (because good food is the best kind of self-care!)

As AMWA’s Social Media Chair, I hope to make our platforms a space that celebrates women in medicine, sparks important conversations, and radiates creativity and community. My goal is to show that advocacy can be informative and fun—with a little rhythm, heart, and sparkle along the way.

Zoë Schuler is a graduate of the University of Florida, where earned a B.S. Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. She is in a gap year and currently works as a Clinical Research Assistant in abdominal transplant surgery at Tampa General Hospital. She has been a member of AMWA for five years, serving in various roles at her branch, as well as Region 4 Director for the National Premedical Division. She has been heavily involved in research, studying both neuroscience and exertional heat stroke during her undergrad. She is excited to continue her involvement in AMWA and continue connecting with like-minded women in medicine. Outside of medicine, she enjoys cycling, practicing yoga, and watching Premier League football and Formula 1 Racing.

Rebecca Stephenson is a junior at Baylor University studying Biochemistry and Mathematics. She currently serves as the President of Baylor University’s AMWA chapter. In addition to her involvement in AMWA, Rebecca volunteers at clinics in Waco and is involved in cancer research. She hopes to pursue a cardiology specialty and provide healthcare to underserved communities. In her free time, Rebecca enjoys reading classics and playing the piano.

Tia Reformato-Santoro (she/her) is a first-generation graduate of Florida State University with a B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience. She has held progressive leadership roles in AMWA, serving as a Service Project Committee member to Outreach Chair in her local chapter. She led the FSU Undergraduate Chapter as President for the 2025–2026 term, and most recently served as the National Premedical Division Advocacy Chair. Her passions span across experiences in clinical and community settings. As Lead Medical Assistant in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH), she delivered comprehensive post-operative care to patients recovering from open-heart and thoracic surgeries, and gained firsthand insight into the challenges patients and families face when navigating complex care. She is currently working as a Senior Medical Assistant with TMH Emergency Care Centers. In research, Tia contributed to the Machin Lab at FSU, studying age-related arterial stiffening and its link to cardiovascular disease progression.

Beyond her clinical studies, Tia was an FSU University Ambassador, where she served as a tour guide for prospective students and their families. In her free time, she also performed with the University Chorale, and was an executive member of the Alpha Chi Sigma Professional Chemistry Fraternity.

Her broader service initiatives include her work with the International Rescue Committee to support refugee resettlement, mentoring Ukrainian students through the ENGin Program, a Student Program Instructor with the FSU-TEACH program, and previously serving as a Youth Delegate with EarthEcho International to promote environmental sustainability.

Tia plans to pursue a career in surgery with a focus on rural medicine, combining her initiatives and clinical experience to expand healthcare access for underserved populations.

Natalia Maya is a fourth-year pre-medical student at the University of Florida, majoring in Health Science with a Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. She is passionate about advancing women in STEM and improving healthcare access for underserved communities. At UF AMWA, she currently serves as Co-President and previously served as Outreach Director, where she built partnerships with healthcare professionals to expand professional development opportunities for members. Before that, she served as Conference Chair for two consecutive years, successfully leading the annual UF AMWA Women Rising in Medicine Conference. Natalia is also the Founding President of the Children’s Future Association, an organization dedicated to providing mentorship and educational resources to underserved youth. She looks forward to another impactful year for AMWA and to contributing to the organization’s continued growth.

Aabha Shrestha (she/her) is a second-year student at Southwestern University, majoring in Biology with a minor in Communications. She is an aspiring pediatrician and passionate advocate for community service and mental health awareness.

As a first generation Nepalese American, Aabha has witnessed the struggle her immigrant parents faced to provide better opportunities for her and her brother. Aabha was 6 years old when she found her passion. She reminisces walking through the big doors into a building with hot pink walls, mickey mouse playing in the background, and toys surrounded in the lobby. You might be wondering, where is 6 year old Aabha? Disney World? The candy store? and to that she answers… the doctor’s office. Dr. Anne welcomes her to the room and speaks to her not as someone lower but as an equal. As she makes her do funny dance moves to test her heart beat and tells her to bend down so she can show off that she could touch her toes ( looking for signs of scoliosis) it was at that moment Aabha had realized she wanted to work in the world of pediatrics and healthcare.

Aabha currently serves as Philanthropy Chair for the National Pre-Medical Division of AMWA, where she leads initiatives that make a tangible impact on communities. Her experience in philanthropy includes organizing a feminine hygiene drive that collected over 4,000 products for local women’s shelters, as well as fundraising campaigns through her roles as Public Relations Chair for the Southwestern Student Philanthropy Council and Student Engagement Ambassador, where she helped raise over $5,000. Additionally, she is currently the President-Elect for the Southwestern University’s AMWA chapter.

Outside of AMWA, Aabha works as a Certified Medical Assistant at Master Eye Associates Optometry Clinic, where she provides direct patient care. She is also an active volunteer in the Pathology Department at St. David’s Georgetown Hospital, where she serves as a board member for the student committee, interviewing prospective volunteers and supporting hospital initiatives. In 2022, she founded the nonprofit organization “Address Teen Stress”, focused on mental health awareness. Through this platform, she has hosted over 50 interviews, delivered presentations, established multiple local chapters, and worked on launching a podcast, all of which have deepened her understanding of teen mental health. Upon arriving at Southwestern, she sought ways to implement mental health initiatives on campus, which led her to establish Project Pirate Mindset. During Suicide Prevention Month, she participated in tabling events to raise awareness for apps like Headspace and Calm, and advocated for students and faculty to contribute to the Art x Mental Health Candlelight Gallery, which culminated in a campus-wide showcase at the end of the month.

Aabha is excited to continue creating meaningful service opportunities for pre-med students, including virtual STEM tutoring, fundraising campaigns, and partnerships with healthcare nonprofits. She hopes to inspire others to use leadership and compassion to make a positive impact in both healthcare and the broader community.

Olivia Gallo is a fourth-year pre-medical student at the University of Florida
majoring in Applied Physiology & Kinesiology. Within AMWA, she has served
as the Membership Enrichment Director for her undergraduate chapter,
facilitating connection and camaraderie between all members and providing
opportunities to wind down from the hectic nature of the pre-medical lifestyle.
Prior to this role, she served as a member of the Conference Committee,
assisting with the execution of the annual UF AMWA Women Rising in
Medicine Conference, and Apparel Chair, where she streamlined
communication and created original merchandise. Outside of AMWA, she
enjoys giving back to her community by volunteering with underserved
populations. Olivia cannot wait to connect with other like-minded women on
the national board, and is excited for what the future holds for AMWA and the
women in medicine that it represents.

Harshada Nagarajan is a Malaysian Sri Lankan student and the first in her family pursuing a career in medicine. She recently graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a Bachelor’s in Public Health and Psychology, where she developed a passion for health equity, particularly improving healthcare access for low-income immigrant populations and bridging gaps in care. Harshada has gained hands-on experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, learning about patient care and the challenges patients face navigating insurance and
healthcare systems. She also conducted research in the Family, Affect, and Minority Health Lab with Dr. Mercado, studying how discrimination impacts adolescent health across multiple dimensions.

As a student leader, Harshada founded the UMass Tamil Student Association, creating a space to celebrate Tamil culture and foster community on campus, and served as Vice President of the UMass Premedical Society, growing membership to over 400 students and mentoring peers throughout their medical school journeys. She joined AMWA to connect with a community of like-minded individuals and to grow as an aspiring physician committed to mentorship, advocacy, and leadership.

Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, Harshada enjoys dancing, singing, Formula 1, and creating henna designs. As Region 1 Director, she looks forward to fostering leadership development, expanding AMWA’s presence across campuses, and building an inclusive network where every aspiring woman physician feels supported, empowered, and inspired to lead.

Medha Samala is a junior in the Honors College at the University at Buffalo, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with plans to minor in Public Health. She began her journey with AMWA as a freshman attending the Sex & Gender Health Collaborative Committee meetings and is now an active member of the National Premedical Division’s Advocacy Committee, where she raises awareness around crucial healthcare issues through social media educational posts and participates in a committee mini research project.

Her passion for advocacy extends to her campus and community. As a Teaching Assistant for the Honors College, she designed and led a colloquium course titled Healthcare Disparities in Buffalo, curating readings, facilitating discussions, and inviting guest speakers from local public health organizations to help students explore the city’s healthcare inequities. She also works directly with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence as an Advocate Hospital Volunteer, gaining firsthand insight into the barriers women face in accessing care. Additionally, she has served as a Campus Health Educator, leading peer-to-peer awareness campaigns on organ and blood donation needs in low-income, underrepresented communities. She has worked as an Evolutionary Biology Lab Lead TA and is currently a Research Assistant in the Child Health & Behavior Lab at UB. She will conduct cancer-focused biochemistry research at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, taking ownership of designing her own experiments and presenting her findings to the department. She also volunteers at clinical and community organizations, and her clinical exposure includes shadowing pediatricians, vascular surgeons, and thoracic cancer surgeons across Buffalo’s hospitals and private practices. In her free time, she enjoys reading and gardening. She aspires to become a physician dedicated to promoting health equity through compassionate clinical care, research, and advocacy.

She has worked as an Evolutionary Biology Lab Lead TA and is currently a Research Assistant in the Child Health & Behavior Lab at UB. She will conduct cancer-focused biochemistry research at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, taking ownership of designing her own experiments and presenting her findings to the department. She also volunteers at clinical and community organizations, and her clinical exposure includes shadowing pediatricians, vascular surgeons, and thoracic cancer surgeons across Buffalo’s hospitals and private practices. In her free time, she enjoys reading and gardening. She aspires to become a physician dedicated to promoting health equity through compassionate clinical care, research, and advocacy.

Neyha Parmar graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Global Health from the Keck School
of Medicine of USC at the University of Southern California in 2026. She is deeply
committed to advancing equitable healthcare access, delivering compassionate patient care,
and shaping evidence-based public health policy. During her time at USC, she served as
Secretary of the American Medical Women’s Association and continues to contribute to
research across two university labs. In the Neurology Department, her work focuses on
conditions that mimic multiple sclerosis, including NMO and MOGAD. In the Zada Lab at
the USC Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute, she studies the midline filum as a pathway toward
developing less invasive neurosurgical procedures.

Her clinical experience spans urgent care, hospital, and community settings. She has worked
as a Medical Assistant across multiple healthcare environments and volunteered at
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and UCLA West Valley Medical Center. These experiences
have shaped her into a patient-centered leader who recognizes that effective medicine must be
responsive to individual needs and lived experiences.

Beyond clinical work, Neyha serves as a Research Associate for the Los Angeles City Health
Commission, where she co-authors the Annual Report on Public Health in Los Angeles. Her
research addresses high-priority public health challenges, including silicosis, and evaluates
city preparedness ahead of the 2028 Olympics. She also contributes to policy
recommendations aimed at improving health outcomes and expanding access to care across
Los Angeles communities.

Her long-term vision is to work at the intersection of medicine, research, and policy, driving
meaningful change that reduces inequities and expands dignity within healthcare systems.

Angelica Moreno is a senior at Florida State University, majoring in Community Patient Care with a concentration in Spanish Medical Interpretation. Angelica served as the Women’s Health Chair at the Florida State University Undergraduate Chapter for the 2024-25 Year and is the Current Vice President of the chapter. Angelica is a passionate advocate for women’s health and is grateful to have found best friends and mentors in AMWA!

Hana Barber is a freshman Business Fellow at Baylor University studying neuroscience on the pre-med track, originally from Memphis, TN. She is an aspiring pediatric neurosurgeon with an interest in tumor resections and hopes to pursue research in epilepsy or Alzheimer’s disease. She is currently contributing to research in the Nguyen Lab, studying neural circuits involved in drug-seeking behavior and dependence, the neurobiological effects of e-cigarette vapor exposure, and behavioral and physiological outcomes of opioid and cannabinoid exposure. She serves as the founder of the non-profit Melodies for Memphis and the co-founder and co-president of the Bears International Medical Student Association. In her free time, Hana enjoys playing the piano, playing golf, and grabbing a coffee at local coffee shops.

Tanishka Khanduja is a Master’s student at Keck Medicine of USC in Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine. Her passion for healthcare is deeply informed by her personal experience with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which has shaped her dedication to improving women’s health outcomes and addressing gaps in care. Tanishka’s research spans neurodegenerative disease, adolescent health, and developmental biology, including work on neural crest cell migration in zebrafish models. She has also contributed to projects on Huntington’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and healthcare access disparities. Through her clinical experience in emergency medicine and extensive involvement in community health initiatives, Tanishka aims to become a physician who combines scientific innovation with compassionate, patient-centered care.

Shreya is a current sophomore at the University of Florida majoring in Health Science with a minor in Health Disparities in Society on the pre-med track. She has been involved with AMWA since her freshman year, and currently serves as the Academic Chair of UF uAMWA. She is passionate about uplifting women in STEM and reducing healthcare disparities in underserved communities. Outside of AMWA, she volunteers at a mobile medical clinic, conducts research on the immune response in lung transplants, and is involved with the North Central Florida Society for Neuroscience and IfYou’reReadingThis at UF. In her free time, she loves reading, playing, watching tennis, and traveling. She is super excited for the potential opportunity to serve as Conference Chair and contribute to the growth and empowerment of AMWA members!

Soreya Moumouni is a student at Baylor University, born and raised in Prosper, Texas. She has worked as a pharmacy technician and has long been interested in oncology, completing literature review research on leukemia. Her experiences visiting underserved communities abroad have motivated her to advance health policy. Soreya is actively involved in student government, community service initiatives, and healthcare-focused volunteer work. In her free time, she enjoys painting and exploring artistic creative outlets.

Ayati is an undergraduate at the University of Southern California majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Artificial Intelligence Applications. She serves as Vice President of the USC Trojan Research Association and holds national and campus leadership roles with TACO Inc. and KDSAP, designing programs that empower students and improve community health. A Spanish-speaking research intern at Los Angeles General Medical Center, she is passionate about mentorship, health equity, and creating meaningful opportunities for future women in medicine.