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Meet the 26-27 Executive board

Major: Human Biology, Health, and Society

Minors: Health Policy and Global Health

Year: Senior

Involved in: BIOG1445 TA, Lewis Lab, Resident Advisor, Cayuga ED Volunteer

Interests: Trying new restaurants and going to the gym

Why Heart: I'm Passionate about health education and its role in improving health literacy.

JOYCE
HAI

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Co-President

Major: Biological Sciences

Year: Junior

Involved in: CURB, O'Brian Lab, Volunteering, OUB Learning Assistant, Tutoring, TA

Interests: Tennis with friends, trying new restaurants, more food

Why Heart: I get to provide local educational support for the Ithaca community as a means of giving back for letting me stay in their home!

MARCELLO POPELKA

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Co-President

Major: Global and Public Health Sciences

Year: Senior

Involved in: Global Health Student Advisory Board, Rho Psi Eta, BRASA, Lujan Lab

Interests: Yoga, reading, scrapbooking

Why Heart: I am passionate about health education and its capacity to expand access to health care, and I enjoy working with young students.

AMANDA KAMENETSKY

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Vice President

Major: Biological Sciences

Year: Sophomore

Involved in: Cornell Consulting Club

Interests: Pickleball, Hiking, Basketball

Why Heart: HEART stood out to me because it turns my healthcare interest into direct service. It gives me a way to connect what I’m learning about health with the people those systems are supposed to serve.

SHAURYA
PATNI

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Treasurer

Major: Biological Sciences

Year: Junior

Involved in: Hu Lab, BIOG 1500 TA

Interests: Ultimate frisbee and basketball

Why Heart: It’s so fun to present at different schools!

VIVIAN
ONG

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Director of Curriculum Development

Major: Biological Sciences

Year: Sophomore

Involved in: KDSAP, Cornell Healthcare Review, D&D Club

Interests: Reading, Trains, D&D

Why Heart: HEART gives me the chance to mix my love for important healthcare topics and public education!

VYOM MUKERJEE

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Director of Membership & Engagement

Majors: Chemistry and Economics

Year: Sophomore

Involved in: Marketing Intern (Singleron), Class Councils, SPLASH, Cornell Healthcare Review 

Interests: Soccer, Reading, Cafe Hopping

Why Heart: I wanted to be part of a community that combines my interest in healthcare with meaningful service and outreach. 

CATHERINE MENG

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Director of Outreach

Meet the 26 Fall Committee Leads

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