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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Director of Outreach
Meet the 26 Fall Committee Leads
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Minor: Human Development
Year: Senior
Involved in: Barbell Club president, Lion Dance, NAP Lab, CMC, CSA
Why Heart: To get involved in the local community and teach kids important topics that might not be taught in school.
ALICIA
HUYNH
Major: Human Biology, Health, and Society
Minor: Health Care Policy
Year: Junior
Involved in: Meinig Scholar, The Advocacy Project Eboard, Cornell Healthcare Review, Guiding Eyes for the Blind & STSCI 2100 TA
Why Heart: It allows me to make a difference in the local Ithaca community!
SAHANA DHAMA
Major: Human Biology, Health, and Society
Year: Junior
Involved in: WIN and KASA
Why Heart: Can make an impact on the local community and meet new students!
JONATHAN
KIM
Major: Human Biology, Health, and Society
Minor: Health Policy
Year: Junior
Involved in: DAIL Lab, CHEM 2510 CA, GlobeMed, Residential advisor
Why Heart: I really enjoy teaching younger kids/teenagers.
ARIANA
DAHI
Major: Biological Sciences
Year: Junior
Involved in: Khiladi Dance Team, PHYS 2207 TA, Bass Lab
Why Heart: I love finding interactive ways to teach kids about health topics!
LIPIKA
MALLICK
Major: Global & Public Health Sciences (GPHS)
Year: Junior
Involved in: GlobeMed, GHSAB, Public Health Research, Outing Club, Base Dance Team
Why Heart: Love working with kids & interested in health education + get to connect with the Ithaca community!
REEVE APPLEGATE
Major: Biological Sciences
Minor: Translational Research
Year: Sophomore
Involved in: White Lab research assistant, LSC biology tutor, E.Motion dance team
Why Heart: To talk to the youth about under discussed health topics in an age of health related misinformation.
SARAH
WANG
Major: Human Development
Year: Sophomore
Involved in: KDSAP and Brain Exercise Initiative
Why Heart: To make a difference in the local Ithaca community through educating younger kids/teenagers!
SOTIRIS ARTENOS
Major: Government
Minor: Health Policy
Year: Sophomore
Involved in: CU Healthcare Review, Peer Career Coach, FCFC Soccer
Why Heart: I love teaching, being around kids, and spreading healthcare awareness to the local community.
NORA
SHEU
Major: Biological Sciences
Minor: Inequality Studies
Year: Sophomore
Involved in: Van der Meulen Lab, Resident Care Assistant at Bridges Cornell Heights, Cornell Tradition
Why Heart: It combines my interests in healthcare and service while making a meaningful impact in the Ithaca community.
RISHI
DASARI
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Education
Year: Sophomore
Involved in: Calculus I TA, Global Impact at Cornell, KASA
Why Heart: I'm passionate about serving children and it combines my interests in healthcare, community service, and education!
CATHERINE
HAN
Major: Biology and Society
Year: Sophomore
Involved in: Rho Psi Eta, Cornell Assistive Technologies, The Wardrobe, Meinig Scholars E-Board
Why Heart: I’m super passionate about community education and healthcare and HEART is the perfect combination of both!
SURI
WANG
Major: Health Care Policy
Year: Sophomore
Involved in: Phi Delta Epsilon, GlobeMed, Varna Fire Dept
Why Heart: I am very interested in teaching younger community members about the importance of health.
PAUL NOWOSIELSKI
