2023-2024 Executive Board
Meet the people committed to advancing our mission.
Riya Chatterjee
Co-Vice President / Secretary
Riya is a junior majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Business.
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"In the future, I hope to attend medical school, as I am passionate for finding novel solutions to healthcare issues. In particular, I want to contribute to combatting global healthcare disparities by focusing on health equity and accessibility for all. Outside of school, I enjoy competitively swimming, going hiking, and watching psychological thrillers."
Mehul Kedia
Co- Vice President / Volunteer Coordinator
Mehul is a senior majoring in Biology.
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"I am really passionate about outreach initiatives, especially initiatives that address the importance of children's healthcare. Upon completing my undergraduate degree, I hope to attend medical school and one day become a Pediatrician. In my free time, I enjoy playing spikeball with friends and sketching."
Michael Tarcea
President
Michael is a junior majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and German.
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"Community service is the foundation on which a good healthcare system is built. I am aiming to pursue a degree in medicine following my graduation. In the meantime, the natural sciences interest me (I also study German for fun!). When I have free time, I love to play guitar, read books, and write."
Emerson Gersony
Fundraising Director
Emerson is a sophomore majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Creative Writing.
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"Volunteering my time is how I help to round-out my pre-medical education. I love the work that United 2 Heal accomplishes through our mission and am passionate about ensuring further progress to fight healthcare disparity. I am studying neuroscience and hope to go into pediatrics. In my free time, I like to sew and hangout with my friends!"
Jannis Jacobs
Technical Team Co-Director
Jannis is a senior majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in Physics.
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"Currently, I am in my senior year and applying to biochemistry graduate programs. Outside of school, I love playing soccer and chess. This is my third year with United2Heal and my second year as a one of the tech teams co-directors. I look forward to seeing many new faces this year through the club!"
Jocelyn Cai
Marketing Director
Jocelyn is a sophomore majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology.
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"For me, medicine represents an intersection between my fascination with the microscopic and macroscopic workings of the human body and my interest in positively impacting individuals and communities in a healthcare context. United 2 Heal gives me the opportunity to work towards reducing ongoing healthcare disparities across the globe, which I find extremely valuable. In my free time, I enjoy thrifting, spending time in nature, going to cute cafes, and traveling!"
Azeem Saifee
Technical Team Co-Director
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Azeem is a junior majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Education for Empowerment.
"I plan to pursue a career in medicine that allows me to integrate preventative care at a community level and individual care for patients. My experiences in service learning and community engagement have helped me grow a passion for working and interacting with infants and children. I currently conduct research on protein quality control pathway involvement in Huntington's Disease. In my free time, I love reading, mountain biking, and kayaking."
Rachel Tang
Social Director
Rachel is a junior majoring in Neuroscience and English.
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"I am extremely interested in the fields of neuroscience and psychology! Mental health support is also very personal and important to me. Currently, I am a peer counselor for CAPS, but in the future I would like to continue a career in counseling/psychiatry services. In my free time I do pilates, bake, read, and watch tv with friends! As a student, United to Heal is a great way for me to help others through medicine while also learning more about the field!"
Karyna Caal
Shipment Coordinator / Treasurer
Karyna is a junior majoring in Biology, Health, and Society.
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"From a young age, I was able to see that health is at the core of everything in our lives. From knowing what it's like to live in a financially disadvantaged neighborhood to recognizing that my community did not have the accessibility to receive the greatest healthcare. I knew that I wanted to be part of reducing the gap in healthcare disparities for minority groups. As a future physician, I aim to build interpersonal relationships with my patients, while simultaneously assisting and educating communities of color to enhance the overall condition of Public Health. In my spare time, I love spending time in the kitchen trying out new recipes and listening to music. I am truly excited to sort with new and returning members this year!"
Kenneth Gu
Professional Development Director
Kenneth is a sophomore majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology.
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"One of the most prominent issues that I've noticed within healthcare are health disparities affecting marginalized groups like BIPOC, queer people, and youth. In the future, I hope to provide more equitable healthcare within localized communities who might not have as many resources for underrepresented communities. Outside of school I enjoy running, cooking, and obsessively dyeing my hair."
