2024-2025 Executive Board
Meet the people committed to advancing our mission.
Grant Yu
Co-Vice President / Secretary
Grant is a junior majoring in Biochemistry.
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"Medicine to me has always been the perfect crossroad between exploring life sciences and the act of philanthropy. Through United 2 Heal, I can bring my motives for becoming a physician into reality by helping communities globally. Currently, I am studying biochemistry and like skiing, playing piano, and finding new shows to watch in my free time."
Karyna Caal
Co- Vice President / Volunteer Coordinator
Karyna is a senior 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!"
Michael Tarcea
President
Michael is a senior 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 junior 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!"
Dawood Savaya
Technical Team Co-Director
Dawood is a junior majoring in Biomolecular Science and minoring in Statistics.
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"In my journey to becoming a medical health professional I strive to spread information about preventative care through educational events. Spreading awareness about chronic illness is the start to increasing life-expectancy. In my spare time I enjoy playing soccer and traveling through Europe. I am currently a physics tutor and am excited to contribute to United 2 Heal."
Jocelyn Cai
Marketing Director
Jocelyn is a junior 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, going to cute cafes, traveling, and playing Word Hunt!"
Azeem Saifee
Technical Team Co-Director
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Azeem is a senior 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."
Lauren Warner
Social Director
Lauren is a junior majoring in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience, and minoring in Biology.
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"For me, volunteering has always been an avenue for service, growth, and community. United 2 Heal has allowed me the opportunity to positively impact international healthcare, learn more about health disparities, and foster community with group members. In the future, I plan to integrate principles I learned while volunteering at World Medical Relief in my work as a Physician Assistant. On campus, I am involved in the Peer Mentorship Program, Mu Epsilon Delta, and Motley Crew. In my free time, I love to play pickleball with friends, hammock, and watch new movies or shows!"
Kenneth Gu
Shipment Coordinator / Treasurer
Kenneth is a junior 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."
Duncan Beecroft
Professional Development Co-Director
Duncan is a junior majoring in Economics.
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"One of the advantages of growing up in a city like Boston is an abundance of world class hospitals–that get all the supplies they need. Knowing the benefits this has had on people in my life, and recognizing that some people don’t have that same access to healthcare–in part due to lack of supplies–is one of the reasons I’m passionate about United 2 Heal’s volunteering with World Medical Relief. I’m studying economics (and hopefully public policy) because I ultimately want to help write impactful legislation. In my free time I enjoy playing IM sports, solving crossword puzzles, and exploring Ann Arbor. "
Andy Li
Professional Development Co-Director
Andy is a junior majoring in Biology.
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"Some of the most rewarding and inspiring experiences I've had came from volunteering. Unconditionally taking action to help those in need has been the cornerstone of what inspired me to pursue a career in medicine. I am grateful to have the opportunity to volunteer and help create a positive effect in health disparities with the ambitious, driven members of U2H. I am excited to continue my involvement with U2H and continue to spread the messages of action, community, and change. In my free time, I play chess, basketball, and read memoirs."
