Our Team
Jasmine Groisman: President
Academic Background and Career Goals:
I’m a 4th year honours student in psychology and biochemistry in the Faculty of Science.
I’m hoping to work in clinical research in the future.
What excites you this upcoming year?:
I’m looking forward to working with the new team and meeting the new members! I’m excited to see how all our new ideas play out and strengthen our community.
My favourite emoji is the otter emoji: 🦦
Hans Alday: Vice President
Academic Background and Career Goals:
Hi! I’m Hans Alday, the Vice-President of UMULH. I am going into my third-year of a Bachelor’s of Health Sciences in the Interdisciplinary Health Program.
I hope to enter into medical school after graduation and hope to help as many people as I can along the way 🙂
What excites you this upcoming year?:
I’m super excited for the upcoming events we have this year including our renowned Research Night and other collaborations.
My favourite emoji would be 😁
Caleb Pereira: Internal Director
Academic Background and Career Goals:
I’m in my second year of a Microbiology honours degree with aspirations of a career in medical research, specifically studying diseases or vaccine technology
What excites you this upcoming year?:
I’m really excited to connect the university’s extensive network of students aspiring for a career in healthcare! There are so many great minds here and it’s exciting to see the direction they can lead us in for the future!
What is your favourite emoji?:🦔
Tammy Pham: Communications Director
Academic Background and Career Goals:
Hi everyone! My name is Tammy and I am going into my third year of general science in hopes of pursuing a career in nursing!
What excites you this upcoming year?:
I am looking forward to meeting new people and all the fun upcoming events planned for this year.
My favourite emoji is: 🤭
Nathan Varghese: Finance Director
Academic Background and Career Goals:
I’m going into my third year in the Bachelor of Health Sciences program.
My goal is to pursue a career in medicine and health sciences research.
What excites you this upcoming year?:
This upcoming school year, I look forward to serving as Finance Director on UMULH, connecting with students and collaborating with the executive team.
What is your favourite emoji?:
My favourite emoji is 😂 because laughter is the best medicine!
Eagle Wei: UMSU Representative
Academic Background and Career Goals:
Hey everyone! My name is Yuannan Wei, but I usually go by Eagle. I’m in my 4th year of a genetics major and chemistry minor.
My goal is to become a medical practitioner in the future.
What excites you this upcoming year?
I’m excited for the upcoming UMULH events and to meet more people!
My favorite emoji is 🤦♂️
Cherry Nguyen: Professional Programming Director
Academic Background and Career Goals:
My academic background is that I’m currently in my 2nd year in bachelor of science finishing up my prerequisite with a goal of getting a pharmd degree and become a pharmacist.
What excites you this upcoming year?:
I’m excited to work with the UMULH team and attending many of the planned events and meeting new people
What’s your Favourite emoji: 🤗
Paul Houston: Faculty of science Representative
Academic Background and Career Goal:
My name is Paul Houston and I’m a fourth year Honours Genetics Student pursuing a career in healthcare
What excites you this upcoming year?:
I’m thrilled to be working with such an amazing group of individuals and sharing all the exciting opportunities available in the healthcare field.
My favorite emoji: 🌝
Jennie Oh: External Director
Academic Background and Career Goals:
I am currently in my third year working toward a degree in General Science,
with a goal of pursuing a career in health science
What excites you this upcoming year?:
I am excited to connect with more people who share a passion for healthcare!
What is your favourite emoji?: 🤭
Brett Torres: Operations Director
Academic Background and Career Goals:
I’m in my 3rd year of health sciences, hoping to become a physician
What excites you this upcoming year?:
I am most excited to meet new people at our events!
Favourite emoji: 💀
Esha Kaul: Philanthropy Director
Academic Background and Career Goals:
I’m entering into my final year of a BSc-Genetics Honours and hope to become a physician-scientist.
What excites you this upcoming year?:
I’m super excited to interact with all of our new members at our events; feel free to strike up a conversation!
What is your favourite emoji?: 🥰
Miguel San Pedro: Senior Programming Director
Academic Background and Career Goals:
In my fourth + final year of nursing school, with goals to pursue ICU/oncology nursing prior to NP/PA/MD school
What excites you this upcoming year:
I’m excited to be returning to a programming role and planning events I hope all our members will enjoy!
My favourite emoji: 🫡
Quynh Le: Academic Programming Director
Academic Background and Career Goals:
I’m going into my second year of Health Sciences and looking at going into medicine!
What excites you this upcoming year?:
I’m grateful for all the people I’ve met after joining UM-ULH last year and was so inspired by everything I’ve learnt about the healthcare field. I’m excited to have the opportunity to help plan the events I enjoyed so much and hope to make others feel the same :)
What is your favourite emoji?:
This one 😊!!
Bunmi Adeyemi: IHP Representative
Academic Background and Career Goal:
Hello, I am Bunmi, I am the interdisciplinary health program representative. I am going into my third year in the faculty of health sciences. I hope to become a healthcare professional.
What excites you this upcoming year?:
I am looking forward to the events and plans for upcoming year. With UMULH essentially doubling its size in our executive team and members compared to last year, this is definitely gonna be an exciting and exceptional year!
What’s your favourite emoji:
My favorite emoji is 😏