American Medical Student Association
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2026-2027 Executive Board
Co-President
Aadi Dhide
Aadi Dhide is a fourth-year Neuroscience major who joined AMSA during her first year as a part of the Community Outreach Committee. She is grateful for all of the amazing people she has been able to meet during her time in AMSA as she was able to form many meaningful connections.
Fun Fact: She has ran a half marathon!
Vice President
Megan Gutierrez
Megan Gutierrez is a fourth-year CMDB major and she joined AMSA during her first year. As a former Fundraising Chair, her favorite part of AMSA has been making new connections and finding some amazing friends along the way. The AMSA community is like a family to her and she looks forward to meeting the amazing new faces.
Fun Fact: She likes to play basketball!
Treasurer
Joanna Wang
Joanna Wang is a third-year Biology major and she joined AMSA in her first year as a Fundraising Committee member. Her favorite part of AMSA has been meeting new people as she has made meaningful and valuable connections that have helped her gain insight in her personal and professional life.
Fun Fact: She is interested in mycology!
Co-President
Tanvi Karkera
Tanvi Karkera is a fourth-year Biology major. She joined AMSA during her first year as a Community Outreach Committee member and she is proud of the friendly and welcoming environment of AMSA as it helps her feel supported in her pre-med journey.
Fun Fact: She has been to 12 countries!
Director of External Relations
Sarah Hekmat
Sarah Hekmat is a third-year Biology major who joined AMSA in her first year as a Community Outreach Committee member. She is thankful for all the kind people, mentors, lifelong friends, and experience she has gained from the AMSA community that have allowed her to grow personally and professionally.
Fun Fact: She has a twin sister!
Secretary
Ethan Namsang
Ethan Namsang is a fourth-year CMDB major and he joined AMSA during his second year as a Social Committee member. The AMSA community is a valuable part of his experience as it provided him with support and mentorship during his pre-med journey and still does to this day.
Fun Fact: He plays guitar, piano, and volleyball!
2026-2027 Board
Social Co-Chair
Tiffany Duong
Tiffany Duong is a fourth-year CMDB major. She joined AMSA during her second year as a Social Committee member and her favorite part of AMSA is attending all of the events and getting to know new people. She finds that every member has an interesting and meaningful story.
Fun Fact: She has recently gotten back into Minecraft and loves reading!
Volunteering Co-Chair
Benn Anilkumar
Benn Anilkumar is a third-year Biology major and he joined AMSA in his first year as a Community Outreach Committee member. The ability to share the pre-health journey with the mentors, peers, and mentees that he has met in AMSA is a very valuable experience for him.
Fun Fact: He loves learning about music and instruments and can play 3 instruments!
Historian Co-Chair
Dharshini Suresh Kumar
Dharshini Suresh Kumar is a third-year CMDB major. She joined AMSA in her second year as a member of the Publicity Committee. She values the connections she has been able to make during her time in AMSA and looks forward to making many more through her committee, general members, and mentees.
Fun Fact: She enjoys going on peaceful walks!
Social Co-Chair
Abdul Kassim
Abdul Kassim is a fourth-year Biology major who joined AMSA during his second year as a Social Committee member. Meeting new members and getting to know more about each one are some of his most meaningful experiences in AMSA. He also values his connecting with fellow Board members.
Fun Fact: He was almost eaten by coyotes on a late night hike!
Volunteering Co-Chair
Steven Cheng
Steven Cheng is a second-year Neuroscience major that joined AMSA during his first year on Volunteering Committee. He truly enjoys the weekly volunteering opportunities and being able to help the community while gaining valuable experiences. Sharing these experiences with his peers makes them more meaningful.
Fun Fact: He is an EMT!
Historian Co-Chair
Jasper Tangsriwong
Jasper Tangsriwong is a fourth-year Applied Mathematics/Biology major who joined AMSA during his third year on Historian Committee. His favorite part of AMSA is being able to capture the meaningful moments and memories of the AMSA family and solidifying them in the art of photography and videography.
Fun Fact: His family owns a sushi restaurant!
Publicity Co-Chair
Mara Baylon
Mara Baylon is a fourth-year biology major and she joined AMSA during her second year as a Publicity Committee member. She values the amazing pre-med advice she has gained from her peers in AMSA. She also appreciates how AMSA has helped her prepare for med school through meaningful experience and guest speakers that share about their journey.
Fun Fact: She makes gourmet food for her cat every week!
Community Outreach Co-Chair
Srinidhi Mallela
Srinidhi Mallela is a third-year Biology major who joined AMSA during her first year through the Community Outreach Committee. She loves being able to conduct events at local school to educate and inspire incoming college students that may be interested in pusuing a career in healthcare.
Fun Fact: She taught herself how to play the drums!
Fundraising Co-Chair
Matthew Gutierrez
Matthew Gutierrez is a second-year CMDB major who joined AMSA as a Fundraising Committee member. He loves the hands on experiences that AMSA provides through his time preparing for and working at fundraising events. He believes fundraising is a nice way to bring the AMSA community together to work towards a common goal and be able to share it with the student body.
Fun Fact: He loves pokémon!
Webmaster
Harveer Gill
Harveer Gill is a fourth-year Applied Mathematics/Biology major who joined AMSA during his third year as a Fundraising Committee member. He loves the community aspect of AMSA where he feels welcomed and supported in his pre-med journey. He finds value in the mentorship he has gained from being a part of AMSA and looks forward to sharing what he has learned with new AMSA members.
Fun Fact: He enjoys late night drives!
Publicity Co-Chair
Natalie Galvez
Natalie Galvez is a second-year Psychology major and she joined AMSA in her first year through the Publicity Committee. Her favorite part of AMSA is being able to help out at volunteering events, especially the cat shelter volunteering events. The events help her feel more connected to her community and help her gain valuable experience.
Fun Fact: She has a baking business!
Community Outreach Co-Chair
Jayant Raj
Jayant Raj is a second-year Microbiology major who joined the AMSA family during his first year. As a former Community Outreach Committee member he sees value in the community and the fun and meaningful moments he is able to share with it. He looks forward to making more memories going forward.
Fun Fact: He once got swept in a white water rapid!
Fundraising Co-Chair
Anissa Kothapalli
Anissa Kothapalli is a second-year Biology major and she joined AMSA during her first year as a Fundraising Committee member. She values being able to meet like-minded students that are also on the pre-med track. One of her key takeaways is being able to build a strong sense of community by getting involved through mentorship and leadership while making friends along the way.
Fun Fact: She went snorkeling in Hawaii and she loves Matcha!