meet our team
Anisha Khanna
President, AMWHO Inc. |
Hi! My name is Anisha Khanna, and I am a senior majoring in Health Policy and Management with minors in Biology and Chemistry. I'm excited to serve as the 2020-2021 President for UNC AMWHO! My first experience with AMWHO was when I served as a delegate for Belgium in the 2018 International Conference on Global Health Innovation. I loved the experience of collaborating with undergraduates from around the country to try and find tangible solutions to pressing problems within the field of public health rather than simply discussing them. Outside of AMWHO, you'll find me singing along to Beyoncé, doing research with UNC CHER, eating ice cream, and adding Sriracha to every meal I eat (besides the ice cream). I'm excited to meet you this year!
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Andrew Se
Vice President, AMWHO Inc. |
Hello! My name is Andrew Se and I'm excited to be serving as UNC AMWHO's Vice President. I'm a senior majoring in Health Policy & Management at the Gillings School of Global Public Health with minors in Biology and Chemistry. I was first involved with AMWHO as the Rapporteur for the African Region at the 2018 International Conference on Global Health Innovation here at UNC and subsequently served as Assistant Director of Finance & Sponsorship this past year. Ever since I started, I have been amazed by the critical discussions and policy ideas that have come out of every AMWHO conference. Apart from AMWHO, you can find me running UNC's undergraduate research magazine Carolina Scientific, staying up to date on global news, or cheering on Bayern Munich and the Pittsburgh Penguins. I can't wait to meet you all and I'm really looking forward to working with AMWHO this year!
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Meredith Dockery
Executive Co-Director, AMWHO Inc. |
Hi! My name is Meredith Dockery and I’m a senior from Statesville, NC. I’m double majoring in Public Policy (Health Policy Concentration) and Business Journalism and has a minor in Spanish for the Professions. My health policy interests include the Right to Health and the effects of social determinants of health. I believe AMWHO prepares students for their futures in global health policy by discussing pressing global health policy issues in an innovative and collaborative environment.
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Sonam Shah
Executive Co-Director, AMWHO Inc. |
Hi everyone! My name is Sonam and I’m junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, double majoring in Health Policy and Management and Neuroscience. I love that AMWHO brings aspects of my courses in global public health to life by sparking meaningful conversations and discussions among students around pressing public health issues. Through AMWHO, I have been able to bridge my passions for medicine and public health by participating as a Dais member my first year and working with other board members to put together multiple conferences including the virtual summit. Outside of AMWHO, you’ll find me searching for new coffee and boba shops, hiking, or probably watching a crime show on Netflix.
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Danica Dy
Theme Director |
Nishitha Karumuri
Dais Director |
My name is Nishitha Karumuri and I will be serving as the Dais Director for UNC AMWHO this year. I intend to major in Health Policy Management with minors in Health and Society & Urban Studies and Planning. I first became involved with UNC AMWHO last year as the Dais member for the SEARO/WPRO region for the 2020 International Conference. What drew me to AMWHO is the platform it provides to learn more about global health policy and the way it fosters discussion about many different global health issues. Outside of AMWHO, you can find me working as intern for the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance, baking, painting, working out, binge watching Netflix, or eating sushi!
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Nikita Joshi
Internal Co-Director, AMWHO Inc. |
Hi everyone! My name is Nikita Joshi and I am a sophomore majoring in Political Science and Peace, War, and Defense. I am very excited to serve as UNC AMWHO’s Co-director of Internal Affairs! My first experience with AMWHO was in high school when I had the opportunity to participate as a delegate in the 2018 International Conference. Through AMWHO, I have been able to learn more about global health policy and interact with peers from around the country to create concrete policy solutions on issues that are pertinent today. Outside of AMWHO, I am the Director of Communications for the Civic Engagement Action Coalition, part of UNC’s Institute of Politics working to encourage civic engagement within the UNC community, and serve as Counsel on the Undergraduate Student Attorney General’s Staff within the UNC Honor System!
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Ananya Tadikonda
Internal Co-Director, AMWHO Inc. |
Hi everyone! My name is Ananya Tadikonda and I am a sophomore intending to study Public Health with a minor in Social and Economic Justice. AMWHO for me presents an opportunity to better understand how to develop healthcare policies and programs that cultivate equity and justice in global healthcare access, through real-world simulations and in-depth discussions with peers who share our passion for global health. I became interested in AMWHO when I visited UNC in the spring of 2019 and learned about Gillings and public health organizations on campus. My love for AMWHO was solidified in planning the 2020 COVID-19 Virtual Summit, because this experience demonstrated that as a group, we were able to come up with a platform to discuss global health, even if our initial plans were not feasible at the time. In the upcoming year, I hope to work collaboratively with the AMWHO Exec Board to facilitate a conference experience that can afford a great learning experience for students across the globe, regardless of what format it may be in. Outside of AMWHO, I am involved in the Student Government Executive Branch, research at UNC Hospitals Division of Family Planning, and dance with the Bollywood fusion dance team, UNC Chalkaa.
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Akshay Sambandham
External Co-Director |
Hello, my name is Akshay Sambandham and I am a junior double-majoring in Health Policy & Management and Economics, with a minor in Statistics & Analytics. I am interested in the private sector of healthcare, and I want to use my big-picture thinking to strategically increase efficiency and accessibility in health systems. AMWHO is an amazing way for students passionate about global health to translate ideas from textbooks to engaging discussions/debates while also understanding the logistics of global health policy, politics, and economics. Outside of AMWHO, you can find me lifting at the gym or hooping on the courts. I also started a South Asian cinema blog during quarantine! Check it out (https://lcadesiwood.com/).
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Rhea Jaisinghani
External Co-Director, AMWHO Inc. |
Hi! My name is Rhea Jaisinghani, and I am a senior Biostatistics and Mathematics student at UNC. I am interested in making health technologies accessible to all. Innovators around the globe are creating devices, apps, and softwares that allow those with chronic illnesses to live better, and I hope to be part of a mission to make accessing that tech equitable. Outside of AMWHO, I work as a data analyst at the UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, and you can always catch me baking something in my kitchen after hours! I’m never far from Charlie, my medical alert service dog, and you can catch us hiking around Duke Forest on the weekends!
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Vidhi Patel
Director of Media |
Hi! My name is Vidhi and I am a sophomore at UNC. I am planning on majoring in Environmental Health Sciences with a minor in Computer Science. This year, I’m thrilled to be serving as the Assistant Director of Media at UNC AMWHO. I look forward to being apart of the AMWHO experience and bringing it to other students interested in having engaging discussions on global health policy. I think AMWHO is a great medium to truly learn about the intricacies of global health issues and the many aspects that go into creating effective solutions. Apart from AMWHO, I also love trying new food, reading and traveling!
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Neha Bollam
Assistant Director of Media |
Hi! My name is Neha Bollam, and I am a sophomore on the pre-med track. I plan on majoring in Environmental Health Sciences with minors in Computer Science and Neuroscience. I am so excited to be serving as UNC AMWHO's Assistant Director of Media this year. I love that AMWHO provides an opportunity for students to explore innovative and tangible solutions to today’s global health issues. In the upcoming year, I am excited to virtually engage with students as we build our global health and leadership skills. Outside of AMWHO, I enjoying dance with UNC’s Bollywood fusion dance team, UNC Chalkaa, hiking, and taking long naps with my puppy!
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Leila Fathi
Assistant Director of Finance & Sponsorship, AMWHO Inc. |
Hi! My name is Leila Fathi and I’m a sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and am honored to be serving as Co-Director of Finance & Sponsorship for the 2020-2021 calendar year. As a student in high school, my passion for public health was sparked when I had the unique opportunity to view the healthcare system as both a patient and a medical research intern; as a result, my interest in healthcare disparities and physician burnout was fostered. I hope to study Health Policy & Management at the Gillings School of Public Health to gain a better understanding of the policies that influence patient care from bench to bedside. When not working as a Habilitation Technician for A Small Miracle, I can be found in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes!
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Anusha Dubey
Co-Director of Campus Affairs |
Hello! My name is Anusha Dubey and I will be serving as a Co-Director of Campus Affairs for UNC AMWHO this upcoming year. I am a rising junior majoring in Health Policy and Management, minoring in Spanish for the Health Professions and Neuroscience. When I first got involved in AMWHO at the 2019 Regional Conference held at UNC, I was a delegate representing Egypt in the EMRO region and had a really positive experience bonding with my fellow delegates and collaborating with them. It's a really fun learning experience from anyone looking to go into the fields of medicine, public health, and public policy. Outside of AMWHO, you can find me working with RHA and student government, watching Netflix, eating the same 2 dishes from my favorite Thai place, and annoying my friends with pictures of sunsets. I can't wait to see you all!
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Anahita Gupta
Co-Director of Campus Affairs |
Hi! I’m Anahita and I’m excited to serve as one of the Co-Directors of Campus Affairs this year! I am a sophomore with majors in Biology and Public Policy, and a minor in Medicine, Literature, and Culture. I first learned about AMWHO during my first-year seminar on Global Health Policy, which sparked my interest in this field. AMWHO allows me to continue exploring this interest by discussing current, pressing issues in global health, and creating solutions to work towards a healthier, more equitable world for everyone. With the ongoing pandemic, policy reform in global health will be essential, and I hope to use the skills that I gain from AMWHO to participate in these discussions one day. Apart from AMWHO, I enjoy sketching, annoying my dog, and most of all, going to Moes.
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Amy Yu
Director of Strategy and Development |
Hi everyone, my name is Amy Yu and I am so excited to serve as the Director of Strategy & Development. I am a senior majoring in Biostatistics and Biology. I love that AMWHO provides a platform to engage in thoughtful discussion about global health challenges, enabling individuals to grow their own understanding on the intersection of public health, public policy, and medicine. Outside of AMWHO, I enjoy exploring the outdoors, painting, and trying new teas. I am incredibly excited for this year’s AMWHO and can’t wait to meet everyone!
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Secretary
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Coming soon!
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