OUR TEAM
Saloni Choksi
"I joined MedLife at uOttawa to address the significant barriers that underserved communities face in accessing education and healthcare. I am passionate about raising awareness for their challenges and committed to finding sustainable solutions that empower these communities. Through our efforts, I hope to make a meaningful impact both locally and globally.."
Isabella Arlotta
"I joined the Medlife movement because I believe in their mission to provide healthcare and education to underserved communities. In addition to making a difference, I look forward to working alongside amazing people who share the same passion for helping others."
Co-Presidents
Ananya Jain
"As my third year in MEDLIFE uOttawa, I love working alongside an amazing team to have a positive impact, by providing basic needs such as education and healthcare, both locally and globally. I can't wait to continue to pursue these goals and have an amazing year ahead!"
Sierra Kawesa
"I wanted to join MEDLIFE uOttawa because as a healthcare provider, I have firsthand observed the health disparities and challenges faced by patients in low-income and visible minority communities. Such as, not being able to afford the healthcare services they need, language barriers, difficulties accessing resources, and a lack of understanding and support. My goal is to help this community not only locally but also internationally, where similar inequities occur."
VP-Internal
VP-External
Paige Hall
"I joined MEDLIFE to contribute to meaningful, hands-on work directly impacting underserved communities. After traveling with MEDLIFE to improve access to healthcare, I knew I wanted to encourage others to get involved as well."
Zayna Haider
“I believe everyone deserves the right to health care and education. And I’m excited to learn about, and work towards this goal through Uottawa’s medlife chapter.”
Social Media Executives
Maryam Al-Zadjali
2nd year Biomedical Sciences
"As I begin my second year with MEDLIFE uOttawa, my dedication to this organization has only deepened. MEDLIFE’s mission to provide sustainable healthcare and community development aligns closely with my values and aspirations in the biomedical field."
Website & Newsletter Executive
Tara Shah
"I joined MEDLIFE to help provide low income countries with basic everyday needs because I believe we should all have the opportunity to have access to them"
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Bushro Adewumi
"I joined Med Life because I am passionate about working with like-minded people to support underprivileged communities. I believe in the initiative of making an impact by improving access to healthcare and education both in my community and worldwide. I’m excited to be part of an amazing team also dedicated to this mission and to contribute to creating positive changes"
Social Engagement Executives
Sarah Aweda
"I joined MEDLIFE because it offers an incredible chance to connect with people and make a positive difference, not only locally but globally, by aiding low-income communities and accessing essential needs like healthcare and education. I am so excited to be part of such an amazing team and look forward to an excellent year ahead!"
Yzabelle Fernandez
"I joined MEDLIFE because I value being part of a team that strives to provide disadvantaged communities with equal access to healthcare and education. Making a global and positive difference like that is an amazing opportunity and an ongoing passion of mine, so I am excited to be working with others who feel the same way"
Fundraising Executives
Aliya Sattar
​"I joined MEDLIFE to help connect people with resources that support both their physical and mental health. I’m looking forward to organizing events and working with others to have a positive impact on the community."
Wares Alam
"I’m really passionate about healthcare access and social justice. I joined MEDLIFE because the organization embodies these values through their commitment to improving access to medical care, education, and development for vulnerable populations"
Local Outreach Executives
Katya Krykunova
“I joined MEDLIFE to contribute towards health equity, access to education and improvement of quality of life in communities in need. I am so grateful to be on this team and excited for an amazing year ahead!"