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The General Council includes the Executive Council, the Officers, and the members of each Class Council.
Executive council (Montreal campus)
Executive President
Name: Ryan Kara
Role: Representing members in key meetings, overseeing governance activities, chairing councils, and ensuring alignment with the Strategic Plan.
While promoting transparency, supporting student initiatives, and facilitating communication between campuses.
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Vice-President External Quebec
Name: Alyssia Guarneri
Role: As VP External Québec, I act as the bridge between the MSS and the FMEQ, ensuring that McGill students are well represented at the provincial level. I advocate for student interests and work alongside representatives from other Quebec medical schools to foster collaboration and amplify our collective voice.
Fun fact: I have a habit of booking trips before fully thinking them through… and I never regret it!
Vice-President External Canada
Name: Parsa Azizi-Mehr
Role: Hey everyone! My name is Parsa, and I’m thrilled to be your VP Ex-Canada this year. I’m originally from Toronto (go Leafs!) but have been calling Montreal home for the past few years. When I’m not studying, you’ll usually find me snowboarding in the winter or fishing in the summer. I’m excited to represent McGill on the national stage and make sure all of our interests are heard!
Fun fact: I am a medical student.
Vice-President Global Health Canada
Name: Aissam Souidi
Role: As the Vice President – Global Health, I’m excited to bring the world a little closer to our med school by creating spaces where we can learn about health beyond borders, from global health challenges to inspiring local solutions. This year, I’ll be organizing events, building connections, and making sure global health feels both accessible and exciting for all of us.
Fun fact: I speak 5 languages, but still can’t roll my R’s!
Vice-President Global Health Quebec
Name: Yasmine Elmi
Role: As VP Global Health Quebec, I lead a team of officers and oversee global health initiatives that advocate for health equity. I will also foster collaboration between stakeholders, ensuring impactful programs and partnerships address global health challenges.
Fun fact: I’m hiking Kilimanjaro this year
Vice-President Medical Education
Name: Isaac Bouhdana
Role: My role is to enhance the academic experience for Med 1 to 4 students by advocating for them and representing their interests on Faculty’s Committee. I also co-chair the Medical Education Committee (EdCom) with the VPMedEd CO.
Fun fact: I don’t organize my Spotify into playlists – it’s just my Liked Songs… which makes for some very unexpected lineups sometimes!
Medicine Senator
Name: Alvin Leenus
Role: I represent the medical student body at the McGill University Senate, the University’s Parliamentary governing body
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Vice-President Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
Name: Arielle Mbuyo Ngantchang
Role: The Vice President of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) on the Medical Students’ Society serves as an advocate for students and works to foster an accessible, inclusive environment for all. This role involves close collaboration with the Equity Committee, MSS members, and the Faculty of Medicine to enhance the student experience and promote EDI principles throughout the community.
Fun fact: I am a member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)
Executive Vice-President & Corporate Affairs
Name: Jeremy Naimer
Role: Facilitating and strengthening the MSS’s existing partnerships and forming relationships with new sponsors.
Serving as the vice-president and working on various projects with many council members.
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Secretary
Name: Britany Mbangi
Role: Organize and schedule Board of Governor, Executive Council, and General Council meetings and take meeting minutes.
Assist fellow council members
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Vice-President Finance
Name: Akash Sasitharan
Role: Create a budget that is adapted to the student body’s wishes and needs.
Meet with students to discuss funding of new initiatives.
Streamline finances for all MSS-associated entities.
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Vice-President Wellness
Name: Asma Khamis
Role: As the VP Wellness, I advocate for mental, emotional, and physical wellness, as well as a broader wellness culture, within the medical student body. My focus is on creating long-lasting support through resources and policy, promoting mental health awareness and knowledge, sharing wellbeing strategies, planning events and initiatives with the Medical Student Wellness Committee (MSW), and ensuring accessible and inclusive care and support systems.
Fun fact: I love to garden, and have over 30 plants in my apartment!
Vice-Presidents Social Affairs
Name: Alexandra Larocque
Role: As VP Social, I help design and coordinate social events, from Frosh and Internos to new initiatives that make student life memorable. My role centers on creating inclusive and fun opportunities for students to unwind, connect, and feel at home in the MSS community.
Fun fact: I have red hair and read Latin: I’m either a Weasley or someone the Restricted Section is worried about…
Vice-President Social Affairs
Name: Emma Starr
Role: As VP Social, I help design and coordinate social events, from Frosh and Internos to new initiatives that make student life memorable. My role centers on creating inclusive and fun opportunities for students to unwind, connect, and feel at home in the MSS community.
Fun fact: Med school tests revealed I had TB! I probably got it from living in Mongolia 11 years ago, though the timeline’s still a bit of a mystery!
Vice-President Internal Affairs
Name: Sienna Allan
Role: As Vice-President Internal, I oversee activities of MSS clubs across Montreal and Outaouais campuses. I coordinate club weeks and the recruitment process while also leading communications, including our calendar and weekly newsletter.
Fun fact: I am not named after a minivan (Toyota Sienna).
MD-PHD REP
Name: Larissa Chiu
Role: As MD-PhD Representative, my primary role is to advocate for MD-PhD students by serving as a liaison between the MD-PhD program and the MSS, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration. I focus on supporting students through their transitions between medical and research phases, while fostering a sense of community and continuity throughout their academic journey.
Fun fact: I fly planes
Executive council (Outaouais campus)
Executive President
Name: Maïa Feki
Role: Responsible for managing campus activities, representing the interests of Outaouais members, and maintaining key communications and advocacy for the MSS of McGill!
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Executive Vice-President and Finances
Name: Evan Puligandla
Role: As a dual role, I assist the Campus Outaouais President while also managing campus finances and seeking out new sponsorships.
Fun fact: I love to collect vinyls of my favourite albums!
Vice-President Social Affairs
Name: Katharine Scarlat
Role: I am in charge of campus Outaouais finances and I assist the MSS-CO President with his responsibilities.
I’m also responsible for sponsorships in Outaouais.
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Vice-President External
Name: MariaLuisa Viganó
Role: Act as the liaison between Campus Outaouais and external bodies such as the Fédération médicale étudiante du Québec (FMEQ) and the Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS).
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Vice-President Medical Education
Name: Anna Frantzeskos
Role: Mon rôle est d’enrichir l’expérience académique des étudiants tout au long de leurs études de médecine, en défendant leurs intérêts et en les représentant au sein du Comité de la Faculté. Je copréside également le Comité de l’éducation médicale (EdCom) avec le coprésident VPMedEd Montreal.
Fun fact: I speak four languages: Spanish; Greek; English; and French.
Vice-President Wellness & Student Spaces
Name: Alexandre Pfalzgraf-Reny
Role: Represent CO students in the MSS, UGME, and OMLA.
Maintain students spaces on campus and defend students’ access to these spaces.
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Officers
GAAC Officer
Name: Adam Mouncef
Role: The GAAC is a standing committee that is responsible for:
Increasing medical student awareness and involvement in health policy issues.
Offering opportunities to students to be active participants in shaping health policy.
Represent McGill at the CFMS GAAC roundtable.
Accompanying MSS delegations at the CFMS and FMEQ General Meetings.
Provide a forum for students to discuss health advocacy.
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Student Spaces Officer
Name: James Meterissian
Role: Make student spaces comfier and more useful, especially the Annex.
Keep things clean, safe, and accessible.
Gather your feedback and work with faculty to make improvements.
Fun fact: When I’m not on the ice getting pucks to the head, I’m in the Annex playing drums for GarageMDs!
IT Officer
Name:Max Yan
Role: I manage various tech platforms for the MSS, including the website you’re currently on! I also assist with event logistics and coordinating with the faculty to make sure the tech works.
Fun fact: I can fall asleep anywhere, and even standing up…
SSMU Representative
Name: Ling He
Role: I act as the liaison between the MSS and the undergraduate student society at McGill, the SSMU! This includes attending the SSMU Legislative Council meetings and advocating for the needs of medical students on campus.
Fun fact: I love sports
Past President
Name: Fahima Khan
Role: As Past President, I support the current MSS governance team and continue to serve as a liaison between students and faculty to ensure continuity and collaboration.
Fun fact: I’m a henna artist!
Class councils (Montreal campus)
Med-1 Class Council
Med-1 Class President
Name: Alexandre Ton That
Role: I provide ongoing academic and personal support to my classmates throughout the year. Additionally, I represent the cohort on various MSS and UGME committees, advocating for our collective interests and priorities.
Fun fact: I haven’t missed a single Roger Federer tennis match in over 10 years!
Med-1 Class Representative
Name: Jeremy Naimer
Role: My role is to plan fun events for the Class of 2028 to encourage well-being, strengthen our cohort’s connection, and celebrate our achievements!
Fun fact: I have a deep love for Guitar Hero
Med-1 Academic Representative
Name: Princesse Tsamo
Role: Advocate for students interests and concerns to the faculty Make sure their needs are considered and keep them informed about important deadlines and relevant academics informations.
Fun fact: I could eat ice all day, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Med-1 Class Representative
Name: Parsa Azizi-Mehr
Role: As the Med-1 Class (Social) representative, I organize events to celebrate class achievements, improve student wellness, and help students build lifelong connections!
Fun fact: My dog’s name is Leonard (Leo for short)
Med-1 Class Treasurer
Name: Akash Sasitharan
Role: As a Med-1 Treasurer, I manage the financial responsibilities for our cohort, including budgeting, fundraising, and overseeing expenditures to ensure efficient use of resources for academic and social events.
Fun fact: I am a human calculator and have been featured in the Montreal Gazette!
Med-2 Class Council
Med-2 Class President
Name: Délalie Houinsou
Role: To represent and advocate for the Class of 2027 within the MSS and the UGME
Fun fact: I could brunch everyday
Med-2 Class Representative
Name: Justin Matta
Role: I organize events for the Class of 2027 to celebrate our milestones, promote wellness, and foster community-building
Med-2 Class Representative
Name: Wan-Li Sun
Role: I organize events for the Class of 2027 to celebrate our milestones, promote wellness, and foster community-building
Fun fact: I’m allergic to mango!
Med-2 Class Treasurer
Name: Nicholas Zakem
Role: To manage our class budget and (responsibly) make it rain to ensure our events run smoothly!
Fun fact: I’ve got a bunch of scars from my miniature poodle!
Med-3 Class Council
Med-3 Class President
Name: Taylor Morganstein
Role: I represent and advocate for the Class of 2026 within the MSS and the UGME
Fun fact: I’m a cat mom to my 2 boys Finn and Harry
Med-3 Class Representative
Name: Saruchi Bandergal
Role: To organize and promote all activities deemed necessary and appropriate by the Class Council; to be responsible for organizing all social events for the class!
Fun fact: I can fluently speak 4 languages!
Med-3 Class Representative
Name: Randy Ngalamulume
Role: I’ll be Med-3 class representative for this upcoming year alongside my partner in crime, Saruchi. Through this role, I’ll be responsible for organizing awesome get-togethers for my cohort and making sure everyone gets some well deserved time to relax collectively throughout clerkship.
Fun fact: I speak 5 languages (English, French, Dutch, Spanish and Lingala)
Med-3 Treasurer
Name: Jeremy Zwaig
Role: I oversee accounting and financial planning for activities organized by the class of 2027!
Fun fact: I love to cook and can often whip up a delicious meal from whatever I have on hand.
Med-4 Class Council
Med-4 Class President
Name: Taylor Morganstein
Role: I represent and advocate for the Class of 2026 within the MSS and the UGME!
Fun fact: I’m a cat mom to my 2 boys, Finn and Harry!
Med-4 Class Representative
Name: Saruchi Bandargal
Role:I’ll work alongside my fellow rep to bring our class together through CaRMS season and into graduation—organizing wellness events, match week celebrations, and getting grad ball off the ground. It’s all about making our final year meaningful, connected, and fun.
Fun fact: By the age of 5, I had already lived in five different cities!
Med-4 Class Representative
Name: Sia Kermani
Role: My role is to organize fun events for the class of 2025!
Fun fact: I am a plant dad
Med-4 Class Treasurer
Name: Felix Mailloux
Role: I manage the finances of our class and conduct affairs of business on behalf of the class. Support planning of class events and initiatives (such as grad ball!)
Fun fact: I speak better German than English!
Class councils (Outaouais campus)
Med-1 Class Council
Med-1 Class President
Name: Jennifer Muana
Role: My role is to advocate for my cohort, ensure all their voices are heard, guarantee that they receive the adequate support necessary to succeed, promote a positive and healthy environment within the group, and most importantly, to have an exceptional year together!
Fun fact: I love anime & I’m a huge One Piece fan! (My favourite character is Kaido!)
Med-1 Class Representative
Name: Evan Puligandla
Role: I’m in charge of planning events and ensuring everyone has a great year.
Fun fact: I was admitted less than 24 hours before orientation!
Med-1 Academic Representative
Name: Anna Frantzeskos
Role: Advocate for the Gatineau campus’ academic interests and needs, and ensure that their concerns are voiced to the faculty.
Fun fact: I speak 4 languages (English, french, spanish and Greek) and I am a pediatric dietitian
Med-2 Class Council
Med-2 Class President
Name: Yoomin Lee
Role: I represent the Class of 2027 and advocate for the best interests of my cohort and every student that is a part of it!
Fun fact: If I could get a pet otter, I would
Med-2 Class Representative
Name: Angeliki Psycharis
Role: I organize events not only for my class but for all years in Gatineau, including the annual ski trip, Halloween parties with UOttawa, Easter egg hunts, and cabane à sucre outings. For my class, I enjoy hosting pizza nights for birthday celebrations and an end-of-year pool party. I collaborate closely with the VP Social and VP Finance to ensure everyone has a memorable time with their peers
Fun fact: I have a large Jellycat and Squishmallow collection
Med-2 Academic Representative
Name: Shuang Wang
Role: 1) Advocate for the students’ academic interests and needs, and ensure that their suggestions and concerns are voiced to the faculty. 2) Keep the class informed about key academic updates, deadlines, and changes in the course structure.
Fun fact: I like to collect keychains of the countries I visit!
Med-3 Class Council
Med-3 Class President
Name: Peter Joseph Mounsef
Role: I represent and advocate for the students in my class and promote all activities!
Fun fact: I played rugby for team Quebec until I was 18. I got to play against teams from all over the world!
Med-3 Class Representative
Name: Jonathan Zini
Role: Organize activities and events for my class!
Fun fact: I’m the commissioner of a basketball league (see: @theofficial_jba)
Med-4 Class Council
Med-4 Class President
Name: Daniel Josué Guerra Ordaz
Role: My role is to support the members of my cohort, represent them within the Faculty and plan activities to promote their well-being.
Fun fact: I am soon to be a black belt in Taekwondo
Med-4 Class Representative
Name: Franco D’Anna
Role: To organize and promote all activities deemed necessary and appropriate by their Class Council; to be responsible for organizing all social events for their class.
Fun fact: I love soccer, whether it be playing, watching or coaching.