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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.
Fun fact: I wake up early every morning to row!
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: As the Medicine Senator, I work closely with the MSS and other student associations to advocate for student perspectives on issues such as academic policy, curriculum, governance, and university-wide initiatives.
Fun fact: Over the last 2 years, I’ve travelled to 21 countries!
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.
Fun fact: I have a deep love for Guitar Hero!
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
Fun fact: I have played four different instruments in my life!
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.
Fun fact: I broke my head when I was 1 month old at my own party
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 Representative
Name: Lixing Wang
Role: As the MD-PhD representative, my role is to represent the concerns and interests of MD-PhD students at the MSS General Council. I also serve as a consistent liaison, providing organized updates between the MSS and the MD-PhD student council.
Fun fact: I repeated one grade.
Executive council (Outaouais campus)
Executive President
Name: Maïa Feki
Role: En tant que présidente exécutive, j’ai le privilège de soutenir à la fois l’ensemble du corps étudiant et les vice-présidences de la MSS. Originaire de la belle région de l’Outaouais, j’ai à cœur de porter la voix de notre campus au sein de la MSS et auprès de la Faculté de médecine.
Fun fact: J’ai été capitaine de l’équipe de flag-football en med-p pour l’UQO et je n’avais jamais joué avant d’arriver à l’université !
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: En tant que VP sociale, j’aide à concevoir et à coordonner des événements sociaux, comme le Frosh et l’évènement d’Halloween. Mon rôle consiste à créer des évènements inclusives et amusantes pour que les étudiants puissent se détendre et se sentir chez eux au sein du campus d’Outaouais de McGill et dans la communauté MSS.
Fun fact: I know how to drive a tractor.
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: Comme VP Bien-être et Espaces Étudiants pour le campus Outaouais, mon objectif est de favoriser votre bien-être en organisant des activités, en partageant des stratégies de santé et en améliorant nos espaces sur le campus et dans nos centres cliniques.
Fun fact:Je vis sur une ferme avec 8 chevaux.
Officers
GAAC Officer
Name: Adam Mouncef
Role: I lead the Medical Students’ Society’s Government Affairs Committee, where I promote student engagement in health policy. In this capacity, I represent McGill at the Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) and the Fédération médicale étudiante du Québec (FMEQ). I also develop initiatives that raise awareness of pressing health policy issues and create opportunities for students to engage directly with policymakers.
Fun fact: I swim, cycle, and run, but somehow have never done a triathlon.
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!
SSMU Representative – Montreal Campus
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
SSMU Representative – Outaouais Campus
Name: Emina Kubat
Role: I act as the liaison between campus Outaouais and the SSMU. When I’m not in school, you will find me in Gatineau park either hiking, biking, or sitting in my favourite coffee shop, Palmier.
Fun fact: I’m currently training for the Vancouver marathon in May 2026
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…
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: Georgio Gholam
Role: As Med-1 Class President, I:
Represent and advocate for the Class of 2029 within the MSS and the UGME;
Ensure student feedback shapes decisions;
And support a cohort where every Med-1 belongs and succeeds.
Fun fact: For me, chasing powerlifting PRs is one thing that makes the end of each month exciting.
Med-1 Academic Representative
Name: William Chow
Role: I keep the class organized with a shared calendar and class notes for my peers. I also gather feedback and listen to concerns from the class to voice their opinion and advocate for them during council meetings. Overall, I like to think I’m preventing my peers from crashing out by flattening the stress curve.
Fun fact: I like watching Formula 1!
Med-1 Class Representative
Name: Anastasiya Gudymenko
Role: Elections are coming soon!
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Med-1 Class Representative
Name: Laura Lentini
Role: As VP social, I will ensure that our class is always represented by listening to and incorporating the diverse voices, preferences, and ideas of everyone. I am committed to creating fun, inclusive, and memorable opportunities for us to connect outside of the classroom. Whether through casual gatherings, larger celebrations, or new initiatives inspired by your input, I’m excited to collaborate with all of you to strengthen our sense of community and make this year an enjoyable and meaningful one.
Fun fact: I’m a huge fan of Broadway musicals—and yes, I love memorizing all the lyrics of every soundtrack!
Med-1 Class Treasurer
Name: Gleb Borisov
Role: I handle the financial side of Med-1 activities, working with peers to make sure every event and project has the resources it needs
Fun fact: When I was a kid, I used to eat paper.
Med-2 Class Council
Med-2 Class President
Name: Alexandre Ton That
Role: Representing and advocating for the Class of 2028 within the MSS and UGME, ensuring that our voices are heard and our needs are met.
Fun fact: I’ve been a devoted Roger Federer fan for over a decade and haven’t missed a single one of his matches during that time!
Med-2 Class Representative
Name: Cassandra St-Roch
Role: As your Med-2 class representative, I’m here to help make this year feel a little lighter and a lot more fun! Whether it’s a big night out, a chill hang, or something in between, I want us to have plenty of chances to step away from the routine and just enjoy each other’s company. I’m also a big believer in celebrating every little win along the way, because honestly, we all deserve it. Here’s to making memories, laughing lots, and supporting each other through it all!
Fun fact: I have visited all of the national parks in the continental US!
Med-2 Class Representative
Name: Stefanie Kouzas
Role: As your Med-2 class representative, my goal is to create a strong sense of community by organizing fun social events that bring us together outside the lecture halls and hospital. Whether it’s a well-deserved night out or a lowkey gathering, I believe in creating opportunities to unwind, recharge, and make memories along the way. I also want to take the time to celebrate all of our wins, no matter how big or small, and recognize the incredible achievements we reach throughout the year.
Fun fact: I’ve been skydiving and want to do a bungee jump next.
Med-2 Class Treasurer
Name: Ahmed Yacine Bennaceur
Role: As the Med-2 Treasurer, I manage our class budget, coordinate fundraising and sponsorships, and work with the VP Finance and class reps to support academic and social events.
Fun fact: If you’re reading this, you’re definitely procrastinating.
Med-3 Class Council
Med-3 Class President
Name: Délalie Houinsou
Role: Role: To represent and advocate for the Class of 2027 within the MSS and the UGME
Fun fact: I could brunch every day!
Med-3 Class Representative
Name: Justin Matta
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!
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Med-3 Class Representative
Name: Sepi Mortazavi
Role: 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.
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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: Randy Ngalamulume Mukengeshayi
Role: I’m excited to serve as class rep alongside my co-rep for one final year. As we head into CaRMS, our goal is to make sure our class stays connected and supports one another through the process.
We’ll also take care of the fun stuff—planning match week celebrations and the much-anticipated grad ball. Let’s make this last year one to remember!
Fun fact: I am an amateur drone pilot
Med-4 Class Treasurer
Name: Sarah Petrecca
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!)
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Class councils (Outaouais campus)
Med-1 Class Council
Med-1 Class President
Name: Aliyah Baakoe
Role: As Med-1 Class President, my goal is to represent the Outaouais Class of 2029 within the MSS and the Faculty of Medicine, ensuring that our voices are heard, and our concerns are considered. I will advocate for our well-being and encourage open communication.
Fun fact: I’ve played competitive basketball from high school to Cegep.
Med-1 Class Representative
Name: Lauren Drummond
Role: As the Med-1 class representative at the Outaouais campus, I ensure the well-being of my class through inclusive and diverse events. Activities such as ski trips, block parties and birthday teas ensure that students take a break from the ANKI’s and let off some steam in a social setting.
Fun fact: I’ve had over 6 concussions, and somehow I’m still standing!
Med-1 Academic Representative
Name: Megan St-Amour
Role: As the academic representative of the Outaouais campus, my role is to ensure that my classmates have access to all of the resources they need to succeed this year. I will also be in contact with the administration to give them our feedback on the curriculum and the exams in order to better our education.
Fun fact: I am an acrobatic skier!
Med-2 Class Council
Med-2 Class President
Name: Philip Wickham
Role: Je suis le président de classe des med-2 en Outaouais. Mon rôle est de représenter la promotion 2027 et de défendre les intérêts de ma cohorte ainsi que de chaque étudiant qui en fait partie! J’ai vraiment hâte de le faire!
Fun fact: J’ai un jumeau
Med-2 Class Representative
Name: Oriane Gimine
Role: My role, as the med 2 social representative, is to shift our focus from studying to getting to know each other throughout the year. As this is our last year before clerkship, I hope we can benefit from our free time to participate in social activities.
Fun fact: I sneeze everytime i eat chocolate
Med-2 Academic Representative
Name: Marianne Gauvreau-Corbeil
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.
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Med-3 Class Council
Med-3 Class President
Name: Zainab Ahmed
Role: I represent and advocate for the students in my class and promote all activities!
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Med-3 Class Representative
Name: Angeliki Psycharis
Role: I organize events to keep my class connected during clerkship, such as skating, gingerbread decorating competitions, Secret Santa, and bar nights. I often collaborate with the VP Social and other reps on campus wide events like the Halloween party, ski trip, sugar shack, and end-of-year celebration.
Fun fact: My dad and I got into a small car accident with Rihanna’s staff while traveling in Barbados
Med-4 Class Council
Med-4 Class President
Name: Peter Joseph Mounsef
Role: My role is to support the members of my cohort, represent them within the Faculty and plan activities to promote their well-being.
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Med-4 Class Representative
Name: Jonathan Zini
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.
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