General Council

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!

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!

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.

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!

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

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!

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!

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

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).

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. 

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 !

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! 

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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!

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…

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