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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: Fahima Khan
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’m a henna artist!
Vice-President External Quebec
Name: Alyssia Guarneri Mea
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: Maya Verma
Role: Act as liaison between MSS and CFMS as well as other organizations outside of Quebec.
Participate in the Round Tables to present and further the objectives and best interests of our students at McGill University.
Relay pertinent information to the General Council and members.
Fun fact: I am a novice surfer, but ended up once surfing an epic wave with a man and his dog on my right, and a sea turtle on my left. Cathartic experience.
Vice-President Global Health Canada
Name: Léna Aie
Role: In collaboration with IFMSA-Quebec, CFMS and our Local Officers from both organizations, I coordinate projects aimed to improve overall population health and reduce health inequities globally.
Fun fact: I’m a first and also a middle child
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: When I’m not learning the Krebs cycle for the 900th time, I like to swim, cook, and spend time with family. You can come to me with ANY concern – I mean it! – and I’ll always do my best to help (if I can’t, I’ll help you find someone who can). Looking forward to what I’m sure will be a fantastic year representing your voices on the educational platform!
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: Khaled Skaik
Role: I represent the medical student body at the McGill University Senate, the University’s Parliamentary governing body
Fun fact: I eat kiwis with the skin.
Vice-President Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
Name: Sarah Aly
Role: The VP Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) on the Medical Students’ Society serves as an advocate for students, aiming to create an accessible and inclusive environment for all students. This role involves collaborating with the equity committee and other medical schools to enhance the student experience and promote EDI principles.
Fun fact: I did the highest bungee jump in Canada and fainted mid-air
Executive Vice-President & Corporate Affairs
Name: Jeremy Zwaig
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 love to cook and can often whip up a delicious meal from whatever I have on hand.
Secretary
Name: Alyson Jiang
Role: Organize and schedule Board of Governor, Executive Council, and General Council meetings and take meeting minutes.
Assist fellow council members
Fun fact: I collect postcards 🙂
Vice-President Finance
Name: Leonaes Brahel Tatchinda Kuete
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 am born the same day and same month as my brother but we are not twins
Vice-President Wellness
Name: Sophie-Andrée Vinet
Role: Advocate for mental and physical wellness within the medical student body, focusing on creating long-lasting change, promoting mental health awareness, and ensuring accessibility to care.
Liaise with the Office of Medical Learner Affairs and the CFMS on wellness initiatives.
Act as the president of the Medical Student Wellness (MSW) Committee.
Fun fact: I’m all about water sports, especially sailing!
Vice-President Social Affairs
Name: Roy Shi
Role: I coordinate and bring the vibes to all social events and activities pertaining to the Faculty of Medicine at McGill.
Fun fact: I pour milk before cereal.
Vice-President Social Affairs
Name: Sepi Mortazavi
Role: I collaborate with the other VP socials and council members to create fun and memorable events for all cohorts, such as Frosh, Internos, and holiday-themed parties.
Fun fact: I can rotate my feet to face backwards
Vice-President Internal Affairs
Name: Alex Nolin
Role: Overseeing activities of MSS clubs across Montreal and Outaouais campuses.
Coordinating club weeks and managing the recruitment process.
Leading communications and social media outreach.
Fun fact: I planned and went on a trip with a guy I met once at a bar. #stillalive #Dontdothisathome
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: Franciska Otaner
Role: Responsible for managing campus activities, representing the interests of Outaouais members, and maintaining key communications and advocacy for the MSS of McGill!
Fun fact: I’ve been vegan since 2017!
Executive Vice-President and Finances
Name: David Wang
Role: Enhancing the medical student experience at the Outaouais campus by organizing diverse and engaging social events that foster community, connection, and balance throughout medical school.
Fun fact: I’m on the varsity badminton team!
Vice-President Social Affairs
Name: Zainab Ahmed
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.
Fun fact: I have my own cake business
Vice-President External
Name: Aaron Samuels
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).
Fun fact: I’m not named after the character from Mean Girls
Vice-President Medical Education
Name: Linda Ma
Role: My role is to advocate for students within the faculty by running the Medical Education Committee (EdCom). Please reach out to me if you’re interested!
Fun fact: I am obsessed with my cat Mimiya
Vice-President Wellness & Student Spaces
Name: Sharmin Zahin
Role: Represent CO students in the MSS, UGME, and OMLA.
Work to make students aware of their rights and the resources available to them.
Maintain students spaces on campus and defend students’ access to these spaces.
Fun fact: I have a B.Sc(Architecture) and B.Sc(Nursing) and worked as a ER nurse before joining medschool.
Officers
GAAC Officer
Name: Teodora Marginean
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.
Fun fact: I’m a big Star Wars fan
Student Spaces Officer
Name: Amel Melanson
Role: Work on improving students spaces for you, especially improving the annex!
Work with the faculty to increase availability of space
Gather your input on what you would like to see.
Fun fact: I love hiking and climbed my first 4000m mountain in Switzerland this summer!
IT Officer
Name: Stefano Bambace
Role: I consult with the faculty on IT matters and manage various tech platforms for the MSS, including the website you’re currently on!
Fun fact: I enjoy building mechanical keyboards
SSMU Representative
Name: Allison Engo
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’ve been an extra in several scenes of a movie before!
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: Sarah Petrecca
Role: Oversee accounting and financial planning for activities organized by the class of 2026!
Fun fact: I love eating spicy food!
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.