Co-President: Jaldhi Patel
Year: Senior
Major: Biology
Email: [email protected]
I am a 20 year-old, senior trying to find my way around the world just like anyone else. For people seeking professional profile, my goal in life is to be a successful physician - hopefully working at HUP by 30. And for everyone else, my other goals are to be on Ellen show, eat a tub of ice-cream one night without hating myself, and make at least one person smile a day. I have always been interested in science since I was little and family played a huge part in that specific fascination. I volunteer at HUP, research for Penn Medicine, I am an ambassador of Graduation Countdown outside of "school".
Other than being a nerd, I am a huge sports fan. I used to swim, semi- professionally back in India, and I played tennis and cricket for my school.
I also was a theater geek and did a lot of public shows including dancing.
I love to paint, read and internet surf during my free time. I also love exploring new parts of the city and eating new foods. I LOVE talking to and meeting new people and I am just trying to make the best out of my last year of undergrad,
especially while representing Bio Society.
Favorite Quote: “Just keep Swimming” – Ellen DeGeneres
Major: Biology
Email: [email protected]
I am a 20 year-old, senior trying to find my way around the world just like anyone else. For people seeking professional profile, my goal in life is to be a successful physician - hopefully working at HUP by 30. And for everyone else, my other goals are to be on Ellen show, eat a tub of ice-cream one night without hating myself, and make at least one person smile a day. I have always been interested in science since I was little and family played a huge part in that specific fascination. I volunteer at HUP, research for Penn Medicine, I am an ambassador of Graduation Countdown outside of "school".
Other than being a nerd, I am a huge sports fan. I used to swim, semi- professionally back in India, and I played tennis and cricket for my school.
I also was a theater geek and did a lot of public shows including dancing.
I love to paint, read and internet surf during my free time. I also love exploring new parts of the city and eating new foods. I LOVE talking to and meeting new people and I am just trying to make the best out of my last year of undergrad,
especially while representing Bio Society.
Favorite Quote: “Just keep Swimming” – Ellen DeGeneres
Co-President: Nathan Villanueva
Year: Junior
Major: Psychology
Minor: Cognitive Neuroscience
Email: [email protected]
I am an avid world traveler. Over the past few years I have been to over six countries including Spain, France, Brazil, and Japan. Additionally, I was a boxer in high school and I am currently in Temple's ROTC program as I one day aspire to be an Officer in the U.S. Medical Corps.
Favorite Quote: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." - Marianne Williamson
Major: Psychology
Minor: Cognitive Neuroscience
Email: [email protected]
I am an avid world traveler. Over the past few years I have been to over six countries including Spain, France, Brazil, and Japan. Additionally, I was a boxer in high school and I am currently in Temple's ROTC program as I one day aspire to be an Officer in the U.S. Medical Corps.
Favorite Quote: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." - Marianne Williamson
Secretary: Kristi Truong
Year: Senior
Major: Biology
Minor: Sociology of Health
Email: [email protected]
I am a pre-dental student. I live in New Jersey. In my spare time, I enjoy painting, binge watching netflix, and discovering the world. I love to travel and hope to one day have traveled to all the continents.
Favorite Quote: "The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do" - Steve Jobs
Major: Biology
Minor: Sociology of Health
Email: [email protected]
I am a pre-dental student. I live in New Jersey. In my spare time, I enjoy painting, binge watching netflix, and discovering the world. I love to travel and hope to one day have traveled to all the continents.
Favorite Quote: "The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do" - Steve Jobs
Treasurer: Rhea Pradhan
My name is Rhea Pradhan and I am a senior majoring in biology and minoring in healthcare management. I am from India and I came to America for college my freshman year. I really enjoy cooking, swimming, dancing and meeting new people. I am extremely passionate about children's issues and hope to do work for their betterment some day. My goal in life is to become a doctor and go back to my home country and help the people who are underprivileged and who do not have the resources.
Favorite Quote: "Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies." - Mother Teresa |
Volunteers Co-ordinator: Erika Karassik
Year: Junior
Major: Biology
Minor: Healthcare Management
Certificate: Genome Medicine
Email: [email protected]
Hey everyone! I’m Erika, a Junior biology major at Temple. I am from Wilkes Barre/ Scranton area in Northeast Pennsylvania and now living in Philadelphia while enjoying every second of it. I am currently involved in the Undergraduate Research Program and will be working with esophageal cancer research. I love to travel and recently participated in Temple’s study abroad program, while living in Rome, Italy. I am excited to meet everyone and please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!
Favorite Quote: “Everything happens for a reason.”
Major: Biology
Minor: Healthcare Management
Certificate: Genome Medicine
Email: [email protected]
Hey everyone! I’m Erika, a Junior biology major at Temple. I am from Wilkes Barre/ Scranton area in Northeast Pennsylvania and now living in Philadelphia while enjoying every second of it. I am currently involved in the Undergraduate Research Program and will be working with esophageal cancer research. I love to travel and recently participated in Temple’s study abroad program, while living in Rome, Italy. I am excited to meet everyone and please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!
Favorite Quote: “Everything happens for a reason.”
Volunteers Co-ordinator: Daniel Iredale
Year: Junior
Major: Biology
Email: [email protected]
My name is Daniel Iredale. I am a Junior at Temple University and I am studying Biology. I really enjoy working with others and getting involved within the community.
Favorite Quote: "You don’t become what you want, you become what you believe.” ― Oprah Winfrey
Major: Biology
Email: [email protected]
My name is Daniel Iredale. I am a Junior at Temple University and I am studying Biology. I really enjoy working with others and getting involved within the community.
Favorite Quote: "You don’t become what you want, you become what you believe.” ― Oprah Winfrey
STARS Coordinator and TSG Representative: Akanksha Anandanatarajan
Year: Sophomore
Major: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Minor: Criminal Justice
Email: [email protected]
Hey guys! I was born in New York, moved to New Jersey, then finally settled in Pennsylvania. I am a pre-medical student and I absolutely love Temple for all of the opportunities it provides for science-lovers and future health professionals. In my spare time, I like to read, listen to music, and play with animals – if I had to pick a favorite, I’d go with dogs. I also enjoy teaching; I’ve been tutoring and mentoring in different subjects since my junior year of high school. I look forward to seeing everyone at the meetings!
Favorite Quote: “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” – Lao Tzu
Major: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Minor: Criminal Justice
Email: [email protected]
Hey guys! I was born in New York, moved to New Jersey, then finally settled in Pennsylvania. I am a pre-medical student and I absolutely love Temple for all of the opportunities it provides for science-lovers and future health professionals. In my spare time, I like to read, listen to music, and play with animals – if I had to pick a favorite, I’d go with dogs. I also enjoy teaching; I’ve been tutoring and mentoring in different subjects since my junior year of high school. I look forward to seeing everyone at the meetings!
Favorite Quote: “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” – Lao Tzu
Public Relations: Neharika Pitta
Year: Junior
Major: Biology
Email: [email protected]
Hi everyone ! My name is Neharika Pitta but you can call me Neha for short. I am a junior Biology major from Toms River, New Jersey (right by the Jersey Shore). My goal is to become a Pediatric cardiologist and invest my time in advancing global medicine. I have a keen interest in helping others while broadening my horizons when it comes to volunteering, learning and just enjoying life. I believe that a strong educational basis is needed in order to succeed and make an impact on the world around you. I joined Bio Society to meet people who shared similar interests as me while still being able to advance my career goals. If I am not at Temple Hospital doing research, you can catch me on Beury Beach binge watching Netflix, in the Tech Center cramming for my classes (that place is basically my second home), or stuffing my face in Center City. Feel free to contact me at anytime with questions!
Favorite Quote: “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." - Barack Obama
Major: Biology
Email: [email protected]
Hi everyone ! My name is Neharika Pitta but you can call me Neha for short. I am a junior Biology major from Toms River, New Jersey (right by the Jersey Shore). My goal is to become a Pediatric cardiologist and invest my time in advancing global medicine. I have a keen interest in helping others while broadening my horizons when it comes to volunteering, learning and just enjoying life. I believe that a strong educational basis is needed in order to succeed and make an impact on the world around you. I joined Bio Society to meet people who shared similar interests as me while still being able to advance my career goals. If I am not at Temple Hospital doing research, you can catch me on Beury Beach binge watching Netflix, in the Tech Center cramming for my classes (that place is basically my second home), or stuffing my face in Center City. Feel free to contact me at anytime with questions!
Favorite Quote: “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." - Barack Obama