Our Team
The Health Sciences Society is an AMS faculty society representing students in the Queen’s Bachelor of Health Sciences program. We aim to improve student experience and provide opportunities for professional development while upholding our core values of equity, fairness, and transparency. From orientation and career conferences to research workshops and mental health, over 50 HSS student volunteers spanning 6 commissions work throughout the year to develop a positive program culture. In operation since 2020, the HSS Council is responsible for managing societal affairs.
Meet Our:
Executives
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Arani Hiritharan
PRESIDENT
The President is the representative of the HSS and its vision, and is elected by the student body the year prior. They oversee the VPOPs and VPUA, Elected Representatives, Health Sciences Orientation (HEC), and Internal Affairs.
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Trisha Kotakonda
VICE PRESIDENT OF UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS
The VPUA oversees the I-EDIAA, Community, and Academic Affairs commissions. They also manage the 4P Project, Mental Health Committee and Formal Committee.
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Kelly Jin
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
The VPOPs manages internal operations of the HSS and oversees the Finance, Clubs and Marketing commissions, and their intiatives.
Elected Representatives
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Akhila Challa
2ND YEAR REPRESENTATIVE
The 2nd year representatives serve as the voice for 2nd year BHSc student and foster a sense of community within their cohort.
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Noor Khan
2ND YEAR REPRESENTATIVE
The 2nd year representatives serve as the voice for 2nd year BHSc student and foster a sense of community within their cohort.
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Bianca Shen
3RD YEAR REPRESENATIVE
The 3rd year representatives serve as the voice for 3rdd year BHSc student and foster a sense of community within their cohort.
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Andy Ganea
4TH YEAR REPRESENTATIVE
The 4th year representatives serve as the voice for 4th year BHSc student and foster a sense of community within their cohort.
Commissioners and Deputies
Academic Affairs
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Jessica Dolinki
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMISSIONER
The Academic Affairs Commissioner is responsible for implementing, promoting, and organizing academic-related events with the Vice President of University Affairs and other student interest groups.
Clubs
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Nima Vasigh
CLUBS COMISSIONER
The Clubs Commissioner is responsible for overseeing the long-term development of HSS club infrastructure and acting as a resource and support to HSS-ratified clubs.
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Benjamin Tong
CLUBS DEPUTY
The Clubs Deputy supports the daily activities of the Clubs Commission, aiding management of budgeting, operations, administration, discipline, and support for HSS ratified clubs.
Community
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Zein Hammad
COMMUNITY COMMISSIONER
The Community Commissioner is responsible for acting as a liaison between the HSS, the BHSc student body, and other community organizations on-campus.
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Kate Wells
FORMAL DEPUTY
The Formal Deputy is responsible for leading and coordinating planning, outreach, and resource allocation for the annual HSS Formal, collaborating with the Community Committee.
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Madhureema Balarupa
SUSTAINABILITY DEPUTY
The Sustainability Deputy is responsible for exploring strategies to improve the sustainability of HSS activities, enacting sustainability policies or advising commissions with best practices.
Finance
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Lael Alva
FINANCE COMMISSIONER
The Finance Commissioner is responsible for overseeing financial matters related to the Health Science Society, serving as a resource and point of support for the council regarding finances.
I-EDIAA
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Tyra Obadan
I-EDIAA COMMISSIONER
The I-EDIAA Commissioner is responsible for ensuring that I-EDIAA values are upheld in the council and BHSc community at large, overseeing the I-EDIAA Internal and External Deputies.
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Aya Alhasany
I-EDIAA INTERNAL DEPUTY
The I-EDIAA Internal Deputy will be responsible for supporting the I-EDIAA Commissioner regarding I-EDIAA concerns within the HSS and BHSc departments.
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Jason Rudahusa
I-EDIAA EXTERNAL DEPUTY
The I-EDIAA External Deputy will be responsible for supporting the I-EDIAA Commissioner in ensuring the promotion of I-EDIAA values within student-facing initiatives.
Internal Affairs
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Debanshi Misra
INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMISSIONER
The Internal Affairs Commissioner will be responsible for updating the HSS Constitution and policies as necessary and ensuring Council adherence, transparency and accountability.
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Michael Kailan
INTERNAL AFFAIRS DEPUTY
The Internal Affairs Deputy Commissioner will be responsible for organizing and documenting proceedings at regular Council meetings and Assemblies.
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Ben Chernin
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
The Speaker of the House will be responsible for developing and spearheading HSS Assemblies, serving as a neutral party to facilitate meaningful, respectful, and productive discussions.
Marketing
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Zara Zafar
MARKETING COMMISSIONER
The Marketing Commissioner is the head of marketing, social media communications, website management, content creation and content promotion for the HSS.
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Tia Dias
MARKETING DEPUTY
The Marketing Deputy supports the daily activities of the Marketing Commission, managing social media platforms, designing engaging content, and aiding the HSS’ long-term marketing strategy.
First Year Intern Council
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Lauren Hum
PRESIDENTS INTERN
The President’s Intern supports the HSS President by gaining first-hand experience of the executive role and understanding how student governance works. This includes assisting with administrative tasks, attending key meetings, and participating in special projects.
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Will Luo
PRESIDENTS INTERN
The President’s Intern supports the HSS President by gaining first-hand experience of the executive role and understanding how student governance works. This includes assisting with administrative tasks, attending key meetings, and participating in special projects.
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Haneen Osman
I-EDIAA INTERN
The I-EDIAA (Indigenization - Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism, and Accessibility) First-Year Intern works closely with the I-EDIAA Commissioner to support I-EDIAA events, internal reviews, resource compilation, and student advocacy
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Emma Chen
INTERNAL AFFAIRS INTERN
The Internal Affairs Commission Intern for the Health Sciences Society (HSS) supports the transparency and efficiency of HSS operations. The role is at the heart of Assembly proceedings, where attention to detail, strong communication, and professionalism are key.
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Jasmine Dong
COMMUNITY INTERN
Responsible for organizing HSS events, coordinating logistics with the commissioner and deputy, and being in a front-facing role of the HSS community commission. The community intern will have an opportunity to provide new ideas to facilitate a stronger community network amongst Health Sciences student.
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Saliesh Badri
CLUBS INTERN
The First-Year Intern for the HSS Clubs Commission, will help support the oversight and organization of all HSS-ratified clubs. Typical tasks include assisting with communications to clubs, helping organize council related events across clubs (i.e., club fair), and support club ratification and renewal processes.
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Jacqueline Wu
MARKETING INTERN
The Marketing Intern works with the Marketing Commission to design and create visually appealing content (e.g. videos, graphics, illustrations) for HSS social media platforms to increase student interaction and engagement.