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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Noor Khan
PRESIDENT
The President is an elected representative of the Health Sciences Society and serves as the primary representative of the HSS, its members, and its vision. Elected by the student body in the preceding academic year, the President provides overall leadership and strategic direction for the Society. They act as the primary liaison between the HSS, the Bachelor of Health Sciences Faculty, and the Alma Mater Society (AMS). The President also oversees the VPOPs, VPUA, Elected Representatives, Health Sciences Orientation Executive Committee (HEC), and Internal Affairs.
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Zein Al Abideen Hammad
VICE PRESIDENT OF UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS
The VPUA is an elected representative responsible for advancing the academic, community, and equity-focused priorities of the Health Sciences Society. They oversee the I-EDIAA, Community, and Academic Affairs Commissions and support the work of the 4P Project and Mental Health Committee.
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Akhila Challa
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
The VPOPs is an elected representative responsible for overseeing the internal operations of the Health Sciences Society. They oversee the Finance, Clubs, and Marketing Commissions and support the planning and delivery of their initiatives. The VPOPs also helps ensure that the Society’s finances, communications, clubs, and internal processes operate effectively and efficiently.
Elected Representatives
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Gurkarn Bola
2ND YEAR REPRESENTATIVE
The 2nd year representatives serves as the voice for 2nd year BHSc students and fosters a sense of community within their cohort.
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Gladys Wang
2ND YEAR REPRESENTATIVE
The 2nd year representatives serves as the voice for 2nd year BHSc students and fosters a sense of community within their cohort.
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Emily Sharif
3RD YEAR REPRESENATIVE
The 3rd year representatives serves as the voice for 3rd year BHSc students and fosters a sense of community within their cohort.
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Helena Zhu
3RD YEAR REPRESENATIVE
The 3rd year representatives serves as the voice for 3rd year BHSc students and fosters a sense of community within their cohort.
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Bianca Shen
4TH YEAR REPRESENTATIVE
The 4th year representative serves as the voice for 4th year BHSc students and fosters a sense of community within their cohort.
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David Suthers
ONLINE REPRESENTATIVE
The online representative serves as the voice for online BHSc students and fosters a sense of community within their cohort.
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Colby Clancy
ONLINE REPRESENTATIVE
The online representative serves as the voice for online BHSc students and fosters a sense of community within their cohort.
Commissioners and Deputies
Academic Affairs
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Safwan Ahmed
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMISSIONER
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.
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Florella Peng
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
The Academic Affairs Deputy Commissioner supports the planning, promotion, and delivery of academic initiatives and events within the Health Sciences Society. Working closely with the Academic Affairs Commissioner, they help develop opportunities that support the academic success, engagement, and professional growth of Health Sciences students.
Clubs
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Benjamin Tong
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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Sailesh Badri
CLUBS DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
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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Kate Wells
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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John Wu
FORMAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
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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Leo Sun
SUSTAINABILITY DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
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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Ishaann Bakirathan
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.
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Amaan Hussaini
BANKING DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
The Deputy Banking Finance Commissioner is responsible for supporting the Finance Commissioner in managing the Society's day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, banking, reimbursements, and financial record-keeping. They work to ensure accurate financial reporting, provide budgeting support to Council, and help maintain the Society's financial sustainability through effective financial management.
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Rehwa Mital
INVESTMENT DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
The Deputy Investment Finance Commissioner is responsible for supporting the Finance Commissioner in managing the Society's investment portfolio and advancing its long-term financial sustainability. They oversee investment record-keeping, provide regular portfolio updates, promote ethical investment practices in collaboration with relevant commissioners, and help ensure investment records are accurate.
I-EDIAA
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Aya Alhasany
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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Riya Chopra
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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Ishita Chohan
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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Will Luo
INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMISSIONER
The Internal Affairs Commissioner is responsible for maintaining and updating the HSS Constitution and Society policies as needed. They promote transparency, accountability, and good governance within the Health Sciences Society by ensuring Council adheres to the Constitution, bylaws, and established policies.
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Harsun Bhatti
INTERNAL AFFAIRS DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
The Internal Affairs Deputy Commissioner is responsible for organizing, recording, and maintaining accurate documentation of proceedings at regular Council meetings and Assemblies. They support transparency, continuity, and effective governance within the Health Sciences Society by ensuring meeting records are clear, accessible, and up to date.
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Nehmat Badhan
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
The Speaker of the House is responsible for developing and leading HSS Assemblies, serving as a neutral party to facilitate meaningful, respectful, and productive discussions.
Marketing
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Tia Dias
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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Jacqueline Wu
GRAPHICS DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
The Graphics Deputy supports the daily activities of the Marketing Commission by creating social media content promoting HSS events, initiatives, and community culture. Working under the guidance of the Marketing Commissioner, the Graphics Deputy helps maintain a consistent visual style across HSS platforms by delivering timely media assets (content) for social media, promotions, and archival use.
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Nicholas Peng
WEBSITE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
The Website Deputy supports the daily activities of the Marketing Commission by maintaining the HSS website through regular information and graphics updates promoting HSS events, initiatives, and community culture. Working under the guidance of the Marketing Commissioner, the Website Deputy helps maintain a consistent visual style between the HSS website and social media platforms.
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Mckenna Lawson
PHOTOGRAPHY DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
The Photography Deputy supports the daily activities of the Marketing Commission by capturing and curating high-quality photo and video content that showcases HSS events, initiatives, and community culture. Working under the guidance of the Marketing Commissioner, the Photography Deputy helps maintain a consistent visual style across HSS platforms by delivering timely media assets for social media, promotions, and archival use.
Committees
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Wendy Zhao
4P PROJECT CO-CHAIR
The 4P Project Co-Chair oversees the strategic direction and execution of the 4P Project (Professional Program Prerequisite Project), an HSS initiative that helps undergraduate students navigate prerequisites and application requirements for health-related graduate and professional programs across Canada. The Co-Chair coordinates the team’s workflow, ensures content quality and version control, and supports long-term planning for updates and improvements.
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Cora Tsigaris
4P PROJECT CO-CHAIR
The 4P Project Co-Chair oversees the strategic direction and execution of the 4P Project (Professional Program Prerequisite Project), an HSS initiative that helps undergraduate students navigate prerequisites and application requirements for health-related graduate and professional programs across Canada. The Co-Chair coordinates the team’s workflow, ensures content quality and version control, and supports long-term planning for updates and improvements.
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Alex Afrouzi
MENTAL HEALTH COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR
The Mental Health Co-Chair oversees the strategic direction and execution of mental health initiatives within the Health Sciences Society (HSS). This role focuses on promoting student wellness, reducing stigma surrounding mental health, and coordinating programming that supports the academic, social, and emotional well-being of Health Sciences students. The Co-Chair collaborates with internal HSS teams, campus partners, and student volunteers to deliver accessible, evidence-informed, and inclusive mental health initiatives.
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Aditya Lumb
MENTAL HEALTH COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR
The Mental Health Co-Chair oversees the strategic direction and execution of mental health initiatives within the Health Sciences Society (HSS). This role focuses on promoting student wellness, reducing stigma surrounding mental health, and coordinating programming that supports the academic, social, and emotional well-being of Health Sciences students. The Co-Chair collaborates with internal HSS teams, campus partners, and student volunteers to deliver accessible, evidence-informed, and inclusive mental health initiatives.
Orientation
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Ivey Zhang
HEAD COAT
The Head COAT is responsible for leading the planning, organization, and execution of the Society's Orientation Week program. They oversee the Head Executive Committee (HEC), coordinate with the Society, faculty, and external stakeholders, manage planning and logistics, while ensuring Orientation is inclusive and engaging for incoming students.