Nizar Dowla
Hi, my name is Nizar Dowla and I am a Senior Chemistry major with a minor in Spanish. This is my third year on the Student Health Advisory Committee, and as President I want to continue to help raise student awareness of the services that are offered at the University Health Center, help students to make healthy decisions while they are at school, as well as represent the student body in discussions with the administration of the UHC through my participation on the Quality Assurance Committee. I can be contacted directly at nudowla@umd.edu.
Pallavi Nadendla
Hello, my name is Pallavi Nadendla. I am a senior Bioengineering major. This is my third year in SHAC and this year I am Secretary. This year, I would like to continue to improve the relationship between students on campus and the staff at the UHC. I would also like to educate students on how they can be healthy on campus including diet and nutrition, exercise, and mental health. I can be contacted at nadendla@umd.edu. I am looking forward to this year and hearing from the students on campus about any health issues they would like to address.
Arina Kadam
Hi! My name is Arina Kadam and I am currently a sophomore Chemistry major. This will be my first year on SHAC and I am very excited to be part of the link between the Health Center and the student body. After coming to UMD I have seen that not very many students are aware of the Health Center’s services. Since we have such a diverse student body here at Maryland, it is really important to make sure everyone is getting the right information. As a member of SHAC, I hope to reach out to all the different types of students on campus, and inform them about services which may be of interest to them. I look forward to a progressive, successful year with SHAC!
Alex Kestenbaum
Hi, my name is Alex Kestenbaum, and I'm a sophomore majoring in Electrical Engineering. I'm also involved with HEALTH Works, which promotes student awareness of all realms of general wellness. I joined SHAC because I want to increase the awareness of the University Health Center, and help ensure top-quality service that are accommodating to students' needs. I'm looking forward to a great year with SHAC, dedicated to making a difference in people's health care.
Kevin McGehrin
Hey, my name is Kevin McGehrin. I am a Junior, majoring in Physiology/Neurobiology, and I plan to attend Medical School after graduating. I am currently volunteering at the Health Center's Laboratory and have previously volunteered at Urgent Care, Primary Care II, Medical Records, and Physical Therapy. Also, I am conducting research on campus on the role of AMPA receptors in visual cortex synaptic plasticity. This is my first year on SHAC and I hope to contribute to it's success, by acting as a voice for students at the Health Center. I am excited to be a member of SHAC and look forward to a great year.
Jammie Cheung
Hi! My name is Jammie. I am a senior majoring in Public Health. Apart from being involved in SHAC for the first time, I am also the student advisor of American Society for Microbiology, UMD Chapter. After graduation, I plan to attend graduate school in the discipline of Epidemiology. My goal for SHAC this year is to voice students’ opinions to the health care professionals of the University Health Center and make appropriate accommodations to their needs.
Courtney Stone
Hi. My name is Courtney Stone and I am a sophomore majoring in English, minoring in Spanish, and preparing for medical school. I am very excited for my first year with SHAC and hope to have a positive impact on the university
community. Physical and mental well-being is essential to success in the classroom and beyond. It is my goal to educate the student body regarding the components of a healthy lifestyle and relevant services offered by the University Health Center.
Jasjeet Khural
Hello, my name is Jasjeet Khural. I am a sophomore majoring in physiology and neurobiology. I plan to continue my education through Medical school to undertake a career in medicine. As a member of the Student Health Advisory Committee, I will work to help my fellow students to gain a more in depth understanding of the services provided by the health center and promote proper health practices, in order to create a healthier living environment around campus. I look forward to communicating with all of you in order to learn your views on the services offered by the University Health Center and sharing this insight with the Health Center administration to improve the weaknesses of the services offered.
Mae Yan
Hi there! My name is Mae Yan and I am a junior Physiology and Neurobiology major and Chinese Studies minor. I plan to pursue a medical education after graduation. This is my first year in S.H.A.C. and I am very excited to be a part of it. I believe that taking care of your health is essential for having a good life and there is no better time to learn and get involved than as college students. I joined S.H.A.C. because I want to be a voice for the students. I would like to improve healthcare services and increase health awareness on campus. I encourage all to challenge us to be better advocates and educators and help make our UM community feel more confident about caring for their health.
Amy Hillman
My name is Amy Hillman, and I'm a junior Public Health major from Calvert County, MD. I plan on going to nursing school when I graduate and eventually becoming a Nurse Practitioner. I am also a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. I joined SHAC to help students at Maryland have great experiences at the health center, and also to become more involved in a healthcare setting. I think there are a lot of resources at the health center that students at Maryland don't know about, and I want to help make them aware of what is available.
Nicholas Mongelluzo
Nick Mongelluzzo is a Sophomore Government and Politics major from Bowie, Maryland. He decided to get involved with the Student Health Advisory Committee after experiencing firsthand the effects of poor education in regards to student health. He believes that it is absolutely necessary for students to stay healthy in order to get an education. He also believes students must be educated on how stay healthy. As a member of the Committee, Nick will voice student concerns regarding the health center and will promote the health center's message to the student body. Outside of the SHAC Nick is involved with the Primannum Honor Society, serving as the VP of Academic Affairs and head of the Scholarship committee. He also represents the Leonardtown Community in the Student Government Association, serving on the Residential Affairs and Finance Committees. Additionally, during the Spring of 2008 Nick became a brother in the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, and remains active in the chapter.
Leanne Radecki
Hi! My name is Leanne Radecki and I am a Senior Physiology/Neurobiology major and plan to get a Masters in Public Health after graduation, and then continue on to medical school. I joined SHAC after my sophomore year and am more than excited to serve as a link between the student body and the Health Center. I am a member of Kappa Delta sorority and would like to make the Greek System more aware of the benefits the Health Center has to offer. I look forward to creating fun and educational programs with the Health Center that will better our student body as a whole.
Sara Moghaddam-Taaheri
My name is Sara, and I'm originally from Silver Spring, Maryland. I am currently a sophomore majoring in cell biology & molecular genetics, and I am additionally pursuing a minor in philosophy. On campus, I'm involved with the Gemstone program for interdisciplinary team research, Circle K international,and the pre-med society. I look forward to working with SHAC this semester.
Yan Li
Hi, my name is Yan Li and I am a Senior majoring in Biochemistry and Economics. This is my third year in SHAC. I joined SHAC because it seemed like a really good way to get the students voices heard at the University Health Center. Providing feedback about the UHC and ways to improve it ensures that the students are happy with the services provided. It is important for the University community to know all the different services the UHC provides and ways to take advantage of those. I volunteer at the University of Maryland Medical Center and work in an organic synthesis lab on campus. I hope to attend medical school in the future.
