Hi! I’m a fourth-year BioPsych student. I joined MEDLIFE since I love what they stand for and the different approach they take on the issue of worldwide poverty! I became especially interested when I saw face to face last May communities MEDLIFE works with when I went to the past SLT to Lima Peru and saw how incredibly welcoming and grateful everyone was. My job this year is to raise awareness and recruit participants to the club and the SLT, and to hopefully to get people to be as passionate as I am to work with all of the amazing people MEDLIFE! As well as work on future fun events MEDLIFE will have throughout the year that everyone can be involved in. Feel free to contact me if have any questions or want to get involved in any way!
Hey there! My name is Pooja and I’m a third-year Molecular Biology & Genetics student. This past SLT to Lima, Peru broadened my perspective, deepened my passion for helping those in need, and left me wanting to come back to do more. MEDLIFE is an NGO that delivers what is truly needed by listening to the community and tackling the root of the problem. Together we’ve empowered thousands abroad and have positively impacted those here in Hamilton as well. As Co-President, my role is to reach out to the Hamilton community by spreading the MEDLIFE movement to highschools so that we can help more people both abroad and locally. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about MEDLIFE or if you're interested in getting involved!
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Hi there! My name is Cecilia and I am in my second year of Chemical Engineering and iBio. I joined MEDLIFE because I wanted to be a part of a movement that supported sustainable development. I believe this is what makes MEDLIFE stand-out from other organizations, there is a clear respect for autonomy and culture in the communities we assist. As Faculty Officer, I am involved with the promotion and recruitment of MEDLIFE events for various faculties.
Hi! My name is Sevda, but you can call me Sev, I’m currently in 4th year BioPsych and loving it! At MEDLIFE I collaborate with amazing members of my cohort to help build awareness about an organization that is dedicated to bridging the gap in developing countries’ rights to education, medicine, and a safe home. My position has enabled me to apply my skills towards a cause I am most passionate about. I am also involved and interested in ongoing research within the department of PNB and Biology. Feel free to contact me about research, MEDLIFE, how to become involved, and possible involvement in design!
Hello! My name is Gurleen, and I am in my third year of the Honours Life Science Program. When I first came across MEDLIFE, I was amazed at the impact it had and immediately, I knew that this was an organization I needed to be involved in due to its positive approach to global change, acknowledgement of cultural differences and goal to promote sustainability in impoverished communities. As the mobile clinic officer, some of my responsibilities include organizing the mobile clinic for the SLT trips, coordinating trip registration and planning social events for trip participants. If you have any questions about the SLT trip or if you are interested in learning more about the mobile clinic, please contact me!
Hello! My name is Radha Sharma and I am a third-year Honours Life Sciences student. This organization communicates with local, low-income communities in order to provide access to healthcare and education in a variety of ways. After learning about the hands-on experiences that MEDLIFE offers both globally (Service Learning Trips) and locally, I was inspired! My job consists of connecting with local organizations in Hamilton and facilitating members to volunteer and participate in their communities through monthly events. If you have any questions or wish to partner with us for any future events, please contact me!
Hey everyone! My name is Zinal Patel and I am in 3rd year of BDC. I came across MEDLIFE last year while looking to get more involved and was inspired by MEDLIFE’s service-learning trips and their passion to help communities in need by collaborating with them. So, I am back this year as the recruitment officer. My favorite thing about MEDLIFE is hearing stories from our MEDLIFE families and previous MEDLIFERS. As the recruitment officer, I will be recruiting members to join the MEDLIFE movement and hosting many fun events. So make sure you keep an eye out for our events and feel free to send me an email if you would like to get involved!
Hello! My name is Nima, and I am in the second year of the Health Sciences program. My journey with MEDLIFE started last year when I joined in on the outreach subcommittee, and I will be continuing my role in MEDLIFE this year as an outreach officer, reaching out and establishing new MEDLIFE chapters across schools in Hamilton. Although I have worked in different areas within my local community, I found MEDLIFE to be unique, in a sense that it gave me the opportunity to serve not only those around me, but also marginalized communities abroad. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about MEDLIFE or would like to be involved in outreach!
Hello! I’m a first-year Life Science student. I joined MEDLIFE because I was inspired by the diverse methods they use to carry out their mission. MEDLIFE not only helps low-income communities, but they also try to build empathy and awareness in students and individuals all over the world when they get involved. My job consists of updating all our social media platforms and ensuring everyone is up to date on our latest initiatives. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about MEDLIFE or our social media campaigns!
Welcome, everyone! My name is Jonathan Lee and I am in my third year specializing in Honours Biology. Being in MEDLIFE, I enjoy the opportunity to interact with my fellow members while expanding my mind to become more insightful about the needs of our local communities as well as Latin America and Africa. With a positive attitude, we work together to help communities in need. As a fundraising officer, I hope to make contributions by creating new innovative fundraisers and empower others to participate in our endeavors. In my spare time, I enjoy longboarding around the blocks to get some fresh air during this pandemic year. Stay healthy and safe!
Hi everyone! I’m Monica, and I’m currently in my third year specializing in the Biology-Physiology program. I came across MEDLIFE last year when I first heard about their service-learning trips. As I learned more about the organization, I became inspired by their mission of empowerment in low-income communities and their execution of action. As the Representative Officer, my main focus is to promote and spread awareness about MEDLIFE to first and second years students in the McMaster community through organizing various events. I’m really looking forward to this school year as we have lots of cool opportunities in store for everyone!
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Hey everyone! My name is Vivek Kannan and I am in my third year of iBioMed - HESE. After being a part of the recruitment subcommittee during second year, I realized how important it is for students to participate in the Service Learning Trips as they help many low-income communities gain access to medical care which can greatly improve their health. MEDLIFE from a fundamental standpoint resonates with me as I believe the individuals who suffer from poverty deserve to have the same privilege of having medical care as those who are more fortunate. As the Administrative Officer for this year, my role is to facilitate communication within the team and manage the financial aspects.