Meet our team
We’re a community of passionate college and high school students driven to educate and inspire students to to be a part of the medical field. We regularly host interviews with healthcare workers, release informational articles about medical advancements, and provide resources towards volunteer opportunities.
Medical Wonders is a decentralized non-profit organization with members from coast to coast in the U.S. and in over 4 countries — Join our team and add to our map!
OUR BOARD
Sanya, College Freshman in New Jersey – President
“I started Medical Wonders because after volunteering at my doctor’s office and hospital I realized not many people knew the different medical procedures, diagnosis, discoveries, and equipment! my doctor would always explain the diagnosis and i would love it and her so much I truly miss it. I want this same experience, from what i learned and new knowledge i want to pick up, for everyone else “
Chelsea Dong — General Director
Hello, everyone! My name is Chelsea Dong and I am currently a sophomore from California. Joining Medical Wonders has allowed me to talk with others passionate about medicine and has encouraged me more to interact with a mindful community of saving lives!
Vanessa Pelaez — Social Media Director
Hey! My name is Vanessa Pelaez and I am a 17 year old high school senior. I was drawn to Medical Wonders because of their mission to invigorate aspiring medical professionals. As a social media director I would love to grow the platform in which we share and educate one another.
Aashita Doshi — General Director
Aashita believes that the future is in the hands of the youth. By working to promote knowledge in the field of medicine in all communities and working with Medical Wonders, she hopes to advocate for education and empowerment equality for all. She hopes to pursue a career in the fields of oncology and cancer research. Whenever she’s free, you can find her reading books, playing violin, painting or volunteering.
Palak Thakkar — Research Directors
Hey hey, my name is Palak Thakkar and I am going to be one of the Research Directors! I’m 16 years old and a rising high school junior from Austin, Texas! I joined MedicalWonders because I aspire to have a career in the Medical Field and I feel that being part of this organization would not only allow me to (hopefully) reach a large audience and inspire more youth to join the medical field but also help myself discover where my true interest lies and find what I would like to specialize in!
Kaitlyn Miranda – Research Program Director
My name is Kaitlyn Miranda and I am a 17 year old rising senior. I chose to join Medical Wonders because I want to expand on my own knowledge while helping my peers.
Rosa Yang — Discord Manager
I’m an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto studying Life Science. I’m in my 4th year of undergrad and am pursuing a Physiology specialist and Immunology minor. I joined Medical Wonders because I admire the effort and dedication the club places to provide resources for medical applicants and would like to become a part of the club to expand our impact
Morgan — Social Media Manager
Hi my name is Morgan! I’m a freshman from California and I’m 14 years old. Despite my huge interest in medicine, I joined Medical Wonders because I wanted to help provide a more welcoming, supportive, and educational environment for you guys! I’m so excited to be one of your new social media managers!
Kristin — Social Media Manager
Hi my name is Kristin and i’m a junior in high school. Why I joined MW is because of the fact that i’ve been following the page ever since the near beginning. this way, i know what to expect and majority of the polls and stories that happens. I am interested to voice my ideas and use my creativity.
Ben — Social Media Manager
My name is Ben, and I’m currently a sophomore high school. I’m aspiring to be an RN and earn my BSN through USF. I’ll be one of the social media managers for Medical Wonders.
Wendy Liao – TikTok Coordinator
Hi hi! My name is Wendy Liao and I am turning 16 this year! I attend Peoples Christian Academy and am going into grade 11 in the fall of 2022. Having developed a passion for medicine (specifically cancer research/cell biology) led me to join MedicalWonders. With my experience in film production, I am excited to work with this organization to educate and spark interest.
Caroline O’Brien – TikTok Coordinator
Hello! My name is Caroline and I use she/her pronouns! I am a senior in high school (17 years old), and am excited about my position with Medical Wonders! I joined this wonderful organization because I come from a smaller high school with limited resources. I, like many other students, had to try and find opportunities in the medical field on my own. It was scary, but ultimately really rewarding! Thankfully, Medical Wonders helps to solve these problems for students by aiding them in their searches for connections and opportunities. I just knew I had to get involved to help myself and other passionate students begin our journeys as future medical professionals!
Vijai – Tutoring Coordinator
My name is Vijai and I recently completed my fourth year of Honours Biological Science at the University of Guelph. As an aspiring medical student, my goal is to consistently develop myself, both personally and professionally, in order to equip me for future education and career opportunities. Perhaps most importantly, I strive to contribute to my community by helping other students in any way I can. Medical Wonders is a unique platform and an invaluable resource for students who are pursuing medicine. I am eager to work towards the ultimate goal of helping each student achieve their potential.
Jasmine Kaur – Membership Coordinator
I joined Medical Wonders to continue fostering my passion for medicine and broaden my scope of the different career opportunities available within the medical field.
Noor Muneeb – Marketing Director
Noor, a high school student from Long Island, NY, has a passion for educating and helping others and strives to manifest these interests into fundraising for Medical Wonders. In the future, she aspires to pursue academic medicine while working at a group practice as a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist. Outside of these interests, Noor enjoys dancing, reading, tutoring, and hanging out with her friends!
Swati Mulchandani – Fundraising Director
My name is Swati Mulchandani. I am a highschool student interested in the field of medicine. I joined Medical Wonders because I absolutely believe in its cause and vision statement. I strongly believe in the importance of educating the youth about important concepts in the field of medicine. I also want to use this as an opportunity to develop my passion and dedication towards the field of Biology.
Simi Patel – Fundraising Coordinator
My name is Simi Patel and I am 15 years old. I’m a sophomore in high school and I joined Medical Wonders because their innovative approaches to spread medical information really intrigued me. I wanted to be able to learn more about the medical field since I am interested in hopefully someday joining the field and Medical Wonders seemed like a great place to start!
Banwo Opemipo – Marking coordinator
Hi, My name is Banwo Opemipo and i’m a highschool senior. I’ll be working to help organize account takeovers and lives, recruit medical professionals, fundraising and reaching a bigger audience for Medical Wonders. This will help me gain more experience and interact with new people as I pursue a career in medicine and surgery. I really look forward to working with Medical Wonders.
Simrika Joshi – Outreach Coordinator
Hi everyone! My name is Simrika Joshi. I am seventeen years old and currently a high school student in North Carolina. I joined Medical Wonders because of my passion for medicine and my desire to give back to our community. In fact, I was inspired by the work that Medical Wonders has done throughout the years to join their team and contribute my ideas. I am excited to be a part of this great organization!
Lanvy Phan – Intern
Hi everyone! My name is Lanvy Phan. I am 17 years old and a senior in North Carolina. I matched with Medical Wonders through a fellowship program and fell in love with its mission. As an aspiring physician, I wanted to learn more about the medical field and meet others who share the same interest. I hope to advocate for initiatives that alleviate racial disparities and better support low-income and uninsured individuals. Other than a love for medicine, I enjoy crocheting, reading, and learning piano from time to time (though I’m no good). I’m excited to support the team and further develop my passion for healthcare!
Mahmuda Tahsin – Co Website Manager
My name is Mahmuda and I’m a Junior in college. I am currently majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. As a website manager, I look forward to voicing my ideas and creativity to help students who are interested in pursuing medicine. Medical Wonders is a great platform that empowers and educates others about medicine and I am excited to be a part of this team!
Akaisha Khan – Co Website Manager
My name is Akaisha Khan. I am 16 years old, a Senior in High School, and so excited to be the Website Manager for Medical Wonders! I joined this organization to participate in the medical field on a bigger scale. This program provides vast resources to members for free and I believe it is important for everyone to get equal opportunities to succeed in the competitive pre-medical programs.
Allen Phuong – Applications Director
Hi, my name is Allen Phuong. I am a student of Casa Grande High School and dual enrolled with the Santa Rosa Junior College. I’m 16 years old and also a Junior from the San Francisco Bay Area in California. My role as Applications Director for the Medical Wonders team will allow me to bring the best out of people and inspire them to pursue the medical field. Giving back to communities and providing them with the necessary resources to achieve their goals is an ambition I seek to fulfill.
Ayeshah Hussain – Applications Director
Hi, my name is Ayeshah. I am a rising undergraduate junior, majoring in Biological sciences. I joined Medical Wonders because I saw it as an opportunity to inform and bring health awareness to students like me. This organization has done an amazing job educating and inspiring students to get involved in the medical field and I am excited to be a part of the team.
Our Editors
The Graphics Team
Our Communicators
Our Tutors
Nicc Ahad
Simra Ahmed
Luke Angus
Kshitija Banala
Kimberly Barrios
J Bauer
Ridhi Beeram
Neethi Belur
Ava Byrd
Carina Copley
zoe crisostomo
Divjot 2.0
Bella Dopman
Na Estefa
Khushi Gandhi
Michelle Gonzalez
Alexis Hobble
Schuylar Kamicha
Srishti Kamra
Namrata Karra
Catie Kean
Sara Khasib
Chewon Lee
Xi Lin
Natasha Mercado
Armita nahavandi
Nickol
Siri Nikku
Melina Oseg
Wendy Pacheco
Meena Pandrangi
Pari Patel
Anna Patterson
Ashley Perez
Ajit Perla
Anika Pisal
Rushil Punya
Abhinav Rajkumar
Isha Riaz
Isabel Rodriguez
Nova Rosette
caia rossi
Avantika Samanta
Abigail Santosh
aryan shah
Mili Shah
Rehan Shah
Sarah Shattuck
Darrah Tan
Michelle Tcherevatenko
meron tesfa
Samantha Tran
A W
Sreya Yadavalli
nico young
Amy Yu