2018-2019 ACTIVE MINDS OFFICERS
Yusra Soomro
President
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Hello Everyone! I’m currently a junior Accounting major exploring the business field. Upon having a two-minute conversation with me, you’ll most likely learn that I am a huge advocate for mental health. This obviously means I made a beeline for the mental health groups on campus. As someone who has seen the ins and outs of mental illness, I was delighted to find a club that wanted to raise awareness AND make a community of mental health advocates. I was finally home! I fully love and connect with the message that Active Minds spreads and I can’t wait to spread it throughout the campus!
Mian M. Tabarak Bilal
Vice President
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Hi guys! I am grateful to have the opportunity to serve as one of your Vice Presidents for Active Minds throughout this school year. I believe that the stigma that surrounds mental illnesses is a huge flaw in our progress as a society. Hopefully through Active Minds, we will get to fight that stigma to create a healthier, happier campus where open conversation about mental health is encouraged and students are not overwhelmed. I am a senior, Neuroscience major with a passion for service and a goal to become a neurosurgeon one day. If anyone has any questions/comments/ideas for Active Minds, please let me know! I am looking forward to an amazing third year with y'all :)
Resham Panjabi
Treasurer
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Hey guys my name is Resham Panjabi! I will be a senior in the upcoming year and will be serving as the Treasurer for Active Minds! Previously seeking a premed route through college, I recently switched to Finance and Economics. Nevertheless, I am super excited for this club in terms what we can offer and how we can be of utmost help to you!
Zan Rehman
Fundraising Coordinator
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Hey friends! I’m honored to serve as your Fundraising Coordinator for Active Minds and I can’t wait for the exciting events we have planned for the year! One thing I’ve observed as I’ve grown older is that many people hide their mental illnesses and don’t open up to others about issues that are bothering them. By combating the stigma associated with mental illness, I really want people to know that there is ALWAYS a shoulder to lean on and there ARE resources available for help. I am currently an Accounting Pre-Med and would like to become a doctor in the future. I have a wide array of interests and love experiencing new and different things (I’d also love if there were more than 24 hours in a day). Feel free to contact me for anything and I look forward to meeting you all!
Hussain Taqi
Secretary
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Hey y'all! My name is Hussain and I'm thrilled to be working as an Active Minds officer this year! I'm a junior majoring in healthcare studies hoping to become a dentist *fingers crossed*. The reason I wanted to work with Active Minds is because I've seen several friends and family members go through various mental health issues and I have two main goals for them: 1) To make sure they aren't embarrassed to get help. 2) To help them learn about all the treatment opportunities available to them. I hope to start making a difference beginning at a college level and one day at a much larger scale!
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Ambarina Zenab Hasta
Publicity Chair
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Hi everyone! I'm so excited to be your Publicity Chair this year! I'm a second year Visual and Performing Arts major, and I'm going into photojournalism. Mental health awareness has always been something I’ve been passionate about. I wanted to do my part in making a positive difference for our community by getting involved.
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Aniruth Srinivasaraghavan
Event Coordinator
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Hello friends! My name is Ani and I’m a junior biology major on the pre-med track. For the better part of my life, I hadn’t really noticed any discussion around mental health and this is especially true for university students. I hope to be part of a culture that will end the silence surrounding mental health discussions and I wish to do my part in fighting that stigma against mental health. I’m looking forward to being a part of active minds as your event coordinator!
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