Hello! My name is Kiana Mikami and I am a 4th year Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology Major! I am this year's 2023-2024 Co-President! During my freshman year, despite it being online, I could feel the strong bonds and close relationships that would form throughout my time inside and outside of UCLA. Everyone was so welcoming and I love the sister mentorship program! As you can see, I loved this organization so much, that I went from being an intern, to co-publicity, to now being co-president! In this club, we are more than strangers. We are a family of intelligent, capable, and motivated pre-med/pre-health women who care about seeing the success of one another in our current and future endeavors. Outside of AMWA, I am currently working in a kidney transplant clinical research lab, volunteering as a Wayfinder at the Medical Plaza, in APHC, and a KORE mentor to LBUSD high school students. This past summer I studied for the MCAT and shadowed an endocrinologist! In my free time, I enjoy watching kdramas, listening to music (BTS and Seventeen), hiking, going to concerts, and reading romance books!

Kiana Mikami| Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology

Hello! My name is Eva Danesh and I am a fourth-year psychology major and public health minor from Los Angeles. This is my fourth year involved in AMWA and third on Board! I joined AMWA at the start of my freshman year and found a group that was welcoming, encouraging, and fun. I was looking for a group that would both motivate me during my time as a pre-med and also inspire me to explore opportunities and careers in healthcare – I have been able to find that and more in AMWA! Outside of this club, I am part of a breast cancer research lab and am a staff writer for the Daily Bruin, UCLA’s newspaper, where I write mostly for the Science & Health and Features & Student Life beats. I am incredibly honored to serve as AMWA’s Co-President in my final year at UCLA, a role that allows me to give back to the AMWA community that has been so influential throughout my undergraduate journey. I eagerly look forward to creating enriching opportunities for members, alongside our amazing Board.

Eva Danesh | Psychobiology/Public Health Minor

Hi! My name is Ramya Paravastu and I'm a third year Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics major. I joined AMWA last year in order to meet people with similar academic and professional interests as me and to be part of a supportive community among peers and healthcare professionals. I've been lucky to meet some amazing people and have access to incredibly useful pre-health resources in AMWA since then! Outside of AMWA, I'm involved with Altus Initiative and the Arumugaswami Lab at UCLA. For fun, I love listening to music, hiking, and baking! I'm excited to meet all of our members and work with our amazing board this year!

Ramya Paravastu | Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Genetics/Global Health Minor

Hello, my name is Kiran! I am a fourth-year biology major and musicology minor from Chico, CA. I have been a part of AMWA since my first year at UCLA, and it has been a wonderful environment in which I have been able to bond with my fellow pre-health sisters, learn more about the healthcare field, and help serve the community through various volunteering opportunities. I have made some of my best memories in AMWA as part of the Sonriendo committee, so I am thrilled to be a co-director this year. Outside of AMWA, I am involved in studying metabolic diseases at the Lipshutz Lab, coordinating kidney health screenings for KDSAP, using the healing power of music to fight pediatric cancer with Message in a Melody, volunteering at the hospital through the Care Extenders and Child Life programs, and working with the UCLA women's golf team. In my free time, I enjoy exploring nature, playing golf, and creating music.

Kiran Singh | Biology, Musicology Minor

Hi! My name is Sophie Ong and I am one of the Sonriendo con el Corazon Co-Directors for the 2023-24 school year. I am a 3rd year majoring in Microbiology, Immunology, & Molecular Genetics, and I have been part of AMWA since fall quarter of my freshman year. I came to college searching for a warm, inclusive space for like-minded individuals -- something that, as a woman in STEM, I think is so important when it comes to feeling supported through my professional and academic journey. Joining AMWA was one of the most fulfilling and rewarding decisions I have made during my time at UCLA, and I have been able to gain incredible insight into my trajectory as a future healthcare provider through AMWA's diverse opportunities, workshops, panels, and more! Outside of AMWA, I serve as a project director for SCOPE Patient Health Advocates, as well as conduct research in a cancer immunotherapy lab. In my free time, I love hunting for new cafes and study spots, spending too much money at Trader Joe's and too much time on BeReal, and playing guitar :)

Sophie Ong | Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics 

Hello! My name is Sabrina Huang and I am the Publicity Director for AMWA this year! I am a third year Human Biology and Society major. I joined AMWA in my second year and found the members to be so welcoming and supportive! I was initially looking for pre-med clubs that provided both resources and community to its members and AMWA definitely checked those boxes. I am extremely excited to work with this board to bring the same sense of community that I received when I joined. Aside from AMWA, I am also the Social Media Coordinator for Pre-Med Community where I make flyers and promote upcoming club events. I am also a part of the Media Productions team for Campus Events Commission where I photograph and document campus events such as Bruin Bash and Ultrabloom. Additionally, I am also a COPE Health Scholar at Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills where I assist with patient care. In my free time I like to take photos, spend time with friends and family, run and hurdle, and play volleyball!

Sabrina Huang | Human Biology and Society

Hi! My name is Jessica Li and I am the Social Director for AMWA this year! I am a 3rd year student majoring in both Biochemistry and Music Performance with a specialization in Piano! I joined AMWA starting my freshman year, and AMWA has become one of the most inspiring, supportive, and heart-warming organizations across my experience at UCLA. I feel so honored to have met such determined, like-minded girls throughout these past few years, and AMWA hold a place in my heart like no other. Outside of AMWA, I am also part of the Calkins Lab, where I am involved in pediatric disease research. Aside from this, I work as a medical assistant/hyperbaric technician at a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy clinic in Beverly Hills, and I am also an active member of Eta Omega Chi, the first and only East Asian professional business fraternity here at UCLA. In my free time, I love singing, hitting the gym, and cafe hopping with friends!

Jessica Li | Biochemistry and Music Performance

Hey! My name is Disha Yadav and I'm one of the Co-Professional Development Directors. I'm a second-year majoring in Psychobiology. I joined AMWA in my first year with the intent of finding a supportive community of women pursuing similar premed goals and desires. AMWA has given me so many resources and opportunities to develop both in and out of my premed ventures. Outside of AMWA, I am involved in Bruin Experiment, Bruin Beans, and KDSAP at UCLA. In my free time, I love long late night walks, stargazing, reading romance, horror, and thriller novels, trying new foods, and movie nights!

Disha Yadav | Psychobiology

My name is Audrey Wong and I am the Professional Development Co-Chair. I joined AMWA because I was looking for a pre-med club that not only aligns with my interests, but also provides a supportive community to aid me in my pre-med journey. I am so grateful that I found just what I was looking for, and more! I love how compassionate, convivial, and intelligent every single member of AMWA is, and this connection that I felt with fellow women who share my interests is what drew me to this organization in the first place. My other involvements include the Institute of Neuro Innovation, as well as Community Medicine in Los Angeles. Outside of these organizations, I love to bake, listen to music, and golf!

Psychobiology | Human Biology & Society

Hi, my name is Swetha Atluri and I am excited to be the Community Service Director for the 2023-24 year! I am currently a third-year student majoring in Psychobiology. I joined AMWA during my sophomore year, and I was immediately drawn to the club's welcoming and supportive atmosphere. AMWA has not only provided me with valuable insights into navigating the pre-health path at UCLA but has also offered numerous opportunities to actively engage with the broader Los Angeles community. Outside of AMWA, I am a laboratory assistant in an Alzheimer's research lab and involved in Speak Out For Surgery, an organization that works to advocate for equitable healthcare access. In my free time, I love to practice and teach yoga, read, and spend time with my friends and family!

Swetha Atluri | Psychobiology

Hi everyone! My name is Sri Mannava and I am the Mentorship Director for AMWA. I am a fourth year majoring in Psychobiology and minoring in Entrepreneurship. I joined AMWA in my sophomore year to find a nurturing community of ambitious women! After experiencing a year of zoom university, I was nervous to be back in person but AMWA really helped me gain a sense of community.  AMWA has given me so many opportunities including professional development, mentorship, volunteering, and social events. My favorite experience in AMWA was bonding with my big sister who served as a big support system for me professionally and personally. Outside of AMWA, I am involved in SCOPE, Bruin Women in Business, Mann Mukti, and the Haselton Lab. In my free time, I enjoy going to the gym, going to concerts with my friends, and attending dance workshops in LA.
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Sri Mannava | Psychobiology/Entrepreneurship Minor

Hi! My name is Bridget Meng, I am a third year Biochemistry major and I am this year's Finance Director. I have been a part of AMWA since my freshman year and have continued my membership in AMWA because of the sense of support and comfort AMWA has given me while navigating the daunting field of medicine. Outside of AMWA, I am involved in the Pre-Pharmacy Society and I am the Lead Caraway Crew Member here at UCLA. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, reading, going to concerts, spending time with my friends, and exploring LA!

Bridget Meng | Biochemistry

Hi everyone! My name is Coline Luo and I am your Secretary for this school year. I am currently a third-year Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology major attempting to get a Data Science Engineering minor. I joined AMWA my winter quarter Freshman year because I wanted to connect with individuals who experience and empathize with the unique struggles women face, not only in medical school but medical issues as well. Through AMWA, I have met a few of my closest friends and formed many incredible memories. Outside of AMWA, I am involved in clubs such as Rotaract and Asian Pacific Health Corps. I also participate in lung and tracheal research as a member of the Gompert Lab. During my free time I enjoy cooking, going K-town cafe hopping, and watching video analysis!

Coline Luo | Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology