Meet the Team
President - Mahan maazi
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B.S.c Candidate, IntSci, Faculty of Science Mahan is a fourth year Integrated Science student and is beginning his third year with IHI, with his second as President. He hopes to influence and impact the community with goals and aspirations of improving the public healthcare system. Mahan wanting to hopefully get a job involved in the healthcare system hopes that through IHI he will have this opportunity to influence and impact it for the better. Beyond Mahan’s busy schedule with school, his hobbies include fitness, basketball, soccer and traveling. |
Scholarships Director- ariel qi
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B.Sc. Candidate, CAPS, Faculty of Science Ariel is a third-year student in the Honours Cellular, Anatomical and Physiological Sciences program. This is her second year being with IHI UBC as the Scholarships Director. She is proud that IHI helps support students interested in Quality Improvement (QI) through various resources such as scholarships and interactive workshops. Through IHI, Ariel is excited to explore the topic of QI and to help make a tangible impact on the local healthcare system. Outside IHI, Ariel enjoys watching movies, hiking and going to amusement parks. |
WORKSHOP DIRECTOR - KATHERINE O YANG
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PharmD Candidate, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Katherine is a 3rd year PharmD student studying to become a pharmacist in BC. Learning about quality improvement strategies through IHI, she aspires to better healthcare at an international level. Her goal after graduation is to enroll in a Master in Management degree, further developing her skills and contributing to healthcare improvement. Her hobbies beyond school include playing badminton, gaming, and watching videos on YouTube. |
workshop director - ko ta chen
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M.D. Candidate, Faculty of Medicine Ko Ta is a 1st year medical student. With a background in Medical Laboratory Science, he has formal training in identifying and managing laboratory errors that can compromise patient care. He is excited to learn more about healthcare improvement, and how he can contribute to this process. He also hopes to spread awareness of healthcare improvement to the wider medical community. As a future physician, he hopes to include healthcare improvement as an essential part of his practice. Outside of school, Ko Ta enjoys playing tennis, watching videos, and listening to podcasts. |
Workshop director- judy ban
M.D. Candidate, Faculty of Medicine
Judy is a first-year medical school student. This is her first year as a Workshop Director with IHI. Learning that most medical errors result from faulty systems and not individuals, she is interested in driving changes in healthcare that will lead to better patient outcomes, better system performance and better professional development. Judy is excited to explore the topic of quality improvement (QI) with the UBC student community. Beyond school, she enjoys doing Brazilian jiu-jitsu, drinking bubble tea, and occasionally watching an episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
EVENTS DIRECTOR - GURMAAN GILL
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B.Sc. Candidate, CAPS, Faculty of Science Gurmaan is a third-year student in the Honours Cellular, Anatomical, and Physiological Sciences (CAPS) program. He is beginning his second year with IHI as one of the events directors. He is excited to learn more about public healthcare systems and the various ways in which we can impact it in the future. Gurmaan is hoping to one day pursue a career in medicine and apply what he has learned in IHI. In his free time, Gurmaan enjoys going to the gym as well as watching movies, football, and stand-up comedy. |
events director - aakar chatha
B.Sc. Candidate, Combined Major in Biology & Chemistry, Faculty of Science
Aakar is second year student in the combined major in biology and chemistry. He wishes to pursue medicine in the future and through learning and informing society about healthcare improvement, Aakar wishes to go into an optimized healthcare system. He is motivated to work towards healthcare improvement throughout his life and using his knowledge to allow patients to have a better experience with healthcare. In his free time, Aakar enjoys playing piano, badminton, and football.
Communications director - Arumann dhillon
B.Sc. Candidate, Faculty of Science
Arumann is a first-year science student, hoping to study in the Cellular, Anatomical, and Physiological Sciences Program at UBC. This is her first year as a Communications Director with IHI. As a new member of IHI, she is excited to learn more about the public healthcare system and to spread awareness about the importance of quality healthcare, including the ways in which students can make an impact. Outside of school and IHI, Arumann enjoys writing, fitness, and participating in social justice movements.
Communications director - Andy hung
BKin. Candidate, School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Education
Andy is a fifth-year student within the School of Kinesiology entering his first year as one of IHI's digital communication's directors. Hoping to enter the healthcare field in the future, Andy wants to further his knowledge of health care improvement strategies through IHI. Outside of school, Andy enjoys hiking, basketball, and listening to music.
Treasurer - chihiro abe
BKin. Candidate, School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Education
Chihiro is a third-year student in the School of Kinesiology, and this is her first year being with IHI UBC as Treasurer. Through IHI, she is excited to gain a deeper understanding of QI and work with a team of individuals who share a passion for healthcare improvement. Having a strong desire to pursue a career involved in healthcare, Chihiro hopes to apply what she learns in IHI and contribute to the betterment of healthcare in the future. Beyond school, Chihiro enjoys doing ballet (having over 14 years of experience), as well as hiking.
Outreach director - Lily Takeuchi
M.Sc. Candidate, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Lily is a third-year graduate student in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Nanomaterials Science and Technology Program Trainee. Although this is her first year with IHI as Outreach Director, Lily brings substantial organizational and outreach experience with over 8 different organizations. Lily aspires to play a dual role in research and healthcare as a Scientist and is excited to expand her experiences to encompass healthcare improvement. When not in meetings or in the lab Lily enjoys fitness, hiking, camping, making videos, and writing.
MENTORSHIP DIRECTOR - KRISTIN SHORT
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M.D. Candidate, Faculty of Medicine Kristin is a first-year medical student. In her first year as Mentorship Director with IHI, Kristin hopes to help build relationships across diverse areas of healthcare. Kristin comes to IHI with a strong background in quality improvement and patient safety research directed at improving surgical recovery on both a national and international scale. Kristin wishes to continue with IHI throughout her MD as well as for the remainder of her career. She is particularly passionate about the development of point-of-care tools that improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of medical care, with a particular focus on patient engagement. Outside of school, Kristin enjoys spending her time writing, traveling, watching the Lakers (when they’re winning), and fostering rescue animals. |
