MEDLIFE at Cornell University
Meet the MEDLIFE Executive Board
2020-2021
Barrett Kanfer
Co-President
My name is Barrett Kanfer and I am a Junior majoring in Human Development with two minors in Business and Law & Society.Â
I have been on the E-board of MEDLIFE since my Freshman year and now I am one of the Presidents for MEDLIFE. I am very excited for this upcoming semester!
Feel free to contact me at bhk39@cornell.edu
Valeria Rizo-Patron
Co-President
Hi! I’m Valeria Rizo-Patron and I am a Junior in the college of Human Ecology, majoring in Human Biology, Health, and Society (HBHS), with a minor in Human Development.
I recently joined the e-board after my experience on the service trip this past summer in Lima, Peru, and now I am a co-president of this MEDLIFE chapter! I am excited to share my experience with you all and make our Cornell chapter the best it can be this year:)Â
Email: vmr35@cornell.edu
Frieda Nemon
Co-Vice President
Hi! I am Frieda Nemon, a current junior in CALS studying Biological Sciences with a concentration in Neurobiology and Behavior and a minor in Fine Arts.Â
My MEDLIFE involvement began this summer when I connected with MEDLIFE nationals. I am excited to meet and work with all of you this semester!
Feel free to contact me at fsn8@cornell.edu
Lauren Reifowitz
Co-Vice President
Hi! My name is Lauren Reifowitz, and I joined the MEDLIFE E-Board last spring. I am a current junior majoring in Human Development with a minor in Law and Society.
I became involved with MEDLIFE because I am interested in health policy and community service. I am looking forward to meeting and working with all of you this semester!
My email is: Lhr52@cornell.edu
Angie Nuisud
Fundraising Coordinater
Use this space to write a brief description of what this team member does. You can include relevant degrees, experience or other special qualifications they may have.
Marco
G-Body Coordinator
Hi everyone, my name is Marco.
I am currently a 3rd year Bio major, on the pre-med track.
I will be leading all the g-body meetings, and if you have
any questions pertaining to them, I’m your point of contact
I’m looking forward to meeting you all and feel free to contact
me at mam679@cornell.edu
Maia Gordon
Social Media Coordinator
Hi! My name is Maia Gordon, I recently joined the MEDLIFE E-board this semester. I am currently a biological sciences major with a concentration in neurobiology and behavior on the pre-med track. I am super excited to work with everyone this semester!
Contact me at my email: msg278@cornell.edu
Yuxin Zou
Treasurer
Hi everyone! My name is Yuxin Zou and a sophomore studying HBHS. I am considering either an Info Sci or Business minor.Â
I became interested in MedLife freshman spring and I look forward to starting this semester and working with everyone!Â
Email: yz2832@cornell.edu
Dana Ratnarajah
On Campus Activities Director
Hi! My name is Dana Ratnarajah, and I am a junior majoring in Human Biology, Health & Society with hopes of pursuing a career in medicine. I am currently MEDLIFE’s On-Campus Activities Director. As OCAD, I organize events on campus to raise awareness about issues related to global and public health. This past winter break, I went on the brigade to Peru, where I witnessed firsthand the severe lack of resources in the rural areas of Cusco, as well as the impact of cultural differences on the care and treatment of patients. What drew me into the MEDLIFE organization was its mission to abolish barriers throughout the world to healthcare and education while focusing on sustainability.
Vincent Zhang
Community Outreach Director
Hi! My name is Vincent and I'm currently the MEDLife Community Outreach Director. I'm a sophomore in the Arts and Science majoring in Biology and Society on the pre-med track. I want to increase our connections and interactions with our local area, especially where living on campus can become isolated from the outside world. I'm currently also under the Hanson lab and Butcher lab conducting research, and on Club Track and Field.
Amy Kuang
Publicity
Hi! My name is Amy, and I'm the Publicity Chair for MEDLIFE. I'm a sophomore in the College of Human Ecology, majoring in Human Biology, Health and Society and minoring in Global Health. I am currently on the pre-PA track. I've been on one brigade during the winter of 2019Â to Cusco, Peru. Joining MEDLIFE has allowed me to view medicine is a global aspect. Outside of MEDLIFE, I am part of the Cornell Surgical Society and will be a future Undergraduate TA for Chemistry 2070.
Kim Pham
Fundraising Co-Director
Hi, my name is Kim Pham!! I am the Fundraising Co-director and a junior studying Biology in CAS. I went on the Winter 2019 brigade to Cusco, Peru, and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I shadowed and assisted medical professionals in mobile clinics in three different underserved communities. Despite the language barrier, I was able to connect with some of the patients, especially the kids I met at the toothbrushing station. Outside of MEDLIFE, I am part of PATCH and WSH Student Union Board and work at the Vet Library! In my free time, I make and sell polymer clay creations to raise money for different causes and organizations. My fundraiser is called "Charms for Smiles" (see my work @charmsforsmiles on IG)
.jpg)
Tanmay Mehta
Fundraising Co-Director
My name is Tanmay Mehta and I am a junior majoring in Human Biology, Health, and Society with a minor in Business. As the Fundraising Director of MEDLIFE, I am passionate about raising money for charitable causes and implementing medical technology to help others. I also plan to continue my pursuits in medical school after graduation. I devote time as an undergraduate researcher at Dr. Weiss' cancer biology lab at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Outside of my academics, I am involved with the Biomedical Device project team, medical service clubs, and various premedical organizations. I also enjoy spending time with my friends, working out, running, and playing the saxophone.