Meet The Team

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee oversees STEM Fellowship’s operations and sets the strategic direction for the charity

Hannah Rahim
Managing Director

Hannah is a Schulich Leader Scholar and fourth year undergraduate studying Biomedical Sciences at the University of Calgary. She is passionate about health research, management strategy, music and social justice.

Natasha Ilincic

Associate Managing Director

Natasha is a fourth-year student specializing in Medical Science and Immunology at the University of Guelph. She has a passion for academia, STEM education, public health, and personal development.

Arshvir Singh Dhari

Associate Managing Director

Previously serving as Director of Partnerships and Sponsorships, Arshvir secured support for the charity from government, academia, and corporations. He studies Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at Simon Fraser University. Beyond this, his long-standing interests lie at the crossroads of world health diplomacy and international cooperation.

Manisha Rullay
Director of STEMpowerment

Manisha is a Biology student at York University. She has an interest in engaging youth in STEM through mentorship and research opportunities.

Anish Verma
Director of Data Science Education

Anish is pursuing his PhD in Theoretical Nuclear Physics jointly between the University of Waterloo and the University of Guelph, while also working as a Quantitative Analyst and Developer with 1QBit.

Irene Chang
Director of Human Resources

Irene is studying the Bachelor of Health Sciences Honors at McMaster University. She enjoys research, music, and linguistics.

Judy Chen
Co-Director of Marketing

Judy is a Health Sciences student at McMaster University specializing in biomedical sciences. Besides her passion for research both in STEM and medicine, she has a penchant for mathematics, ethics, & philosophy.

Jack Yang
Co-Director of Marketing

Jack is a 4th year Health Sciences student at McMaster University where he is very involved in immunology and anatomy research. With a keen passion for STEM, he hopes to inspire others to feel the same way.

Arman Athwal

Director of Science Communication

Arman is pursuing his MASc in Biomedical Engineering. His field of research is biomedical optics, and he has his sights set on becoming an engineer-turned doctor-astronaut.

Tristan Wild

Director of Partnerships and Sponsorships

Tristan is a fourth year student at Western University completing an Honours Specialization in Microbiology and Immunology. He has a passion for STEM education, global health, and is pursuing a career in medicine.

Jim Chen
Director of CaYPT

Jim is a past IYPT participant and team captain. He is currently a second year student at the University of Toronto, pursuing the Math and Physics Specialist program.

Christy Chan
Co-Director of the Ambassador Program

Christy is a first year Physiology student at the University of Alberta. She is extremely passionate about STEM research, especially the field of biotechnology.

Elena Pan
Co-Director of Ambassador Program

Elena is a Grade 12 student at Westmount Charter School in Calgary, Alberta. She is an avid volunteer and badminton player, and looking to pursue a degree in computer science.

Kevin An

Director of Branches

Kevin is a fourth year Pharmacology student at the University of British Columbia. He has a strong interest in stem cell research and is passionate about promoting STEM initiatives to marginalized populations.