Meet The Team

Steering Committee

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

Arshvir Singh Dhari

Chief Executive Officer

Previously serving as Chief Partnerships Officer, 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.

Arman Athwal

Co-Chief Operating Officer

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.

Mohit Sodhi
Co-Chief Operating Officer

Mohit is a UBC Medical student and was awarded the Governor General Gold Medal in 2019. He is a highly published and cited medical author and is an avid philanthropist. He enjoys American football, golf, and Marvel movies.

Manisha Rullay
Chief STEMpowerment Officer

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

Anish Verma
Chief Data Officer

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
Chief Human Resources Officer

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

Albert Zhao
Co-Chief Marketing Officer

Albert is a third year Health Sciences student at McMaster University, interested in video editing, graphic design, and getting others interested in STEM fields!

Jack Yang
Co-Chief Marketing Officer

Jack is Master’s student in the Medical Sciences program 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.

Gurman Khera

Chief Science Communication Officer

Gurman is a recent UBC graduate in Psychoneuroimmunology and conducts research in pediatrics. She’s passionate about encouraging science literacy, especially within minority groups and inner-city schools. In her free time, you can find her behind the camera.

Jim Chen
Chief CaYPT Officer

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
Chief Outreach Ambassadors Officer

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

Kevin An

Chief University Branches Officer

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.

Elvira Nurmambetova
Chief High School Chapters Officer

Elvira is a undergraduate Bioinformatics student at the University of Calgary. Her interests include coding, research and fine arts.

Catherine Xu

Chief Partnerships and Sponsorships Officer

Catherine is a second year Pharmacology and Master of Management Dual Degree candidate at the University of British Columbia. Aside from STEM advocacy, she is passionate about teaching youth and pharmaceutical research.

Haruskh Benipal

SFJ Editorial Coordinator

Harsukh Benipal is a MD Candidate at the University of Toronto. She has completed a MSc in the Health Research Methodology Program and a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) from McMaster University with an Interdisciplinary Minor in Community Engagement. Her research interests include evidence-based therapeutics, aging populations, and observational study designs. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading and hiking.