The Team

Team members

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  Jolina Jian

  Co-President

  Jolina Jian is a rising junior at Canyon Crest Academy. She is a member of her school's iGEM team, serves on the GSDSEF Student Leadership Board, and enjoys competing in science fairs and other STEM competitions. Outside of academics, Jolina enjoys golfing and spending time with her two pet chinchillas.

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  Aarini Parikh

  Co-President

  Aarini Parikh is a rising junior at Del Norte High School with a strong passion for science and healthcare. She serves as the Secretary of Del Norte's HOSA chapter and has competed in the Forensics event at the HOSA State Leadership Conference. Beyond academics, she enjoys playing water polo, swimming, and reading. Aarini is eager to explore the many facets of medicine and aspires to pursue a career in pediatrics, endocrinology, or anesthesiology.

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  Prisha Shrivastava

  VP of Operations

  Prisha Shrivastava is a rising junior at Del Norte High School. She is a strong advocate, highlighting student research and leading initiatives. In addition to her academic pursuits, Prisha is actively involved in extracurricular activities including water polo, drums, and dance. She hopes to pursue neuropsychology or diabetes research.

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  Ridah Mannat

  VP of Logistics

  Ridah Mannat is a rising junior at Del Norte High School. As a member of HOSA and Vice President of Del Norte High School's chapter of Child Rights and You, she is passionate about advocating for children with medical conditions and supporting health-related outreach initiatives. In the future, she hopes to become a physician in neonatology, combining patient care with research to advance treatments for newborns with congenital and genetic conditions.

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  Michelle Yu

  Treasurer

  Michelle Yu is a rising junior at Del Norte High School. She loves all aspects of science, biology in particular, and she's participated in Science Olympiad for 3 years now.

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  Aditi Jain

  Secretary

  Aditi Jain is a rising junior at Del Norte High School and has been passionate about biology and medicine for several years. She loved taking AP Biology and has been fundraising for the Cystic Fibrosis foundation, eager to find a cure someday!

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  Derek Tan

  Director of Media

  Derek Tan is a rising senior at Del Norte High School who plans to major in neuroscience. He leads the NMDP committee for Del Norte HOSA and has competed as a team captain for Del Norte Science Olympiad for multiple years. Outside of medicine, he is the varsity jumps captain for the track team and does sports photography.

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  Dhyan Soni

  Director of Media

  Dhyan Soni is a rising junior at Del Norte High School interested in all things AI, cyber, and robotics. He leads a careful and deliberate effort to raise awareness of rare diseases. Having lived with a rare disease himself, he understands firsthand how invisible these conditions can feel to the people living with them, and he channels that experience into building media that gives patients and families the visibility and understanding they often lack.

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  Grace Ma

  Director of Events

  Grace Ma is a rising junior at Canyon Crest Academy with a strong passion for biology and spreading awareness. She was previously a member of the PTMS Science Olympiad state team and continues that passion by coaching PTMS and OA students in Boomilever. She has competed in many science competitions, including NOSB, where her team placed 2nd. Her other hobbies include playing the guzheng, dancing, and scrapbooking.

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  Clara Brown

  Director of Podcast

  Clara Brown is a rising junior at Del Norte High School with a strong passion for healthcare. She serves as the Co-Chair of Del Norte HOSA's Mental Health Committee and competed in the Forensics event at the HOSA State Leadership Conference. Outside of school, she runs on her school's track team, paints with watercolors, and spends time with her dog. Clara is eager to explore working as an ED or oncology physician.