AMWHO 2015

Mia Lei

Hello wonderful people! My name is Mia Lei, and I will serve as your Conference Co-Director for AMWHO 2015. I am currently in my third year at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, majoring in Health Policy and Management. I am interested in global health policy because it is a way to implement sustainable systems level change to enable people to not just survive, but thrive. My passions in global health lie in health for the underserved and in capacity building, so providing a space for students to learn how to create global health policy is right up my alley. Outside of AMWHO, I love discussing global health equity in GlobeMed, spending a lot of money to attend live music shows, and reading Kurt Vonnegut. I also consider Chicago my hometown, so deep dish pizza and Portillo’s hotdogs are a favorite of mine. I have big plans for the upcoming year and am so excited to present to you AMWHO 2015!

Edith Lee

Hello, my name is Edith Lee and I am honored to serve as the Co-Director for AMWHO 2015. I am currently a junior pursuing a double major in Economics, and Health Policy and Management, with a minor in Chemistry. My academic interests include epidemiology, health economics, and game theory. I am originally from Hong Kong, and I spent seven years living in the San Francisco Bay Area before joining UNC-Chapel Hill. I served on the first AMWHO dais as the chair of the Americas region, and I have has been involved with Model United Nations for seven years. Outside of Model UN, I enjoy traveling; I have taken culinary classes in Barcelona, trekked the Himalayas, and zorbed in New Zealand. I look forward to be working with a talented and committed staff to make AMWHO an educationally and socially fulfilling experience!

Manish Sreevatsava

Crystal Ki

Hello there! My name is Crystal Ki, and I serve as the Sponsorship Co-Director for AMWHO 2015. I graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Public Health in Environmental Health Sciences at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health in 2013. Currently, I am the Project Coordinator for the Water Institute at UNC. This Fall, I will pursue a dual degree Master’s program in Business Administration at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and Healthcare Administration at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. My passion in global health sprouted whilst working with Health Alert Uganda to develop, monitor and evaluate microfinance and intervention programs for mothers and children with HIV/AIDs. My passions in global health lie within the mission to contribute to the empowerment of all with the environment and resources needed to create a prosperous world. Outside of AMWHO, you can find me binge watching House of Cards, playing tennis, or aspiring to be a foodie. Growing up on the east coast in Wilmington, NC, I have a strong affinity for seafood, scuba diving, and strumming the ukulele at the beach. I look forward in engaging external organizations to invest in this invaluable experiential conference that is the AMWHO 2015!

Grace David

Hey everyone! My name is Grace David and I am glad to be the Media Co-Director for the AMWHO 2015 Executive Board. I am currently a sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel and I will be majoring in Psychology with a minor in Medical Anthropology. I am interested in global health mainly because it aims not only to provide equal treatment for people worldwide, but improve their overall health too. I am also interested in global health because it coincides with my love for medical anthropology. Besides discussing health related topics, I love music as well. I make it a priority to attend local concerts whenever the opportunity arises. I also enjoy playing tennis, watching great films and seeking out the best thrift shops. I am very excited to be participating in AMWHO this year and to meet everyone who has chosen to be a part of it!

Nupur Jain

My name is Nupur Jain and I will serve as your Assistant Director of Internal Logistics for AMWHO 2015. I am a First Year Student from Apex, North Carolina and I am hoping to be majoring in Health Policy and Management with a minor in Spanish. I have always been interested in healthcare as well as government, so health policy is very much my cup of tea. I dream of a day where healthcare is equally accessible to everyone in the world and that’s why public health at UNC fascinates me. Outside of AMWHO you can find me sampling new foods on Franklin Street, at Chalkaa practice (UNC’s Bollywood Fusion Team), or telling puns to my friends. I am really excited to work with the AMWHO team, and I can’t wait to get involved! What? Where? Who? AMWHO!!!

Nikki Trupiano

Hi everyone! My name is Nikki Trupiano and I am a member of the Class of 2018 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I will be serving as the Assistant Director for Sponsorships for AMWHO 2015. I am a Business Administration major if accepted into Kenan-Flagler next year, as well as a Mathematics minor and Spanish for the Medical Professions minor. I am also on the pre-medicine track. I am from East Greenwich, Rhode Island and have been enjoying adjusting to life in North Carolina. I have had a significant interest in service for as long as I can remember so my passion for global health stems from my care and concern for all of those around me, especially those in need. I feel that reforming policies to provide adequate healthcare is the best possible way to achieve this. Outside of AMWHO, I enjoy working with those with intellectual or developmental disabilities. At UNC, I am also a member of the Autism Society of North Carolina, as well as on the Event Donations Committee for Relay for Life. In my free time, I love taking my dogs for walks, reading Jodi Picoult novels, shopping at J. Crew, going to the gym, and spending time with friends and family. I can never turn down a bowl of pasta or watching a good football game. I am very excited to begin working with all of you and the American Mock World Health Organization!

Samantha Croffut

Hi! My name is Samantha Croffut, and I am so excited to be serving as the AMWHO 2015 Public Relations Co-Director. I am originally from Seattle, but I’ve most recently spent my time abroad as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger (2010-2011) and in South Africa (2011-2014). Witnessing the structural disparities present across the world through living and working in a rural village, an urban township, and two large cities has prompted me to engage in broad level work that can make a difference at the ground level. My interests lie specifically in global public health nutrition with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. To meet this end, I am currently pursuing my Master of Public Health in Nutrition and plan to become a registered dietitian once I graduate. I am looking forward to working with and learning from like-minded people who share my passion and commitment for focusing on meaningful, sustainable change!

Danni Fang

My name is Danni Fang, and I am this year’s Director of Finance for AMWHO. I am currently a junior at UNC, majoring in Business Administration and Economics. My hometown is in Gastonia, NC. Having traveled to rural parts of China at a young age, I have always been interested in economic development and social mobility in developing countries as a way to lift these countries out of poverty and provide more educational and work opportunities for its people. Outside of AMWHO, I can be found at UNC’s Center for Global Initiatives brainstorming and reaching out to students about international opportunities to make global change (such as improving global health!). In an alternate universe, I would be living in a remote island somewhere, spending my days doing some of my favorite things: reading, hiking, and painting.

Marie Lina Excellent, MD

I graduated High school from a highly regarded Christian school named College Marie Anne in 1999, and then did my Medical training at the State University Faculty of Medicine & Pharmacy in Haiti from which I graduated in 2005. I am committed to HIV/AIDS field since 2007 and benefited trainings from Haiti, Paris and USA (Brown University, UNC-Chapel Hill). From June 2010 until July 2014, I was the Leader of Quality Improvement Committee HIVQUAL/HEALTHQUAL and Chief Department of HIV/AIDS & Community Health Programs at two Hospitals in Haiti: Grace Children’s Hospital / International Child Care (GCH/ICC) then Saint Damien Hospital / Nos Petits Frères et Soeurs (HSD/NPFS). I had the opportunity to successfully lead several Quality Improvement Projects in the HIV/AIDS field which are published on IHI, BMJ and HEALTHQUAL International websites. Since 2010, I volunteer as Instructor for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Methodology at National level and Clinician for weekend clinics in poorest areas in Port-au-Prince, Haiti upon Missionaries of Charity Mother Teresa’s request. I am a Fulbright Scholar currently enrolled in the Residential Master program of the Public Health Leadership Department (PHLP) and I am also pursuing a Certificate in Global Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. My triple career focus includes Continuous Quality Improvement mainly in Healthcare and Public Health, Global Health especially HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria and Research. I have a huge Faith in GOD and my Philosophy is “Know to Better Serve People in Need”.

Nae Won

Hello everyone! My name is Nae Won, a junior from Charlotte, North Carolina, double majoring in Global Studies Global Health and Public Policy Health Concentration with a minor in Medical Anthropology. This year I will be serving as the 2015 AMWHO Director of External Logistics. I am interested in global health because as the world becomes even more interconnected, health becomes not an isolated problem, but a problem of the entire world. In order to find effective solutions, I believe countries must come together and communicate. I fell in love with the impact that global health has on our society now and will have in the future; I want to be a part of that greater change. Besides working with AMWHO, I currently serve as a peer mentor, sister of alpha Kappa Delta Phi International Sorority, Inc., a House Manager for the Student Union, and a Health Workshop and Resource Coordinator at the Human Rights Center- Refugee Community Partnership. I love getting involved in my community, but also enjoy relaxing with tea, scented candles, and Netflix. I am excited for the upcoming AMWHO experience and what we will have to offer for the future leaders!

Veronica Kapoor

Hello everyone from near and far! My name is Veronica Kapoor, otherwise known as your Assistant Director of External Logistics. I am a junior undergraduate student, majoring in Environmental Health Sciences within the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. I came from Ellicott City, Maryland to study at this wonderful university and the experience has been well worth it! I have always found public health issues intriguing, not only because of their depth but also because they present the opportunity for such great change. I am particularly concerned with water quality and international development programs. The latter fits well with my love for learning new languages and exploring different cultures. Perhaps less integrable, I also have a passion for dance of all kinds. I really hope to be able to reach out and meet all of you who attend! Get ready for the best weekend of the year.