Our Team

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Mahika Nayak
President
Hi! My name is Mahika and I am passionate about advocating for my community, engaging in conversations about mental health, and making a positive, sustainable impact. South Asian mental health is a very meaningful issue for me and I hope to destigmatize this topic by raising awareness and promoting open dialogue.
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Shanaya Sidhu
Vice President
Hi! My name is Shanaya, and I’m a third year Human Biology and Society major. I have a passion for community health and advocacy, and I’m so excited to be able to engage in dialogue about the mental health needs of our South Asian community.
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Nikhil Patel
Communications Chair
Hi! My name is Nikhil and I am a second year student passionate about improving public health and wellness. I am looking forward to expanding the conversations around mental health and advocating for resources for the South Asian community through MannMukti!
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Chathuri Gunasekera
Finance Chair
Hi! My name is Chathuri and I’m a third year nursing major. I am so excited to be a part of an organization that is working to address the importance mental health wellness in the South Asian community!
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Ozair Abid
Operations Chair
Hello! My name is Ozair and I’m a third year biology student following a pre-med path. As someone who has dealt with mental health struggles, I feel strongly about spreading awareness as well as providing resources to those in need. I hope that with this club we can move one step closer towards reducing the taboo of mental health in the South Asian community.