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(From left to right) Neel Bhardwaj, Derrick Lin
Teddy Bear Hospital USA Founders
Teddy Bear Hospital USA Founders
During their undergraduate years, Derrick Lin and Neel Bhardwaj established the first ever Teddy Bear Hospital USA, located in UC Irvine in 2022. Driven by a shared passion for health and education, our founders envisioned a program for compassionate individuals who are committed in promoting health literacy among children across the nation. Now UCI Alumni, both Derrick and Neel serve as Senior Advisors, fostering the growth and furthering of Teddy Bear Hospital USA.
Derrick Lin, UC Irvine '23
Derrick Lin
Founder, Senior Advisor
“I am so thrilled to bring TBH from abroad and share exciting events and opportunities with the community. I look forward to extending the positive impact in the US. I hope to connect and grow with the wider TBH community. Can’t wait for you to be a part of TBH as well!”
Neel Bhardwaj, UC Irvine '22
Neel Bhardwaj
Founder, Senior Advisor
“Hi there! I am incredibly excited to bring this new student-led organization to UCI— all while being the first of any such program in the US. It feels great to empower our students and make a significant impact on the community. I hope you all discover your passion for pediatric health education, community service, and of course make new friends through the Teddy Bear Hospital.”
Executive Board
Executive Board
Jocelyn Tran, UC Irvine '24
Jocelyn Tran
Senior Advisor
"I am excited be a part of Teddy Bear Hospital, surrounded by passionate and kind individuals, and together, we are ready to design and implement the visions of TBH. With our teddy bears by our side, I hope you can join our team and learn more about medicine while making a positive impact on kids and our community!"
Mario Camacho II, UC Irvine 4th year
Mario Camacho II
President
"Hey everyone! Words cannot describe how thrilled I am to be apart of the Teddy Bear Hospital community! Along with our kind and passionate team, I hope to spread the importance of healthy life-styles for the youth and share important knowledge about health! I hope to see you join our team and help make a positive impact on our community!"
Board Members
Board Members
Bella Eclevia, UC Irvine 4th year
Bella Eclevia
Marketing Coordinator
"Hi y’all! I am beyond grateful to be a part of such an amazing organization and community full of bright and passionate individuals! Through Teddy Bear Hospital, I am looking forward to help grow TBH and continue developing and spreading health awareness to our community and kids!"
Baokhoi Nguyen, UC Irvine 2nd year
Baokhoi Nguyen
Communications Coordinator
"Hello everyone! Through TBH, I hope to get to meet new people and spread health awareness to kids! I also want to help grow this club to help make a bigger impact on the community by creating more opportunities to volunteer and help others learn about healthcare, especially kids!"
Luke Garcia, UC Irvine 3rd year
Luke Garcia
Outreach Coordinator
"Hello everyone! I hope to help out wherever I can and educate kids on the wonders of medicine. Putting a smile on their faces puts one on mine!"
Thien Nguyen, UC Irvine 3rd year
Thien Nguyen
External Treasurer
"Hey, everyone! I’m super thrilled to be a part of this really cool organization that will be bettering our community. Teddy Bear Hospital will not only allow us to spread awareness of the medical field but also give us opportunities to make friends and further our passion. I hope more will join us in our endeavors!"
Past Board
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