Executive Board

Hi everyone! My name is Tam, and I’m a junior psychology major from Greenville, SC. I’m currently interested in pursuing graduate school in school psychology, passionate about supporting youth education. Outside MedElem, I’m a Cru peer leader, Psychology Research Assistant, and Well-Being Ambassador.

 I’m super excited and honored to be serving as MedElem President for the 2025-26 school year. Feel free to reach out— I’d love to connect!

Hi everyone! My name is Aashna Karavadia, and I am excited to serve as the Vice President of Operations of MedElem for this upcoming school year! I'm from Charlotte, North Carolina, and I'm a Junior majoring in Biology on the pre-med track. Outside of MedElem, I am a member of Alpha Epsilon Delta, TriBeta, ICO - where I serve as the safety and wellness chair, and I am a volunteer at the MUSC hospital. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, cooking, and reading.  Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything!

Hi everyone! My name is Hermella Demsie, and I’m excited to serve as MedElem’s Vice President of Outreach for the 2025–2026 school year. I’m from Charlotte, NC, and am pursuing a dual degree in Biology and Public Health.

 Outside Medelem, I’m involved with the Pan-African Student Association, Phi Delta Epsilon, the Caroliniana Undergraduate Research Journal, and microbiology research. In my free time, I enjoy exploring new spots around Columbia, baking, and reading. 

This year, I hope to expand MedElem’s reach and connect with more young minds across South Carolina. Feel free to reach out with questions, ideas, or just to chat!

Hi! My name is Ava Svatos and I am thrilled to serve as MedElem's secretary for the upcoming semester after serving as historian last year. I am a senior biology major and neuroscience minor on the pre-med track. I'm originally from Des Moines, Iowa but have lived in Charlotte for the past 14 years! I am particularly interested in women's health, underrepresentation in healthcare fields, and providing healthcare to underserved communities. A fun fact about me is that I have been a competitive equestrian for 13 years and still compete when I get the chance. I am looking forward to an exciting year with MedElem!

Hey, everyone! My name is Maddie Toth. I am a Sophomore Biological Sciences major on the pre-med track and I am from Massachusetts! I will be the Treasurer for MedElem! I am also involved in Women in Healthcare, TriBeta, AED, and I work in a research lab on infectious diseases! My fun fact is that I love to ski! If you have any questions feel free to reach out at (978)-380-2063 or mptoth@email.sc.edu.

Hey everyone! My name is Tina Ngo, and I’m honored go be serving as MedElem’s fundraising director for this upcoming school year. I’m a junior biology major and Spanish minor on the pre-PA track. I’m from Greenville, SC, and am involved in TriBeta, UofSC’s book club WeRead, and research at the College of Nursing ACORN center. In my free time, I love to read, exercise, and journal. A fun fact of mine is that I can do the splits!

Hello! My name is Andrew Pana, and I am excited to serve as the MedElem Social Media Chair for the 2025-2026 school year. I am a senior double majoring in Biology and Spanish on the pre-med track. Outside of MedElem, I work as an undergraduate research assistant and a resident assistant! In my free time, I enjoy eating sushi, being active, and playing the piano. I am excited to further showcase our community through content creation and continue to teach young students in SC about health this year! 

I am always open to meeting more MedElem members, so feel free to reach out at 612-484-9654 or apana@email.sc.edu with any questions/ideas or to chat! 

Hi everyone! My name is Sanskruti Patel, and I’m honored to serve as the Advisor for MedElem. I’m originally from West Columbia, South Carolina, and I’m a student in the BARSC-MD program through the SC Honors College.

 I co-founded MedElem in 2022 with the goal of inspiring young children to learn about health and medicine. Now, as an M1 student at the USC School of Medicine, I continue to support and guide the organization’s mission. Outside of MedElem, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, creating art, cooking, and weightlifting. 

I’m excited to see MedElem grow and deepen its impact in our community, and I’m always happy to connect with anyone interested in supporting our efforts to expand health education!

Hi everyone! My name is Shyam Ganesh Babu, and I’m an advisor and co-founder of MedElem. I’m from Columbia, South Carolina, and I’m a student at the University of South Carolina Honors College, studying Biological Sciences on the pre-medical track.

 I co-founded MedElem in 2022 with the goal of helping kids build lifelong healthy habits through lessons in nutrition, exercise, and hygiene. Watching students light up as they learn about mental health, fitness, and medical technology has been one of the most rewarding experiences. It means a lot to give back to the same community that shaped me. 

Outside of MedElem, I’m involved in colon cancer research, TEDxCongaree Vista, and a student-physician connection platform. I also love mountain biking and playing pickleball in my free time.

 I’m incredibly proud of how far MedElem has come and can’t wait to see how we continue to grow and spark curiosity in the next generation of learners!