Leadership

President

Ananya Gomatam is a sophomore majoring in Neuroscience on a Pre-Med Track. She is passionate about care for the under-served, and started William and Mary’s Alzheimer’s Buddies Chapter with the goal of making a difference in the lives of those with dementia and severe memory loss. She is involved with the national chapter as a DEI intern and is excited to quickly implement new policies and research at the local level. She is an EMT, and in her free time loves to read, spend time with her friends, and waste time on NYT games. Please reach out to her about any questions relating to the club, or about organization in general, at ahgomatam@wm.edu!

Vice President

Emily Garloff is a sophomore majoring in Neuroscience on a Pre-Med Track. She loves being involved in her local community as a Williamsburg Engagement Team Leader, as well as in her W&M community through her roles as a Social Cognition Lab Research Assistant and a DJ for WCWM. Emily is thrilled to further her community involvement as the Vice President of the W&M chapter and the Director of Brookdale Chambrel. In her off hours, she avidly watches movies and meticulously maintains her Letterboxd profile. Email her at efgarloff@wm.edu for any questions or movie recs!

Outreach Coordinator

Sarah Eid is a sophomore at William & Mary majoring in Biology on a Pre-Med Track. She is eager to make an impact on the local community in Williamsburg and takes part in the outreach conducted by the Alzheimer’s Buddies Chapter where she can see an opportunity to help those affected with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. She is involved in a marine evolutionary ecology lab and a social sorority on campus, and in her free time, she enjoys running, being outdoors, and hanging out with friends. Sarah is excited to be a part of the Alzheimer’s Buddies Chapter and welcomes any questions by email at sreid@email.wm.edu!

Treasurer

Natalie Kim is a sophomore on the pre-med track. She hopes to make a real difference in the healthcare world and is especially interested in  healthcare policy. She is also very passionate about taking care of others especially those in a position where they are unable to help themselves. In her free time she loves to do art, play tennis, and spend time with her friends, family, and two dogs. Feel free to reach her at nkim05@wm.edu!

Secretary

Rehoboth Mesfin is a sophomore majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Anthropology on the pre-med track. She is thrilled to contribute to the chapter and support a community affected by dementia-related diseases. Through her involvement, she aims to deepen her understanding of neurocognitive disorders and their effects on individuals to further raise awareness and encourage more students to volunteer. Outside of her work with the club, she enjoys hiking and has a love for literature, classic films, and art history. She is happy to answer any questions via email at rmesfin@wm.edu!