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CO-PRESIDENT
Celine Fawagreh
[email protected] 1ST YEAR MASTER OF SCIENCE CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR MEDECINE Hello! My name is Celine Fawagreh and I'm one of the co-presidents of LFC. My responsibilities include overseeing LFC's initiatives by working alongside other LFC execs to continue providing affordable resources to students. I joined this amazing organization because I am passionate about helping other students achieve their full potential while also contributing to a great cause. My hobbies include spending time outdoors with family and friends, traveling and volunteering in the community! |
CO-PRESIDENT
Armita Kalani
[email protected] 4TH YEAR TRANSLATIONAL AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE Hi! My name is Armita. This year I am one of the co-presidents in LFC. I am incredibly excited to take on this opportunity. As a co-president, I lead the executive team and ensure all events/ logistics run smoothly. I have been with LFC since first year as a tutor and an executive member. I look forward to collaborating with our hardworking and compassionate team and contribute towards raising funds for CHEO. |
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SENIOR ADVISOR
Meghan Jefferies
[email protected] 4TH YEAR BIOPHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE Hi! I'm Meghan and I am one of the Senior Advisors for LFC this year. I help out the Co-Presidents to ensure that all aspects of LFC run smoothly in order to raise as much as possible for CHEO. I began working with LFC three years ago after applying to be a tutor, then becoming Webmaster, and finally Co-President for 2022-23. Since joining LFC, I have found joy in supporting CHEO and meeting many incredible people through the club. Looking forward to a great year :) |
SENIOR ADVISOR
Lissandra Tuzi
[email protected] 1ST YEAR MASTER OF SCIENCE CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR MEDECINE Hello! I am a third-time Senior Advisor and former Co-President at LFC. Fun fact; This is my 5th year with LFC! I am passionate about LFC and given my lengthy involvement I can provide advice or help solve any problems you have. Outside of my master's I enjoy hiking, drawing, and travel! |
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SENIOR ADVISOR
Emma Vaillancourt
[email protected] NURSING GRADUATE Hi! My name is Emma and I am a senior advisor and previous co-president of LFC. My role involves supporting the executive team to ensure all of LFC's initiatives continue to run smoothly. In my spare time I love doing anything that involves being outdoors :) |
MENTORSHIP ADVISOR
Ishika Tripathi
[email protected] TRANSLATIONAL AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE GRADUATE I have been a mentor with LFC for 3 years during my time at uOttawa, and I’m now excited to advise the new leaders of the LFC mentorship program! |
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VP COMMUNICATIONS
Hannah Deyell
[email protected] 4TH YEAR TRANSLATIONAL AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE I am very excited to be apart of LFC this year! As one of the VP communications I am responsible for overseeing the team of promotions ambassadors who focus on gaining traction for LFC to bring awareness to the services we provide to help raise money for CHEO! Outside of school and work I love running, swimming and playing basketball! |
VP COMMUNICATIONS
Zuhal Ahmadi
[email protected] 3RD YEAR HEALTH SCIENCES Hey! My name is Zuhal and I am super excited to be one of the VP Communications this year. Hannah and I will be overseeing the promotions team and helping LFC reach out to as many uOttawa students as possible. I joined the team because I really admire how LFC helps students while simultaneously raising money for CHEO. Outside of school, I'm a dance teacher and I love going to the gym! |
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VP EVENTS
Rekha Govindasamy
[email protected] 4TH YEAR BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Hello! My name is Rekha and I am taking on the role of VP Events this year! I am thrilled to once again be a part of LFC and help contribute to delivering affordable tutoring while simultaneously raising funds for CHEO. I will be working alongside my amazing Events Reps to plan and organize numerous exciting events throughout the year. My hobbies include hiking, travelling, and watching movies! |
VP INTERAL
Kathy Tong
[email protected] 3RD YEAR HEALTH SCIENCES Hi! My name is Kathy, and this is my first year with LFC as VP Internal. I am responsible for managing general email inquiries, registering new tutors, and translating documents in French. I am excited to support an amazing cause of making tutoring services more affordable while raising money for CHEO. During my spare time, I love painting, playing music, and exploring new cafes. |
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VP HIGH SCHOOL
Justin Wong
[email protected] 2ND YEAR HEALTH SCIENCES Hello! My name is Justin and I am the VP of Highschool Initiatives this year. I handle all things regarding highschool tutoring/outreach as well as highschool mentoring. My hobbies include singing, piano, guitar, volleyball, and basketball. |
VP MENTORSHIP
Abdulla Al Shibli
[email protected] 3RD YEAR HUMAN KINETICS Hey! I'm Abdulla, and I'm excited to say I am LFC's VP of mentorship this year. My role entails overseeing the mentorship program at LFC to support students in both academic and social pursuits. My hobbies include weightlifting, martial arts, and cooking. I'm looking forward to collaborating with LFC's accomplished execs to ensure that this year is a success! |
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WEBMASTER/GRAPHICS
Michelle Levesque
[email protected] 3RD YEAR TRANSLATIONAL AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE Hello! My name is Michelle and I’m excited to be returning as the Webmaster for LFC this year! I enjoyed volunteering as a tutor for LFC in my first year and have loved being part of the past year’s executive team to help support the CHEO Foundation. As webmaster, I will be overseeing our website's management as well as creating graphics and designing promotional materials. I'm looking forward to a fantastic great 2023-2024 school year! |
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Fiona Haugen
[email protected] 4TH YEAR TRANSLATIONAL AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE Hey! This is my third year with Learning for Charity and I am super excited to continue my role as SMC and take on my new role as a mentor. A little bit about me: I love science, reading books, coffee, and my calico cat, Ruby. I'm excited to see what this coming year with LFC brings! |
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PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR
Maryam Felfel
[email protected] 3RD YEAR TRANSLATIONAL AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE Hi! My name is Maryam and this will be my second year as the Programming Coordinator at LFC. I am responsible for keeping track of all programming and working closely with our statistical analyst to maintain finances. I myself have benefited from events held by LFC, and am very excited to help like to pay that forward while fund-raising for CHEO! |
STATISTICAL ANALYST
Giorgio Freije
[email protected] 1ST YEAR MEDICINE Hello! My name is Giorgio, and I am the stats analyst for LFC. I joined LFC because it contributes to a great cause, and I am also passionate about sciences and strongly believe in students helping one another to succeed. |
PROMOTION AMBASSADORS
Melissa Arslan
[email protected] 4TH YEAR BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Hello! My name is Melissa and I am a promotions ambassador for the LFC. I joined LFC because I am passionate about helping students succeed while supporting an important cause. As a CHEO employee, I witness the value of funding and I wanted to contribute through my work at LFC. My responsibility involves recruiting volunteer tutors and spreading the word about our affordable tutoring services. In my spare time, I enjoy baking and playing beach volleyball! |
Samia Jahouri
[email protected] 4TH YEAR BIOPHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE Hello ! My name is Samia and I am LFC Promotion Ambassador. I joined LFC because I believe in the power of education and the puissant impact of providing affordable tutoring. Being part of LFC allow me to make a positive difference in students life as well as to create a supportive environment .I am passionate about science and love doing research . |
Grace Tongue
[email protected] 2ND YEAR HEALTH SCIENCES Hey! My name is Grace, and I'm a tutor and promotions ambassador! In my first year, I joined LFC as an organic chemistry tutor and led exam prep sessions. I loved my experience and plan on continuing tutoring math and science courses this year! I joined LFC to help raise funds for the CHEO Foundation while helping students achieve their academic goals, as I believe students supporting each other can lead to amazing achievements :) |
Samar Walia
swali065@uottawa.ca 2ND YEAR BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Hi! I'm Samar and I am one of the Promotion Ambassadors for LFC this year. My job is to recruit volunteer tutors and promote our services. I am passionate about LFC because our services can be a great support resource for first and second-year students, and are affordable enough for everyone! |
Julianne Chen
[email protected] 1ST YEAR BIOCHEMISTRY Hello, My name is Julianne and I am one of the promotions ambassador. I joined LFC because I want raise awareness and funds for the CHEO foundation as well as helping students succeed academically. Some hobbies I have are snowboarding, reading, and cooking. |
MENTORS
Fiona Haugen
[email protected] 4TH YEAR TRANSLATIONAL AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE Hey! This is my third year with Learning for Charity and I am super excited to continue my role as SMC and take on my new role as a mentor. A little bit about me: I love science, reading books, coffee, and my calico cat, Ruby. I'm excited to see what this coming year with LFC brings! |
Ayah Rashwan
[email protected] 4TH YEAR HEALTH SCIENCES Hi there! My name is Ayah and I am currently in my 4th year of Health Sciences. I'm excited to be a part of Learning for Charity as a mentor! Biology is one of my favourite subjects, I like to paint pottery, and I like playing basketball with friends. I chose to be a part of LFC because I'm a strong believer in its incredible community and the meaningful cause that it supports! I can't wait to start the amazing journey this year with LFC! |
EVENTS TEAM
Abigail Gammon
[email protected] 4TH YEAR HEALTH SCIENCES Hello! I am Abigail. I originally joined LFC as a tutor, and this year I am excited to be working with a team of amazing people to organize and run events! I enjoy being able to help fellow students and help support CHEO. Fun things about me: I like to read, hike, volunteer, and I love coffee. |
Caroline Muir
[email protected] 3RD YEAR HEALTH SCIENCE Hello! My name is Caroline, and I am thrilled to return to LFC for a second year as an Events Rep! I have always been passionate about academics and utilizing my resources to give back to the community. I love being a part of the LFC team because we get to contribute to helping students succeed by providing affordable tutoring while fundraising for an amazing cause (CHEO) at the same time. I am eager to assist in the planning of many exciting events which will bring students together and brighten their school journey. Outside of school, I love to paint, go outdoors, travel, and volunteer! |
Farah Mourad
[email protected] 3RD YEAR HEALTH SCIENCE Hello! My name is Farah, and I’m an event coordinator this year! The reason I joined LFC this year is because I believe that every child should have the right to be educated, regardless of their background or abilities. For fun, I love to read and write short stories and poetry! I’m also really into biosciences and play basketball :) |
Akhiya Doulat Shiakmulla
[email protected] HEALTH SCIENCES GRADUATE Hello! My name is Akhiya and I am an Events Rep. I assist with the planning and execution of special events and promotions to help with our cause of providing easily accessible tutoring services for students and raising funds for CHEO! I joined because I want to contribute my time to this great cause! I'm looking forward to working alongside the other members plus students to help them along their academic journey. |
