Editors in Chief
Edis Mesic ‘28
Edis is a sophomore in Saybrook College from San Jose, California. He is double majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and Spanish and has been a part of YGHR since his first semester at Yale. Outside of YGHR, Edis is a beat reporter for the Yale Daily News, covering the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing. He also captains the Men’s Club Volleyball Team and volunteers for the HAVEN Free Clinic as an interpreter for Spanish-speaking patients. In his free time, he loves to play basketball, watch movies, and do creative writing in Spanish.
Nyla Marcott ‘27
Nyla is a junior in Morse, majoring in political science. She is a Global Health Scholar and is focusing her studies on the complex social and political factors that affect national security, particularly with respect to food production, energy transitions, and water rights. She believes in the power of community-based action plans and has worked with the Yale Undergraduate Legal Aid Association to address redlining and childhood lead poisoning in New Haven, Connecticut. She also serves as the Director of Assignments for Yale Student Association for Small Claims Assistance, which helps socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals access legal information. In her free time, Nyla enjoys taking road trips, gardening, and photographing every new bird she can find.
Managing Editors
Niraj Srivastava ‘28
Niraj is a sophomore in Pauli Murray, majoring in MCDB and pursuing the Human Rights certificate. Having witnessed drastic health inequities in his hometown of San Antonio, Texas, he aspires to help create creative tools to address social determinants of health. He is also passionate about strengthening health systems in the midst of humanitarian crises and peace-building. In his free time, he loves to dance with the Yale Bhangra team, try new desserts with friends, and soak up any moment of New England sun.
Sarah Sattar ‘28
Sarah Sattar is a sophomore in Davenport College from Queens, New York, majoring in Neuroscience. She has a strong interest in global health, particularly in understanding how health challenges affect communities worldwide and in advocating for health equity. Outside of YGHR, Sarah conducts epilepsy research in the Quraishi Lab at the Yale School of Medicine, volunteers at the HAVEN Free Clinic, serves as a copy editor for the Yale Daily News, and supports education for refugee and immigrant students. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, baking, eating the things she has baked, running (very recent development), and she especially loves going on long, fast-paced walks.
Jake Robbins ‘28
Jake is a sophomore in Benjamin Franklin from Dallas, Texas. He is double majoring in English and Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry. With an interest in infectious disease research and medicine, Jake is a research assistant in an HIV pharmacology lab at the medical school. Jake is also a beat reporter for the Yale Daily News, covering Housing, Homelessness and Development. In his free time, Jake loves going to various coffee shops around New Haven, reading, and driving around Connecticut.
Full-Length Editors
Sharna Saha ‘27
Sharna is a junior at Yale majoring in Neuroscience on the pre-med track. She is especially interested in how science and medicine can both heal and inspire hope. At Yale, she researches neuroplasticity and spinal cord injury in the Cafferty Lab, volunteers in the Oncology Department at Yale New Haven Hospital, and serves as a director at the HAVEN Free Clinic. Sharna is also involved in mentorship and outreach as an Outreach Coordinator for Yale Science Olympiad and YNEURO. As an editor for The Yale Global Health Review, she looks forward to amplifying student voices—often while recharging with an iced caramel latte in hand.
Kate Choi ‘29
Kate is a first-year at Yale University and a proud Thundercoq of Berkeley College. Raised in McLean, Virginia, Kate attended The Potomac School for 13 years. Kate is a dedicated scientific researcher and writer with a focus on advancing health equity. She engineered a device to affordably diagnose skin cancer across all skin tones, and conducted machine learning research at the National Institutes of Health on the socioeconomic drivers of Type 2 Diabetes disparities. She is currently a consultant for BIOS, a startup pioneering next-generation prosthetic technologies. Through YGHR, Kate is excited to explore the intersection of policy, reporting, and global health.
Debbie Mojekwu ‘27
Debbie Mojekwu is a third-year in Ezra Stiles College. She is majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology on the pre-med track. She is originally from Chicago, IL. On campus, she volunteers at the Yale New Haven Hospital, conducts infectious disease research in the medical school, and tutors for IRIS. Debbie is very passionate about exploring the intersection between science, health, and policy and hopes to pursue a career in Global Health. In her free time, she enjoys reading, journaling, trying new foods, and shopping.
Aarushi Dedhiya ‘29
Aarushi is from Enola, Pennsylvania and in Saybrook College. She plans on majoring in economics and political science. Passionate about global health, she worked with the organization Students Against Destructive Decisions to develop national health programming and mobilize communities. She also has a column in her local newspaper and reported at the 2024 ABC News Presidential Debate in Philadelphia. In her free time, Aarushi enjoys practicing martial arts, watching movies, traveling, and hiking.
In-Depth Editor
Neo Chen ‘27
Neo is a junior in Branford College from Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. He is studying Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry and potentially doubling in Mathematics on the pre-medical track. Neo is interested in the intersection of biomedical research, quantitative modeling, and clinical innovation, particularly how fundamental discoveries in molecular biology can translate into therapeutic and biotech applications. Outside of YGHR, he is an undergraduate researcher in Hochstrasser Lab, a clinical lab assistant in Radoman Research Group, a writer for the Yale Scientific Magazine, a vaccine coordinator volunteer for HAVEN Free Clinic, and a violinist in DPOPS and BCO. In his free time, Neo loves to take trips to other cities, workout with friends, and read about the latest scientific research.
Short-Take Editors:
Chloe Rhee ‘28
Chloe is from Newport Beach, California and is a sophomore in Saybrook College majoring in History on the Race, Gender, and Sexuality pathway. On the pre-med track, she is interested in the social determinants of health and how they shape access to and experiences of healthcare. Outside of classes, she serves on the board of the Yale Historical Review, volunteers at Yale New Haven Hospital, and researches autism risk genes in the Hoffman Lab at YSM. In her free time, she loves to curate her Goodreads, create playlists on Spotify, and swim!
Dvita Bhattacharya ‘29
Dvita is a freshman at Grace Hopper studying Neuroscience on the pre-med track. She is passionate about exploring the intersection of medicine, biotechnology and ethics, and finding ways to improve the healthcare system for patients and providers. Previously, she has conducted research on stem cell therapy for neurodegenerative and bone diseases, as well as bioethical issues. On campus, Dvita serves as an EMT with Yale Emergency Medical Services and is also an analyst at the Yale Undergraduate Consulting Group. In her free time, she loves to try out new coffee recipes and bake macarons!
Essey Afewerki ‘28
Essey is a Sophomore in Saybrook College who is majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Essey hopes to pursue graduate education after Yale and eventually work in the research field, likely in academia. In his free time, he enjoys both reading and writing poetry, sketching, flower-pressing, and participating in amateur photography.
Avni Kabra ‘28
Avni Kabra is a sophomore in Berkeley College, majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. She is from Connecticut and serves as editor for YGHR. Avni is passionate about improving medicinal accessibility, and understanding how the global social and political climate shapes healthcare. She explores this interest as a researcher at the Yale School of Medicine, an EMT directly caring for patients, and an advocate for Alzheimer’s Disease. She also volunteers with Yale’s Hypertension Awareness and Prevention Program, where she provides free screenings to high-risk underprivileged communities. Avni enjoys playing tennis, making pottery, and painting the world around her!
Samantha Singh ‘29
Samantha Singh is a first-year in Timothy Dwight, intending to major in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health. She is passionate about maternal health outcomes in places like Minneapolis (her home city), and hopes to become a public health-minded physician who can advocate for patients both personally and at a systemic level. As a Short Takes Editor for YGHR, she’s excited to make global health pieces more accessible through storytelling. When she’s not buried in problem sets, she enjoys perfecting her chai recipe, snuggling with her two cats, and convincing people that Minnesota winters build character.
Events Coverage Editors
Isabelle Wolchek ‘29
Isabelle Wolchek is a first-year in Pauli Murray College from Huntsville, Utah, and is planning to major in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry. She has worked as a TechBuzz SheTech Media Intern, researched obesity-induced osteoarthritis, and served as a youth delegate to the United Nations. She hopes to pursue pharmaceutical research to address health challenges and improve overall quality of life. Outside of academics, Isabelle writes and photographs for the Yale Scientific Magazine and is involved in Universities Allied for Essential Medicines. In her free time, she enjoys swimming with Yale Club Swim, listening to music, and spending time with friends.
Grace Udoh ‘28
Grace Udoh is an editor for the Yale Global Health Review and a student at Yale studying the History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health. She is passionate about exploring how health systems shape communities and hopes to contribute to more equitable approaches to global health. Beyond the classroom and editorial work, Grace enjoys playing basketball, dancing to Just Dance, or performing with Yale’s Step team. She is excited by her work with YGHR, where she is eager to help share diverse perspectives on health and medicine.
Production and Design Team
Isabel Jiang
Isabel is a sophomore in Trumbull College (Moo-Rah!) from the San Francisco Bay Area, majoring in MB&B. She is especially interested in infectious disease, an interdisciplinary field that bridges basic biology, public/global health, and policy. In addition to leading YGHR’s Production & Design Team, she works at the Admissions Office as a Recruitment Coordinator, researches autoimmune diseases in the Iwasaki Lab, volunteers at HAVEN Free Clinic, and plays on Yale’s Club Tennis Team. In her free time, she loves running in East Rock, romanticizing New England’s seasons, and reading in the Trumbull courtyard!
Mira Lehman ‘29
Mira is a freshman at Yale in Berkeley College, studying the History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health, and pursuing an Advanced Language Certificate in Spanish. Her passion for speech and debate connects her interests in education, language, and public advocacy. Mira founded youth programs in both debate and foreign language, and her commitment to advocacy extends to social justice efforts as well. At Yale, she is a member of the Debate Association and Mock Trial Association.
Paige Mahoney ‘28
Paige is a sophomore in Benjamin Franklin from Simsbury, Connecticut, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology with a certificate in French. Paige is a research assistant in the Vogels Lab at the School of Public Health’s Department of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases, where she works on Wolbachia-mediated inhibition of dengue fever virus transmission. Paige is also a member of the research request network for the Yale Prison Education Initiative and can be found frequenting ballroom dance events. She is passionate about infectious disease, crochet, and funny-looking dogs.
Jayden Gonzalez ‘28
Jayden Gonzalez is a prospective Global Affairs major from New York City with a strong interest in global economic development and global health. At Yale, he is a member of the Yale Record’s graphic design team, 17o1’s Production and Design Team, serves on the Berkeley College Council, and works as a Berkeley College Aide. Beyond academics and campus involvement, Jayden enjoys sketching, songwriting, photography, and biking. He is passionate about exploring the intersection of creative expression and global engagement, and he looks forward to continuing to develop his skills and perspectives in ways that contribute to meaningful international impact.
Bia Pereira ‘29
Bia is a first-year in Benjamin-Franklin College from Porto, Portugal. She plans to double major in Art and Neuroscience, hoping to use art and science interchangeably to tackle the paradoxes of the brain and other intriguing ideas. In her free time, Bia loves to paint, debate, travel, and spend time with loved ones. Having grown to value both the comforting rationale of science and the freeing experimentation of art, Bia looks forward to merging these two essential parts of her identity at YGHR.
Ishmeet Dhillon ‘28
Ishmeet Dhillon is a second-year student in Ezra Stiles College from California. She is studying Political Science and History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health (HSHM). Her academic interests revolve around exploring political science’s intersectionality with public health, especially how policymaking improves community health outcomes in disproportionately targeted communities. She has engaged in advocacy at the local, state, and national levels, gaining experience in adolescent health policy, substance use prevention, and civic engagement. Ishmeet aims to attend law school following her undergraduate education.
Social Media Chair
Hajar Abdel-Rahim ‘29
Hajar Abdel-Rahim is a first year in Franklin planning on majoring in the History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health. She is from Tampa, Florida, and is passionate about mistrust in medicine fueled by historical injustices, systemic inequalities, and care for undocumented immigrants/refugees. She is also passionate about the intersection of healthcare and economics, and will be researching at the School of Medicine this summer. Outside of YGHR, Hajar participates in Yale Dabke, UNICEF, YURC, and plans to volunteer at the Haven Free Clinic in the future.
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