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Executive Board '25 - '26

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Kate Estevez

Co-President

Kate Estevez is a senior in Timothy Dwight College, majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology with plans to pursue a career in medicine. Passionate about both science and service, Kate currently serves as the President for the Yale Medical and Pre-Health Organization (YMPO), where she helps manage the entire organization as well as day-to-day operations. Additionally, she volunteers at Yale New Haven Hospital, gaining hands-on experience in the healthcare field while contributing to her community.
 

Beyond her academic and pre-health pursuits, Kate has a creative side that she nurtures through her involvement in the arts. She is a photographer for the Yale College Arts Productions, where she captures moments from a variety of performances, as well as for the Yale Schwartzman Center. Kate’s diverse interests allow her to blend her scientific aspirations with her passion for creative expression, and she looks forward to continuing to grow both in the STEM field and beyond.

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Amanda Reyes-Nieves

Secretary

Amanda Reyes is a sophomore in Pauli Murray College studying Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry on the pre-med route. She currently serves as the YMPO Secretary, helping keep the organization connected through its newsletter and working to create a welcoming environment for students interested in medicine and healthcare. Amanda also volunteers as an interpreter at HAVEN Free Clinic, where she enjoys helping bridge language barriers between patients and providers.

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Outside of her academic and service commitments, Amanda is a member of an a cappella group. Singing has given her a creative outlet alongside her studies and a way to build community through music. 

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Campbell Ruffing

Co-Mentorship Coordinator

Campbell is currently a sophomore in Grace Hopper College, majoring in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry with a certificate in Data Science. He serves as Mentorship Coordinator for Yale Medical Professions Outreach (YMPO), where he is committed to helping pre-health students build connections and find guidance as they navigate the often overwhelming path toward a career in medicine.

 

Beyond his role in YMPO, Campbell has had a strong interest in research at Yale, conducting statistical genetics work at the Yale School of Medicine. Outside of academics, Campbell enjoys playing and listening to piano music, as well as playing basketball.

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 Alexander Lee

Co-Shadowing Coordinator

Alex Lee is a senior at Yale majoring in Classics on the pre-med track. He serves as a Shadowing Coordinator for Yale Medical Professions Outreach (YMPO), where he helps connect undergraduate students with clinical shadowing opportunities and physicians across Yale. Through YMPO, Alex hopes to make exploring careers in medicine more accessible and to help students gain meaningful exposure to different specialties and paths within healthcare.
Beyond YMPO, Alex conducts research in the Howard Lab, where he studies the molecular mechanisms underlying microtubule severing by the protein spastin. He also volunteers with the Education Department at HAVEN Free Clinic and serves as Co-President of Yale’s chapter of the Global Medical Missions Alliance. He previously served as President of Christian Union Lux, one of Yale’s undergraduate Christian ministries.


Outside of his pre-med activities, Alex enjoys studying the ancient world, playing tennis, and working with Yale Children’s Theater. He is particularly interested in the intersection of medicine and the humanities and in how communication, relationships, and human experience shape the practice of medicine.

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Kiki Zou 

Public Relations

Kiki is a Sophomore in Pierson college currently studying Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. She’s planning to pursue a career in healthcare and has a strong interest in environmental sustainability. Her goal is to further study the intersections between environmental health and medicine, spending her time outside of classes at the school of Public Health. As a part of YMPO, she is excited to make medicine accessible for everyone through means of public relations. She looks forward to connecting with the medical community at Yale.

 

Beyond her medical pursuits, Kiki spends her time on graphic design projects for other organizations. She believes that creative expression allows the spread of meaningful messages, and that the combination of arts and medicine is key to advocacy in healthcare. 

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Rovena Abdalla

Co-Events and Outreach Coordinator 

Rovena Abdalla is a sophomore from New York City planning to major in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry (MB&B) on the pre-med track. As the Yale Medical Professions Outreach (YMPO) Co-Events and Outreach Coordinator, Rovena is passionate about expanding healthcare education and opportunities for students interested in medicine. Likewise, she is looking forward to fostering a supportive pre-health community at Yale.

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Beyond her academic pursuits, Rovena enjoys biking, crocheting, and exploring new places. Last semester, she also joined Dabke, Yale’s Middle Eastern and North African dance team. Rovena is extremely eager to build more meaningful relationships with YMPO club members and the broader Yale community

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Abby Trejo

Co-Podcast Coordinator

Abby Trejo is a junior from Chicago, IL, and is currently double majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) and Psychology, with plans to pursue a career in medicine. As a dedicated pre-med student, Abby is excited to be a member of the Yale Medical and Pre-Health Organization (YMPO) board, where she is particularly thrilled to serve as one of the podcast hosts for the year. Through her role, she looks forward to connecting with fellow students and sharing valuable insights about the pre-med journey.

Beyond her academic and extracurricular work with YMPO, Abby is deeply involved in the arts and the community. She directs theater productions, volunteers at HAVEN and Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH), and serves as a tour guide, helping prospective students get a feel for life at Yale. Abby is passionate about engaging with diverse aspects of campus life, and she can’t wait for everyone to hear the podcast, which she hopes will be both informative and inspiring for her peers.

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Ramy Triki

Co-Podcast Coordinator

Coming Soon!

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Katherine Zhu

Co-President

Katherine is a senior at Yale majoring in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry (MB&B) with a certificate in Data Science. At YMPO, she is dedicated to developing a collaborative and engaging community for students interested in healthcare careers, particularly through involvement with medical professionals and in the greater community. She is passionate about both STEM and service, and YMPO offers opportunities that intersect with both, ranging from mentorship to educational events to volunteering opportunities. Overall, she hopes to further grow and develop YMPO into an organization that inspires and connects pre-health students at Yale with each other and the medical field.

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Patrick Eyres

Treasurer

Patrick is a sophomore at Yale from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is studying Cognitive Science on the pre-med track and is a proud member of Trumbull College. As a member of YMPO, Patrick is excited to foster a collaborative and supportive pre-health community at Yale, and hopes to help build a network where students can learn from each other through the pre-health process.
 

Outside of YMPO, Patrick is involved in the HAVEN Free Clinic, where he helps patients navigate healthcare payment assistance and specialty care. He is also an EMT and hopes to work part-time in the New Haven area this year. Finally, Patrick loves watching soccer and is an avid fan of Liverpool F.C.

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Sofie Hopkins

Co-Mentorship Coordinator

Sofie is a sophomore in Ezra Stiles College. She is majoring in Biomedical Engineering with a concentration in Bioimaging and plans to pursue a career in medicine. She serves as one of the Co-Mentorship Coordinators at Yale Medical Professional Outreach, where she aims to help build strong bonds within the Yale Medical community. Sofie is passionate about making a welcoming community for pre-health students. Through her involvement in YMPO, she found guidance to help her navigate life as a pre-health student at Yale. As a Co-Mentorship Coordinator, she hopes to continue creating the support systems that had helped her.

Beyond her academic and pre-health pursuits, Sofie enjoys giving back to the New Haven community through volunteering at Sunrise Cafe and Elena’s Light. She is also passionate about global health, which has led her to travel with HELPS International to provide healthcare to rural communities. Sofie is eager to continue growing in her persistent dedication to giving back to those around her, including the YMPO community. 

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Pamela Kim

Co-Shadowing Coordinator

Pamela is a junior at Yale University from North Potomac, Maryland, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (E&EB). She is a proud Piersonite and serves as one of the Co-Shadowing Coordinators for Yale Medical Professions Outreach (YMPO). Pamela is deeply committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive community for pre-health students and expanding access to meaningful exposure to the medical field. Through her role, she helps organize enriching opportunities for students to observe and better understand how different healthcare professionals work together to provide patient care.

Pamela is passionate about building a strong and inclusive community for pre-health students at Yale. Through her involvement with YMPO since her sophomore year, she has been grateful for the opportunity to connect with peers who share similar aspirations and to support students as they navigate the pre-health journey.

Outside of YMPO, Pamela volunteers at HAVEN Free Clinic and performs traditional Korean percussion with the Yale UNITY Korean Drum and Dance Troupe. She is excited to continue pursuing her interests in both healthcare and the arts while contributing to initiatives that support and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals and promote greater diversity and inclusion.

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Celine Kim

Co-Events and Outreach Coordinator 

Celine is a senior at Yale from North Carolina, studying Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) as a member of Pierson College. She currently serves as one of the co-events chairs of Yale Medical Professions Outreach (YMPO), where she organizes informative and engaging events for the Yale community to expand their knowledge of the medical field. Within the broader healthcare community, she volunteers at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) as a patient aide and serves as a senior care coordinator in the dental department at HAVEN Free Clinic. She hopes to use her passion for medicine advancement and accessibility as a never-ending source of battery to spread love with others.
 

Outside of academics and YMPO, Celine’s ideal way to enjoy life is through journaling and crocheting. Via journaling, she enjoys creatively organizing her time and thoughts on paper, while crocheting allows her to develop her fine motor skills and patience. Through her 2026–2027 YMPO position, she aims to raise awareness and educate about the healthcare professions both within and beyond the medical community.

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Sadie-Ann Lorjuste

Co-Events and Outreach Coordinator 

Coming Soon!

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Ray Fan

Co-Podcast Coordinator

Ray Fan is a sophomore in Branford College, majoring in Neuroscience with plans to pursue a career in medicine. As a pre-med student, Ray conducts Alzheimer’s disease research at the Yale School of Medicine, where he is interested in understanding the biological mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration. He also volunteers as a patient aide at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH), gaining firsthand experience in healthcare while serving patients and the broader Yale community. Beyond his academic and medical pursuits, Ray is a member of Yale Effective Altruism, where he enjoys exploring questions about how we can use our careers, resources, and ideas to make a meaningful impact.

 

Outside of his academic interests, Ray is passionate about music and the arts. He plays violin with the Berkeley College Orchestra (BCO) and piano with the Yale Undergraduate Piano Collective (YUPC). In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, exploring nature, and experimenting with new dishes in the kitchen. As a Co-Podcast Coordinator, Ray is excited to connect with fellow students, share conversations and ideas through the podcast, and contribute to the YMPO community throughout the year.

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