BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Emaad Khan
FOUNDER/CEO
PRESIDENT
Emaad is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh, studying Biology and Chemistry. Following his ambitions to close the health care equity gap, Emaad’s research focuses on conducting a literature review on sports participation among middle and high school students, as well as the relationship between socioeconomic status and access to orthopedic care and athletic training among student-athletes. In addition, he is also an active volunteer, serving as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Monroeville Fire Company 1, where he has been a proud member for over two years.
Emaad's multifaceted experiences have deepened his understanding of the fundamental elements of medicine and the healthcare system. His ultimate goal is to become a physician, who not only comprehends the medical field from its core, but also actively advocates for individuals who are struggling due to health disparities in hopes to close equity gaps.
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Dr. Cassie Nelson
STRATEGIC ADVISOR
Cassie is currently practicing as a pediatrician at UPMC Children's Hospital. She has studied and trained throughout the US and internationally. In addition to providing care to children admitted to the hospital, Cassie is passionate about addressing health inequities and is excited to continue this mission in her role with Spread the Love Projects. She believes in fostering strong relationships between healthcare and the communities that they serve to help children flourish.
As Strategic Advisor, she hopes to use her experience in medicine to help guide the direction of STLP to continue to make impactful change.
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Erza Khan
DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS
Erza Khan is a student at the University of Pittsburgh and has aspirations of becoming a Physician. As an undergraduate, she is currently majoring in Biology. Her intent is to become a Physician in 7 years by being dedicated and taking summer courses to expedite the process.
As the Director of Internal Affairs here at STLP, Erza promises to oversee all daily external and internal operations of the organization and hold it to the highest standard. Equivalently, she has a desire to make certain that the organization maintains its values stated within the mission statement.
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Dilara Marasli
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
Dilara is a student at the University of Pittsburgh, currently studying Computer Science and Business Administration. In addition, she has a Certificate in Digital Marketing, wherein she honed her expertise in web content development.
In her role as the Director of Marketing Communications at STLP, Dilara is responsible for leading both the Marketing and Community Outreach Departments. She's dedicated to taking these departments to new heights and plans to use her skills in brand strategy to meet the foundation's needs. Dilara's goal is to bring fresh ideas and excellence to our communication and outreach efforts.
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Zayaan Tirmizi
TREASURER
Zayaan is a neuroscience major at the University of Pittsburgh. His passion for pediatric healthcare stems from personal experiences with medical procedures at a young age and the effect it has on children. Zayaan’s focuses outside of the organization include melanoma, graft preservation, and burn research within UPMC’s Department of Plastic Surgery, as well as clinical volunteering in numerous settings.
As treasurer, Zayaan contributes to Spread the Love Projects by overseeing and managing the finances of the organization, as well as assisting in budget planning and financial decision making.