Executive Board Members
The board members . . .
Take a look below for more information
Advisor
Thuy Nguyen-Tran
nguye396@umn.edu
(612) 239-6725
Thuy is a 2010 graduate of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities where she is currently also a medical student. She is passionate about educating others about health disparities and helping find ways to alleviate them, co-teaching a traditional Vietnamese dance group with her sister, volunteering, picking up odd hobbies, and just enjoying life to the fullest. She is excited to serve as the adviser and is looking forward to a wonderful year with COG!
Presidents
Nora Ali
alixx293@umn.edu
(218) 329-8996
Nora is a junior in the CBS honors program, majoring in Biochemistry. In addition to COG, Nora is involved in Minnesota Medical Leaders and is a Community Advisor in Bailey Hall. Nora is doing research on health disparities and enjoys reading, meeting new people, and makeup artistry.
Vice President
Hai Nguyen-Tran
nguy1263@umn.edu
(612) 275-1251
Hai Nguyen-Tran is a sophomore in CBS where she is majoring in Biochemistry and also minoring in Chemistry. She is conducting two health disparities research projects and is also a board member for the student group Students in Pursuit. In her free time she enjoys playing guitar, co-coaching a traditional Vietnamese dance group, and cheering on the Minnesota Twins!
Secretary
Farnaaz Kia
Fundraising Chair
Telile Regassu
ragas002@umn.edu
(612) 987-8893
Programming Co Chair
Abayo Itabiyi
itabi001@umn.edu
(612)636-3267
Abayo is a CLA Junior majoring in Biology, Society, & Environment. In addition to COG Abayo is involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities. Abayo enjoys watching movies, being active, and spending time with friends and family.
Daad Mohamed
Public Relations Chair
Omalara Bisriu
Web Master
Binh Nguyen
nguy1519@umn.edu
(612) 227-8546
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