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Meet The Team
IMAGINE consists of a team of students from several health faculties and programs (medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, speech-language pathology, and health administration) as well as preceptors that span all ranks within the university's health science faculties.
IMAGINE has secured the support of Deans as well as multiple faculty-specific advisors. St. Christopher House: The Meeting Place and the Central Toronto Community Health Centre-Queen West Site have also been immensely supportive of the IMAGINE initiative.
Executive Co-Director
Anthony (Tony) Nguyen
Medicine Y3
I really enjoy getting the chance to speak with others about their health and come up with practical strategies to empower them in reaching their personal goals. Some of the exciting things our team has created in the past year include online and in-person workshops for wound care, oral hygiene and mindfulness. Aside from IMAGINE, I love staying active where I frequently rock climb, practice hot yoga and box!
Executive Co-Director
Jamie Kim
Medicine Y3
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Clinic Flow Manager
Lara Murphy
Medicine Y2
As a clinic flow manager, I am usually the first person patients will interact with upon entering the clinic. I get a brief story of why they are here and how we can help. Then I lead collaborative and interactive discussions between our team of interdisciplinary student volunteers and preceptors to determine the best ways to care for the patient. Being that Imagine serves mostly underprivileged individuals, it is a wonderful responsibility to be able to go the extra mile in providing quality, holistic care to those who truly need it. Being immersed in community and seeking opportunities to learn from people I meet (i.e., patients, other students, preceptors, etc.), makes me a better advocate and grounds me in my journey through medicine.
Clinic Flow Manager
Marta Karpinski
Medicine Y3
Working on the Clinic Flow team means that I help manage an interprofessional team of healthcare students and providers in providing care for the patients of the IMAGINE clinic. As the Co-Director of the Clinic Flow team, I also help me team coordinate the administrative, logistical, and staffing requirements necessary to keep the IMAGINE clinic running smoothly. Prior to joining the IMAGINE Clinic, I volunteered in marginalized communities in Hamilton, where I worked on a number of community engagement and educational projects to promote health. I developed a passion for working with diverse groups of individuals, and joined the IMAGINE team to continue this type of work in Toronto, and contribute to bridging the inequalities in health that persist in our city. In my spare time, I enjoy drawing and cooking.
Clinic Flow Manager
Daniel Shane
Medicine Y3
I joined IMAGINE as a CFM because I was looking for a way to get involved in the behind-the-scenes administration of a clinic while also getting the chance to collaborate with students from other disciplines. I currently hold a Masters in Global Health with a focus on addiction, and have spent a year working with a low barriers modular housing program in Vancouver, BC for individuals who are marginalized and hard to house. I am passionate about health equity and my role as a CFM allows me to continue to aid my community in breaking down systemic barriers that restrict access to timely, high quality health care.
Clinic Flow Manager
Karen Li
Medicine Y3
As a Clinical Flow Manager my responsibilities entail opening clinic, making sure it runs smoothly and closing clinic. I joined Imagine Clinic because I see it as a great opportunity to learn about inter-professional health care and help those most vulnerable in our community. My hobbies include playing volleyball and watching anime.
Clinic Flow Co-Director
Sinthiha Krishnan
Medicine Y2
As part of IMAGINE, I am looking forward to being directly involved in providing low-barrier healthcare services, as well as learning from the incredible interprofessional team of student volunteers and preceptors. I was motivated to join IMAGINE because of my interest in health equity, intersectionality, and community health. In my free time, I enjoy backcountry camping, trying new recipes, and hanging out with my dog.
Clinic Flow Manager
Vivian Li
Nursing Y1
I joined IMAGINE because I am look forward to advancing patient care through interprofessional collaboration, and to provide care to a wide variety of patients of various status and other social determinants of health.
Clinic Flow Manager
He (Christina) Liu
Social Work Y2
I joined IMAGINE because I look forward to providing care and support to the most vulnerable groups in the community and learning from other professions in an interdisciplinary setting. In my social work practice, I strive to work through an anti-oppressive, anti-racist and strength-
based lens and create an empathetic, warm, collaborative and non-judgmental environment for clients.
Health Promotions
Natasha Verhoeff
Medicine Y2
I am super excited to serve as Co-Chair of the Health Promotion team this year! Last year I was a Health Promotion volunteer and highly enjoyed collaborating in an interprofessional team to lead workshops on health-related topics such as diabetes care, foot and wound care, and dental care at shelters across Toronto. I look forward to continuing to advocate for and promote equitable access to education on health-related topics by partnering with shelters, collaborating with the other Co-Chairs, and supporting the volunteers. In my spare time, I love teaching Zumba, travelling, and playing cards and board games.
Health Promotions
Stuart McKinlay
Medicine Y2
As one of the Health Promotions Co-Chairs, I am responsible for coordinating initiatives dedicated to serving the needs of vulnerable populations in the community. Working alongside Natasha and Darshana, as well as other fellow executives, I am dedicated to building partnerships across local agencies and collaborating with like-minded colleagues to promote community health and support health resource access.
My passion about health equity and health promotion stems from my volunteer work in undergraduate, where I gained greater insight into some of the unique and systemic health challenges that individuals may face. These experiences ultimately taught me how valuable interdisciplinary teams can be in developing innovative ways to help address community health needs. I am looking forward to what we can accomplish together this year!
In my free-time, I enjoy running and recreational sports, and will never turn down an opportunity to explore new parts of Toronto with friends!
Darshana Seeburruth
Medicine Y2
I am thrilled to serve as Co-Chair of the Health Promotions Committee this year, alongside Natasha and Stuart. Last year, I was a committee member and had a great experience collaborating in an interprofessional team to lead health-related workshops at shelters across Toronto. Our focus this year remains on advocating for health equity and ensuring everyone has access to health education. We plan to achieve this by forming partnerships with shelters, promoting collaboration among committees, and supporting our volunteers. My passion for health equity and promotion began during my undergraduate years when I saw how early access to health education empowers underserved communities with the information and skills they need to take control of their health. I'm excited about the opportunities that await us this year! In my free time, I enjoy hiking, exploring Toronto's vibrant food scene, and organizing gatherings with friends!
Advocacy and Education
Nishwara Tarannum
Medicine Y2
I’m so excited to be one of the co-chairs for Advocacy and Education at the IMAGINE Clinic. I joined IMAGINE because I am passionate about the role of advocacy within medicine and how we can collectively work to support patients by understanding their needs, improving safety, and optimizing healthcare delivery. This is my first year as a member of IMAGINE Clinic and I’m so humbled to be part of such a wonderful team of individuals working to promote educational initiatives and provide healthcare services to our community. Outside of school, my hobbies include writing poetry, video editing, pilates, cooking, and finding new cafes to try!
Advocacy and Education
Sahar Sohrabipour
Medicine Y2
I am very grateful and excited to be one of the Co-Chairs for the Advocacy and Education team at the IMAGINE Clinic. I joined IMAGINE because I am passionate about working in teams to improve the provision of healthcare for vulnerable patients, and I believe that both advocacy and education play critical roles in helping to address disparities. Last year, I also volunteered as one of the committee members of the Advocacy and Education team, and loved having the opportunity to work with other members to host events and workshops for students in various health care programs at U of T, organize a fundraising event, and raise awareness in the community about IMAGINE Clinic’s mission. Outside of school, my hobbies include playing the piano, figure skating, practicing yoga, working out, and trying new restaurants!
Communications and Public Relations
Cassandra Elias
Pharmacy Y3
I joined IMAGINE because I love that there is an emphasis on providing healthcare to everyone regardless of their circumstances. In my first year of Pharmacy school I was part of the Process and Quality Improvement Committee. This year I decided to continue on the Communications team where I will be working to enhance the IMAGINE website and help out the other teams with various tasks, such as event promotion. Outside of school and IMAGINE, I enjoy practicing cosmetology to express my creative side.
Community Partnerships
Chaithanya Nair
Medicine Y2
CPnare the promotion team for the clinic to partners in the community like shelters and food banks. We foster relationships with these partners by working with them to meet their needs for example helping with a vaccine campaign for the Toronto Shelter Network. I believe that healthcare is a universal right for everyone and I joined IMAGINE to service the people who need us the most. I love that with IMAGINE I am able to enact real change in people lives. I have been apart of IMAGINE for almost 3 years, one year as a committee member for Community Partnerships and two as the Co-Chair of the committee. I am an avid sports fan and am always listening to music.
Community Partnerships
Amna Ahmed
Medicine Y2
The role of Community Partnerships co-chair is to create and maintain relationships with external organizations which serve the vulnerable populations of Toronto. I joined IMAGINE in this role because I am passionate about ensuring equal access to healthcare and the importance of working with the community to reach this goal. I enjoy working with an interprofessional team and the emphasis IMAGINE places on collaboration. In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with my cat, reading, and running
Process and Quality Improvement
Kara Ly
Medicine Y2
The role of PQI Co-Chair is to lead initiatives that improve the efficiency and quality of healthcare at IMAGINE clinic. I joined this team because I am passionate about ensuring we provide the best services possible to all patients!
Process and Quality Improvement
Byron Koitsopoulos
Medicine Y3
As a PQI Co-Chair, my role is to optimize and standardize the internal processes of IMAGINE while working collaboratively with other teams. I am interested in how the intersection of technology and health systems can improve access to patient care and joined IMAGINE to pursue this interest while contributing to a fun multidisciplinary project that provides an important service for our community. In my free time I enjoy playing tennis, video games, working out, and spending time with friends.
Volunteer Coordinator Co-chair
Hartirath Brar
Dentistry Y2
My role in volunteer recruitment is to onboard and arrange the training of volunteers to work in various departments at IMAGINE clinic, including the on-the-ground clinic volunteers. I joined IMAGINE because I felt like it would be a great way to make an impact in my local community and apply the skills I have learned working in healthcare. Off-duty, I am a freelance artist and a travel and wildlife enthusiast.
Volunteer Coordinator Co-chair
Maryam Azab
Medicine Y1
My responsibilities as a volunteer coordinator include recruiting new members for our committees. Our committee members are integral to the success of our clinic and outreach. I joined IMAGINE because I believe in the importance of grassroots organizations. My hobbies include gardening and reading.
Volunteer Coordinator Co-chair
Emily Lam
Pharmacy Y2
Last year, I had the opportunity to volunteer in the IMAGINE Clinic, and I’m thrilled to continue my time with the club this year as one of the volunteer coordinator co-chairs! In this position, I’m involved in the onboarding process for volunteers and the allocation of IPE credits. In my free time, you can find me playing board games, video games, or going out for long bike rides.
Volunteer Coordinator Co-chair
Shaheer Khawar
Physiotherapy Y1
Finance
Hannah Jin
Medicine Y2
As a Finance Co-Chair, I contribute to funding applications, budget management, and assisting with reimbursements. I'm passionate about improving healthcare access to vulnerable populations in our community, and joining IMAGINE allows me to do so while working with students from other health disciplines! In my free time, I enjoy watching movies, reading, and camping.
Finance
Andy Zhao
Pharmacy Y2
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Preceptor Recruitment
Teresa Zhu
Medicine Y3
As one of IMAGINE's preceptor recruitment co-chairs, I help schedule and recruit new preceptors to our clinic. I took on this role after starting as a clinic volunteer and wanting to get more involved with IMAGINE and its goal of providing quality interdisciplinary health care to marginalized populations. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, board games, and exploring the city.
Preceptor Recruitment
Valerie Liu
Medicine Y1