During their service trip to Haiti, a cohort of old classmates decided that
it was time to make a change. "It is an honor, not a job."
Samantha Yawitz
President/ Chief Operations Officer
Samantha is a Berkeley senior majoring in Neurobiology on the premedical track. She has a passion for neurosurgery and contributes to neuroanatomy research. She is also an advocate for international maternal, child, and adolescent health programs to bolster healthcare equity for all.
Simon H. Lee
Co-founder; CEO
Simon is the chairman of a B-corporation ad agency in New York City. He started We Kids out of a desire to uplift the Haitian community. On his free time he works in theoretical physics.
Hyorin Shin
Co-founder
Nicole is a symbolic systems entrepreneur at Yonsei University. She is also a former young diplomat representing South Korea in the Y20 conference. She decided to build We Kids out of a desire to foster healthcare development in Haiti.
Magnus Fiskesjo
Chief HR Officer
Magnus is a Professor of Anthropology at Cornell University specializing in Child Refugees in China with deep interests in indigenous rights and representation. He is the current faculty advisor of the Cornell University chapter.
Eunice Chon
Chief Development Officer
Eunice is a History of Science and concentrator at Harvard aspiring to become an OBY-GYN physician and historian of medicine. Her research interests lie in postpartum psychiatry, and she serves as the Chair of the Coalition on Faith and Public Service on campus. She joined We Kids out of the hope to empower mothers in Haiti. She believes in the lasting power of spiritual healing and wishes to contribute her administrative experiences and heart for women's health to help We Kids and its initiatives thrive.
Ariel Lee
Chief Communications Officer
Ariel is a human biology major at Berkeley with a deep passion for neuroscience and physiology and loves exploring the complexities of the human brain and spine. Beyond academics, she mainly volunteers in underserved communities of Berkeley by making and distributing care packages. These experiences have shaped her ultimate goal of becoming a compassionate surgeon.
Patrick Ting
Chief Strategy Officer
Patrick is an Electrical Engineer at Hopkins. He has extensive research experiences involving his seven publications in the fields of cancer biology, neuroscience and hospital systems. He currently works at the Kim lab and also owns and operates a pharmaceutical delivery nonprofit. Patrick wishes to use his business acumen to strategize growth and provide opportunities for Haitian youth to pursue their passions without the burden of scarcity.
Dr. Jones Britus
Chief of Public Relations
Since 2012, Dr. Jones Britus has been the founding director of the non-profit organization "Alliance Haitienne" for development and particularly for empowering orphans, vulnerable children, and the young without family support. He is also a university professor and wishes to serve We Kids and its children in God's name.
Nahyun Koh
Executive VP: Medicine
Nahyun Koh is 2nd year MD candidate at Seoul National University. She is the Vice President of MD Winners 15th class and also acts as a student ambassador to SNU. In her free-time she spends her time volunteering, conducting clinical research, and also playing for Da Capo as a piano accompanist. She wishes to become a prolific surgeon one day.
Ammar Mandviwalla
Chief Management Officer
Ammar is a dedicated student at Johns Hopkins, striving to become a surgeon. His journey is shaped by a commitment to healthcare and a thirst for knowledge. His academic pursuits have been complemented by hands-on experience, including prior research at TWU University and certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and PTCB CPhT.
Nicholas Daum
Executive VP Finance
Nick is an undergrad at Wharton with experiences in journalism and financial management. He joined We Kids with the hopes to hone is skills both as a financial analyst as well as a journalist. Previously, he worked at his school's newsletter and interned at the Recording Association at America.
Christopher Soliz
Chief Human Resources Officer
Chris is an avid volunteer and healthcare enthusiast with majors in animal science and physiology. He joined We Kids out of a growing desire to help those in need and wishes to become a great vet one day. In his free time he enjoys celebrating his native American heritage with his family.
Via (Yehin) Cho
South Korea Regional BC
Yehin is a junior at Berkeley concentrating in MCB on the pre-dental track. She is studying abroad at Yonsei as a Biotech major, working as a research intern within its lab under the department of Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine. Her academics revolve around her deep interest in oral biology, pharmaceutical chemistry, and physiology. Through We Kids, she aspires to provide healthcare and alleviate disparities.
Janiru Liyange
Executive VP of Finance
Janiru is a registered Physician Assistant (PA-C) and a Neuroscience concentrator at Harvard. In his free time he loves to write poetry and conduct journalism on matters that important to him. He wishes to make a positive contribution to health equity in Haiti.
Alice Song
Executive VP
Alice is a Psychology/ Business concentrator at Columbia. She works as a GP intern at NBC and will be pursuing investment and portfolio management at Vanguard. She is passionate about the intersection of finance, media, and the arts. She is also a classical Oboeist. She believes that all children deserve quality education.
Nicholas Daum
Executive VP Finance
Nick is an undergrad at Wharton with experiences in journalism and financial management. He joined We Kids with the hopes to hone is skills both as a financial analyst as well as a journalist. Previously, he worked at his school's newsletter and interned at the Recording Association at America.
Jasim Faisal
Executive VP
Jasim is a student at the University of Pennsylvania double majoring in economics and biology, aspiring to be a physician and entrepreneur. He co-founded HUM, a nonprofit addressing food insecurity in Pakistan, and is now focused on improving healthcare and social challenges in Haiti.
Dahnia Zarroug
West Coast Regional BC
Hey, my name is Dahnia and I was born in Palo Alto but I’ve spent most of my life in Abu Dhabi. I’m originally Haitian-Sudanese. I am part of the Stanford class of 2027. I plan to major in CS but stay on the pre-med track. I am passionate about equitable access to healthcare among marginalized communities.
Davis Hobley
Executive VP
Davis is a Neuroscience major at Princeton University. Beyond running a mental health and nonprofit, he is an avid science outreach educator and conducts research in the BABY Lab focusing on the neural underpinnings of development. He hopes to focus on improving mental healthcare in Haiti throughout his tenure with We Kids.
Ashley Wong
Executive VP Medical Delivery
Ashley Wong is a Stanford majoring in STS with a concentration in Life Sciences and Health. She serves as a Spanish interpreter in a student-run clinic, educates others on rising health issues through the APAMSA, and conducts research in cardiac radiology. She hopes to provide greater access and resources for healthcare in Haiti.
Brian Kim
Executive VP
Brian Kim is a Psychobiology major at UCLA hoping to become a pediatrician. Upon learning about the multifaceted modern challenges that Haiti was facing, Brian joined We Kids out of the desire to help uplift Haiti's public health system. He wishes to empower the youth in Haiti with good health as well as better access to high quality public education.
Nat Nimmanpipak
Executive VP
Thanapat Nimmanpipak is a Johns Hopkins Sophomore majoring in molecular biology and public health. He wishes to become an oncologist one day. In his free time Nat loves to play soccer. He wishes to become an asset in delivering better healthcare in Haiti.
Rade Meech-Tatić
Executive VP: Journalism
Rade concentrates in History and Politics at Cambridge University and runs a small Serbian environmental NGO called Čempres. He is passionate about human rights, democracy, social justice, environmental protection, green innovation, cultural heritage and European unity.
Aliyah Arias
Executive VP Medical Delivery
A double major in Global Public Health and Biology, and aspiring OB-GYN. Focused on reducing maternal mortality, improving health equity, and addressing systemic disparities. She's passionate about creating safer environments for mothers to give birth to empower communities and drive lasting change.
Haitian Administrative Board
Co-Founder/ CEO at Les Chocolateries Askanya
Corinne Joachim-Sanon
Premedical Student at Stanford
Dr. Jones Britus
Premedical Student at NYU
Stanley Jean Charles
Born in Cabaret, Western Haiti, Pastor Charles works at the Evangelical Church Unity of God. He is a theologian and joined We Kids as an HAB member to help materialize its goals
Premedical Student at NYU
Dr. Ketsia Chalot Joseph
Dr. Joseph is a medical doctor in Haiti origially from and residing in Cap Haïtien. She wishes to use We Kids as a conduit to provide hope and healthcare in Haiti
Premedical Student at NYU
Tracy Duval
Professor Amady has several years of experience as dean of faculty and a university professor. He is Christian, married, and has four children.
Cooke Scholar at Cornell University
Jean St. Georges
Born in Cabaret, Western Haiti, Pastor Charles works at the Evangelical Church Unity of God. He is a theologian and joined We Kids as an HAB member to help materialize its goals
Premedical Student at Cornell University
Maya Richards
Dr. Joseph is a medical doctor in Haiti origially from and residing in Cap Haïtien. She wishes to use We Kids as a conduit to provide hope and healthcare in Haiti
Premedical Student at NYU
Treasure Wade
Professor Amady has several years of experience as dean of faculty and a university professor. He is Christian, married, and has four children.
Regional Ambassadors
Core Fundraising Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
All relevant nonprofit trip expenses are generated within the institution along with its sister organizations.
Head of Public Relations
Yoonjin is an undergrad at Yonsei University, pursuing a degree in Sustainable Development and Cooperation. She has a keen interest in the UN, NGOs, NPOs, consulting, she has recently won a UN hosted SDG BM demo day through the creation of a clothing upcycling service aimed at supporting SDG 12. She is eager to persist in the effort to make a positive impact on the world and society through We Kids.
Head of Communications
Haewon is an undergrad at Yonsei University, double majoring in culture design management and creative technology management. Her focus is on marketing and consulting with prior involvement in diverse organizations within these domains. Currently, I'm an active member of the Social Innovation Creators' Academia, dedicated to fostering positive and sustainable global changes through social innovation. She believes working for We Kids will provide her with an opportunity to actively participate in initiatives that bring positive change to the world.
Head of Journalism
Jiwhang is an undergrad at Yonsei majoring in International Studies, specializing in journalism and international security. He is a current executive of the Korean Commercial-economic Conference branch, and also serving as the Editor in Chief of The Yonsei Annals, the University’s official English press. As a student journalist for over four years, Jiwhang has reported extensively on global security and humanitarian issues. He looks forward to leveraging such experience to spread awareness on the challenges faced by Haiti’s health system.
Head Financial Executive
Sungyoon is an undergraduate in Yonsei majoring in economics. He is currently deep into debating and is a council member of YUU, Yonsei university's debating club. Debate is something that now defines him and his biggest fantasy is finding ways to make his words into reality, where his ideas that he preaches is not just for the sake of the game but a change in the world. Joining We Kids in his first step towards a real change, extending from his ideas.
Financial Executive
Minuk is a Yonsei sophomore majoring in Quantitative Risk Management at UIC. His passion and dream is to tackle socioeconomic disparities throughout the world. He focuses in the fields of law, consulting, finance, and NGOs. He beleives in making bold calls that nobody believes in. With We Kids United Corp, he expects his call to be made.
Magnus Fiskesjo
Magnus is a Professor of Antrhopology at Cornell University. He teaches graduate level classes regarding the Anthropology of Children and has experience working with regions of mass genocide in China. He is the current faculty advisor of the Cornell chapter and provides guidance to all nonprofit members.
Creative Design Lead
Gawon is an undergraduate student at Yonsei University majoring in Culture and Design Management. Her areas of interest are branding and marketing. She has competed and won a competitive marketing competition sponsored by Mirae Asset Securities and did an internship there in a digital marketing team. She looks forward to creating informative, yet interactive content to increase awareness of the challenges faced by Haiti’s health system.
Financial Executive
Daniel is an undergrad at Yonsei, majoring in International Studies. He is highly interested in international development, South American culture, and the coffee industry. He has recently started managing the Personal Development Department in Social Innovation Creator's Academia (SICA). He also worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility in Ecuador, prioritizing in the development of environmental sustainability and the advocation within national jurisdictions.
Financial Executive
Sujin is an undergraduate at Yonsei majoring in quantitative risk management, pursuing a double major in international studies with a dream to contribute to a sustainable economy. She recently led a project developing an expansion program to ensure web accessibility in cognitive and physical aspects for people with autism to win the first prize in the Yonsei Nexon Creative Platform. She has had interests in economic inequality that threatens current capitalism and sustainability, which inspired her to join We Kids.
Creative Design Lead
Eun young is a Culture Design and Management at Yonsei University. Her areas of interest are design research, design, and management.She has done prior projects related to User Interface designs and designing posters. In this team, she will serve as Master of Design. She looks forward to spread awareness through social media.
Vice President
Sung Eun is a yonsei student majoring in International Studies. Her academic pursuits revolve around my keen interest in sustainable development, economics, and international relations. She firmly believes in the transformative power of collective efforts to instigate positive change. She aspires to contribute meaningfully to the enhancement of the Haitian medical healthcare system.
Junior Financial Executive
Hyeju is an undergraduate at Yonsei majoring in English Language and Literature. She is interested in various languages and has a passion for providing education to children who miss out on their opportunity to learn. She dreams of taking a part in improving people's welfare and making a sustainable social impact. With We Kids, she wants to alleviate inequality and cure people to restore their health and a positive environment.
Outreach Coordinator
Seungmin is an undergrad at Yonsei, majoring in Economics. Her passion lies in environmental economics, international studies, and building an inclusive world where no one is left behind. Seungmin currently serves as an associate facilitator in SDSN Youth Korea, where she works with over 50 youth organizations promoting sustainable development all across ROK. As an aspiring officer for international organizations, she hopes to leave a constructive impact on Haiti’s health system.
Head of Human Resources
Indria is an undergraduate at Yonsei University majoring in Creative Technology Management. She is part of Yonsei’s Delegation for MUN and is the Co-Founder and President of Yonsei-Indonesia Association (YIA) which is dedicated to providing career-networking opportunities for students of all nationalities. Having interned in startups, she wishes to one day create her own to tackle social issues. With We Kids, she hopes to begin actualising her ambition to decrease the existing disparities in underserved communities.
Financial Executive
Luna is an undergraduate student at Yonsei University, studying Economics with a minor in Business Administration. She currently holds the position of the Head of Treasury in the Yonsei-Indonesia Association (YIA). She aspires to establish a startup aimed at enhancing global welfare. Joining WeKids, Luna looks forward to personal growth and improving healthcare access in communities that lack resources, particularly in Haiti.
President
Morgan is a student in justice and civil leadership at Yonsei’s Underwood International College. Originally from the United States, she has been involved in various non-profit entrepreneurial ventures, and is excited to contribute to the WeKids team as a member of the deputy HR and journalism departments.
Outreach Coordinator
Hayeon, a Yonsei University undergraduate in the Underwood Division, wants to work in development assistance, especially in underprivileged areas. She is interested in sustainable development projects that has the ability to empower the region and benefit in the long term. Her passion in medical support and sustainable development brought her to We Kids, and she is ready to serve Haitians through their empowerment.
Head of Journalism
Lara is an undergraduate at Yonsei University majoring in International Studies. Concurrently, she is a member of Underwood International Development Academia, a student-led academic forum dedicated to tackling the field of international development. With a keen interest for human rights and governance, she hopes to make a profound change in the way institutions are led and ensure that inclusion, justice, and capacity are provided to the most vulnerable.
Financial Executive
Jie Lin is an undergraduate in Yonsei majoring in Economics at UIC. She has a keen interest in studying unique indicators of global inequality around the world and sustainable economic policy-making. With previous experience working in the Ministry of Education in Singapore, she hopes to gain more insight on key education strategies and explore education as a foundation of economic development in less developed countries. She is currently serving as the Head of Operations in the Singapore Student Association in Korea and hopes to gain more leadership and team experiences in We Kids.
Financial Executive
I am an undergraduate student at Yonsei University, majoring in Economics. My academic interests lie in economics, international relations, and philosophy. I believe the value of aid lies in reaching social cohesion, enabling the socially marginalized to be included in the worlds they were deprived of. With Wekids, I wish to carry this value out, contributing to bridging the gaps of Haitians.
Outreach Coordinator
Jeonghwan is a Yonsei senior majoring in Quantitative Risk Management with a keen interst in the power of eduction to uplift communities. With a background in Bio-convergence and quantiative risk management, , he brings a passion for social change and a commitment to humanitarian service. He current works for Simvity Suppoters, an innnovative start-up at the forefront of promoting eSIM technology in underpriviliged regions.
Design Lead
I study at Yonsei UIC, majoring in Life Sciences and Biotechnology! I love creating art on the side, from things like drawing to making jewelry! I hope that through WeKids United I can develop my skills and also help many in need.
Outreach Coordinator
Angelina Clara is a sophomore at Yonsei University, originally from Indonesia, studying Creative Technology Management. Her focus is on making a genuine impact on the lives of vulnerable children in Haiti. She's long been driven by a sense of duty to help, whether it’s supporting people or animals in need. Through her commitment to philanthropy, she aims to contribute significantly to creating a better world, one step at a time.
HR Lead
Jaewan Kim is a visiting professor at Yonsei University. She has extensive experiences in renewable technology and wishes to provide her insights as a faculty advisor to promote her students into becoming the best possible workers.
Art Director
My name is Seohyeon Baek and I’m a sophomore in International Studies major. My interest is international development cooperation and I’m willing to contribute to addressing healthcare problems in Haiti.
Tech Lead
Hyunjin is a sophomore, majoring in Creative Technology Management and double majoring in Economics at Yonsei University. She has a keen interest in understanding how funds are received, tracked, and allocated efficiently, which is crucial for an organization’s financial health and growth. Joining WeKids, Hyunjin looks forward to personal development and supporting those in need.
Product Manager
Hello! My name is Sarvina. I’m a freshman in my second semester majoring in Computer Science in Yonsei. My interests are journaling my life, listening to podcasts and reading books. It is nice to be a part of WeKids’ and their awesome work.
Product Designer
Soeun is a sophomore at Yonsei majoring in Creative Technology Management. Her interest in global NGO and volunteer works led her to participate in activities such as humanitarian volunteer work and MUN. She is looking forward to broaden her experiences by working for WeKids and help to face the medical challenges in Haiti.
Customer Support Lead
This is Yewon Yoon, she is a senior in nursing. She’ve worked as undergraduate researcher since 2023. Her interest nowadays is global health.
Jihyeon Seok
I am currently an undergraduate student majoring at Quantitative Risk Management, pursuing double majoring International Studies in Yonsei University, UIC in South Korea. I am passionate about world history, international relations and official development assistance(ODA). I look forward to contribute my efforts to global betterment and advancement to Haiti!
Finance Executive/ Outreach
I am currently an undergraduate student at Yonsei University, UIC from Thailand, majoring in International Studies. I am passionate about politics, international relations, history and social movements across the world, and I have a vested interest in assisting those in need and working for a more just, peaceful world. I look forward to using my voice and experiences to effectively work towards WeKids and its mission!
Senior Editor
Hi! I am Humaira, and I am from Bangladesh. My majors are Economics and CTM. I am a member of the Journalism Committee at WKU. My passions include writing, shopping, and watching movies. I look forward to having a wonderful semester with We Kids United!
Finance Executive/ Outreach
Sky Yeom is an electrical engineer at Yonsei University excited about electric car development. Her favorite car brand is McClaren. She joined We Kids out of her interests in the realms of SDG goals and global studies. She wishes to develop her skills as a financial analyst at We Kids.
Senior Editor
Siyeon is an undergraduate student at Yonsei, planning to major in International Studies. She has a huge passion for supporting and improving the living standards of people who are in need. She is especially interested in eliminating poverty and providing education to people around the world. Also, as a lover of reading and writing, she is eager to share diverse stories about people in every country. She is getting one step closer to her dreams by joining WeKids, where she aims to gain meaningful experiences that will last.
Finance Executive
Junior Mukenze is a PhD student in AI Engineering at Handong Global University. He has a passion for developing AI systems that could help optimize finances of diverse business systems, especially with regards to demand forecasting. Junior is originally from the Republic of Congo and works works for the government. He wishes to contribute what he can to We Kids!
Junior Editor
Hello I am Juyeon Jun. I am from Korea, Yongin and majoring in Integrated Science and Engineering. I am a member of Journalism team. I am loooking forward to working with you guys!
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Treasurer/ Financial Executive
Sabria is a premedical student at Cornell majoring in Human Biology, Health and Society with a minor in social inequality. Her dream is to become a prolific plastic surgeon to give confidence to her patients. She joined We Kids because she wanted to help abridge the gaps in health disparity especially that in health technology in less fortunate countries. She hopes to make a big impact in the organization's mission.
Outreach Coordinator
Emma is a premedical student at Cornell studying Biomedical Engineering with a concentration in Molecular Cellular Systems Engineering. She is passionate about Pediatric medicine and hopes to make a difference in the healthcare system in Haiti. She first became interested in We Kids due to the opportunity to help others in underprivileged communities.
Head of Staff (HR)
Mason is an undergraduate at Cornell University studying Industrial and Labor Relations. Focused on studying labor and human resources he plans on interning this Summer at the Olin Corporation and their HR team. He also has experience interning in internal audit and employment law. As an avid public speaker, he is participating in Speech and Debate. He is also a singer performing in the Cornell Glee Club and Absolute Acapella. He is eager to join the We Kids team and believes that the organization can help improve Haiti’s health system.
Head Financial Executive
Ping is a premedical undergraduate studying Human Biology, Health, and Society. He is interested in going to medical school in the UK after Cornell, where he can use his skills to tackle issues of healthcare inequalities and disparities. He is committed to contributing alongside team members and to make a long lasting impact for the communities in Haiti. He is currently part of KDSAP, Cornell Piano Society, Therapy Thru Music, and Alpha Epsilon Delta.
Financial Executive
Harris is an undergraduate at Cornell majoring in Biological Sciences, with an intended concentration in Neurobiology and Behavior, as well as a minor in Business. He intends to enter the pharmaceutical business industry after college and has taught STEM classes as well as volunteered at hospitals in preparation. With We Kids, he hopes to enter the industry and gain related experience while contributing to a greater good.
Head of Engineering
Claire is an undergraduate student at Cornell University studying biomedical engineering. She will concentrate on biomechanics and mechanobiology in hopes of one day creating biomedical devices of her own. Her goal is to help people in underdeveloped countries to ensure they receive proper health care and support. She dreams of starting her own biotech company in which she could fulfill this goal.
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Deputy Legal Advisor
David is an undergraduate student at Cornell studying Government and Applied Economics. With ambitions of becoming a lawyer, he looks forward to advocating for those who do not always have a voice. As a part of the We Kids team, he is ready to use his background in legal research and journalism to strengthen the Haitian community.
Deputy Legal Advisor
Jeph is a prelaw ILR major interested in corporate law and contract law. He will be filing our Form 990's and Form 1023's with David for the next couple of years. He wishes to bring a positive impact through his legal insight and hopes to promote a better future for Haiti and beyond.
Deputy HR
Sasha is a first-generation Ukrainian studying Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University with an interest in global affairs. She supports initiatives such as Rebuild Chernigov, fundraising for infrastructure development in her family’s hometown. As a member of Cornell's International Affairs Society, Sasha hones her skills in policy debate and aspires to pursue a career in economic consulting within the non-profit sector. Her passion for addressing global economic inequality led her to join We Kids United.
Medical Volunteer
Harmony is an undergraduate attending Cornell University with the intention of double majoring in Chemistry and Psychology with a minor in Inequalities Studies. She is striving to go to medical school and become a pediatric oncologist. She hopes that one day she'll be able to open a community center for kids from low-income families in her hometown, Rochester, New York. By joining WeKids, she hopes to take this first big step in lessening the burden of social inequalities on the youth.
Financial Executive
Ryan is an Economics major at Cornell actively working in both venture capital and corporate consulting industries. He works with high school kids to assist them in realizing their full potential.
He is also a ROK military veteran which explains his leadership capacity. He hopes to become a successful Investment Banker down the line.
Financial Executive
My name is Abigail Park and I’m a sophomore studying Information Science. I would like to take the technical and user experience skills I learn from my major and apply it through client-facing work as a business analyst or consultant. As someone who is originally from Los Angeles, I love to go to the beach, gym, and go cafe hopping! I joined We Kids to gain experiences in event hosting and human resource management.
Jean Saintgeorges
Hawon is a premedical student at Cornell University studying Biological Sciences. She is passionate about providing and spreading more accessible healthcare in underdeveloped countries. With We Kids, she hopes to learn and contribute to improving Haiti’s health system and making positive impacts.
Product Manager
I'm Reeve Applegate and I am an undergraduate student at Cornell University studying Global and Public Health Sciences. I am passionate about working with communities to create equitable access to health needs. In my future, I hope to travel and gain a broader world view while working to help people live healthier lives through a career in public health. I joined WeKids because I wanted to help the underserved population in Haiti and gain experience in working with global partnerships.
My name is Maya Richards. I am a freshman majoring in Biological Sciences on the pre-medical track in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at Cornell. I have a passion for molecular pathology and hope to obtain an MD-PHD degree in this field. Some of my hobbies include dancing ballet, jazz, and salsa, running, writing poetry, and gardening.
Coming from Thailand, a developing country where the issues of poverty and healthcare inequity still remain prevalent, I have always seen a large potential in the field of medicine and healthcare innovation. Thus, I was excited to learn that WeKids was tackling this exact issue in Haiti. In my future career as a Thai doctor, I am eager to use the knowledge I gain from WeKids to create change in Thailand’s healthcare landscape.
We Kids United aligns perfectly with my passion for community service and building connections. My high school involvement with the International Service Club, which partnered with Bridges to Community, allowed me to contribute to poverty alleviation in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic and discover a love for international service. I participated in home-building projects for members of a small rural community free of cost, and helped initiate an environmental program to reduce fire hazards from trash burning.
Serena is an undergrad at Cornell University following the pre-med track as a Food Science major. She joined We Kids with a desire to serve others by focusing on healthcare equity and women’s health. Serena is looking forward to making an impact through community involvement with We Kids.
Medical Volunteer
Brooke is an undergraduate student at Cornell University majoring in Biological Sciences on the pre-med track. She aspires to become a pediatric physician and pursue life-changing medical research, specifically related to biological development and behavior, a continuation of her prior research endeavors in neuroscience. We Kids serves as a platform for her to advocate and impact healthcare disparities on a global scale in Haiti and make a tangible impact on underserved youth populations.
Rayvaughn (Ray) is junior Biological Sciences major and future aspiring pediatrician. Ray is Jamaica born and is an active member of both the Caribbean Student Association as well as the Haitian Student Association. Ray is also the chair of the Caribbean Student Association at the Organization. He wishes to provide a positive influence on global negritude as well as We Kids' mission in Haiti.
Product Designer
I want to join WeKids to gain professional experience in the healthcare industry through global outreach. I also want to be a part of a community that wants to create better access to healthcare for communities that either don’t have access or can’t afford it. I want to help make healthcare accessible for everyone and learn more about global medicine through WeKids.
We the Kids stands out to me as it focuses on healthcare problems from a different light. It is just not only a club but a non profit organization, which offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in a severely underrepresented community in Haiti.
Lysette Fassinou
As someone who was born in a small village in West Africa that did not have access to basic healthcare, I am far too familiar with the struggles faced by some of the communities in our world today. I grew up hearing stories about people dying from easily treatable illnesses simply due to a lack of access to adequate healthcare and knew I wanted to do something about it. I am so grateful to be where I am today and one day hope to use my education to go back and help the people in my village. I want to join WeKids because I believe it will give me more insight into how to get adequate healthcare to disadvantaged communities.
Riya Patil
I want to join WeKids to provide essential aid to individuals in need, particularly young girls and women, by supplying feminine products and critical health equipment. I am also committed to enhancing maternal health support, ensuring safe prenatal and postpartum care amid the ongoing crises in Haiti. Joining WeKids will connect me with like-minded individuals, fostering meaningful friendships and creating a tight-knit community dedicated to our shared mission.
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA,
BERKELEY
Co-President
Ariel Lee
Ariel is a junior at UC Berkeley majoring in Integrative Human Biology with a deep passion for neuroscience and physiology and loves exploring the complexities of the human brain and spine. Beyond academics, she mainly volunteers in underserved communities of Berkeley by making and distributing care packages. These experiences have shaped her ultimate goal of becoming a compassionate surgeon, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those most in need.
Co-President
Samantha Yawitz
Samantha is an undergraduate student at UC Berkeley studying Molecular and Cell Biology with an emphasis in Neurobiology on the premedical track. She has a passion for neurosurgery and contributes to neurosurgical and neuroanatomy research through data collection and analysis. She is also an advocate for international maternal, child, and adolescent health programs to bolster healthcare equity for all.
Vice President
Minjae Hur
Minjae is a student at UC Berkeley majoring in Cognitive Science. She wants to become an IP and Tech Lawyer. Through We Kids, she aims to explore how technology and legal frameworks can support, expand, and secure the reach of humanitarian aid to improve health outcomes in underprivileged communities.
Head of Marketing
Hanbin Yu
Hanbin is a student at UC Berkeley double majoring in Public Health and Political Economy. She has a passion for health equality and joined We Kids in hopes of making a difference in the healthcare system in countries suffering from health disparities. She has experience in working in the South Korean National Assembly as the student legal advisor for the assemblymen.
Head of Engineering
Maia Beaulieu
Maia Beaulieu is a third-year student studying Bioengineering, with minors in Human Rights and Clinical & Counseling Psychology. She is passionate about using science, empathy, and teamwork to improve her local and global communities. In her free time, Maia enjoys playing with her dogs, making music, reading, and relaxing in nature. Maia’s ultimate career goal is to become a physician-scientist in pediatric oncology, with special focus on health equity.
Head of Finance
Beth Wade
Beth is a Junior at Berkeley.
She is half Thai and half British and has great experiences in nonprofit student leadership involving her long term commitment to Partners in Health as an education coordinator as well as her local SPLASH organization. She also works as a business analyst for Consult your Community. In the future, Beth wishes to become an ophthalmologist. She wishes to become a good asset to We Kids' financial mission.
Head of Journalism
Maddie Piao
Maddie is a junior at Berkeley majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology with an emphasis in Medical Biology and Physiology. She is particularly passionate about cancer research, specifically breast cancer, and is driven by the desire to improve treatment outcomes for cancer patients. She is especially committed to addressing healthcare disparities and ensuring that advancements in cancer therapies benefit people from all backgrounds.
Head of Public Relations
Grace Van Wyhe
Grace is a junior double majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Integrative Biology. She is passionate about pursuing a career in orthopedic surgery and hopes to eventually visit every U.S. National Park. Through We Kids United, Grace aims to help empower Haitian healthcare providers by raising awareness of public health inequities and building stronger connections between the Berkeley campus and the Haitian community.
Journalism Department Member
Nathan Hahn
Nathan is an Integrative Biology major at UC Berkeley on the pre-medical track. With a deep passion for helping others, he is committed to contributing toward a healthier and safer world for all. Inspired by We Kids United Corp’s mission to foster long-term aid and self-sufficiency in Haiti’s economy and healthcare system, he is eager to be part of this impactful journey, working toward sustainable, lasting change.
Marketing Department Member
Mariezl Portock
Mariezl Portock is a human biology major at UC Berkeley with the plan to pursue medicine. She is also a licensed EMT and a part of the Berkeley Medical Reserve Corp. Following her passion for healthcare, Mariezl aims to learn more about public health and how to better serve underdeveloped communities in the field. She is excited to help get the word out about this wonderful organization as a member of the marketing team.
Product Designer
Ella Donel
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
President/ Ambassador
Thanapat (Nat) is from Thailand and is currently a Molecular Biology and Public Health double major at Johns Hopkins. He plans to pursue a career in medicine which led to his interests in research and biotechnology. At We Kids, he hopes to have the opportunity to collaborate with physicians and medical personnel to better the quality of life of Haitian citizens.
Vice President
Chris is a sophomore majoring in neuroscience and public health at Johns Hopkins. His ultimate goal is to become a missionary doctor, mending the illnesses of those less fortunate than us, while spreading the gospel. Upon hearing about wekids, he became inclined to join the team, wanting to play a role in their mission. Having seen areas similar to that of Haiti, he has developed a passion to support those in need, particularly those suffering from an absence of a strong medical presence.
Head Finance Executive
Nick Daum is an undergrad at the Wharton school with experiences in journalism and financial management. He joined We Kids with the hopes to hone is skills both as a financial analyst as well as a journalist. In the past he worked at his school's newsletter as a columnist and interned at the Recording Association at America for an internship.
Head of Research
Paul Bermudez Cobo is a driven second-year student at Johns Hopkins double majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Public Health. As an Ecuadorian-American, his background fuels his desire to bridge global health disparities. Passionate about medical research, he aims to become a pediatric oncologist. His ultimate goal is to contribute to the development of new therapies for childhood cancers, while simultaneously advocating for global health equity and working as a humanitarian.
Admin/ Supervisor
Ammar Mandviwalla is a computational neuroscience major at Johns Hopkins University with research experience in hormonal regulation of gene expression in male reproductive tissues at the Mills Lab at TWU. Graduating as valedictorian from Denton High School, Ammar founded the local chapter of Healthcare Occupations Students of America, promoting healthcare career pathways. Ammar wishes to make a meaningful impact on global healthcare by applying his expertise in medical technology in Haiti through WeKids
Head of Journalism
Sam is a Mathematics and Writing Seminars double major at Johns Hopkins. Theo is passionate about problem solving while also having great interests in creative writing and shedding light through his experiences in journalism. He wishes to make an impact to spreading the stories of
Head of Engineering
Ethan Chang is a driven second-year student at Johns Hopkins interested in medical imaging, medical device development, and the applications of machine learning to healthcare. As part of his biomedical engineering team, he focuses his efforts currently to developing a handheld device to quantitatively measure tissue mechanics to detect melanoma.
He joined We Kids with the hopes of developing new biomedical devices for the Haitian population.
Co-head of Finance
Arthur is a student at Johns Hopkins pursuing a double major in International Studies and Economics. He is 1 of 10 South Korean National Speech team representatives. He wishes to break into international business through his talents in public speaking and entrepreneurship, starting his journey with WeKids!
Secretary
Ruby Tsai is a devoted student at Johns Hopkins University majoring in cell and molecular biology. She wishes to become a prolific optometrist one day. She joined We Kids out of the compassion to volunteer for those in need. In her free time, she tutors children behind on their studies through the math acceleration tutoring program.
Head of Fundraising
Heemee Ton is a Sophomore majoring in cell and molecular biology at Johns Hopkins. He is also a research assistant at the Markham Laboratory at BSPH working under Dr. James Gordy. He joined We Kids to help uplift Haiti and its healthcare system.
Customer Support Lead
Paul Bermudez Cobo is a driven second-year student at Johns Hopkins double majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Public Health. As an Ecuadorian-American, his background fuels his desire to bridge global health disparities. Passionate about medical research, he aims to become a pediatric oncologist. His ultimate goal is to contribute to the development of new therapies for childhood cancers, while simultaneously advocating for global health equity and working as a humanitarian.
HR Lead
Paul Bermudez Cobo is a driven second-year student at Johns Hopkins double majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Public Health. As an Ecuadorian-American, his background fuels his desire to bridge global health disparities. Passionate about medical research, he aims to become a pediatric oncologist. His ultimate goal is to contribute to the development of new therapies for childhood cancers, while simultaneously advocating for global health equity and working as a humanitarian.
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
The University of Pennsylvania
Nick Daum
Roan McDonald
Aydin Aziz
Joseph Hale
Jasim
Tegvir
KOREA UNIVERSITY
Chapter President
Yeonhu is an undergraduate student at Korea University, studying Sinographic Literatures. She became interested in WeKids when she heard about providing proper health care to people in need. She hopes to become a public accountant one day.
VP/ Brand Ambassador
Hyelin is an undergraduate student at Korea University, studying Business. She became interested in Wekids because she thought it is an organization that gave good influence to the world. She hopes to become business consultant someday.
Finance Executive
Eunsol is an undergraduate student at Korea University, majoring in business. She has developed a strong interest in global sustainability, social issues, and related areas. Eager to make a meaningful impact, she is committed to working with enthusiasm on the development of sustainable systems that can improve and maintain environmental conditions in Haiti.
Outreach Coordinator
Hui-gyo is an undergraduate student at Korea University, majoring in Chinese Language and Literature. She has interest in human rights and law, especially labor law. What happens all over the world is also one of her interest. She hopes to make the world a better place through We Kids.
Public Relations Manager
Seohyeon is an undergraduate student at Korea University, studying Sinographic Literatures. She is interested in welfare and international issues. She hopes to do something that contributes to society in the future.
Head of Journalism
Kim Yoobeen is a student at Korea University majoring in: Sinographic literatures She applied for We Kids because she wanted to contribute to presenting opportunities and hope to many children in Haiti. Her ultimate dream is to help people’s positive lives with my efforts.
Finance Executive
I am Kim Dam who is in the Department of Education at Korea University. I applied to Wickids to help manage finance for efficient fundraising activities. In the future, I would like to contributes to medical support in Haiti and become an economic expert who oversees efficient economic activities.
Communications Lead/ Head of Editi
Wang Xingchen is a student majoring in media at Korea University with great interest and experience in photo photography and editing. She hopes to use her ability to raise the publicity of WEKIDS as much as possible and make more people aware of the group.
Hyelim Na is a Statistics and Economics major at Korea University and has always felt a strong need to address healthcare disparities, and I believe supporting WeKids could be an important first step in that direction. My ultimate goal in life is to help children pursue their dreams.
Sooyeon is an undergraduate at Korea University majoring in Media and Communication. Working with WeKids, she wants to use the positive power of the media to contribute to the improvement of the Haitian healthcare system. She is interested in video production and wants to give a positive impact on the world with the videos she produces. She aspires to become a documentary producer.
Yoojin is a business adminitration major at Korea University. She joined We Kids as she wanted to practice her event hosting and communications skills. She also believes that We Kids provides a great opportunity to network with kids from different universities. In the future, she wishes to become a markting strategy expert and become a promotional power house.
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HR Lead
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Representing Board Executive
Ashley Wong
Ashley Wong is a Stanford student majoring in STS with a concentration in Life Sciences and Health. She serves as a Spanish interpreter in a student-run clinic, educates others on rising health issues through the APAMSA, and conducts research in cardiac radiology. She hopes to provide greater access and resources for healthcare in Haiti.
Co-President
Tina (Tianren) Li
I am a current sophomore at Stanford University studying International Relations and Philosophy on a Pre-Law track. Through my work in the past, I’ve analyzed a lot of cases regarding the deployment of international justice and humanitarian aid for post colonial countries such as Haiti and am very excited to contribute to Wekids United’s Mission!
Co-President
Katherine Wang
Katherine Wang is a freshman at Stanford University, where she is studying human biology on the pre-med track. In her free time, she loves watching sci-fi thrillers, dancing, and baking. With previous experience fundraising and advocating for girls’ education in Haiti, she is excited to be part of WeKids@Stanford and be part of their mission to improve healthcare in Haiti to make a lasting difference.
Vice President
Dahnia Zarroug
Hey, my name is Dahnia and I was born in Palo Alto but I’ve spent most of my life in Abu Dhabi, UAE. I’m originally Haitian-Sudanese and speak Spanish, French and some Arabic. I am part of the Stanford class of 2027. I plan to major in Computer Science but stay on the pre-med track. I am passionate about equitable access to healthcare among marginalized communities.
Support Member
Clara Lu
Clara is a symbolic systems entrepreneur at Stanford. She is also the founder and president of a well-recognized nonprofit in Hong Kong regarding improving literacy in children from underserved backgrounds. She is determined to help uplift Haiti's educational and healthcare system.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA,
LOS ANGELES
President
Oliwia Caes is a Biochemistry major at UCLA. She is passionate about understanding and addressing the root causes of global healthcare disparities. Through WKU, she is inspired to create meaningful change to increase accessibility and sensitivity of care within Haiti’s healthcare system. Her experiences volunteering in a refugee clinic in Greece, as well as her work with a non-profit dedicated to supporting children battling cancer worldwide has provided her with a perspective that further deepens her commitment to this cause.
Alicia is a first year attending UCLA majoring in Physiological Science on the Pre-Med track. She is passionate about medical research, particularly in the genetics behind type 1 diabetes, and am eager to apply my academic learning in a practical, real-world setting.
Jocelyn is a Human Biology and Society major at UCLA, aiming to obtain a medical degree to become an Emergency Medicine doctor. She is passionate about medicine and I want to help people when they are experiencing adversity. She believes that everyone deserves to have effective healthcare at their disposal.
Charlie is a first-year student enrolled in Business Economics at UCLA deeply committed to leveraging his academic background to pursue a career in finance. His coursework is geared towards building on my analytical skills, critical thinking abilities, and a deep understanding of economic principles, which he is eager to apply in a real-world setting.
Catalina is an undergraduate at UCLA majoring in Psychology. She is interested in forensic psychology and school psychology and hopes to go to graduate school for either of those. She has a passion for working with children and is super excited to join the We Kids team.
My name is Ximena Hernandez, I’m from the Central Valley and a human biology and society major at UCLA. I plan to pursue my BSN and work my way up to a travel nurse. I enjoy working with others and will do anything at my disposal to be apart of change.
Eunsol is an undergraduate student at Korea University, majoring in business. She has developed a strong interest in global sustainability, social issues, and related areas. Eager to make a meaningful impact, she is committed to working with enthusiasm on the development of sustainable systems that can improve and maintain environmental conditions in Haiti.
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
EWHA WOMANS UNIVERSITY
Ashley Jones
Art Director
Chapter VP
Rael is an undergraduate student at Ewha Woman's University majoring in the Division of International Studies. Her areas are East Asian Relationships and Comparative Culture. She was the professor's assistant and a peer instructor in Korean Culture study. Also, she was involved in a Global Korean Study seminar in association with Japan Women's University. Through We Kids, she hopes to devote in a better international relationship based on people-to-people relationship.
Alexa Young
Product Manager
Robert Rose
Product Designer
Kevin Nye
Customer Support Lead
Contact
Representation / We Kids United Corp
simon@wekids-haiti.com