About Us

The Student National Medical Association is the nation's oldest and largest student organization focused on the needs and concerns of medical students of color. Established in 1964, the over 8,000 member SNMA boasts over 40 years of service to underserved communities and medical students. The Case Western Reserve University SNMA chapter executive board and membership continually strive to be committed to furthering the mission of the Student National Medical Association. In addition to yearly programming addressing the needs of the community and issues related to minority health, we have longitudinal outreach programs in local schools and community centers. We also work with the admissions office in the recruitment of minority applicants, and provide academic support to current SNMA members by providing resources and organized academic sessions.
The LMSA has the vision to unify all Latino medical students into one organization, provide a voice for underrepresented medical students, actively promote recruitment and retention of Latino students at all levels, educate medical students on Latino health issues, advocate for the rights of Latinos in health care, provide leadership opportunities for Latinos, promote volunteerism in the Latino community. 

Executive Board​

Co-President 
Jackie Diaz
  • Program: UP
  • Hometown: Denver, CO
  • Undergrad: Case Western Reserve University
  • Hobbies: hiking/being outdoors, interested in community health
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​Secretary 
Chidera Nosiri
  • Program: UP
  • Hometown: Lanham, MD
  • Undergrad: Univ. of Maryland, College Park​
  • Hobbies: I am passionate about teaching, research, and health literacy. In my free time, I love dancing, traveling, and eating great food. I'm all about good food and good vibes!
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​  Historian Team
Deborah Gakpo
  • Program: UP
  • Hometown: Worcester, MA
  • Undergrad: Hamilton College
  • Hobbies: I enjoy reading, dancing, photography and editing!
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​Treasurer 
Ramon Arza Sosa
  • Program: UP
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Co-President
Mario-Cyriac Tcheukado
  • Program: CCLCM
  • Hometown: Houston, TX
  • Undergrad: Univ. of Notre Dame
  • Hobbies: ​Played for the Notre Dame Men’s Rugby team Love listening to music, eating and playing sports Interested in global health, ethics, and neurosurgery  
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Research Liaison
Samuel Doty
  • Program: UP
  • Hometown:  East Windsor, NJ
  • Undergrad: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Hobbies: Art, Dining, and Cooking
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​Social Chair + Historian Team
Ify Ekpunobi
  • Program: UP
  • Hometown: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
  • Undergrad: Saint Louis Univ. 
  • Hobbies: Trying out restaurants, pilates, watching TV
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​MSTP Liaison
Olu Abi
  • Program: MSTP
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​Co-Vice President
Temi Oladeji
  • Program: CCLCM
  • Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • Undergrad: McGill University ​
  • Hobbies: Going to Cavs games, watching soccer, theatre, and movies
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​Community Service Liaison, 
Camille Goodwyn
  • Program: UP
  • Hometown: Avon, IN
  • Undergrad: Purdue Univ. 
  • Hobbies: Cooking, working out, Bachata, true crime documentaries
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​Political Action Liaison
Andrea Arline
  • Program: UP
  • Hometown: Hinckley, OH
  • Undergrad: Case Western Reserve Univ.
  • Hobbies: I'm a certified yoga instructor, I love running and hikes with my dogs!
​SCA Representative
Ashley Perez
  • Program: UP
  • Hometown: Oceanside, NY
  • Undergrad: Cornell University
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​Co-Vice President
Juliana Sanrame
  • Program: UP
  • Hometown: Lexington, MA
  • Undergrad: Tulane Univ.
  • Hobbies: Outside of school I like to cuddle with my cat Rook, bake, and watch Love Island
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Community Service Liaison
Chiemkea Okafor
  • Program:​ UP
  • Hometown: 
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