Our Team
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Amir Hosseini
Amir recently earned his BSc in Neuroscience from UBC and is currently pursuing an MSc in Experimental Medicine, researching various eye diseases. He aspires to pursue a career in medicine and medical research to benefit both his community and the world. Driven by his passions for research, education, and mentorship, Amir hopes to inspire and support youth in his community.
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Artin Rismanchi
Artin has recently obtained a BSc in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from SFU. With a keen interest in economics and finance, he aspires to bridge the gap between healthcare and these fields. To achieve this goal, he is currently pursuing an MSc in Finance. With a diverse skill set that encompasses health, wellness, and financial literacy, he is committed to making a meaningful impact at the intersection of these components by empowering the community through education.
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Aysan Dehghani
Aysan is a senior undergraduate political science student with a minor in health and society at UBC. She is passionate about legal and human rights reforms for immigrants and refugees. She works in social services for such groups, and conducts research around health equity and mentorship for newcomers. She also mentors students pursuing different dreams in academia. She believes in mentorship as a powerful tool to bridging gaps in communities.
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Erfan Hakim
Erfan pursues a combined major in honours Philosophy and Political Science at UBC. He believes that the foundation of every society is built on the education of its youth. As an avid reader and aspiring lifelong learner, he aims to help others recognize that true education is about developing the courage to overcome unexamined opinions, to pose questions for which there are no easy answers, and to prepare for the uncertainties of the 21st century.
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Brian Ma
Brian recently obtained his BSc in Physiology from UBC. Driven by a passion for community service, learning, and research, he strongly believes in equitable access to education and is dedicated to empowering students at every stage of their learning. Drawing from his own experiences, he aims to provide youth with the necessary knowledge and tools to help them navigate the challenges and opportunities in both their personal and professional journeys.
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Iliya Mazani
Iliya is currently studying Dentistry at UBC, where he also obtained his BSc in Physiology. He is firmly committed that education should be accessible to all and is devoted to empowering youth at all phases of their lives. With his passion for health and well-being, he aims to provide youth with the essential knowledge and resources to succeed in their personal and professional endeavours.
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Masih Sarafan
Masih recently obtained his BSc in Physiology from UBC and is currently studying Medicine at UBC. He is passionate about youth advocacy, mental health destigmatization, and research. He hopes to share his experiences to provide youth with a roadmap for navigating their post-secondary education while maintaining a balanced schedule and being cognizant of their mental and emotional well-being.
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Jill Timmerman
Jill is a fourth year student pursuing a degree in International Relations with a minor in Environment and Sustainability at UBC. She is passionate about storytelling and is interested in supporting equitable access to information and education. In her work with Edify, she would like to draw on her experiences and research to help inform youth in achieving their goals.