Dual Degree Program Representatives
MD/Ph.D. Reps
Andre Armero
My name is Andre Armero and I am a 3rd year student in the MD-PhD program. After completing all my classes for pre-clerkship, I’m now in the process of transitioning into my PhD where I hope to conduct research in the field of immunology! In my free time, I enjoy running, playing video games, trying new cafes or restaurants, and reading. I look forward to continuing to work with student government to provide the unique MD-PhD perspective throughout the broader Geisel community!
MD/MBA Reps
Frida Velcani
Frida Velcani is an MD/MBA student. After college, she co-led a multi-stakeholder diabetes care initiative at The diaTribe Foundation and later applied these insights to deliver vision and diabetes screening to underserved populations in New Hampshire and Vermont. She has reported on regulatory issues and new innovations/research within ophthalmology. Drawn to ophthalmology’s blend of interdisciplinary collaboration, technology, and patient care, Frida has led innovation groups, worked in health tech incubators, and partnered with stakeholders developing early diagnostic tools.
Liah D’sa
Hi everyone! I’m Liah D’sa, one of your MD-MBA representatives. I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, and graduated from Santa Clara University in 2015. Before starting medical school, I worked in the nonprofit sector, healthcare quality improvement, and spent time as a 4th grade teacher. I’m starting my full-time MBA year in August, and I am excited to bring the dual-degree perspective to student government alongside my co-representative, Frida. I’m passionate about integrating clinical care with systems-level thinking to improve healthcare delivery and equity. Outside of school, you can find me trying new NYT recipes, adding far too many books to my Goodreads list, and hosting potlucks with friends. I’m looking forward to building community and strengthening connections between the MD and MBA worlds this year!