Executive Board Representatives

Executive Board

President

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Alex Walkon

Hi everyone! My name is Alex Walkon, and I’m currently a first-year student at Geisel. I grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan and graduated from the University of Michigan. Before coming to Geisel, I worked as medical assistant at a pediatric clinic and taught music to children in Washtenaw County. I love basketball, tennis, movies, and guitar. I can’t wait to help Geisel students continue to engage with the Upper Valley community and make a difference we’re all proud of!

Vice President

Mairead Pfaff

Hi!! My name is Mairead Pfaff, and I am excited to be serving as your student body vice president this year. I am an MD-MBA dual degree student at Tuck, graduating with the class of 2027. I am planning to apply to residency in OBGYN. I grew up on Long Island, New York and graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2021 as a Science-Business major with a Compassionate Care in Medicine minor. At Geisel, I served as a Medical Education Committee (MEC) representative for my class for 4 years. I also served as chapter co-leader of Geisel’s KNN student chapter focused on flourishing in medicine. I am also passionate about reproductive justice, and am a medical student representative on the NH Medical Society, as well as a part of Geisel’s chapter of Medical Students for Choice. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, trying new restaurants, downhill skiing and spending time with family and friends. If you have any questions about student needs, opportunities for improvement at Geisel, or just want to chat please reach out!

Email: Mairead.Pfaff.TU27@dartmouth.edu

Secretary

Erin K. Kelly

Hi everyone! I’m Erin Kelly, and I’m excited to be our Student Government secretary! I grew up on the Jersey Shore and graduated from Lehigh University in 2020. I then went on to get my master's from Tufts School of Medicine before joining Geisel. I’m passionate about rural health, and I enjoy snowboarding, surfing, running, and exploring new places.

Email: Erin.K.Kelly.MED@dartmouth.edu

Treasurer

Dain Shirmer

Hi everyone, my name is Dain Shirmer, and I’m a fourth-year medical student in the class of 2027 applying into internal medicine with an interest in oncology. I grew up in rural central Pennsylvania and attended Juniata College, where I studied biology and played on the men’s soccer team. During college, I developed a passion for community health and helped build a local health coalition in my hometown. I also had the opportunity to study shark migration during a semester abroad in Quito and the Galápagos Islands. Before medical school, I worked as a research assistant at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, then spent time in Cape Town coaching soccer and volunteering at an HIV clinic with the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation, followed by work with the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation in Washington, DC. Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time outdoors. Some of my many activities include cross-country skiing, ski touring, hiking, and playing soccer. Feel free to reach out anytime!

Email: dainius.l.shirmer.med@dartmouth.edu

Co-Chairs of Professional Development

Alessandra Bryan

Hi, I’m Alessandra and I am a proud member of the 2028 class. I'm so excited to be a Co-Chair of Professional Development. I’m from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I graduated from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in upstate NY where I was a member of the Women’s Soccer Team. After college, I moved to Nantucket, MA and worked as a live-in nanny for two years. Following that, I moved to Quechee, VT and began working as a research coordinator in the Department of Anesthesiology at DHMC. Living in the Upper Valley for two years before starting at Geisel was the best experience yet - and now I consider myself a native! In my free time, I love to play soccer, ski, and spend time with my family and friends.

Email: alessandra.c.bryan.med@dartmouth.edu

Daniel Ryvkin

Hi, I’m Dan! I’m currently a third year at Geisel. I started medical school with the Class of 2027, but I plan on completing the MD-MBA program and graduating with the Class of 2028. I’m originally from Mahwah, New Jersey. I spent five years in Boston before medical school completing a B.S. in Cell & Molecular Biology at Northeastern University. During my time in Boston, I worked as a research assistant at Harvard Medical School and a patient care technician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. I also played on the NU Men’s Club Soccer team. In my free time, I often came up to New Hampshire and Vermont for skiing and hiking. Since moving to the Upper Valley, I’ve continued enjoying outdoor activities, including pickup soccer with the Geisel Soccer Club and new hobbies like ski touring and cross-country skiing. I’m looking forward to serving as a Co-Chair of Professional Development to help grow ongoing programs and develop new ways to help my peers reach their goals!

Co-Chairs of Academics

Corbin Dameron

My name is Corbin Dameron and I am so excited to be joining Helen as co-Chair of Academics. I am from Charlottesville, Virginia and attended Middlebury College where I studied neuroscience. Before coming to Geisel, I moved a lot, climbed some mountains, worked as a scribe in medical oncology, volunteered at needle exchanges, and did a post-bacc and some research in addition to various very odd jobs. I have been an MEC rep for the past two years, president of PrideMD for the past year, Schweitzer Fellow with Healing Harvest, and co-coordinator of Big/Little sib pairings. I am passionate about medical education and hope to one day teach medical students! I love playing ultimate frisbee with my new ACL (shout out to Dr. Ames), swimming in lakes, biking, and reading. 

Email: corbin.m.dameron.med@dartmouth.edu

 

Emily St. John

Hello everyone! My name is Emily St. John and I am a current M3 serving as Academic Co-Chair with Corbin. I am from Needham, MA and attended Cornell University majoring in Neurobiology and Behavior with minors in Health Equity and Nutrition. Before Geisel, I worked as a Research Student in Vascular Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center while being a medical assistant at Boston Children’s Hospital. At Geisel, I have been a part of the MEC for the past 2 years, served as Co-President of Geisel’s Chapter of Association of Women surgeons, led group Peer Tutoring, and have served as an LCME ambassador. Outside of school, I have enjoyed playing pick-up soccer, cooking, and finding new restaurants. I love all things medical education and am excited to serve our Geisel community!

Email: Emily.T.St.John.MED@dartmouth.edu

Co-Chairs of Community Service

Nihan Ercanli

Hi everyone! My name is Nihan Ercanli and I’m originally from the Syracuse, New York. I went to Cornell University for undergrad, majoring in Human Biology, Health, and Society, and minoring in Law & Society and Data Science. I have loved serving as a Community Service Representative for the past two years, and I am thrilled to take on this new role! In my spare time, I love to read across genres, spend time outside, create art, and discover new cafes. I’m excited to serve both this student body and the wonderful communities we live in!

Email: Nihan.Z.Ercanli.MED@dartmouth.edu

Sonya Shah

Hi everyone! My name is Sonya Shah, and I am a third-year excited to serve as your service co-chair. I grew up in Roseland, New Jersey and went to Johns Hopkins University. After graduation, I was a clinical research assistant for a nephrology lab. Since being in the Upper Valley, I have enjoyed immersing myself in the community through the Human Rights Clinic, the Vaccine Clinic, and more! I love movies, trying new restaurants, and spending quality time with friends and family. I'm looking forward to serving our community!

Co-Chairs of Diversity and Inclusion

Eric Wang

Hi everyone! My name is Eric Wang, and I have the utmost pleasure of serving as one of your Co-Chairs of Diversity and Inclusion for the 2025-2026 school year. I grew up in Westchester County, NY before moving to NYC, where I attended the College of Arts and Science (CAS) at New York University, having graduated in 2021 with a BA in Biochemistry and a Minor in Mathematics. After graduating, I pursued a MS in Human Nutrition at Columbia University, receiving my degree in 2022, and worked as an education assistant and clinical research coordinator at Columbia and Mount Sinai Morningside, respectively. During that same timeframe, I also helped found what would eventually become the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Cultural Heritage and Identity through Food And Nutrition (CHIFAN), which focuses on delivering culturally relevant nutrition education to NYC youth. Currently, I am an MS3 with a specialty interest in dermatology. Outside my academic work, my hobbies include dance, fashion, skincare, K-pop, and watching anime. Most importantly, however, I am a major foodie!

Email: eric.wang.med@dartmouth.edu

Mary Basilious

Hi all! I’m Mary, a current M3. I am passionate about animals, being outside, and visiting new places! I also feel so grateful to be apart of the Geisel community—for the past year I’ve been able to serve as DICE chair for the ‘27s. I hope that I can continue to foster a sense of community in the coming year in this role as co-DICE chair on SG exec board.

Email: mary.m.basilious.med@dartmouth.edu

Co-Chairs of Social Life

Charlie Mazof

Hello! I am Charlie Mazof, MD Class of 2028, hailing from Needham, Massachusetts. Before medical school, I majored in biology with a focus in neuroscience, which I’m still interested in now. Outside of class, you might see me tumbling down a ski slope, bouldering at the Notch climbing gym, or pacing down Mt Support Road at an unusual hour. Most of all, I love spending time with my friends and classmates at Geisel, who are some of the kindest, funniest, most deserving people I have ever met.

Liam Russell

Hello everyone! My name is Liam Russell, class of 2029. I grew up in Ipswich, Massachusetts and studied economics at Georgetown University. Before coming to Geisel, I spent my gap year doing community health work for clients with neurological disorders, primarily focused on helping people navigate the social safety net and become stronger advocate for themselves. For fun, I love reading, cooking, trail running, skiing, and losing in pickup basketball and soccer to my freakishly athletic and good-looking classmates. I have loved building friendships and community with everybody at Geisel during my time here and am excited to continue by organizing more social events this year!

Email: William.G.Russell.MED@dartmouth.edu

Co-Chairs of Wellness

Stephanie Lebby

Hi, my name is Stephanie Lebby, and I could not be more excited to serve as a Co-Chair of Wellness this year! I am from Big Bear Lake, California, and attended Dartmouth College, where I was a member of the Alpine Ski Team and fell in love with the Upper Valley. Before starting medical school at Geisel, I completed a Master’s in Physical Activity and Wellness Science at the University of Vermont, where I learned about the connection between the mind and body and the effects of lifestyle on health. I later transitioned into a role as a research coordinator for the Weight & Wellness Center and Culinary Medicine Program at DHMC. In my free time I enjoy anything that gets me moving such as skiing, biking, hiking, running, and surfing. I hope to continue my passion for wellness by fostering a sense of community for my classmates, creating events that bring us together, and bringing small moments of joy into our busy schedules.

Email: Stephanie.R.Lebby.MED@dartmouth.edu

Tina Fernandez

Hi! My name is Tina Fernandez, and I am thrilled to be serving as your Wellness representative this year. I grew up in Puerto Rico and graduated from Dartmouth in 2024 as a double major in Biology and French. Since starting at Geisel, I have been involved with Wellness from day #1 as a class wellness representative, an experience that has reinforced how essential community support is to helping our peers succeed and thrive. I’m passionate about serving underrepresented populations and have dedicated much of my time at Geisel to leading and working with Project Salud, Memory Cafe, and the Good Neighbor Health Clinic. When not at the hospital, I love discovering new running routes in the Upper Valley, cooking for my friends and family, and reading. Steph and I feel very fortunate to represent you this year and look forward to supporting wellness efforts that meaningfully serve our student body.

Email: Valentina.Fernandez.Rodriguez.MED@dartmouth.edu

Co-Chairs of Alumni Engagement

Sophie Skallerud

Hello! I am former Dartmouth 2022 and now Geisel 2028. I am very excited to be your co-chair of Alumni & Student Engagement. I am from Minnesota but have called NH home for a while now. I have been involved in student government as a Class Representative for the past 3 years and look forward to transferring my skills into a role that serves the student body as a whole. Mentorship has been key to my journey and I hope to pass on that gift to other students and alumni this year while working with the Office of Alumni Engagement. 

Email: Sophia.G.Skallerud.MED@dartmouth.edu

Taylor Miller

Hi everyone! My name is Taylor Miller, and I am currently a fourth-year medical student applying into Ophthalmology. I am originally from Maryland and completed my undergraduate studies at the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2023, where I graduated and commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army. I am passionate about global health, the integration of artificial intelligence in medicine, and advancing care in military medicine. Outside of medicine, I enjoy running, hiking, traveling, and photography. I am excited for the opportunity to incorporate my passion for mentorship and leadership in medical education into my role on Geisel Student Government over the next year. 

Email: taylor.n.miller.med@dartmouth.edu