Our Leadership Team
2025-2026 Governing Council
2025-2026 Executive Committee
The Executive Committee of MASA-MSS Governing Council plays a crucial role in steering the MSS in alignment with the vision of MASA. The committee, comprised of dedicated leaders, is responsible for managing representation through delegates, coordinating strategic operations, and working closely with various stakeholders. They collectively ensure the interests and needs of medical students across Alabama are well-represented, advancing the standards of medical education and practice within the state.
Christa Haran
President
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Nikoleté Hurrinus
Chair
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Madison Hogans
Speaker
USA Whiddon College of Medicine
2025-2026 Governing Council
These accomplished leaders come with a wealth of experience, fresh perspectives, and an unshakable commitment to our mission. Together, they will oversee the daily functions of the MASA-MSS including financial planning, operations and logistics, committee reports, and stakeholder mediation alongside our executive committee.
Grace Owens
Vice President
UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Tyler Jahraus
Treasurer
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Inaara Rajpari
Secretary
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn
Fuzlullah Syed
Vice Speaker
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn
Andrew Mike
Residency Outreach Chair
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn
Rachel Cotter
Health Policy Chair
USA Whiddon College of Medicine
Rhea Nichani
Editor-in-Chief
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Rohan Gupta
Social Media Chair
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn
2025-2026 Delegates
These committed students represent their medical colleges, playing a pivotal role in healthcare policy development. Together, they collaborate to amplify our voices and increase opportunities for medical student career advancement. Welcome our delegates and join in their journey!
Walter Johnson
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Will White
UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Jacob Holston
USA Whiddon College of Medicine
Mary Katherine Stewart
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn
2025-2026 Section Representatives
These students represent all Alabama medical students on official MASA committees, playing a pivotal role in healthcare policy development. Together, they amplify our voices at the state level and increase opportunities for medical student engagement and advocacy. Welcome our representatives and join in their journey!
Lupita Contreras
Medical Education Chair
Trey Vardaman
Medical Service Chair
Sumedha Bobba
Minority Physicians Chair
Julia Kaufmann
Women Physicians Chair
2024-2025 Research Committee
These members make up our leadership for the Research Committee, and they lead the planning for all of our research-related activities for the MASA-MSS. We are very grateful for their hard work and direction!
Ryan Tuckey
Committee Chair
UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Nikolete Hurrinus
Committee Vice Chair
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Mary Hinson Mims
Annual Session Research Coordinator
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn
2024-2025 Research Committee Members
These research committee members serve an integral role in evaluating research abstracts for our annual session. Additionally, they have taken on several new projects to create opportunities for students including monthly research spotlights, hosting office hours, creating spreadsheets to track conference awards/grands, etc. Join us in recognizing their innovation and enduring efforts!
Aaron Lucander
Representative
UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Ali Albalakhi
Representative
USA Whiddon College of Medicine
Emily Hardwick
Representative
UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Kana Webb
Representative
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn
Mary Olivia Smith
Representative
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Megan Rasmussen
Representative
USA Whiddon College of Medicine
Parker High
Representative
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn
Rebekah Dike
Representative
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn
Zainalabedeen Sabah
Representative
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine