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As the UPS President, I am responsible for advocating for the LDFP student body and overseeing UPS operations. This year, my goal is to increase engagement in advocacy opportunities and social events. I hope that we (UPS) can make a positive impact on your LDFP experience this year!

If I Could Be a Medication, I Would Be...

• Ozempic! (I wanna be a celebrity!)

My Post-Exam Ritual is...

• Getting bubble tea with my friends!

Fun Fact About Me!:

• I worked in pharmaceutical industry before starting pharmacy school!

Advice for My First Year Self...

• "pls work out"

As UPS Vice-President, I will be supporting Sonny and the rest of council in making sure our initiatives run smoothly and that students feel supported throughout the year. A big part of my role will be overseeing the Student Initiative Fund by helping review budgets, funding requests, and reimbursements for student clubs and events. Beyond the logistics, I also want to be someone students can approach when they feel overwhelmed, need guidance, or just need someone to talk to when the stress of pharmacy school gets too much.

If I Could Be a Medication, I Would Be...

• Spironolactone, because at this point, I'm basically off-label for everything

Favourite Pharmacy Field of Study:

• Dermatology and Skin Care (i.e., acne medications, etc.)

I Love Chatting About...

• Volleyball
• Badminton
• Best Food Spots in Toronto
• Just Yapping in General!

Advice to my First Year Self:

• "Take a chill pill LOL and enjoy life!"

As Executive Secretary, I am responsible for overseeing matters related to UPS points, awards, clubs, and maintaining organization within UPS council. This includes the inputting of UPS points following events, approving new clubs, maintaining the UPS calendar of events, setting meetings and deadlines for UPS council, and more! 

Favourite Study Spot:

• PB 3rd Floor Pod

My Post-Exam Ritual is...

• Ramen!

Fun Fact About Me!:

• In 2024, I lived in Hong Kong for 2 months as a summer research exchange student at the City University of Hong Kong!

UPS Finance has some big plans this year including focus on seamless transitioning of routine bill payments, CRA correspondence, and ensuring student clubs are funded! Finance is looking to support the next cohorts of 3Y students and ensure their financial supports remain robust. 

If I Could Be a Medication, I Would Be...

• Progesterone, spherical and fun!

Favourite Pharmacy Field of Study:

• EMR Interoperability and cost optimization!

I Love Chatting About...

• Future UPS Initiatives
• Future Pharmacy Careers
• Books 😛

Advice to My First Year Self:

• "Be involved in as many things as possible! Phriends + 4 years = Network"

Finance ensures that UPS and student body funds are well managed. We help ensure that clubs and UPS events have the funds they need to proceed and play a role in planning OPSIS too. 

If I Could Be a Medication, I Would Be...

• Atropine

Favourite Study Spot:

• PB 2nd Floor
• Robarts Commons

My Post-Exam Ritual is...

• Food with Friends!

I Love Chatting About...

• Cars and Formula 1
• Tech
• Current Events
• History

As the Senior External Affairs Director, I assist with weekly Lunch and Learns hosted by the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. I sit on the PAM, SIF, and Charity Week Committee to support student engagement. I also support the Junior External Affairs Director. Additionally, I serve as the Canadian Society for Healthcare-Systems Pharmacy (CSHP) Senior Liaison where I coordinate activities for students to promote hospital pharmacy and related initiatives. This year, I hope to diversify the events offered to students to learn about hospital pharmacy and to increase awareness of the benefits of being a CSHP member! 

Favourite Pharmacy Field of Study:

• Pain, Addiction, and Mental Health

Favourite Toronto Spot:

• I like walking around King's College Circle at night and looking at the lights of the CN Tower!

I Love Chatting About...

• Movies
• Documentaries
• Music or Concerts
• Board and Arcade Games
• Anything Artistic or Creative
• Upcycling and Responsible Consumption
• British Columbia (my home!)

Advice to My First Year Self:

• "Learning is not always linear, and there will be topics and clinical areas that challenge you more than others, and that is okay. Keep pursuing what you are passionate about, trust the process, and things will work out the way they are meant to."

My role this year on council as Jr. External Affairs director is to strengthen connections between UPS, external partners, and all of us as pharmacy students! I will be involved in planning and executing our lunch and learns as well as acting as a liaison between students and the CSHP. Feel free to reach out anytime!

Favourite Pharmacy Field of Study:

• Cardiology

Favourite Study Spot:

• PB 2nd Floor

Favourite Toronto Spot:

• The Beach!

As Co-Events Director, I’m excited to help create memorable experiences for our pharmacy community. This year, you can look forward to the annual pharmacy boat cruise, orientation banquet and talent show, and the return of pharmacy’s semi-formal. Stay tuned for ticket information and get ready for a great time with your pharmacy phriends!

Favourite Pharmacy Field of Study:

• Diabetes

My Post-Exam Ritual is...

• Going out to eat to celebrate being done!

Favourite Toronto Spot:

• The Harbourfront

Fun Fact About Me!:

• I am fluent in Spanish!

As Co-Events Director, I’m excited to help create memorable experiences for our pharmacy community. This year, you can look forward to the annual pharmacy boat cruise, orientation banquet and talent show, and the return of pharmacy’s semi-formal. Stay tuned for ticket information and get ready for a great time with your pharmacy phriends!

Favourite Pharmacy Field of Study:

• Pediatrics

Favourite Toronto Spot:

• Walking at the Harbourfront!

Advice to My First Year Self:

• "Be sure to take time to enjoy lfie outside of studying! You're doing great."

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As Jr Athletics Rep, I support the Sr Rep in organizing faculty-wide athletic events and promoting student involvement in sports and recreation activities.

If I Could Be a Medication, I Would Be...

• Spironolactone because I like the minty smell!

Favourite Pharmacy Field of Study:

• Women's Health!

Favourite Study Spot:

• Gerstein

As Monograph Co-Editor, we produce the Monograph! (the Pharmacy Newspaper) We understand the finances and advertising involved in the production of the Monograph. We also coordinate with Monograph Reps for ideas!

Favourite Pharmacy Field of Study:

• Cancer & Oncology

My Post-Exam Ritual is...

• Getting a mango diamond slush bubble tea

Fun Fact About Me!:

• I did 86 minutes of calf-raises for a fitness challenge!

As a co-director of The Monograph team this year, my role is to help create and share content that highlights student life, creativity, and perspectives within the pharmacy community. I’m excited to help create a space where students can share their experiences, stay connected, and celebrate the talents and creativity that make up the Phamily!

Favourite Study Spot:

• Outside of Gerstein when it's warm!

My Post-Exam Ritual is...

• Buying dinner and watching a National Geographic documentary

Favourite Toronto Spot:

• Ossington, but I mostly just love walking around Toronto and exploring different neighbourhoods!

I Love Chatting About...

• Places to Eat
• Thrifting
• Music

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As a Pharmakon Co-Director, we'll be working on capturing all the moments from events throughout the year and creating this year's yearbook!

Favourite Study Spot:

• Kelly Library
• PB 3rd Floor

My Post-Exam Ritual is...

• Getting a haircut (after exam season finishes 😆)

Favourite Toronto Spot:

• The Harbourfront or Centre Island

As Marketing Co-Director, I’ll focus on promoting council initiatives in a creative and engaging way while keeping students informed and involved. Through strong communication, event promotion, and social media outreach, I hope to help create a more connected and active school community this year.

Favourite Study Spot:

• Quiet Study Space at Robarts Library

Fun Fact About Me!:

• My parents, my brother, and I live across three different continents, so our family group chat basically runs on time zone math

I Love Chatting About...

• Pharmacogenomics
• Compounding
• Surviving Pharmacy School
• Travelling
• Dancing
• Persian Culture
• Good Food Spots

Advice to My First Year Self:

• "Stop stressing about having everything figured out, nobody does. Say yes to more opportunities, meet more people, and trust that things will work out even when they don’t go exactly as planned."

Creating graphics for UPS and associated clubs. Designing the phrosh package for the incoming class and helping out with OPSIS planning and promotion materials.

If I Could Be a Medication, I Would Be...

• Synthroid 112mg (because it's pink!)

Favourite Study Spot:

• Gerstein Basement

Advice to My First Year Self:

• "Get involved!"

As your UPS Webmaster, I would like to bring new updates to our UPS website and to keep communications flowing to the student body so that we can all stay connected!

Favourite Pharmacy Field of Study:

• Women's Health - Pregnancy
• Pediatrics

Fun Fact About Me!:

• I've seen 150+ concerts working at a casino, and I'm dealer certified!

I Love Chatting About...

• Food!
• Trivia!
• Computer Science
• Excel Spreadsheets lol

Advice to My First Year Self:

• "You have the rest of your life for pharmacy - Go out, explore, make friends, make memories!"

My role is to be a third party that ensures council meetings run smoothly throughout the year, and also to help update the constitution at the end of the year with regards to any new or changed policies.

Favourite Pharmacy Field of Study:

• PK all the way!
• Oncology

Favourite Study Spot:

• Leddy Library (in Windsor LOL)

Fun Fact About Me!:

• I am very slowly learning to speak Vietnamese!

I Love Chatting About...

• Cooking (especially if you have a good go-to recipe)
• Baseball
• Music
• Bad Jokes
• Anything!

Advice to My First Year Self:

• "Head down and keep at it, it goes by faster than you'd think!"

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As the Junior CAPSI Representative for UofT, my responsibilities include representing our pharmacy class on the national CAPSI board alongside the Senior Representative, helping communicate CAPSI opportunities and initiatives to students, and encouraging class engagement with networking, professional development, and national events. I look forward to being involved in collaborating on major events such as Professional Development Week (PDW) and Pharmacy Appreciation Month (PAM), supporting event planning and coordination, and serving as a link between our class and the broader pharmacy student community across Canada.

If I Could Be a Medication, I Would Be...

• Cetirizine

Favourite Study Spot:

• MaRS Discovery District

My Post-Exam Ritual is...

• Coffee and a Sweet Treat 🙂

Advice to My First Year Self:

• "Review your lectures DAILY!"

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Event planning and bridging the UPS, IPSF, and CAPSI!

If I Could Be a Medication, I Would Be...

• Vortioxetine

Favourite Pharmacy Field of Study:

• Acne Vulgaris

My Post-Exam Ritual is...

• A Chicken Sandwich

I Love Chatting About...

• Cool Spots in Toronto
• Music

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As the 2T8 Class Vice-President, I help support class initiatives and events throughout the year. This year, I will be coordinating Charity Week fundraising initiatives and helping organize the First Aid/CPR recertification process.

If I Could Be a Medication, I Would Be...

• Any SGLT2i

My Post-Exam Ritual is...

• Salmon

Fun Fact About Me!:

• I have fractured my arms so many times, I lost count

I Love Chatting About...

• Pokémon
• Gaming
• Volleyball
• Anime

As 2T8-3Y President, I'm happy to be representing my class as we continue through as the first 3Y pharmacy cohort in Canada. Along with the 2T8-3Y Council, I hope to support all of my fellow classmates' academic and social wellbeing in this program, such as by voicing student feedback and implementing changes to improve this program for ourselves and future students. I'm also excited to be planning Phrosh 2026 to welcome the 2T9s to the LDFP!

If I Could Be a Medication, I Would Be...

• Celecoxib

Favourite Pharmacy Field of Study:

• HIV Pharmacy is a major passion of mine! 🙂

Favourite Toronto Spot:

• Centre Island in the summer <3

As VP for the second-year class and the first 3-year PharmD cohort, my role is to advocate for our class and ensure our voices are heard as the program continues to evolve. This year, I hope to support students academically, strengthen class engagement, and help create a smoother path for future 3-year cohorts. I also plan to encourage extracurricular involvement by leading initiatives such as Phrosh for incoming students, Charity Week, and many more to help make our shorter time in the program more connected, meaningful, and enjoyable.

If I Could Be a Medication, I Would Be...

• Empagliflozin

Favourite Pharmacy Field of Study:

• Cardiology!!! Heart Health is so important!

My Post-Exam Ritual is...

• Dinner + Matcha

Advice to My First Year Self:

• "The busy moments can feel overwhelming, but they are also a privilege, and a sign that you’re growing, experiencing new opportunities, and becoming the person you worked so hard to be."

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