Jessica Downing ‘12 (Events Coordinator)

Jessica is currently pursuing premedical studies at Swarthmore College, along with a major in Sociology & Anthropology and a minor in Public Policy. Her specific interests focus in medical anthropology and public health, and she is currently working on an anthropology thesis on websites dedicated to supporting eating disorders and those who suffer from them (“pro-ana”). She has worked with the Global Health Forum since 2008, and has served as both Treasurer and Events Coordinator. Over the past two years, she has taken point in the organization and production of the Annual MMI Variety Show, one of GHF’s main fundraising events. She is honored to participate in an organization that brings so many individuals and disciplines together in a way that allows students to have a profound impact on the field of global health.

Melissa Frick ‘12 (Board Emeritus)

Melissa is currently intending to major in psychobiology or do some variation of majors and/or minors in biology and psychology. Outsides of academics, she is a full-time varisty athlete participating year round in cross country and indoor/outdoor track. Melissa originally joined Global Health Forum because of her interest in medicine; however, after joining and participating, her interest has grown deeper and broader. She is now the Board Emeritus and has the opportunity to become a bit more involved and invested in the mission of GHF to increase awareness about public health, especially in areas that desperately need it. Inspired by the Minus Malaria Initiative, Melissa decided to create another public health campaign around the community. She brought to Swarthmore the Crocs Community Collection Campaign, which has the intent to be a low-tech, low-cost initiative that will improve the health and quality of life of people living in the Pémon village of Venezuela.

Elizabeth Cozart ’12 (Secretary)

Cariad Chester ’13 (Netword Coordinator)

Nina Kogekar ’13 (Director of Development)

Nina Kogekar, a Biology major and Chemistry minor, has had an interest in health and science since high school. However, she did not become familiar with the field of global health until college. During her freshman year, she attended various events held by Global Health Forum, and joined the organization her sophomore year. Initially drawn to the organization because of her interest in medicine, she has since realized the importance of promoting health around the world. She has also come to appreciate the fact that global health brings together multiple disciplines such as medicine, scientific research, education, economics, and public policy. Nina enjoys working in this interdisciplinary field, and is currently serving as the Director of Development for GHF.

Kelsey Huntzberry ’13 (Treasurer)

Mondira Ray ’13 (Director of Education)

Renu Nadkarni ’13 (Abroad Fall 2011)