2024-2025 Executive Board
Hannah Mirshahi - President
Year: Senior
Hometown: Lewisburg, PA
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
I joined AED because... "It’s an amazing group of passionate, driven leaders dedicated to reaching our common goal of careers in healthcare. It's inclusive community and unmatched resources make this organization such a great support system for students navigating the pre-health journey. And above all, the diligence, creativity, and empathy shown by AED members is extremely inspiring and is helping shape the future of leadership in healthcare.”
Kevin Tian- Vice President
Year: Junior
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
I joined AED because... "It provided me a safe space to learn more about the healthcare field as I started my pre-health journey. The wealth of resources, community of passionate, helpful people, and enriching opportunities allowed my friends and I to explore our options and refine our interests!"
Sophia Meola - Secretary
Year: Junior
Hometown: Marlton, NJ
Major: Biobehavioral Health
Minors: Biology & Human Development and Family Studies
I joined AED because... "I wanted to connect with like-minded peers who share my passion and drive. We support each other and help one another succeed. It's more than just achieving goals—it's about finding a community that understands the ups and downs of our journey and sticks together. We're all about creating a space where everyone can grow and reach their full potential!"
Charvi Patel - Treasurer
Year: Junior
Hometown: Harrisburg, PA
Major: Biology - Vertebrate Physiology
I joined AED because..."I wanted to connect to other peers on the
pre-med track so we could motivate each other through this long journey. AED provides a vast amount of resources for anyone looking to go into healthcare and it is inspiring how dedicated our members are to shape their future in healthcare."
Jason Norwicke - Public Relations
Year: Junior
Hometown: Collegeville, PA
Major: Biology - Vertebrate Physiology
I joined AED because..."I joined AED because it offers so many great opportunities that are helpful to people on a pre-med track!"
Reese Petrosky - THON Chair
Year: Senior
Hometown: Latrobe, PA
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
I joined AED because... "I wanted to be a part of a supportive community of students dedicated to positively impacting the future of medicine"
Bailey McLaughlin -Family Relations Chair
Year: Senior
Hometown: Elizabeth, PA
Major: Biobehavioral Health
I joined AED because... "I wanted to join a community of friends who are passionate about healthcare and medicine while also being so genuine and down to earth. I am now surrounded by so many incredible people who inspire me to reach my goals and motivate me to want to become a better version of myself! I am also so thankful for the opportunity to become more involved with THON in AED and get to know our THON families!"
Morgan Kelley - Diversity Health Taskforce Director
Year: Senior
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Major: Biobehavioral Health
I joined AED because..."I wanted to connect with other pre-health students, get more involved at Penn State, and make a positive impact on our community!"
Laura Cooney - Diversity Health Taskforce Discussion Director
Year: Senior
Hometown: Pennsburg, PA
Major: Biology
I joined AED because..."I wanted to be part of a support system of people who had similar goals and uplifted each other."
