About Us

Mission

MCHSA connects multidisciplinary undergraduate and graduate students with interests in the maternal and child health (MCH)-related careers and topics, which include the health and well-being of mothers, infants, children, and adolescents. MCHSA offers a platform for students to meet and discuss MCH-related practice, research, careers, and current events.

MCHSA holds monthly general meetings as well as additional events including seminars, career development opportunities, and networking opportunities with students at USC and other universities.

Click here to view a brief Powerpoint on MCHSA and what we do!

Executive Board

Utba Rashid

President

Utba is currently pursuing his PhD in Epidemiology, with a specific focus on maternal and child health, particularly perinatal epidemiology and maternal health disparities. In his leisure time, Utba enjoys discovering new music, watching movies, and traveling.

President-Elect

Vacant

Anna Phan

Secretary

Anna Phan is a rising sophomore studying Public Health. She aspires to be a physician with an interest in pediatric care and gynecology because she is super passionate about maternal and child health. Anna is excited to make connections with people within the organization and beyond as the secretary of MCHSA.

Lathika Chaluvadi

Treasurer

Lathika Chaluvadi is a sophomore Public Health B.S. major with a minor in Business Administration on the pre-med track. Her interest in maternal and child health has stemmed from her public health classes and experience shadowing OB/GYN physicians, which has made her aware of the disparities in healthcare. In the future, she hopes to get her MD/MPH and become a patient-centered physician focused on addressing healthcare inequalities in the system. Lathika is super excited for this opportunity and can’t wait to see what we accomplish together this year!

Anajae’ Curry

Director of Content Creation and Management

Anajae’ Curry is a Public Health major with a focus in research, nutrition, and Pre-PA. She is from Aiken, SC a small city right next to the border of Georgia. Her interest to be a part of the Maternal and Child Health field stems from her own mother’s experience as a first-time mom to premature twins! Anajae’ hopes that as a healthcare professional, she can influence those in medicine to focus on prevention strategies rather than temporary treatment ideas that potentially hurt clients to improve their overall health.

Meha Patel

Director of Community Service

As Director of Community Service, Meha strives to connect students with opportunities that make a true difference in the lives of mothers, children, and families. Meha’s goal is to build relationships with local organizations and create service events that are rooted in compassion, advocacy, and long-term impact. She is looking forward to seeing so many great outcomes this upcoming year!

Courtney Fulmore

Director of Student Outreach

Courtney Fulmore is a senior Public Health major with a passion for serving underserved communities and advocating for equitable healthcare. She is honored to step into the Director of Student Outreach role for the Maternal and Child Health Student Association. With aspirations of becoming a physical therapist, Courtney is committed to promoting health education and outreach efforts that support maternal and child wellness, especially in vulnerable populations. In this role, Courtney looks forward to connecting with students, expanding engagement efforts, and creating meaningful opportunities for collaboration and growth within the MCHSA community. Her dedication to service, strong academic foundation, and leadership experience drive her mission to empower future public health professionals and uplift the voices of mothers and children everywhere.

 

2024-2025 Executive Board

President: Marion Granger

President-Elect: Paddington Mundagawa (Fall 2023)

Secretary: Lathika Chaluvadi

Treasurer: Megan Austin

Director of Communications: Anajae Curry

Director of Graduate Student Outreach: Utba Rashid

Director of Undergraduate Student Outreach: Utba Rashid

Website Administrator & Coordinator: Avery Williams

2023-2024 Executive Board

President: Eric Mishio Bawa (Fall 2023) & Marion Granger (Spring 2024)

President-Elect: Marion Granger (Fall 2023)

Secretary: Jaiden Branch 

Treasurer: Kaaliyah Harris

Director of Communications: Peyton Moore 

Director of Graduate Student Outreach: Hannah Parker 

Director of Undergraduate Student Outreach: Sharraf Samin

Website Administrator & Coordinator: Olivia Johnson

2021-2022 Executive Board

 President: Xuanxuan (Julia) Zhu

President-Elect: Tiffany Byrd

Secretary: Carly Moser

Treasurer: Amanda Elmore

Director of Communications: Ellie Cooper

Director of Graduate Student Outreach: Agnes Bucko

Director of Undergraduate Student Outreach: Kaji Keya-Korotki

Website Administrator & Coordinator: Alexandra Kauffman

2020-2021 Executive Board

President: Sabrina Karim

President-Elect: Xuanxuan (Julia) Zhu

Secretary: Rajat Das Gupta

Treasurer: Amanda Elmore

Director of Communications: Mohiuddin Ah Chowdhury

Director of Graduate Student Outreach: Agnes Bucko

Director of Undergraduate Student Outreach: Ellie Cooper

Website Administrator & Coordinator: Alexander Kauffman