About Us

Anirban Chatterjee

President

Fahmida Akter 

President-Elect

Fahmida Akter is a second-year PhD student in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior at USC and a public health researcher from Bangladesh. Before beginning her PhD, she spent more than a decade working in public health research, with a focus on maternal and child health, nutrition, food systems, and health equity. Her research interests center on understanding how social, structural, and food-system factors shape nutrition and health, particularly among women, children, and underserved communities. As President-Elect, Fahmida is excited to bring her experience and global perspective to MCHSA while creating opportunities for students across disciplines to connect, learn from one another, and grow together. 

Kyla Brown

Secretary

Kyla Brown is a senior at the University of South Carolina pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s & Gender Studies. She serves as the Secretary of the organization and is passionate about maternal and child health, reproductive justice, and addressing health disparities affecting Black women and families, particularly in rural communities. Through her academic, clinical, research, and community experiences, Kyla hopes to contribute to creating more equitable healthcare systems. She plans to pursue a career in medicine, with a particular interest in OB-GYN and maternal health. 

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!

Kaelyn Felix

Director of Content Creation and Management

Kaelyn Felix is a Public Health major with a minor in Women and Gender Studies. Post-baccalaureate, Kaelyn intends to pursue her master’s in social work and public health in Health Service Policy and Management, with a goal of entering governmental affairs & lobbying. As Director of Content Creation and Management, Kaelyn develops and organizes engaging visual content, including flyers, slideshows, and infographics. She utilizes her communication and creative skills to effectively convey information to MCHSA members.  

Annabella Fischetti 

Director of Community Service

Bella is a Psychology major with minors in Education and Linguistics. She plans to attend graduate school to pursue a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, with a goal of working in pediatrics. As Director of Community Service, Bella is passionate about giving back to the community, supporting those in need, and creating meaningful opportunities for others to make a difference. Through her dedication to service, she hopes to inspire others to get involved and make a positive impact. She looks forward to working with her organization to strengthen the community through compassion, leadership, and service.

Aniya Ravenell

Director of Student Outreach

Aniya Ravenell is a junior majoring in Biological Sciences with a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies. She’s passionate about women’s health and hopes to become a physician who advocates for her patients, especially in underserved communities.