Meet the 2020-2021 Executive Team
2023-2024 EXECUTIVE TEAM
Vivian Yin
Co-President
Year: 4
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POSt: Nutritional Sciences and Pharmacology majors, Drama minor
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Fun Fact: I have a twin brother/I flew a plane once!
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Why I joined NSSA: Nutrition education is something I am very enthusiastic about and I find really important so I thought joining the NSSA would be a perfect way to incorporate that and my passion for nutrition! I also want to find other like-minded individuals and expand the nutrition community at UofT! Looking forward to meeting everyone :)
Carolina Huang
Co-President
Year: 4
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POSt: Nutritional Sciences, Health & Disease double major
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Fun Fact: I love going to concerts!
Why I joined NSSA: Last year, I joined NSSA and I really enjoyed working with an awesome group of individuals to serve the nutritional sciences community at UofT. I can’t wait for another year of fun events and I look forward to connecting with more new people!
Momiji (Momo) Uji
Vice-President & Webmaster
Year: 4
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POSt: Double major in Human Biology and Nutritional Sciences
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Fun Fact: I’m a 2nd dan black belt in Karate!
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Why I joined NSSA:
As Hippocrates once said, "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." I believe that nutrition and our diet play a significant role in preventive medicine. That's why I chose to study Nutritional Sciences. I joined the NSSA because I wanted to collaborate with individuals who share the same passion for nutrition and provide essential support to fellow students, enabling them to thrive in the program! I'm excited to meet and connect with new people, expand our community, and promote the field of nutritional sciences!
Theodora Tang
Executive advisor
Beatrice Yau
Treasurer
Beatrice Yau
Treasurer
Jaiyi Zhao
Social Coordinator
Year: 5
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POSt: Nutritional Sciences, Psychology Double Major
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Fun fact: I’m an avid crocheter and often test patterns for other creators!
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Why I joined: As last year’s NSSA President, I wanted to come back and help the team with transitioning back into an in-person school year. We have held lots of events online and it’ll be amazing to do all of them in-person this year!
Beatrice Yau
Treasurer
Nancy Cao
Social Coordinator
Rabbia Akbar
Vice President
Year: 4
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POSt: Nutritional Sciences and Human Biology double major, Psychology minor
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Fun Fact: I enjoy playing volleyball :)
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Why I joined NSSA: I have a strong passion for nutrition and its impact on health and well-being. I believe that being part of this association will provide me with valuable opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals and engage in meaningful activities and events related to nutritional sciences. I hope to contribute my skills and ideas to promote nutritional awareness and education. I see NSSA as a great platform to enhance my knowledge, network with fellow students and professionals, and make a positive difference in the field of nutrition.
Year: 3
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POSt: Health & Disease, Nutritional Science Double Major
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Fun Fact: I have a coffee addiction.
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Why I joined NSSA: I love food!!!<3 and am interested in learning how our diet affects our body and how to live a healthier lifestyle!
Year: 3
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POSt: Nutritional Sciences & Human Biology Major, Immunology Mino
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Fun Fact: Hardcore MOA desperate to go to a TXT concert <3
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Why I joined NSSA: My eagerness to join the Nutritional Sciences Student Association arises from my will to be involved in a community that shares my passion for understanding the vital role nutrition plays in human well-being. In addition, my strong passion in food science encourages me to discover and share relative knowledge to the broader community!
Marianne Rouleau-Tang
Social Coordinator
Year: 3
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POSt: Psychology Specialist, Nutritional Sciences Major
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Fun fact: I play the Saxophone, and like to knit
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Like many, food is a big part of my life. I chose to do a Nutritional Sciences major to enrich my understanding of foods. I can’t wait to help promote our events for this coming year!
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Rumaysa Dawood
Social Coordinator
Meghna Chaudhury
Social Coordinator
Year: 3
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POSt: Nutritional sciences, Molecular genetics and Microbiology
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Fun Fact: I play football :)
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I love nutrition and I want to just make it a big community!
Year: 3
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POSt: Global Health Specialist and Nutritional Science Major
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Fun fact: I have an art page
Why I joined NSSA: This is my first year at NSSA and I am very excited to be part of the executive team. I joined because I wanted to meet more people in Nutritional Science Major and be able to learn more about the field from them. Being part of this team allows me to connect with enthusiastic individuals about a subject I am passionate about!
Juliana Zhao
Secretary
Year: 2
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POSt: Global health specialist, Nutritional Sciences Major, Immunology Minor
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Fun fact: I am obsessed with Matcha, naps, and cows!
Why I joined NSSA: I love the nutritional sciences major because it allows me to explore the intricate connections between food, health, and well-being, empowering me to make informed choices for myself and others.
Year: 4
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POSt: Double Major in Nutritional Sciences and Health & Disease
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Fun fact: I have done scuba diving, bungee jumping, skydiving and rafting on class IV rapids!
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Why I joined NSSA: I am a huge enthusiast for good nutrition and exercise, and want to be able to promote the importance of these in leading a healthy life. I am looking forward to connect with like-minded individuals, and help foster a tight-knit community of nutritional sciences students!
Ishika Patel
4th Year Representative
Jiayi Zhao
3rd Year Representative
Year: 3
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POSt: Double major in Nutritional Sciences and Health & Disease, with a minor in Immunology
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Fun fact: I play the cello!
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Why I joined NSSA: This will be my second year with NSSA, and I'm excited to continue my involvement. NSSA offers an amazing platform for me to connect with fellow enthusiasts and actively contribute to the nutritional sciences community at UofT. I look forward to collaborating, learning, and making a positive impact in the upcoming year!
Selina Zeng
3rd Year Representative
Year: 3
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POSt: Double major in nutritional sciences and chemistry
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Fun fact: I've experienced a doorless helicopter ride in NYC!
Why I joined: I have always been a huge foodie, and my desire to learn more about food-related fields has led me to eagerly join the NSSA. I am excited to connect with individuals who share the same passion and cannot wait to actively promote this community.
Jane Paterson
2nd Year Representative
Year: 2
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POSt: Nutrition and Health Studies double major
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Fun fact: I like mustard.
Why you joined NSSA: I’m drawn to learning about nutrition because there’s such a need for better application of nutrition knowledge in healthcare. I think I want to pursue food policy and am grateful to work with likeminded people in the NSSA!
Evita Jiang
2nd Year Representative
Year: 2
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POSt: Nutritional Sciences Major, Chemistry and Immunology minor
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Fun fact: I am an extraordinary home pastry chef and bartender
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Why I joined NSSA: I chose nutritional science major because I have been in love with food since I was 12. I love to bake, make cocktails and box. NSSA provides me with a greater platform to meet people with the same interest! I planned to become a clinical dietitian or be a food developer in the future.