THE EXECUTIVE TEAM
Our executive team consists of 20 passionate and dedicated members who strive to make a difference in the field of maternal health. Learn more about each member's position and passions below.
AINSLEY JOHNSTONE
FOUNDER
I have always been fascinated by the scientific, emotional, and global aspects of pregnancy and birth. It saddens me that mothers in developing areas are disproportionately dying from preventable causes. I know that advancing the field of maternal health is my true passion, and I hope that in my future career, I can continue to advocate for mothers and their babies during this vulnerable time in their lives.
SARAH CHAPMAN
PRESIDENT 2023-2024
4th Year Health Sciences
Through personal research and my education, learning about the inequities experienced by mothers and children around the world was heartbreaking. So frequently these inequities are not talked about, as they are less prevalent in more developed countries, like Canada. I joined Save the Mothers as I am passionate about advocating for mothers and their children, and STM’s mission of reducing deaths from preventable causes.
PARTH KHATANA
VICE PRESIDENT OF CLUB AFFAIRS
4th Year Life Sciences
Maternal health care has always been a passion of mine and being apart of this club allows me to delve deeper into maternal health care. This club will let me advocate for maternal health to improve health for mothers and infants in countries around the world!!
CAELAN MACPHEEVICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
3rd Year Health Sciences
I joined Save the mothers to advocate for holistic maternal health on the community and global scale. My passion for maternal and reproductive health empowers me to educate students in and around Queens campus about current and varying challenges that mothers face in developing and developed countries. My hope for this year is to develop creative fundraising initiatives and facilitate a strong learning environment for our club members.
CATHERINE JIANG
COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING DIRECTOR
4th Year Health Sciences
I joined Save the Mothers because I am passionate about maternal health. There is a huge level of discrepancy in maternal care around the world. I believe every mother deserves accessible and proper healthcare, while every child deserves to start their life healthy. I am eager to continue learning more about this topic and advocating for maternal health in any way possible.
SOPHIA CHAVEZ
SECRETARY
ELLA MALLETT
CO-CONFERENCE CHAIR
4th Year Life Sciences SSP
I joined Save the Mothers as I am very passionate about reproductive & maternal health. I am hoping to pursue a career in reproduction and thought this was a good opportunity to get involved. I fully agree with all of STM’s values & goals as well and can’t wait to see how this year goes!
SIMON BEZANSON
CO-CONFERENCE CHAIR
4th Year Health Sciences
KYRAN SACHDEVA CREATIVE DIRECTOR
3rd Year Health Sciences
I became interested in maternal health after shadowing Dr. Gamble at his prenatal clinic in Toronto. When I came to Queen’s University, I joined Save the Mothers to help advocate for maternal health worldwide. As the Creative Director, I have come to appreciate the struggles that mothers and newborn babies throughout the world face due to a lack of proper healthcare and sanitation.
MEGHAN WATSON
EDUCATION DIRECTOR
4th year Health Sciences
I joined Save the Mothers because I strongly believe that every mother should have the opportunity to receive proper medical care and support throughout pregnancy and childbirth. Their emphasis on providing not only medical care but also advocacy, community empowerment, and education is consistent with my belief that a multifaceted approach is needed to bring about sustainable change.
SOHA KAR
EDUCATION DIRECTOR
SIERRA BYRNE
EDUCATION DIRECTOR
2nd Year Biology
I'm excited to help others learn more about maternal health and gain more knowledge about a field I am so passionate about!
ERIN KWAK
EVENTS DIRECTOR
4th Year Health Sciences
As I have been increasingly exposed to the global and public health paradigm in my undergraduate years, I gained a better understanding of the social and environmental factors that cause mothers in developing countries to experience fatal but preventable complications. I hope to learn more about this global disparity through Save the Mothers and to further my contribution in reducing barriers that mothers face in accessing health.
JESSICA LEE
OUTREACH DIRECTOR
2nd Year Health Sciences
KAVYA MULGUND
FINANCE DIRECTOR
2nd Year Health Sciences
I became interested in maternal health when I became aware of the inequalities in healthcare systems around the world. I joined Save the Mothers with hopes to create a change in the system and be a part of something that helps women in developing countries get the access to the care they deserve.
EMMA ASHICK
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
4th Year Nursing
I joined Save the Mother’s because I am very passionate about education and health promotion surrounding maternal health. I hope to work in the maternal fetal nursing specialty in the future!
EMILIE RENAUD
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
4th Year Nursing
As a nursing student I spend lots of time learning about health and wellbeing. I have always found pregnancy and postpartum very interesting. Maternal health is a crucial part of our world and I wanted to be involved in some way to help understand and educate others. Joining Save the Mothers Queen’s Chapter has allowed me to do so!
SARAH SO
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
2nd Year Chemistry
I joined Save the Mother to learn more about the complexity of maternal health so that I can help educate others as well. I believe that improving maternal health is the first step of improving health for all!
SOPHIA SHI
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
2nd Year Health Sciences
I wanted to learn more about women's health while advocating and fundraising for mothers who need help!
AIDA ZEKI
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
MICHELLE ZHOU
FIRST YEAR REPRESENTATIVE
1st Year Nursing
Save the Mothers aligns with my desire to make a positive impact on the lives of new mothers and advocate for their well-being in underdeveloped countries. Maternal health is a multidimensional issue that encompasses all aspects of emotional and physical being for mothers and babies. I am passionate about advocating for accessible healthcare and support systems in place to empower mothers in their journey.
THE GENERAL MEMBER TEAM
The Queen's Chapter of Save the Mothers thanks our general volunteers for all of their dedication and contributions! Meet our general member team below.
EVA INNOCENTE
SARAH MALONE
ALISSA BLOMMENSTYN-PEREZ
JANAH EL BAYOUMY
STEPHANIE FERREIRA
ISABELLE CHAPMAN