About Us

The Student National Medical Association is the nation's oldest and largest student organization focused on the needs and concerns of medical students of color. Established in 1964, the over 8,000 member SNMA boasts over 40 years of service to underserved communities and medical students. The Case Western Reserve University SNMA chapter executive board and membership continually strive to be committed to furthering the mission of the Student National Medical Association. In addition to yearly programming addressing the needs of the community and issues related to minority health, we have longitudinal outreach programs in local schools and community centers. We also work with the admissions office in the recruitment of minority applicants, and provide academic support to current SNMA members by providing resources and organized academic sessions.
The LMSA has the vision to unify all Latino medical students into one organization, provide a voice for underrepresented medical students, actively promote recruitment and retention of Latino students at all levels, educate medical students on Latino health issues, advocate for the rights of Latinos in health care, provide leadership opportunities for Latinos, promote volunteerism in the Latino community. 

Executive Board​

Co-President 
Mina Huerta
  • Program: University Program
  • Hometown: Chicago, IL
  • Undergrad: Oberlin College
  • Major: Neuroscience
  • ​Extracurriculars/Hobbies: Latin dancing, exercising​

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​Secretary 
Karrington Seals
  • Program: University Program
  • Hometown: Farmington Hills, MI
  • Undergrad: Wayne State University (Detroit) 
  • Major: Honors Biology; Minor: Spanish
  • Extracurriculars/Hobbies: Weight lifting and natural hair
Historian/Webmaster
  • Amber Estes
  • Program: University Program
  • Hometown: Tinley Park, IL
  • Undergrad: University of Chicago
  • Major: Biological Sciences
  • Extracurriculars/Hobbies: dance (especially latin dance), baking/cooking, and drawing
Co-President
Sophia Toe
  • Program: University Program
  • Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
  • Undergrad: Berea College
  • Major: Biology
  • ​Extracurriculars/Hobbies: Anime, Dance and Travel, in that particular order
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Treasurer 
Nathan Aleger
  • Program: University Program
  • Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
  • Undergrad: University of Central Florida 
  • Major: Biochemistry; Minor: Biomedical Sciences
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Research Liaison
J. Gabriel Lopez Rivera
  • Program: University Program
  • Hometown: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
  • Undergrad: Marquette University
  • Major(s): Biological Science/Political Science
  • Extracurriculars/Hobbies: Rock climbing, building computers, videogames, cooking, rowing/going to the gym
  • Other leadership positions: SCME Chair, Student Run Health Clinic Development, Interventional/Diagnostic Radiology IG Chair
MSTP Liaison
Alicia Aguilar
  • Program: Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)
  • Hometown: Edmond, Oklahoma
  • Undergrad: Oklahoma State University
  • Major(s): Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry
Co-Vice President
Elizabeth Obi
  • Program: University Program
  • Hometown: Solon, Ohio
  • Undergrad: The College of Wooster 
  • Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ​​
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​Community Service Liaison 
Maria Moncaliano
  • Program: University Program
  • Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Undergrad: The Johns Hopkins University
  • Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology
  • Extracurriculars/Hobbies: Cancer Research, Student Run Health Clinic, Latin Dancing
  • Other leadership positions: Diversity Affairs Representative of the Committee of Student Representatives and Quality Assurance Committee Member of the Student Run Health Clinic
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Political Action Liaison
Christian Negron
  • Program: University Program
  • Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
  • Undergrad: Cleveland State University 
  • Major: BS - Biology; Minor: Statistics 
  • Additional degrees: MA - Sociology, Indiana University ​
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CCLCM Liaison 
Georgina Whelan
  • Program: Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
  • Hometown: Miami, Florida 
  • Undergrad: University of Miami 
  • Major: Biochemistry 
  • Extracurriculars/Hobbies: Dance
Co-Vice President
Obichi Onwukwe
  • Program: University Program
  • Hometown: Bowie, MD
  • Undergrad: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Major(s):  Physiology and Neurobiology; Minor: Global Poverty
  • Extracurriculars/Hobbies: Running, Photography, Travel
  • Other leadership positions: Peru Health Outreach Project (PHOP) Communications Leader
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MAPS Liaison 
Nichola Bomani
  • Program: University Program
  • Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
  • Undergrad: Case Western Reserve University
  • Major(s): Biochemistry and Spanish; Minor: Arabic
  • Extracurriculars/Hobbies: Bachata, running, mountain biking, learning languages 
  •  Other leadership positions: John Hay Writing Workshop Leader
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Social Chair
Ashley Estes
  • Program: University Program
  • Hometown: Tinley Park, IL
  • Undergrad: University of Chicago
  • Major: Biology
  • Extracurriculars/Hobbies: baking/cooking, dancing