Meet the 2023 Committee

President
Federica Castellana
Hi! My name is Federica and I am from the south of Italy. I am part of the European Public Health Erasmus Mundus Program and for my first year of studies I am here in Sheffield. SheffWHO is a great opportunity to learn about the different perspectives and approaches to public and global health. I am honoured to be the President of this year’s Committee! I believe that through the exchange of ideas, teamwork, and reciprocal support we can ensure the success of the SheffWHO 2023 Conference that every participant will enjoy!

Vice President
Natasha Gue
Hi I’m Tash, from South Devon in the UK. I’m currently studying on the MPH International Development combined programme. I have a particular interest in global health issues in relation to Indigenous and remote communities. I am excited to be the vice-president of the SheffWHO22-23 and look forward to utilising some of my previous experience in event and project management to create a wonderful event which reflects the diverse skill set and hardwork of the committee.

Operations Officer
Danielle Moriarty
Hello! My name is Danielle Moriarty and I am from Canada/USA! I am part of the European Public Health Masters Erasmus Mundus Program studying in Sheffield & Paris. I am interested in mastering the subject of disease and how it affects our society and natural environments as well as acquiring a more global perspective on common health problems and approaches to prevention. I am very excited to be joining the SheffWHO organising committee as I believe such a simulation is a great opportunity to apply concepts we are learning in the lectures and how we can make an impact as professionals in the public health field!

Finance and Development Officer
Isabella Freijah
I’m Issi from Australia, and I am studying the European Master of Public Health. I am looking forward to supporting the financial side of SheffWHO 2023! It will be an amazing opportunity to collaborate and learn more about the global health issues impacting communities.

Sponsorship Coordinator
Muftika Lutfiana
Hello, I’m Muftika Lutfiana from Indonesia. I’m currently studying my first year at The University of Sheffield and will do my specialisation on Environmental and Occupational Health at EHESP School of Public Health in France for my second year with the European Public Health Program. I’m honoured to be part of the SheffWHO 2023 Organizing Committee as Sponsorship Coordinator and am looking forward to bridge collaboration and support from our partners at our wonderful event.

Design and Marketing Coordinator
Md Ismail Tushar
Hello everyone, my name is Md Ismail Tushar and I am a master student studying Public Health. I am delighted to be part of the team as the Design & Marketing Coordinator for this academic year. My goal is to relay all important information concerning the 2023 SheffWHO simulation in a relatable, effective, and fun way. I am excited to work with the entire organization committee to make one of the best SheffWHO simulations Sheffield has experienced.

Theme Guide Coordinator
Akshaya Sethunath
Hi, I’m Akshaya Sethunath. I come from India, and currently pursuing MPH (Management & Leadership). Sheff WHO is a great opportunity to raise burning global health issues and to build and share knowledge with those who share the same passion towards it. It is also a platform to gain experience leading, conducting and collaborating with various stakeholders and fellow public health professionals. I am excited to work with my team for SheffWHO 2023 and hope it fosters excellent health solutions for the global community.

Theme Guide Coordinator
Chatpimuk Thipayamaskomon
Hi, I’m Mark from Thailand. I have my background in medicine and now I’m studying a European Masters of Public Health at Sheffield. As a theme guide coordinator, I will do my best in developing the conference theme as well as the sub themes that every participant will discuss and get the most out of this event. Above all, I’m looking forward to meeting all the participants and making this conference a memorable one.

Conference Services Coordinator
Tejas Austakar Prabhakara
Hello, my name is Dr Tejas Austakar Prabhakara and I am from Bangalore which is the capital city of Karnataka situated in south India. Basically, I am a surgeon by profession and at present pursuing MPH programme at University of Sheffield. I simply can’t express how happy I am to be a part of this Sheff WHO 2023 organising committee as a conference services coordinator. I am looking forward to making some good memories down the line and learning about the global health crisis that’s present in the community.

Inclusion and Delegate Coordinator
Vaishnavi Pandya
I am Vaishnavi from India studying Master’s of Public Health. I am excited to meet all the delegates and make new connections. Looking forward to the conference!

Inclusion and Delegate Assistant
Wenting Yan
Hello everyone! My name is Wenting Yan (Tina), and I am doing a master’s degree in public health at the University of Sheffield. I come from China, a vast country rich in culture and diversity, yet facing many health challenges. These challenges urge me to explore Global Public Health from different perspectives. I am so excited to be taking part in SheffWHO as the Inclusion and Delegate Officer’s Assistant this year. I am thrilled to work with this fantastic team, and I will do my best to provide a platform for participants to better understand this important system that influences global health.