Listed in order of submission
Electoral Group : Western RCPSC |
Positions : 11 |
Currently Running : 35
Dr. Suhaima Tunio
PGY-4 | Western | Obstetrics/Gynecology-
Bio
Hi everyone, I'm excited to be running for re-election to the PARO General Council.
Over the past year, I've had the privilege of representing residents as a PARO General Council representative. One of the most rewarding parts of this role has been organizing events that bring residents together to take a break from clinical responsibilities. This year, I organized spin and pilates classes paired with coffee and matcha, an end-of-year brunch, and our free ice cream event in collaboration with District Ice Cream. I'm also currently helping to organize the PGY1 welcome event.
These events have received overwhelmingly positive feedback and have given residents a chance to connect with colleagues across programs, take a break from clinical responsibilities, and even support local London businesses.
If re-elected, I'll continue planning these engaging social events, but this role is about much more than that. I will continue advocating for residents by:
* Working to evaluate and improve resident call rooms at Western.
* Applying for the resident enrichment funds to support resident wellness
* Representing residents at the provincial level through PARO's advocacy for improved compensation, benefits, and working conditions.
* Serving as a responsive point of contact for residents with contract questions or workplace concerns, connecting them with the appropriate PARO resources and helping address issues as they arise.
Throughout this past year, I've made it a priority to respond quickly to resident questions and ensure concerns are directed to the right people. I will continue to be an accessible, responsive, and effective advocate for all residents.
Moreover, as a OBGYN resident, I recognize that surgical specialties have historically had limited representation within PARO. I am committed to ensuring surgical residents have a strong voice, advocating for issues unique to our training, and supporting colleagues who encounter contract concerns or potential violations.
It has been an honour to serve as your PARO representative this past year and I would be grateful for the opportunity to continue advocating for you.
I hope you consider voting for me.
Dr. Vincent Roy
PGY-4 | Western | Surgery-Orthopaedic-
Bio
I am honoured to seek your support for re-election to the PARO General Council. Serving as your representative has reinforced my commitment to advocating for residents and working collaboratively to improve our training environment. As an Orthopedic Surgery resident at Western University, I interact daily with colleagues across a wide range of specialties and healthcare professions, giving me a firsthand appreciation of the challenges we face together. My goal remains simple: to ensure residents' voices are heard and translated into meaningful, practical improvements.
Like many of us, my path to medicine was unconventional. Growing up in the Montréal area, I spent several years working in carpentry before discovering my passion for medicine. Working alongside diverse teams, suppliers, and clients taught me the value of collaboration, negotiation, and advocacy. Skills that continue to guide my work on behalf of residents, our patients, and our institutions.
Over the past year, I have worked to advocate for fair working conditions, resident wellness, and practical solutions to issues affecting our daily practice. If re-elected, I will continue to prioritize several important initiatives, including;
-supporting residents through the ongoing transition from pagers to the user phone communication system,
-advocating for improvements following the LHSC Dragon Dictation implementation to address its impact on efficiency within medical and surgical services, and
-helping colleagues navigate work-life balance by promoting awareness and accessibility of the PARO OTH Agreement.
I will continue to advocate for fair and transparent call schedules, equitable distribution of service and educational opportunities, protected educational time, and strong resident representation at both the local and provincial levels. Together, we can continue building a residency experience that better supports our professional development, our well-being, and ultimately the care we provide our patients.
With your continued trust and support, I strongly believe we can realize initiatives for residents, by residents.
Dr. Hanna Hronyecz
PGY-1 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Hi there! As a new PGY-1 starting Internal Medicine at Western, I am so excited to be running for PARO General Council to help improve the lives of my colleagues over these next few years.
While I have not served on PARO yet, I have had several advocacy experiences throughout my career. When I look back on my medical school experience, the roles I found most meaningful all had one thing in common: helping make the path a little easier for someone else. Whether that meant mentoring first-year medical students, creating educational resources for clinical clerks, coaching applicants through medical school interviews, or founding initiatives to address gaps in learner support, I have always enjoyed listening to my peers and turning their ideas and concerns into tangible improvements. It is through these experiences that have taught me that advocacy starts with being approachable, reflective, and reliable. I will always keep a listening ear and a curious mind to help those around me.
As a new Internal Medicine resident, I am excited to bring this mindset to PARO General Council. I hope to represent my colleagues with enthusiasm, transparency, and collaboration while advocating for a residency experience that support both excellent education and resident wellness.
Thank you for your trust and support!
Dr. John Hanna
PGY-2 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Hi everyone! My name is John Hanna, and I’m a PGY-2 Internal Medicine resident at Western University. I’m excited to be running for the PARO General Council and would be grateful for the opportunity to represent my fellow residents.
One of the things I have appreciated most about residency is how much we rely on each other. Whether it is helping a colleague through a busy call shift, working together to solve problems on the wards or picking up/ being activated for extra call shifts, the strength of our training environment comes from the people around us.
If elected, I hope to focus on supporting a residency environment where residents feel respected, supported and able to thrive. I want to help advocate for issues that affect our day-to-day lives, including resident wellness, educational experiences and ensuring that the realities of clinical training are considered when decisions are made. I would be grateful for the opportunity to serve my colleagues and represent the perspectives of Western residents at PARO. Thank you for your consideration and support!
Dr. Maxine Maretzki
PGY-3 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Hi everyone,
I’m Maxine, a PGY3 Internal Medicine resident, and I am so excited to run for re-election to the PARO General Council!
Over the last year I had the incredible opportunity to represent Western’s residents through PARO, and used this position to advocate for colleagues across all specialties.
Through my role on the Resident Enhancement Fund (REF), I was able to refurbish both resident lounges with new Keurig machines, kettles, and phone chargers. While on the PGME Advisory Board, I ensured respectful, fair, and confidential evaluation of residents requiring additional guidance during their training. Finally, while on the Resident Relations Committee, I directly advocated for resident needs to address concerns related to phasing out pagers, and changes to the safe ride home program.
Beyond this, it was a pleasure to organize additional events to promote resident wellness, connectedness, and stress relief including therapy dog visits and Resident Appreciate Week events.
If re-elected, I will continue to advocate for all Western residents, with a focus on academic, career, and wellness domains. Specifically, I hope to:
1.Continue my work on the REF to improve resident workspaces across all hospitals, including adding more phone chargers, light therapy lamps, and hand-held Dragon dictation devices in resident lounges.
2.Create pathways for accountability with staff to ensure protected time is actually protected, and that EPAs are filled out in a timely manner.
3.Continue to organize social events for residents across all specialties, including paint nights, trivia, and group hikes!
I sincerely hope that my last year serving on PARO General Council improved the residency experience for those at Western, whether that was by making it through a call shift with a charged phone and a hot coffee, attending one of the Resident Appreciation Week events, or simply knowing that there is someone who genuinely cares about resident wellness and education advocating for you.
It would be a privilege to continue to support Western’s residents in the 2026-2027 year.
Please consider me in the upcoming PARO election, I appreciate your support!
Dr. Alexia Cid Polanco
PGY-1 | Western | Paediatrics-
Bio
Hi friends and colleagues! My name is Alexia, and I am a Pediatric PGY-1 resident at Western University. Thank you all for being here today. I'm excited to be running for the PARO General Council 2026-2027. I may be early in my residency journey, but I am close to the current resident experience, I listen, I care, and I want to turn residents' ideas into action. We all worked incredibly hard to get here, and that is something worth celebrating. Residency comes with long hours, demanding responsibilities, and personal sacrifices.
If elected, I hope to build on PARO's strong legacy by focusing on three priorities: advocacy, community connection, and well-being.
1. I want to strengthen connections across specialties by organizing, friendly tournaments and recreational activities where residents can meet, unwind, and build relationships outside of the hospital. A stronger community makes us stronger physicians.
2. I believe we should celebrate one another's accomplishments. I would advocate for a monthly online resident spotlight that recognizes colleagues from all specialties for their achievements, acts of kindness, teaching excellence, research, and teamwork. Taking the time to recognize each other's work.
3. Financial well-being is an important part of overall wellness, especially during residency. I would advocate for practical workshops on financial planning, debt management, tax planning, and preparing for independent practice, giving residents the tools to make informed financial decisions.
Most importantly, my goal is to ensure that every resident regardless of specialty or training site feels heard. I want to regularly gather your feedback and work with PARO to turn your concerns into practical solutions.
In Pediatrics, we often say, "It takes a village to raise a child." I believe that in residency, it takes resident doctors from every specialty working together to build a culture of collaboration, advocacy, and well-being. Together, we can make residency a better experience for everyone. Thank you for your support, and I would be honored to represent you on PARO. Because when we work together, we all succeed.
Dr. Liv Piccolo
PGY-1 | Western | Surgery-Plastic-
Bio
Hi everyone! My name is Liv and I’m an incoming PGY-1 in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Western.
I’m new to PARO, and I’m excited to be running for election to the PARO General Council this year.
I am running for a position on the council because I want to help make residency a little better for us all. Some of the most rewarding experiences in medicine have been opportunities I’ve had to ‘pay it forward’ to those coming after me. Whether it was sharing study resources, advocating for curriculum changes, mentoring students interviewing for medical school, passing along discount codes and advice, or just buying coffee for someone who needed it, I found fulfillment in supporting those around me. I believe it is those small acts of kindness and advocacy that strengthen our community and make the challenges of training feel a little more manageable.
As a member of the PARO general council, I endeavour to advocate for improved compensation, benefits, and working conditions (including call rooms and dedicated departmental resident rooms). As an incoming surgical resident, it would be an honour to be a point of contact for residents with questions and issues regarding our PARO contract and any potential concerns.
I am also passionate about fostering community and promoting resident wellness here at Western. During medical school at Dalhousie, I held various advocacy and leadership roles where I organized wellness initiatives, including Spin and Pilates classes, coordinated with local businesses for coffee and sweet treat donations, and organized raffles for generously donated local spa passes. As a pilates instructor and an artist, wellness is something I practice daily and try to incorporate whenever I can. I taught pilates classes and art tutorial classes as part of our Wellness program at Dal and I would be thrilled to host those events here at Western. This position opens the door for collaboration with like-minded, wellness focused residents to build on existing social events and introduce new ideas that allow us to reset, recharge, and support each other outside of clinical responsibilities.
Thank you so much for considering me for this position!
Dr. Carol Ma
PGY-3 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Hi everyone, my name is Carol Ma, and I am thrilled to be running for PARO General Council!
I have participated in many PARO events over the past few years and, as a result, have been able to build a supportive community with residents from different and diverse specialties. I am eager to deepen my engagement and help foster similar support systems for our trainees. As a third-year resident, I have experienced many of the challenges along the way and appreciate the unique difficulties residents face from the beginning of their training through its later stages. I am well equipped to advocate for my fellow trainees. During my training, I have helped organize events to support residents at different stages of training. As co-lead of our program’s Transition to Residency Day, I helped organize an orientation and networking event for incoming residents and introduced newcomers to both our program and the city of London. Prior to residency, I held several leadership roles, including serving as a representative on our medical school association, the postgraduate student council, and as a teaching assistant union steward, where I advocated for and collaborated with my peers.
I look forward to bringing these skills to the PARO General Council through thoughtful, open discussion on issues affecting trainee well-being and education. To start, I want to address the recent budget cuts to the Safe Ride Home Program, which was initially developed in collaboration with PARO. My goal is to develop meaningful solutions that support all residents.
It would be a privilege to serve on the PARO General Council and have the opportunity to represent my fellow residents. Thank you for your consideration!
Dr. Matthew Pereira
PGY-1 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Hey everyone!
My name is Matthew Pereira, and I am a first-year Internal Medicine resident. I am excited to be running for PARO General Council.
Although I am new to residency, I am not new to Western. I had the privilege of completing medical school at Schulich, where I spent four years working alongside classmates and faculty to make meaningful improvements to the learner experience.
Throughout medical school, I had the opportunity to serve in several leadership roles that allowed me to advocate for my peers. As a class representative, I worked to secure protected study time, helped revise our attendance policy, and collaborated on developing learning resources. Later, as Vice President of Class Council, I helped organize social and wellness events that strengthened our sense of community and brought our class together.
These experiences taught me that community is about much more than organizing events. It's about creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard, and supported in reaching their full potential.
If elected to PARO General Council, I hope to bring that same commitment to advocacy, collaboration, and community-building while representing the voices of Western residents. I would be honoured to serve and help continue building the supportive and inclusive community that makes our residency program so special.
Thank you for your support!
Dr. Merit Kirolos
PGY-4 | Western | Int.Med-Respiratory Medicine-
Bio
Hi everyone! My name is Merit, and I'm a PGY4 Respirology fellow. I'm excited to be running for the PARO General Council after previously being a representative in 2025. I've now been at Western for four years and have had the opportunity to work with residents across many different specialties. Through those experiences, I've developed a good understanding of what's working well and where we can do better.
If elected, here are a few of the things I'd like to focus on:
1. Improving the Safe Rides Program: The changes made in July have made the program harder to access. A program designed to promote resident safety shouldn't come with unnecessary administrative hurdles. I want to advocate for a return to a program that is simple, accessible, and puts resident safety first.
2. An electronic device stipend: PARO's collective agreement is currently being negotiated. We rely on our phones and computers every day to do our jobs, and I believe an electronic device stipend is a reasonable benefit that should be included, as it is in many other professions.
3. More opportunities to connect: Residency is busy, but getting to know colleagues outside of work matters. During my previous time on PARO, I helped organize events such as a London Knights game that was a great success. I'd love to organize more social events that bring us all together.
4. Practical workshops: I'd like to organize workshops on topics like financial planning, billing, and family planning which are practical and offer benefit to residents regardless of specialty.
5. Advocating for IMGs: International Medical Graduates matching through CaRMS in Ontario are required to sign a five-year Return of Service agreement with no alternative pathway. I'd like to work with PARO to make this a formal advocacy priority as you should always have an option.
I hope to earn your support and thank you for your consideration!
Dr. Udain Khadija
PGY-1 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Hi everyone,
I’m Udain, and I’m excited to be running as one of our PARO General Council representatives.
Like many of you, I’m only a couple of weeks into residency. In that short time, it’s already been exciting, humbling, and, at times, overwhelming. These first weeks have shown me how much balance this career asks of us: caring for our patients, learning every day, supporting one another, and trying not to lose ourselves in the process. It’s also reminded me why resident advocacy matters.
Throughout medical school, I naturally gravitated toward opportunities to advocate for my peers. Serving on the Student Affairs Committee was one of the most meaningful parts of my training. Whether it was bringing student concerns to faculty, helping improve the learner experience, or organizing wellness initiatives based on what students actually wanted, from care packages during exam season to CBT workshops and even goat yoga, I learned that the best advocacy starts with listening.
I’d love the opportunity to continue that work as a resident.
To me, PARO isn’t just about policies or negotiations. It’s about making sure every resident knows they have someone in their corner. Sometimes that means advocating for system-level change. Other times, it’s addressing the everyday frustrations that can quietly make residency harder than it needs to be. Both matter.
I won’t pretend to have every answer, but I will promise to listen, be approachable, and represent our program with honesty, empathy, and accountability.
If you trust me with your vote, I’ll do my best to be a voice that reflects all of ours. And whether I’m elected or not, my door will always be open. I’d love to hear your ideas, your concerns, and the things you think could make residency just a little better.
Dr. Riley Dow
PGY-1 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Hello fellow residents!
My name is Riley Dow, and I’m running to represent Western University on PARO General Council. As a new resident, I am experiencing both the opportunities and challenges of residency firsthand. I would be honoured to strengthen our resident community and ensure residents’ perspectives are heard as part of the PARO council.
I completed my undergraduate and master’s degrees at the University of Toronto, where I held leadership roles in a global health student organization, including as co-president. Through these experiences, I learned how to communicate clearly with both executive teams and a broader membership, plan engaging events, mediate disagreements, and turn feedback into change.
At McMaster’s Waterloo Regional Campus, I served on the curriculum committee and Internal Medicine clerkship committees. I regularly sought feedback from peers and brought their concerns forward. This included advocating for improved orientation resources and more balanced schedules to help make rotations more manageable. I would bring the same approach to PARO by listening carefully, representing residents’ priorities, and following through on the work needed to make progress.
If elected, I would aim to be approachable and responsive. Important information can easily get buried among busy clinical days and overflowing inboxes (especially after a busy call shift), so I would work to keep residents informed about PARO, our contract, and issues affecting our training and working conditions. I would also help organize events that are enjoyable and useful to residents.
Above all, I want to work collaboratively and help build a community where people feel supported. Residency is demanding, but we are stronger when we work together and make space for connection, advocacy, and a little fun along the way.
I would be grateful for the opportunity to represent Western residents on PARO General Council.
Dr. Manahel Elias
PGY-2 | Western | Emergency Medicine-
Bio
Hello everyone!
My name is Manahel, and I'm a PGY2 in Emergency Medicine. I'm excited to be re-running for a position on the PARO General Council!
This past year, I had the privilege of working alongside fellow resident representatives to advocate for improvements in resident working conditions and well-being. That experience reinforced my belief that residents deserve a strong voice in the decisions that affect our training, wellness, and ability to provide excellent patient care. PARO plays an essential role in that advocacy, and I would be honoured to continue contributing to its mission.
Throughout my academic, volunteer, and community experiences, I have developed a strong commitment to service, collaboration, and advocacy. I enjoy working with others to identify challenges, explore practical solutions, and represent the perspectives of my colleagues. If re-elected, I will continue to listen, learn, and advocate for residents across Western.
My commitments to you include:
• Supporting resident wellness by promoting wellness initiatives and creating opportunities for residents to connect and debrief.
• Promoting safe and fair working conditions by advocating for equitable scheduling, call caps, protected academic time, and ensuring contractual time-off policies are respected.
• Advocating for equity and inclusion by supporting residents who are underrepresented, marginalized, or face unique challenges, while fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Being accessible, transparent, and proactive by bringing forward resident concerns, communicating PARO initiatives, and ensuring our voices are reflected in General Council discussions and decisions.
As I continue my residency, I am excited to build on the experience I've gained and continue advocating for meaningful improvements that support both current and future residents. It would be an honour to continue representing you on the PARO General Council.
Thank you for your support and consideration!
Dr. Anna Basu
PGY-1 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
I am a PGY1 resident who is passionate about resident advocacy, wellness, and fostering a supportive training environment where residents feel heard and valued.
Throughout my training, I have sought opportunities to represent my peers and improve the learner experience. As an elected Medical Society Counselor on Western University's University Student Council, I represented medical students at the university level, advocating for learner priorities and strengthening communication between students, faculty, and university leadership. Previously, as my medical school's Athletic Representative, I organized athletic programming and wellness initiatives that promoted connection, teamwork, and balance throughout medical training, helping build a stronger sense of community among my classmates.
Beyond student leadership, I have remained committed to serving diverse communities. I have supported newcomers and refugees through community organizations, contributed to health equity initiatives in cancer screening for underserved populations, volunteered with hospice patients, and helped deliver fresh produce to patients with chronic illness through a community nutrition program. These experiences have reinforced my belief that effective advocacy begins with listening, understanding diverse perspectives, and working collaboratively to create meaningful change.
My transition into residency has reinforced how important strong resident representation is. I strive to be approachable, dependable, and responsive to my colleagues, and I hope to bring that perspective to PARO by advocating for resident well-being, equitable training environments, and transparent communication. It would be an honour to represent my colleagues and contribute to a resident community where everyone feels supported, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Dr. Kiro Hana
PGY-3 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
My name is Kiro Hana, and I am a PGY-3 Internal Medicine resident at Western University. I am passionate about residency education and about advocating for the residents who make this program exceptional.
Residency is one of the most demanding and rewarding experiences of our lives. We work hard, we grow constantly, and we show up for our patients and each other every single day. But I also know that there are real challenges along the way, and that having strong, engaged representation can make a genuine difference in how supported we feel throughout this journey.
As PARO Representative, I want to be a resource you can actually count on. I will make myself genuinely accessible in the hallways, on call, and whenever a fellow resident needs someone in their corner. I will bring your concerns forward clearly and persistently, and I will follow through. I am someone who takes responsibility seriously and does not let things fall through the cracks.
I believe our program has incredible potential, and I believe the residents in it are its greatest strength. My goal is to make sure that the people making decisions about our training and our wellbeing hear that loud and clear, and that we leave residency feeling like our voices mattered.
I would be honoured to earn your trust and represent you. Let's make this a great year.
Dr. Nikki Chopra
PGY-3 | Western | Radiation Oncology-
Bio
Hi everyone! I'm Nikki, a PGY3 Radiation Oncology resident — and I am excited to be running for re-election to the PARO General Council!
THIS PAST YEAR
As Western's Social Lead, I oversaw social events & local initiatives, managed our events budget, and organized several events including the London Knights hockey game, BATL axe & knives throwing, HyperBerry açaí bowls, and the London Majors baseball game. I helped organize Resident Wellness Week which received overwhelmingly positive feedback. I raised resident concerns about the pager-to-BEEP transition, changes to Safe Ride Home Program, the Dragon Dictation rollout, and stepped in as PARO representative at Appeals Meeting. I was an active representative locally and at General Council, and am completing the PARO Leadership course.
MY BACKGROUND
I bring a strong background in advocacy and leadership. In medical school at the University of Alberta, I was elected Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry Councillor, representing students at Students' Union and advocating on issues affecting them. As an elected Orientation Officer, I raised $28,500 from financial institutions, managed a $60,000+ budget, and organized events welcoming incoming medical students.
MY PLATFORM
• Resident Physical & Mental Wellness: advocate for equitable call shift distribution, adherence to call maximums, and expanded wellness supports like gym subsidies and healthy meal prep discounts.
• Academic Advocacy: ensure academic time is protected, resident learning is prioritized, and there is better access to study resources and tools for the Royal College exams.
• Equity & Inclusion: support residents who are underrepresented, marginalized or facing barriers. Ensure Western is reflected in provincial level decisions.
• Community: residency can be demanding and isolating. I hope to keep organizing PARO social events — hiking trips, group fitness challenges, painting classes, hockey and baseball games, rock climbing — fun ways to connect across programs.
I care deeply about ensuring that resident voices are heard, valued, and represented. I would be honoured to serve as your voice on the PARO General Council and would love your support! 😊
Dr. Melanie Semaan
PGY-2 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Hi everyone! My name is Melanie Semaan, and I’m a PGY-2 Internal Medicine resident at Western. I’m excited to be running for a position on the PARO General Council and would be grateful for the opportunity to represent residents across Western.
One of the things I’ve appreciated most about residency is the sense of community among residents. No matter what program we’re in, we all experience the challenges and rewards that come with training, and I think it’s important that everyone has a voice in the conversations that shape our residency experience.
If elected, I hope to be an approachable and engaged representative who listens to residents' concerns and advocates for the issues that matter most. Whether it’s resident wellness, educational opportunities, fair working conditions, or ensuring residents are included in decisions that affect our training, I’m committed to representing the interests of all Western residents.
It would be a privilege to represent Western residents, and I’d be grateful for your support. Thank you for your consideration!
Dr. Naz Kafaei Shahbaz
PGY-1 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Hey! It's Naz.
I'm so excited to run as your PARO representative! Advocacy has been a big part of my journey. During my undergraduate degree at Queen's University, I was elected President of the Arts & Science graduating class. With my team, I helped create a $500,000 undergraduate research scholarship, secured textbook subsidies, and introduced a 48-hour, no-questions-asked academic accommodation process that benefited thousands of students.
I continued that work during my MSc as President of the Centre for Neuroscience Graduate Student Association, where I led a team overseeing scholarships, fundraising, education, and events. I also helped establish the Iranian Students' Association, bringing people together and building community during a difficult time. In medical school, my advocacy shifted toward improving access to medicine for students from underserved communities, making oncology research more accessible, and supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
As a previous medical student at Schulich, i've noticed a few areas that I'd like to address, and I'm sure, even more as they come up:
-Addressing call discrepancies to ensure fair call burden and coverage across different hospital sites during training.
-Promoting conversations that allow for the approved, safe, and efficient use of AI to help save time during dictations.
-Hospital wide Microsoft office suite installation to reduce reliance on basic text softwares
-Ensuring up-to-date and appropriate policies for those requiring religious , cultural, or ethnic accommodations and time off requests.
-Improving communication expectations for departments and residents with regards to rotation information, scheduling, and onboarding materials.
-Streamlining onboarding materials across hospitals and a better designed tracking system to reduce administration burden
-Working with departments and leadership to design speciality-driven dragon and powerchart templates to not only facilitate note writing but promote more reliability rather than standardized onechart templates.
-More PARO member discounts in the community and abroad
I would love to gather your thoughts. Persian Chai (or coffee) is always on me!
Dr. Mashal Ahmed
PGY-2 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Hi everyone! My name is Mashal, and I am a PGY2 in Internal Medicine excited to be running for a position on the PARO General Council.
Coming from a low socioeconomic background, advocacy has always been central to my journey into medicine. I believe every resident deserves to feel supported and empowered, regardless of their background or specialty. Having experienced the challenges and rewards of residency firsthand, I am passionate about fostering a training environment that prioritizes wellness, community, and professional growth.
Over the past year, I have worked to improve the resident experience by helping organize PGY1 orientation and creating a Department of Medicine chatbot to streamline onboarding, admissions logistics, and access to educational resources for Internal Medicine trainees at Western, with hopes of expanding it to other programs. These experiences reinforced my belief that thriving in residency requires excellent training, meaningful wellness supports, and a strong sense of community.
If elected, I hope to advocate for:
1. Wellness and community building initiatives to help connect with residents from across programs, including increased funding for social and pop-up wellness events such as paint nights, matcha & coffee socials, and drive-in movie nights, as well as subsidies for gym memberships, fitness classes, and wellness apps.
2. Practical supports that make training more sustainable, including overnight sleep kits with a warm blanket (call rooms are cold), personal pillow cover, sleep mask, and toiletries to make call more bearable.
3. Academic growth and career development, including guaranteed conference funding, free procedural workshops open to all specialties, and fellowship preparation sessions focused on CV development, reference letters, and interview skills.
Residency is challenging, but it should also be supportive, fulfilling, and fun. I would be honoured to represent our community and advocate for a training experience that helps every resident thrive.
Dr. Sheffinea Koshy
PGY-2 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Hi everyone! I'm Sheffinea Koshy, a PGY2 Internal Medicine resident, and I'm excited to be running for PARO General Council.
Residency is incredibly rewarding, but it can also be exhausting. I know how much the little things like feeling supported, having opportunities to connect with colleagues, and knowing your concerns are being heard can make a difference. If elected, my priority will be to advocate for residents and ensure your voices are represented at the General Council.
I want to help create more opportunities for resident wellness by organizing events that are inclusive and actually enjoyable, giving us a chance to connect outside of the hospital. I also hope to work with the current General Council to strengthen and bring back the Safe Ride Home Program so residents can get home safely after long calls and demanding shifts.
Most importantly, I don't believe representation is about deciding what residents need,it's about listening. I'll make it a priority to hear your ideas, concerns, and suggestions throughout the year and advocate for the issues that matter most to you. Whether it's wellness, call rooms with bed bugs, or new challenges that arise, I'll work collaboratively to help make our residency experience as smooth and supportive as possible.
I'd be grateful for your support, and I look forward to working together to build a stronger resident community.
Dr. Natalie Degurse
PGY-1 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Why I’m Running to Be Your PARO Representative
I am Natalie, a PGY-2 resident in Internal Medicine. I am running for PARO General Council Representative because I want residents to feel heard, supported, and informed about their rights.
Over the past year, I have learned that wellness is about more than occasional events, although free coffee, ice cream, and a good spin class certainly help. It is also shaped by fair schedules, clean call rooms, respected time off, and a culture where residents feel comfortable raising concerns.
If elected, my priorities would be:
1. Practical and approachable advocacy
I want to be someone residents feel comfortable approaching with questions or concerns. I would help clarify options, connect residents with PARO resources, and raise recurring issues with PARO, PGME, and hospital leadership.
2. Clean and functional call spaces
Residents should not have to rest in rooms affected by pests, poor cleanliness, or broken equipment. I would advocate for consistent standards and practical improvements such as chargers, supplies, secure storage, and better resident lounges.
3. Anonymous Forum
I would create an anonymous forum to raise concerns so patterns can be addressed without anyone fearing they will be singled out. I would also be a resource residents can come to with questions re: their rights to vacation time, including no blanket policies, consecutive weekends, and examination protections.
4. Protecting examination preparation
I would work with PARO and local programs to promote consistent communication and application of call-free time and leave provisions available for residents preparing for RC exams.
5. Events residents will enjoy
I would organize accessible events such as F45 or Spinco classes, coffee and latte days, and other opportunities to connect.
I can promise that concerns will be taken seriously, followed up on, and not allowed to go unanswered. I would provide regular updates on concerns raised, actions taken, and what remains in progress.
Residents spend much of these years in the hospital. We deserve working conditions and a culture that recognizes that commitment.
I would be grateful for your support.
Dr. Jenny Hu
PGY-1 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Hiya everyone!
My name is Jenny, a PGY1 Internal Medicine Resident and I'm excited to be running for election to our PARO General Council!
When it comes to learner advocacy, I have gained insightful experiences through my leadership roles. Elected to my school’s student council, I’ve successfully advocated for changes to vacation policies, student onboarding curricula, and faculty communication. As a member of the board of directors to the Canadian Federation of Medical Students, I’ve launched the first centralized resource hub and revamped the onboarding program for our 200+ student leaders. These roles have strengthened my skills to advocate for changes in medical education while developing a keen eye for logistical improvements that support learner advocacy.
With accreditation coming up for many of our programs, I am passionate about amplifying your voices. The challenges many of our residents face aren’t simply concerns, but are core to meeting accreditation standards. As a member of our PARO general council, I will ensure these remain the focus of our work.
Beyond my leadership efforts, I've completed a graduate degree in Global Health, working beside marginalized communities to strengthen social medicine teaching and to push for out-of-classroom experiences that enrich medical training. I am a strong proponent of wellness and believe that good work comes from a supportive resident experience. That is why I intend to:
1. Promote community: integrate more ways for residents to meet and make connections such as cafe hopping, resident picnics, and social paint nights!
2. Prioritize wellness: launch a Western Wellness Challenge with prizes and spotlights highlighting the unique ways our residents unwind and recharge!
3. Centralize knowledge: develop a hub with checklist tasks for new residents all in one place (so you don’t have to hop between multiple websites to keep track of the documents you need to submit).
Being a new resident to London has given me first hand experience on the importance of finding community and I am dedicated to ensure you are able to find one among our Western family.
Thank you for your consideration,
Jen
Dr. Nadine Eltayeb
PGY-2 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Hi everyone!
I'm Nadine, a PGY-2 in Internal Medicine, and I'm running to be one of your PARO representatives.
My friends and co-residents will probably tell you that if something isn't working, I'll probably say something. (Politely... but I'll still say it.) If there's an issue affecting residents, I'm happy to ask the uncomfortable questions, have the difficult conversations, and keep pushing for change, even when the first answer is "no."
A few things I'd love to work on include bringing back the Safe Ride Program, expanding resident wellness initiatives that people want to attend, creating more opportunities for residents across programs to get to know each other outside the hospital, and making sure people actually know about the benefits and resources they're entitled to. Residency is busy enough without having to dig through policies to figure out what you're entitled to. I'd love to make that information more accessible and be someone you can grab in the hallway for a quick question about your rights or benefits.
In medical school, I served as a Women in Medicine executive, where I organized BBQs, paint nights, and other events that gave people a chance to unwind and get to know each other outside the hospital. I also loved playing intramural dodgeball and soccer. I'd love to bring more of that energy to residency with more staff-versus-resident games, casual sports, and opportunities to build connections outside of work. And yes, I fully support an officially sanctioned dodgeball night to let out some *consented* residency rage.
If you have an idea for change (but maybe not the time to make it happen), I hope you'll feel comfortable bringing it to me. My goal is to be approachable and work to make residency a more enjoyable experience. I'll always be honest about what's possible, transparent about where things stand, and I'll do my best to move it forward.
I care a lot about making residency better both through policy and through the day-to-day changes that make our lives easier, fairer, and help build a stronger sense of community.
I'd really appreciate your vote and would be grateful for your trust in representing you!
Dr. Janet Cheng
PGY-2 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Hi everyone!
My name is Janet and I am a PGY2 Internal Medicine resident here at Western. I am excited to be running for PARO General Council and am grateful for the chance to represent my colleagues.
Advocacy has been a central part of my training. In medical school I served on several formal mentorship programs, helped run our medical school orientation , and also sat on committees organizing several large scale conferences. These experiences taught me to listen closely and advocate effectively for my peers and goals. I hope to bring the same commitment to the PARO General Council. Throughout my time in residency I have appreciated both the challenges of training and the importance of strong resident representation, accessible wellness supports, and a connected community. These are some of the areas I’d like to focus on if elected:
1. The Safe Ride Home program changes made this month have created barriers to access, and thus have made long call shifts more dangerous. I will advocate for a return to a simpler and more accessible program.
2. Wellness and community are deeply important to me and I’ve really enjoyed attending the various PARO events over the last year. I will build on what has worked well for us, continuing to expand on initiatives like spin/pilates/yoga classes, group outings, and free meals across all Schulich campuses.
My door/DMs will always be open and I'd love to hear your ideas, concerns, and the things you think could make residency better. It would be a privilege to bring your voice to PARO General Council.
Thank you for your consideration!
Dr. Graham Gottschalk
PGY-2 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
My name is Graham Gottschalk, and I am a PGY-2 Internal Medicine resident at Western University. Residency is an incredibly demanding time, regardless of specialty or level of training. No one succeeds without support, and PARO plays a vital role in advocating for residents and ensuring our voices are heard.
As one of the trainee representatives for my cohort, I have had the privilege of listening to my colleagues' experiences and advocating for their concerns. This role has given me valuable insight into the challenges residents face and the changes that would meaningfully improve both our training and our well-being. I believe that advocating for a higher quality of life and a stronger educational experience is essential to creating an environment where residents can thrive while providing excellent patient care.
Meaningful change requires collaboration and a willingness to challenge systems that no longer meet the needs of today's trainees. Residents deserve safe working conditions, fair scheduling, high-quality educational experiences, and organizations that genuinely listen and respond to their feedback. These are priorities that I would focus on as a member of PARO's General Council.
I am committed to being an engaged, approachable, and effective representative on the PARO team. While meaningful progress takes time, every step forward helps build a stronger training environment for current and future residents.
I would be honoured to represent Western residents on PARO's General Council and would sincerely appreciate your support in my nomination.
Dr. Saleh Alghamdi
PGY-2 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Hi everyone.
My name is Saleh Alghamdi, PGY-2 Internal Medicine Resident at Western University. I am extremely thrilled and honored to be the voice of the residents through PARO.
Despite having areas of support and a well developed system to ensure residents wellbeing and educational opportunities; I believe residents still have unmet needs, hidden challenges and there's still room for growth more than we think. I value listening and I can tell it was one of the most powerful skills that has helped me solve difficult situations in life and I think it's the most crucial skill for the person to have in order to identify ongoing issues and address them accordingly.
I am highly motivated and committed to utilizing my experience in being an approachable resident advocate. My goal is to represent my colleagues and bring their perspectives forward to make the residency a more memorable experience.
Thank you all for your consideration!
Dr. Amn Marwaha
PGY-1 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
My name is Amn Marwaha, and I am a PGY1 Internal Medicine resident running to be your PARO General Council Representative!
Having completed my undergraduate, masters, and medical education at Western, and now beginning residency here, I can appreciate both the strengths of our community and the challenges learners may face during training. Through mentorship and advocacy initiatives, I have supported learners from underrepresented communities, coordinated a mentorship program, and used participant feedback to improve experiences. These opportunities taught me how to identify a need and turn feedback into meaningful action that will help me support you. My approach as a general council member involves three priorities:
(1) Helping residents understand and utilize the benefits available through PARO. Health and wellness supports are only useful when residents know how to access them, which can otherwise be challenging while balancing the demands of residency. I would organize practical information sessions, share concise reminders and offer detailed guidance to communicate about benefits and supports that are available to you.
(2) Be an approachable advocate and resource. Whether you have questions about PARO, encounter challenges during residency, or are unsure where to turn for support, I want to be someone you feel comfortable reaching out to for guidance.
(3) Advocate for initiatives that strengthen resident well-being and community. Residency is demanding, and maintaining our well-being looks different for everyone. For me, that might mean doing a hike, joining a spin class, or taking time to talk to a mentor. Ultimately, I want to support initiatives that make a meaningful impact on wellness and that build a supportive community for all. I’m always open to hearing what you’d like to see done!
I would be honoured to represent our residency community by learning from your experiences and advocating for the concerns that matter most to you. Thank you for your consideration!
Dr. Muqtasid Mansoor
PGY-2 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Hi! I’m Muqtasid Mansoor, a PGY-2 Internal Medicine resident, and I’m excited to be running for the PARO General Council.
I currently serve on the Internal Medicine Program’s Curriculum Committee, where I have advocated for Academic Half Day curricula that prioritize high-yield learning, preserve flexible time for personal learning and wellness, and adapt to topics my peers identify as priorities. Thus demonstrating that meaningful change is possible when residents are heard.
In my second year of residency, I hope to expand this passion for advocacy to the broader Western PGME community. Residents occupy a unique role: we are indispensable hospital staff while simultaneously remaining adult learners whose education, safety, and well-being must be protected.
If chosen to serve on the PARO General Council, some of my priorities would include:
- Pushing for action when residents raise concerns but still do not feel heard, such as reviewing and reversing the recent negative changes to the Safe Rides Program.
- Creating stronger connections between specialties so that we can better understand one another’s challenges and work together as one resident community.
- Advocating for confidential ways to report inadequate supervision, unsafe call situations, or insufficient support without fearing that speaking up could harm our training.
- Helping residents understand their protections, where to turn when something goes wrong, and how their concerns can be brought from Western to the provincial level.
But above all, my goal would be to listen to YOUR feedback and amplify YOUR voices as YOUR representative. I will do my best to remain responsive and accessible, and to advocate for the issues that YOU identify as priorities.
My passion for advocating for my peers extends beyond residency. In medical school, I co-founded a resident-led clinical reasoning and mentorship program. Earlier, I represented over 64,000 students as an elected Student Trustee and helped represent more than 2 million students across Ontario as Co-Chair of OSTA-AECO’s Policy Committee.
It would be an honour to represent Western’s residents, and I would be grateful for your support.
Dr. Mateen Noori
PGY-1 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Hello! I am running to represent you on PARO General Council. I am a PGY-1 in Internal Medicine, and I want to focus on practical ways to support residents on an individual and collective level — from day-to-day work conditions to the changing hospital work policies that impact residents.
This is not my first year of residency, having switched programs and seeing how the hospital changes directly impact our workflow as well as the positive impact of PARO community activities and advocacy, inspired me to join the PARO mission. I want to help with navigating the application of the PARO-OTH agreement to ensure a supportive training environment, by being present and readily available to chat whenever needed. I would focus on helping in the transitions of residency both the beginning as well as senioring and transition to practice, by organizing spaces where residents can learn from each other and workshops for practical skills.
I want to focus on community building through events that help us explore the city and try new hobbies — activities like cooking classes, hikes, climbing, brunches, running or pickleball groups, and coffee meetups across specialties. I'd like to keep these frequent and easy to join. I also want to ensure the Resident Enhancement Fund is being used to its full potential, with a focus on addressing everyday gaps like basic lounge amenities.
Having studied and worked in project management prior to medicine, one of the key strengths I would bring is knowing how to incorporate relevant stakeholder input — staff, faculty, and residents' families — into current and future policies, while pushing to keep residents as the priority. There have recently been a number of changes to services, like physical pagers, the safe ride home program, and dictation services that introduce new challenges. I want to work on improving these, and on making sure residents are kept in the loop on any future policy changes before they happen.
Thank you for your consideration and I hope I can have your support!
Dr. Sina Tafreshi
PGY-1 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Hi everyone!
My name is Sina, a PGY-1 Internal Medicine resident, and I'm excited to be running for PARO General Council.
Although I just started residency, I've already experienced why Western has such a strong reputation for resident support and advocacy. I've seen how much of a difference it makes to have supportive co-residents who are willing to answer questions, share advice, or simply check in after a busy day. That's exactly the kind of culture I want to continue and add to through PARO.
Throughout my medical training, I've had the opportunity to mentor junior students, organize teaching sessions and educational initiatives, and serve on my medical school's Accessibility in Medicine Society, where I worked to help improve the learning experience for fellow students. I also really enjoyed connecting with classmates through these roles and working together to turn ideas and feedback into meaningful improvements. These experiences taught me the importance of listening, being approachable, and following through.
If elected, I'll do my best to represent our residents by listening to your ideas, advocating for the issues that matter to you, and helping strengthen the supportive culture that already makes Western such a great place to train. I'll always be approachable and happy to hear your thoughts, whether it's a larger issue or simply an idea that could make day-to-day life in residency a little better. It would be a privilege to serve on PARO General Council representing Western, and I'd be grateful for your support. Thank you for your consideration!
Dr. Zinnia Chung
PGY-1 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Hello and thanks for visiting my profile! I’m Zinnia, a PGY1 in Internal Medicine, and I’m excited to run for PARO General Council and the opportunity to serve as your representative.
Advocacy looks different to everyone, but to me, it means consistently listening to and acting on your voices to shape our residency experience. It means being there to ensure questions around accommodations or call stipends are addressed. It means advocating for funding to improve the call rooms and resident lounges we rely on during busy days (and nights). And it means speaking up to foster an inclusive, open learning environment where every resident can thrive.
Throughout my time in medicine, I’ve worked to transform feedback and concerns into action. When chairing committees within OMSA’s grant and education portfolios, I focused on building opportunities that empowered learners, helping to secure 25K in funding for student research grants and hosting mentorship conferences to support professional development. Together with various interest groups, I’ve also organized simulation events and procedural skills workshops in direct response to concerns about hands-on learning. These experiences have highlighted the impact that a supportive environment can have in helping us to learn, connect, and flourish during our time in residency.
As your representative, I will focus on enhancing and advocating for better resources to support us at work, including hospital gyms, call rooms, and resident lounges. However, your experience beyond the hospital doors is just as important. My priority is to create safe environments that respect protected academic time, adhere to fair call scheduling, and minimize unnecessary obligations outside of working hours. Above all, I am committed to being a resource that you can always rely on to answer even the smallest questions, help with navigating complex policies, and connect you with supports that make each day a little easier.
My promise is to listen, advocate, and consistently show up for you throughout the busy journey of residency. It would be a privilege to represent you this year, and to ensure your voice is heard where it matters most.
Dr. Jon Lin
PGY-3 | Western | Surgery-Orthopaedic-
Bio
Throughout my training, I have consistently sought opportunities to advocate for my peers, foster community, and improve learner experience. I am eager to serve on PARO General Council because I believe every resident deserves a representative who is approachable, engaged, and committed to ensuring that their voices are heard. Resident well-being is a priority for me, and I am motivated to advocate for meaningful improvements to resident support, wellness initiatives, and benefits that positively impact our professional and personal lives.
Leadership has been a defining aspect of my academic journey. As an executive member of the Medical School Council at the Université de Sherbrooke, I worked with students and faculty to represent learner perspectives, communicate concerns, and contribute to initiatives that enhanced the medical school experience. Earlier in my training, I served on the Physiotherapy Student Council and held an executive role within a hip-hop dance crew at McGill University. These experiences strengthened my teamwork, organization and communication skills.
These leadership roles have taught me that effective advocacy begins with listening. I value being accessible to my colleagues, understanding their experiences, and acting on their concerns. Whether coordinating events, representing student interests, or collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, I have learned how to build trust, communicate transparently, and work constructively toward shared goals.
As a PARO General Council representative, I will be a visible and reliable resource for residents at my site. I am committed to actively seeking feedback, keeping my colleagues informed about PARO initiatives, and ensuring that local concerns are brought forward to General Council. I am particularly passionate about advancing resident well-being by advocating for enhanced benefits, accessible wellness resources, and policies that support residents in delivering excellent patient care while maintaining their own health and balance.
I would be honoured to contribute my leadership experience, collaborative approach, and commitment to advocacy to PARO. Thank you for considering my candidacy.
Dr. Sarah Elmedany
PGY-1 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
My name is Sarah Elmedany, and I am a PGY-1 Internal Medicine resident at Western University. I completed my undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at Western before moving to Ireland for medical school at the University of Limerick.
Since my undergraduate years, I have been passionate about supporting and advocating for my peers. Medicine is an incredibly rewarding career, but it is also physically and emotionally demanding, and not everyone has the time or opportunity to have their voice heard. I have enjoyed helping bridge that gap by listening to my colleagues, bringing their concerns forward, and working collaboratively to improve our learning environment.
During undergrad, I served as Co-President of both the UWO Neuroscience Society and the Premedical Society, where I organized networking events, fostered mentorship opportunities, and helped students navigate their academic and career goals. In medical school, I was an active member of the University of Limerick Medical Society team, representing and advocating for my classmates. Beyond my formal roles, I regularly sought feedback from peers during each clinical rotation and worked with faculty and administrators to share suggestions that could enhance the student experience. I always approached these conversations with respect, humility, and a collaborative mindset.
One of the most rewarding parts of advocacy was seeing meaningful change. Students in subsequent years shared that several community-based rotations became more engaging following student feedback, and the medical school reduced the number of fourth-year final examinations from 15 to 12, helping ease the academic burden for future cohorts. Knowing that our collective efforts had a lasting impact reinforced my passion for advocacy.
When I learned about PARO, I was excited to see an organization dedicated to resident advocacy. I would be honoured to contribute to a team that works to ensure residents feel supported, valued, and heard while fostering a learning environment where trainee wellness and education remain a priority.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy baking, hosting gatherings with friends, staying active, and spending time by the water.
Dr. Asnia Shah
PGY-2 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Hi all! I’m Asnia, currently an internal medicine resident at Western with med school training from Pakistan. I’m also a Muslim and a mother and Pakistani by ethnicity. I’m also an MHSc in Translational Research from U of T. All this is an important part of my identity for two reasons: 1) I bring unique strengths and perspectives; 2) I aim to represent and be a voice for those with similar backgrounds.
I’m deeply committed to the rights and wellness of physicians at work, including equity for women and especially mothers in medicine. During my Masters, I lead a Wellness Program for Graduate Students of U of T’s faculty of Medicine. In addition, my Masters equips me with the skills to visualize and actualize a vision.
My goals on PARO would be to be an accessible advocate to my colleagues, to brainstorm ways to address system issues, and to promote an inclusive workplace environment for all residents. However, what I consider a personal and most pertinent goal is improved resident wellness. Something that we lack is communication amongst peers, which propagates isolation and lack of connection. As physicians we tend to shy away from showing weakness. I believe we can do better at abolishing that and learning strategies to better stick together and share experiences and work as a group WITH each other.
I promise I’m not all doom and gloom! I also encourage lots of fun, food and dancing!
Dr. Arjan Ahluwalia
PGY-2 | Western | Int.Med-General-
Bio
Hi everyone,
I’m Arjan, and I am a PGY-2 Internal Medicine resident at Western University. I am excited to be running for the PARO General Council. Residency has shown me the importance of collaboration, not only within our own programs, but across all specialties. I am running because I believe PARO plays a vital role in ensuring residents’ voices are heard, our rights are protected, and our training environments continue to improve.
Early in residency, I experienced firsthand the value of resident advocacy. Although I wasn't officially involved with PARO, I worked closely alongside PARO representatives while navigating a prolonged issue with missed call stipend payments. What should have been straightforward took over four months to resolve, largely because there was no clear way to verify registered calls or processed payments. That experience showed me the importance of transparent systems and strong resident advocates. If elected, I want to improve call stipend transparency and help make resolving payment issues simpler and faster.
I also believe we must continue advocating for programs that directly support resident well-being, such as the Safe Ride Program, while protecting educational time, fair working conditions, and open communication between residents, programs, and PARO.
Outside of advocacy, I love bringing people together. During medical school, I served as President of several student organizations, where I organized social and wellness initiatives that helped build a strong sense of community. I'd love to bring that same energy to residency by expanding opportunities for residents to connect across specialties through events like trivia nights, intramural sports, escape rooms, and casual social gatherings.
Above all, I hope to be an approachable, reliable, and enthusiastic representative who listens, follows through, and helps make residency not only a place where we learn, but a community where we genuinely enjoy supporting one another.
I am excited to represent residents on PARO General Council and turning our shared challenges into meaningful action! Thank you!