Chemistry SI Leaders
Chemistry SI Leaders
CHEM 1300
Vyn Le
My name is Vyn Le, and I’m a junior biology major in the dual admission dental program. This semester, I am the SI leader for General Chemistry I with Dr. Allred, and I chose SI because I’ve always enjoyed helping my peers in the classroom. Some fun facts about me are that I’ve played the piano for over 10 years, and I was the bassist for my high school rock band. Nowadays, I play mostly the electric guitar.
CHEM 1300
Anthony Marzouk
Hi, my name is Anthony Marzouk and I am an SI for CHEM1300. I am a Sophomore Biology major in the D.O. medical program with minors in Honors Transdisciplinary Studies, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Pre-Health. I chose to be an SI because I want to help empower students to be successful in difficult courses at NSU and share my passion for chemistry with others. In addition to being an SI, I am a First-Year Senator in USGA, I am the IOC Chair for the Education for Refugees Association (ERA), I am on the fundraising committee for Pre-SOMA, and I am a member of Delta Epsilon Mu. Lastly, a couple of things I enjoy are traveling the world and listening to music from my home country of Egypt.
CHEM 1300
Christina Herrera
My name is Christina Herrera, I’m a Bio Major, Pre-Med; with Minors in pre- health, honors transdisciplinary, pre-health, psychology for health sciences. I’m the SI Leader for CHEM 1310. I chose SI as I thoroughly enjoyed the course I took and wanted to help others understand the material and share my knowledge of the course. I also enjoy teaching and reviewing material as I have been a tutor in the past. I am part of the Junior Pediatrics Club, National Pre-Medical Association, and Women in Stem. Fun Facts: I am a medical assistant at a pediatrics office. I have a dog and guinea pig.
CHEM 1300
Alessandra Coke
Hi! I'm Alessandra Coke, and I am a SI leader for GenChem 1. I am a senior biology major with chemistry, psychology and honors minors, and I'm in D.O/B.A program. I chose SI because I found it so helpful for my first year here at NSU that I wanted to pay it forward by becoming an SI myself :). I'm the IOC chair for SAGE, and I'm apart of GSA Sharks, HOSA and a few more :).
Fun facts: I play DnD during my spare time, and I love scary movies and video games.
CHEM 1300
Avisha Thota
Hi! My name is Avisha, and I am excited to be SI leader for Chem 1300. I am a public health major on the pre-med track, and I chose to be an SI leader because I am passionate about mentoring and creating a collaborative learning environment where students can thrive. I am also involved in NSU Down to Dance and UPHSA as an e-board member. A fun fact about me is that I participated in a world record for dance.
CHEM 1300
Amanda Roth
Hello! My name is Amanda Roth, and I am an SI for Chem 1300 with Professor Saleh. I am a sophomore majoring in biology, with minors in business and honors transdisciplinary studies, and I am on the pre-dental track. This is my first year as an SI Leader, but I had a fantastic experience with SI during my freshman year, which inspired me to join the team. I am passionate about helping others learn and understand difficult topics. At Nova, I am very involved on campus, serving as the president of Alpha Phi Omega, the IOC Chair of the National Marrow Donor Program, and as a member of both the Pre-Dental Society and the Club Softball Team. A fun fact about me is that I was a state champion for skiing in high school.
CHEM 1300
Emily Guirguis
My name is Emily Guirguis and I am an SI Leader for CHEM 1300! I am majoring in Biology with minors in Public Health and Psychology for Health Sciences and I am on the pre-med track. Some of my hobbies include shopping, traveling with my family, playing volleyball, and watching the sunset. I chose to become an SI Leader because attending SI sessions for my own classes had such a positive impact on me, so I wanted to be able to create that same impact for others and their learning!
CHEM 1300
Camilla Vertsman
My name is Camilla Vertsman and I’m a senior supplemental instructor as well as a tutor at the TTC. I’m a biology major and hope to one day be a dentist! A fun fact about me is that I love to dance and workout.
CHEM 1300
Megan Bailey
My name is Megan Bailey. I am an SI for General Chemistry 1. I am a biology major on a dental track. I wanted to be an SI leader because of how much I enjoyed the community it develops, and I wanted to help people develop good study habits. A little about me is that I play softball on the club team here at Nova and I also enjoy painting and cooking.
CHEM 1300
Vanya Gupta
Hi everyone, my name is Vanya Gupta, and I am going to be an SI for CHEM 1300 (General Chemistry I). I am a Neuroscience major on the pre-medical track. I chose SI because attending SI sessions has allowed me to do well in my own STEM courses, and by becoming a part of this program, I hope to be able to create the same positive experience for other students. I am a part of RESULTS, the Homeless Outreach & Awareness Organization, and City Girl Bhangra. A fun fact about me is that I LOVE iced matcha lattes!!
CHEM 1300
Nitya Gourishetty
Hello! My name is Nitya Gourishetty and I am a CHEM 1300 SI this semester for Dr. Brown's course. I am a Junior Biology major with minors in Nutrition and Honors on the pre-med track. On campus, I am on the board of two clubs: Junior Pediatrics and HOSA. I originally wanted to become an SI because I truly see and have experienced the value of focused group study. SI is a reliable and effective academic program for students, and I am proud to be a part of it. A fun fact about me is that I am allergic to both cats and dogs but love both!
CHEM 2400
Avani Kulkarni
Hello! My name is Avani, and I am Senior SIL for Organic Chemistry 1! I am a Senior in the 3+4 BS/DO program with a major in Neuroscience, and minors in Pre-Health and Health & Wellness Coaching. It was not until I went through Gen Chem 1 in my first semester that I realized that I could help people look at concepts from different perspectives. My peers, educators, and supervisors all told me to apply, and it was one of the best decisions of my life. Being an SIL has changed my college experience and taught me valuable skills for navigating my other positions on-campus. You may see me around campus as the Student Director for SEABoard and the Health & Wellness Ambassador for IOC or recognize me as a host for the 2023 & 2024 STUEYs, and Sharkapalooza 2023! Additionally, I am a sister of the E.X.O.T.I.C. Xi Zeta Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc., and a member of President's 64.
CHEM 2400
Sathvi Gandra
Hi, my name is Sathvi Gandra, and I am a SI leader for Organic Chemistry I! I am a double major in Neuroscience and Biology, and I chose SI to be a leader in the NSU community and aid other students in their academic journeys. As someone who is not naturally a fast learner, going to SI sessions helped me grasp difficult concepts faster and gave me an opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and test my knowledge. At NSU, I am a part of the Pre-SOMA, MEDLife, Homeless Outreach and Awareness Organization, and City Girl Bhangra. Two things on my bucket list currently are going skydiving and getting a tattoo!
CHEM 2400
Aashi Chhabra
Hi! My name is Aashi, and I am SI for CHEM2400 (Organic Chemistry 1). I am a Public Health Major in the dual admission B.S./D.O. program. I chose SI because I am a firm believer that a large part of doing well in a class is believing that you can in the first place, and I want to help build other students' confidence in commonly difficult classes like organic chemistry. I also have a passion for education. I am the president of ApplyU here at NSU; we provide free college counseling to high school students who may not be able to afford such resources. I am also involved in the Undergraduate Public Health Student Association. A fun fact about me is that I aspire to publish a poetry book and that I like to bake vegan desserts!
CHEM 2400
Ajitesh Sompalli
My name is Ajitesh Sompalli. I am an SI for Organic Chemistry I. I am a third-year Biology Major and Public Health Minor in the 4+4 BS/DO program. I chose to be a part of the SI program as whenever I struggled with my class, I would go to an SI session, which helped me a lot, and I believe that without the program, I would not have done as well as I did in many of my science classes. I joined the SI program to assist others the way I was helped in the past. I am also a part of Apply U, a club helping high school students with college applications and college counseling. Some fun facts about myself are that I’ve done a 203 km hike around the Alps and know how to play the violin.
CHEM 2400
Vishal Ahuja
Hello! My name is Vishal Ahuja, I am a senior majoring in Human Nutrition, and I am also in the 8-year Dual D.O. program. I am a SI leader for CHEM 2400 or Organic Chemistry I. The reason I decided I wanted to be a part of the SI team is because I remember all the struggles and difficulties I faced while trying to succeed in many of my classes, I want to give back to my peers and do what I can to help them with what I’ve picked up in a class that I know I struggled in. In addition to being a SI leader I am a mentor in the mentorship program and I’m also apart of club tennis. Some fun facts about me are that I love thrifting/vintage fashion and I also love to bake!
CHEM 2400
Mahi Patel
Hey everyone! My name is Mahi Patel, and I am a biology major on the pre-dental track with minors in pre-health, business, honors, and psych. I chose to be an SI leader to help my peers be more academically engaged and help them succeed in historically difficult courses. Outside of being an Organic Chemistry I SI, I am the President of VIH and WIS as well as the PR/Marketing chair of GirlUp Florida and WPDO. Some fun facts about me are that I love to travel and have been to 30 countries and that I love cherry coke.
CHEM 2400
Kaitlin Whalen
Hey everyone! My name is Mahi Patel, and I am a biology major on the pre-dental track with minors in pre-health, business, honors, and psych. I chose to be an SI leader to help my peers be more academically engaged and help them succeed in historically difficult courses. Outside of being an Organic Chemistry I SI, I am the President of VIH and WIS as well as the PR/Marketing chair of GirlUp Florida and WPDO. Some fun facts about me are that I love to travel and have been to 30 countries and that I love cherry coke.
CHEM 2400
Rhea Hede-Sakhardande
Hi! My name is Rhea Hede, and I am so excited to be an SI Leader for Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 2400) this semester. I am a Public Health major with a minor in Research and I am on the pre-med track. I am also a part of the Dual DO program as well as Razor's Edge Research. I chose to become an SI leader because last year I got to see first-hand just how impactful a peer leader in a challenging subject having can be. I also hope to support students through difficult course work and encourage them to continue to work hard and give them the confidence to succeed. Aside from being an SI this semester, I am also the President of the Public Health Outreach Club and on the executive board of Girl Up Florida here at NSU in addition to being a dancer on NSU Maasti! A couple of fun facts about me are that I love Pilates and my favorite drink at Starbucks is matcha!
CHEM2400
Adhvika Saravanan
Hello! My name is Adhvika Saravanan, and I am a current junior. I am majoring in Biology and Neuroscience on the pre-med track. I am an SI for Organic Chemistry 1. I was interested in becoming an SI Leader because mentorship is something I am extremely passionate about, especially in an academic sense. I also love learning and helping others and found the purpose behind SI something that I resonated with. There also have been many times SI has helped me in my previous classes, and I wanted to do the same for incoming students. Some organizations I am a part of on campus include being President of American Sign Language Club, Secretary of IAHD, Treasurer of IAHD, and a member of Delta Epsilon Mu. A fun fact about me is I have been learning ASL for over 3 years and I know how to play 5 instruments!
CHEM 2410
Emmanuel Guerrero
I’m in the Biology Pre-Dental Track. I’m the SI Leader for Organic Chemistry (CHEM 2410).
SI helped me break out of my shell of relying only on myself to learn. The sessions allowed me to collaborate and become a great teammate of those who are struggling with the course as I was in the same situation of feeling stuck on being able to pass chemistry. For this reason, I joined SI to become a leader and to be the helping hand of those who think they have given up. Wanting the best out of each other and going the extra mile together.
Fun Facts: - I love to listen to Taylor Swift and Country Music, and I love to play Pokémon
CHEM2410
Katrina Arndt
Hi! My name is Katrina Arndt, and I am a Biology major / Business minor. I am the SI for Dr. Aukszi's CHEM2410, and I chose SI because I fell in love with the course and Dr. Aukszi. Also, my SI leader was vital to my success, and I hope to help others in this historically difficult course. I am a part of VAW Volunteers Around the World, Pre-Dental Society, and Down to Dance. A fun fact about me is that I have played golf since I was 5 years old.
CHEM 2410
Arianna Calderon
Hi, my name is Arianna Calderon, and I am an SI for CHEM 2410. Currently I major in public health with interest of going down the pre-med track and I minor in both pre-health and art. I chose to become an SI because during my freshmen year, I always admired my past SI leaders for breaking down material for better understanding and being that source of help for students. As a student, I would often end up explaining material to others as my own study benefit but as I continued doing it, I started to enjoy helping others grasp material which then led to my growing interest in becoming an SI
myself. In addition, I hope being an SI would also help me improve my skill of public speaking and explanation. A fun fact about myself is that I am an artist and I love learning how to use different art mediums such as painting and traditional drawing. The art medium that I enjoy most is digital animation, but I am still learning more about it as I plan to further pursue it.
CHEM 2410
Sahil Sheth
Hello, my name is Sahil Sheth, and I am an SI leader for Orgo 2. I am a neuroscience/biology double major and on the pre-med track. I chose SI because I love the tutoring environment of NSU and wanted to focus on one subject more in depth. I am part of NSU Pre-Soma. Some fun facts about me are I love to run and eat sushi.
CHEM 3650
Philo Ibrahim
Hello, my name is Philopatier Ibrahim. I am a Neuroscience Major on the Pre-Med track and am an SI for Chem 3650. I chose to be an SI because I genuinely want every student to reach their full potential in the class. Throughout my time as an SI last semester, I truly have become really passionate about my job and see it as a learning experience for me and the kids I help. I truly want to be a reason that the kids get an A in the class and someone they know they can talk to if they have questions or concerns. I am a leader in is Science Alive and I am the IOC chair of MENA and a member of OCCM. An interesting fact about me is that I love working out!
CHEM 3650
Nandini Pandrangi
CHEM 3650
Srujan Miryala
Hello! My name is Srujan, I am the SI leader for Dr. Sikora's biochemistry classes. I am a pre-med biology major. I chose SI because I wanted to give back after getting the help that I got from my SI leader, meet new people, and get to know my professor more. I am a part of the Bhangra team. Some fun facts about me are that I like dogs, and hot dogs (food is my true love).
CHEM 3650
Riya Davar
Hi! My name is Riya Davar, and I am a Neuroscience major currently in the 3+4 B.S./D.O. program (on the pre-med track). I am an SIL for CHEM 3650 (Biochemistry) and am super excited to spread my love for this subject to incoming biochemistry students! I chose Supplemental Instruction because I recognize the inherent challenges of biochemistry and the significant impact that peer mentorship can have on the learning process. Having experienced the benefits of SI firsthand in courses like General Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II, I understand the value of consistent practice and non-judgmental support. I believe that having a recent course graduate as a mentor can alleviate stress and facilitate a more effective learning environment. My goal is to provide the same level of support and guidance that proved instrumental in my own academic success. Some fun facts about myself are that I am a Bollywood and hip-hop dancer, and I love the arts in general -- I enjoy singing, playing the piano, and *attempting* to play the guitar in my free time. I look forward to meeting all of y'all! 😊