Maddie is a junior in Berkeley College from Atlanta, Georgia. She is majoring in biomedical engineering and is interested in a career in the medical device industry. Currently, she is involved in research on engineered heart tissues in a biomechanics lab and is working on a medical device for performing skin biopsies. Outside of BMES, Maddie plays on the Yale Club Volleyball team, is a FOOT leader, and peer tutors for physiology. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling, hiking, and gardening.  

Aryana Ramos-Vazquez is a junior majoring in biomedical engineering. On campus, her home is Saybrook (SAY WHAT?), but she's lived in Tuxedo Park, New York all her life. She is particularly interested in pursuing neuroelectronic interfaces with clinical applications. Outside of BMES, Aryana works as a student coordinator at La Casa Cultural, the Latine cultural center at Yale, and a college aide at the Saybrook College Office! She is also heavily involved in Despierta Boricua, Yale's Puerto Rican student organization, as the 24-25 Media Chair. You can also find her in concerts or on tour, making music and friends, with the Yale Glee Club! Outside of her formal extracurricular involvements, she loves to write stories and poetry, study in cafes around New Haven, and stargaze around campus.

Zeki is a senior from Manila, Philippines. He is currently conducting kidney tissue engineering research at the School of Medicine and taking electives in the Biomechanics and Biomolecular Engineering tracks. Zeki’s other activities include the Yale Logos, Christian Union, and the Yale Political Union. Zeki spends his free time taking walks around New Haven, listening to ‘70s and ‘80s pop songs, and learning ballroom dances.

Janice Hur is the YBMES Communications Director.

Marissa Villa is a junior from Albuquerque, NM majoring in Biomedical Engineering with an interest in Biomechanics. She works under Dr. Kim Blenman researching TILs while working with instrumentation. Outside of BMES, Marissa is involved with Latina Women at Yale, SHPE, and SACNAS. She enjoys binge watching tv series, listening to music, and exploring good New Haven eats. 

Will is a sophomore in Berkeley College from Taipei, Taiwan. As an American Chemical Society fellow, Will has a deep interest in regenerative nanomaterials and hopes to use his bioengineering knowledge to pursue a career in intellectual property litigation. In his free time, he enjoys designing clothes, playing tennis, kickboxing, and traveling around the world.

Chelsea Coronel is the Social Coordinator.

Riya Bhargava is a junior in Morse College from Lucknow, India. She is majoring in Biomedical Engineering and Philosophy. Riya enjoys doing longevity research and playing the classical guitar.