2022-2023 CAPSI UBC Executive Council
Aneet Grewal
Senior Representative
Pronouns:
She/Her
Expected year of graduation:
2024
Education prior to pharmacy school:
BSc Honours in Biological Sciences from University of Windsor
What are your hobbies and/or interests?
When I have time from school, I love to bake or cook new dishes!
What does CAPSI mean to you?
CAPSI is a community of pharmacy students across Canada who work together and advocate for the profession of pharmacy on a local, national, and international level.
What is something unique you bring to the council?
I've been a part of many different organizations from my undergrad that have allowed me to become a great collaborator and creative thinker.
Mark Seo
Junior Representative
Pronouns:
He/Him
Expected year of graduation:
2025
Education prior to pharmacy school:
BSc Pharmacology and Therapeutics at McGill University
What are you hobbies and/or interests?
Working out, watching Netflix and going out with friends
What does CAPSI mean to you?
CAPSI was one of the first clubs I joined in pharmacy! It means building meaningful connections, advocating for the profession of pharmacy, and creating valuable memories with fellow students within the pharmacy program.
What is something unique you bring to the council?
I bring positive influence to the team 🙂
Celeste Giovanatti
Secretary
Pronouns:
She/Her
Expected year of graduation:
2024
Education prior to pharmacy school:
Health Sciences and Biology at Western University
What are your hobbies and/or interests?
I like traveling, hiking, & trying new cafés & restaurants!
What does CAPSI mean to you?
CAPSI to me is a national community of pharmacy students that can collaborate in advocating for the profession along with meeting new colleagues and educating each other on opportunities and avenues within pharmacy.
What is something unique you bring to the council?
I feel like I'm really on top of my game in terms of organization and meeting deadlines.
Nghi Le
Treasurer
Pronouns:
He/Him
Expected year of graduation:
2024
Education prior to pharmacy school:
2 years of an undergraduate science program and 1 year of an undergraduate business program
What are your hobbies and/or interests?
Hiking, discovering new music and writing poems
What does CAPSI mean to you?
CAPSI is an opportunity for me to work with and learn from like-minded peers, and to be a part of advocating for our student body.
What is something unique you bring to the council?
I've been on the council for the past three years so I will use my experiences with previous iterations of CAPSI UBC to support our current team.
Noah Koster
Vice-Treasurer
Pronouns:
He/Him
Expected year of graduation:
2025
Education prior to pharmacy school:
BSc in Microbiology
What are your hobbies and/or interests?
Chess, sports, and magic (not the card game).
What does CAPSI mean to you?
I'm happy being part of a group and to work towards a common goal with friends.
What is something unique you bring to the council?
Fun energy and bad magic tricks.
Alix Logan
Sponsorship Coordinator
Pronouns:
She/Her
Expected year of graduation:
2024
Education prior to pharmacy school:
BScH (Chemistry)
What are your hobbies and/or interests?
Dance, soccer and hiking
What does CAPSI mean to you?
CAPSI creates an amazing community for pharmacy students to get inspired about pharmacy as a profession. CAPSI runs so many incredible events throughout the year and I am so excited to be a part of it.
What is something unique you bring to the council?
I am an excellent communicator and I love working with and meeting new people. Having completed an honours degree plus two years of work experience prior to my pharmacy degree, I have learned a lot about working with people and I feel this is what makes me unique!
Jay Alam
Co-Fundraising Chair
Pronouns:
He/Him
Expected year of graduation:
2025
Education prior to pharmacy school:
BSc Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
What are your hobbies and/or interests?
Unaffordable coffee shops, sad music and wearing plaid
What does CAPSI mean to you?
To me, CAPSI is a space for pharmacy students to be much more than just pharmacy students. Here, we get to display our creative, outgoing and adventurous sides, while also having a little bit of fun along the way.
What is something unique you bring to the council?
I like to approach every situation with optimism. Nothing in life is worth doing unless you’re having fun. And I’m always having fun 🙂
Shihoko Minakawa
Co-Fundraising Chair
Pronouns:
She/Her
Expected year of graduation:
2025
Education prior to pharmacy school:
BSc at Queen's University
What are your hobbies and/or interests?
A whole lot of retail therapy, otherwise hanging out with my cat 🙂
What does CAPSI mean to you?
An outlet to advocate for the pharmacy profession as current students, and a place to connect and meet new friends!
What is something unique you bring to the council?
Lots of smiles and hopefully lots of profit!
Romina Sardari
Advocacy Chair
Pronouns:
She/Her
Expected year of graduation:
2024
Education prior to pharmacy school:
BSc Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
What are your hobbies and/or interests?
Reading books, watching sci-fi movies and baking
What does CAPSI mean to you?
To me, CAPSI is an opportunity to advocate for pharmacy profession, network and develop leadership skills.
What is something unique you bring to the council?
Diversity of experiences and my passion for advocating for my profession.
Armita Shadgan
Community Education and Outreach Coordinator
Pronouns:
She/Her
Expected year of graduation:
2024
Education prior to pharmacy school:
Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Physiology at SFU
What are your hobbies and/or interests?
I love food and travelling! As a kid, I would go into the kitchen and mix a bunch of ingredients, pretending to be the host of a cooking show. If I didn’t pursue healthcare, I would have loved to go to culinary school or host my own travel food-tasting or cooking show! For now though, I have a small YouTube channel where I document my life as a pharmacy student with occasional recipes. If you’re curious, my username is @armitta.
What does CAPSI mean to you?
CAPSI is a safe community that connects pharmacy students all across Canada. It provides opportunities for us to grow as leaders and advocates while working with a variety of people. Through CAPSI, I’ve had so many opportunities to meet new people and promote health and wellness in the community. It feels incredible to be part of a passionate and motivated group of like-minded people who are pushing our profession forward, even as students yet to graduate.
What is something unique you bring to the council?
I have a background in education from 7 years of working at Kumon with students of all ages, volunteering for adult ESL classes through MOSAIC, as well as private tutoring. These experiences have allowed me to sharpen my skills of effective communication and ability to connect with individuals of different backgrounds. As the coordinator for CAPSI’s Community Education and Outreach Committee, I am able to use these skills to lead my team in developing effective outreach projects based on an understanding of the needs of our target population.
Setayesh Abdollahi
IT Officer/Marketing Coordinator
Pronouns:
She/Her
Expected year of graduation:
2024
Education prior to pharmacy school:
BSc in Food Nutrition and Health at UBC
What are your hobbies and/or interests?
Cooking, hiking and watching Netflix
What does CAPSI mean to you?
To me, CAPSI is all about making new connections, teamwork and developing leadership skills.
What is something unique you bring to the council?
I am very organized, creative and I enjoy working in a team.
Emily Blacklaws
IPSF Liaison
Pronouns:
She/Her
Expected year of graduation:
2024
Education prior to pharmacy school:
BSc Biomedical Physiology at SFU
What are your hobbies and/or interests?
I have always loved the water! I grew up as a competitive swimmer and have worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor for 7 years!
What does CAPSI mean to you?
CAPSI is an organization that encourages innovation and provides opportunities for student pharmacists to advocate and promote the pharmacy profession in creative new ways!
What is something unique you bring to the council?
I am always open to new experiences and love to learn new things. I am looking forward to another year on council and to seeing all of the initiatives that we will plan!
Arrietty Song
IPSF Liaison
Pronouns:
She/Her
Expected year of graduation:
2024
Education prior to pharmacy school:
3 years of undergrad
What are your hobbies and/or interests?
Drawing, singing, reading, travelling, guzheng!
What does CAPSI mean to you?
CAPSI is a place for me to learn, grow and connect. ♥
What is something unique you bring to the council?
I play a Chinese instrument for 11 years. I am ready to entertain you guys any time.
Jennifer Liang
4th Year Representative
Pronouns:
She/Her
Expected year of graduation:
2023
Education prior to pharmacy school:
BSc Microbiology and Immunology from UBC
What are your hobbies and/or interests?
Playing the violin and piano
What does CAPSI mean to you?
CAPSI is a family of like-minded individuals united together to advocate for the pharmacy profession while also not forgetting to have fun along the way.
What is something unique you bring to the council?
My ability to look at a problem from multiple angles to help brainstorm for potential solutions.
Ilianna Bustamante-Araya
2nd Year Representative
Pronouns:
She/Her
Expected year of graduation:
2025
Education prior to pharmacy school:
2 years of Biomedical Studies at UNBC
What are your hobbies and/or interests?
Hiking, kayaking, crocheting
What does CAPSI mean to you?
CAPSI - an organization specifically for pharmacy students and interns, providing us with a place to learn, network, and collaborate with our peers as well as learn more about the pharmacy profession. CAPSI equips us to become the best pharmacist we can possibly be.
What is something unique you bring to the council?
My passion for pursuing pharmacy and encouraging others to have a good work-life balance when it comes to school and joining clubs.