PULS Council 2025-26
We’re here to help you with any physiology-related needs!
Simone Dhingra
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President
President Responsibilities
- Preside over all official functions.
- Act as the liaison between staff and students.
- Be responsible for the overall efficiency of the council.
- Be responsible for the Alvin Shrier Award.
- Plan and oversee Physiology Career Day.
- Assist in the planning of Undergraduate Research Day with the Physiology Department.
Favourite Movie: Harry Potter
Song on Repeat: False God – Taylor Swift
My name is Simone, and I’m so excited to be serving as your President this year! This is my third and final year on PULS, and my goal is to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable, supported, and welcome. We’re all here to help with anything you need — don’t hesitate to reach out!
Sophia Mugford
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Vice President
Vice President Responsibilities
- Assume duties of the President at any function which the President is unable to attend. Assist the President in presiding over all events.
- Attend all SUS General Council meetings.
- Be responsible for the Ann Wechsler Teacher of the Year Award.
- Be responsible for council organization.
Advice to first year self: Go out and make as many connections as you can
Favourite Movie: I was the TV Glow or Scream
Hi everyone! I am super excited to be your Vice President this year. A bit about me, I’m in U3 Honors, I’m born and raised in Toronto and I love anything and everything about horror! A fun fact about me is that I am a certified Scuba diver.
Qetsia Misenga
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VP Finance
VP Finance Responsibilities
- Be responsible for all PULS finances.
- Be responsible for the organization of fundraising events and auctions.
- Be responsible for the annual publication of the PULS report.
- Be responsible for the handling of sponsorships affiliated with PULS.
- Be responsible for the design, coordination, and sale of all Physiology and PULS clothing and memorabilia.
Advice to first year self: Don’t worry if you feel a little lost, you are way too young to be stressed out this much
Favourite PULS memory: Hollywood Formal!
Hi ! My name is Qetsia I am a U3 Physiology major with a minor in History. I am from the great city of Montreal a fun fact about me is that I’ve been doing my own hair for about two years now!
Jathin Rao
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VP Academic
VP Academic Responsibilities
- Organize a minimum of one academic event per semester.
- Be responsible for overseeing all academic events (ie. Journal club, Introduction to Physiology, etc.).
- Organize Physiology Academia Day (also known as “Wine and Cheese”).
- Be responsible for appointing an academic committee.
- Coordinate academic and financial accommodation student requests for NTCs in addition to collaborating with the Student Accessibility and Achievement for registered students.
Advice to first year self: Don’t go to class, it’s not worth it
Funniest childhood memory: Almost getting killed by a rampaging Water Buffalo in an Indian Jungle
Hey PHGY Pham! I’m a U3 Honors Physiology student, born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, I love playing volleyball, and I play three instruments. I’m excited to meet you all!
Lareina Shen
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Co-VP Internal
VP Internal Responsibilities
- Host biweekly/monthly PHGY Fridays for the Physiology student body.
- Organize a U1 Breakfast or an equivalent U1 introductory event at the beginning of the year for the incoming students.
- Organize the end of year Gala/Formal event.
- Organize at least one additional large scale social event for the Physiology student body per semester.
- Be responsible for appointing a Social committee.
Fav Phgy class: PHGY 314 (neuro, so cool!)
Bucket list item: deep sea diving in the maldives
hey everyone, i’m SO excited to be your co-VP internal for this school year!! i’m from halifax, nova scotia and i’m in U3 Honours physiology. when i’m not busy catching up on lecture recordings (oops), you can find me cafe hopping to find the best hazelnut lattes, playing badminton, or planning SUPER COOL PHGY EVENTS with maya. feel free to reach out to me anytime 🙂
Maya Frisani
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Co-VP Internal
VP Internal Responsibilities
- Host biweekly/monthly PHGY Fridays for the Physiology student body.
- Organize a U1 Breakfast or an equivalent U1 introductory event at the beginning of the year for the incoming students.
- Organize the end of year Gala/Formal event.
- Organize at least one additional large scale social event for the Physiology student body per semester.
- Be responsible for appointing a Social committee.
Fav Phgy Class: Does it have to have the PHGY course code in it??? I am really enjoying PPHS 511 right now (Maya did not understand the prompt…)
Bucket list item: To go skydiving!!!
Hi PHGY community! I am so happy to be returning as one of the VP Internals on PULS! I am a U3 Physiology major, with a minor in Environment. When I’m not busy studying, I play ultimate frisbee with McGill’s Ultimate Team, enjoy baking new desserts, and spending time outdoors exploring Montreal! We have some epic events in store for this year so stay tuned!
David Choi
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VP Athletics
VP Athletics Responsibilities
- Organize an intramural team representing the Department of Physiology per semester.
- Organize at least one sports or wellness event per semester.
- Be responsible for the promotion of external or internal volunteer opportunities.
Fav Phgy Class: PHGY 313
Fav TV Show: Breaking bad
Hey my name is David Choi. I’m from Toronto and I’m in my final year of Physiology! I like to play sports, play the clarinet, and box in my free time! Super excited to see you all this year!
Natalie Ma
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VP Communications
VP Communications Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the design and maintenance of the PULS web page.
- Be responsible for the coordination of the online polling during election period, unless running in the election.
- Be the official liaison between PULS and external parties (not pertaining to other council members’ events), specifically responding to PULS emails and Instagram direct messages.
- Be responsible for the advertisement of all PULS sponsored events.
- Be responsible for PULS’ social media presence through regular posts on social media (e.g. PULS Instagram).
Hidden Talent: Lock picking
Fav TV Show: Modern Family
Hi PHGY! My name is Natalie and I am so honoured to be PULS’s VP Communications this year! I am in my U2 year, I’m from Vancouver, but I’ve lived in Shanghai, China for most of my life!
Zoya Hanna
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VP Sustainability
VP Sustainability Responsibilities
- Organize at least one equity/sustainability-related event/initiative per year.
- Be responsible for choosing and orchestrating at least one charitable project per semester.
- Be the point of contact for any concerns that constituents and officers have that they do not wish to present to the executives.
- Ensure that all PULS events, initiatives and proceedings are organized, planned and executed in a fair and equitable manner.
- Act as a liaison between PULS and other diversity bodies both inside and outside of the university.
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion for underrepresented groups within the department of Physiology and PULS. Continually investigate strategies to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion within all events and initiatives hosted by PULS.
- Monitor the equity complaints form.
- Be responsible for appointing a Sustainability committee. .
Current song on repeat: Where is My Husband by RAYE
Dream Job (if you didn’t have to worry about anything): Puzzle designer for escape rooms
My name is Zoya, I am in U3 Honours Physiology. I am originally Syrian but have lived in Montreal for 8 years now. Fun fact, I can’t go anywhere without my water bottle
Alexa Labrecque
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U3 Representative
U3 Representative Responsibilities
- Serve as liaisons between the PULS council and its student body.
- Be responsible for all class notes and NTCs of their year.
- Organize year-specific or program-specific events.
- Create and or manage a group chat associated with their respective graduating class or specific program.
- Be responsible for organizing the annual U3 Graduation Dinner and Graduation Gift.
- Be responsible for the coordination and the logistics of the Synapse program.
Fav PULS memory: Doing Relay for Life with PULS friends
Fav McGill Study spot: 3rd floor of Law library is a hidden gem
Hey! I’m Alexa, a third year Physiology and Math major and one of the U3 reps for PULS this year! I grew up right here in one of the suburbs of Montreal, pretty close to the Mac campus. When I’m not busy problem-solving or studying, I enjoy reading, hiking and listening to music (during my commute to school) in my free time. I’m also always down to yap in the PULS lounge, so feel free to stop by to chat!!
Olivia Hong
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U3 Representative
U3 Representative Responsibilities
- Serve as liaisons between the PULS council and its student body.
- Be responsible for all class notes and NTCs of their year.
- Organize year-specific or program-specific events.
- Create and or manage a group chat associated with their respective graduating class or specific program.
- Be responsible for organizing the annual U3 Graduation Dinner and Graduation Gift.
- Be responsible for the coordination and the logistics of the Synapse program.
Hidden Talent: I can fit my whole fist in my mouth.
Bucket list item: Sky diving
Hi guys! My name is Olivia and I’m one of the U3 reps this year. I am currently finishing my last year in physiology. I love baking, walking around the city, and convincing myself that studying at cafes counts as self-care. Feel free to reach out anytime!
Samantha Dong
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U2 Representative
U2 Representative Responsibilities
- Serve as liaisons between the PULS council and its student body.
- Be responsible for all class notes and NTCs of their year.
- Organize year-specific or program-specific events.
- Create and or manage a group chat associated with their respective graduating class or specific program.
Hot take (but it wasn’t a question option 😂): Can I give a hot take? if so NYC bagels are wayyy better than Montreal
Favourite Movie: Remember Me
Hey PHGY! I’m Samantha, your other U2 rep and I’m so excited for this year! I’m born and raised in New York City. You can find me constantly running around on campus or every Tuesday at Frostbite.
Haley Del Farra
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U2 Representative
U2 Representative Responsibilities
- Serve as liaisons between the PULS council and its student body.
- Be responsible for all class notes and NTCs of their year.
- Organize year-specific or program-specific events.
- Create and or manage a group chat associated with their respective graduating class or specific program.
Funniest childhood memory: Getting stuck in a chair during class
Dream job (if you didn’t have to worry about anything): Host of Family Feud
Hey everyone! I’m Haley and I’m a U2 (third year) from Ottawa! I love meeting new people so if you are ever looking for a friendly face in PHGY, I’d love to chat with you!! I can be found hanging around McMed or at my intramural dodgeball games! Looking forward to this year!
Ella Cook
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U1 Representative
U1 Representative Responsibilities
- Serve as liaisons between the PULS council and its student body.
- Be responsible for all class notes and NTCs of their year.
- Organize year-specific or program-specific events.
- Create and or manage a group chat associated with their respective graduating class or specific program.
Bucket list item: See polar bears in Svalbard, Norway!
Favourite study spot: Leaves Cafe or Schulich 6th
Hey everyone! My name is Ella and I’m one of the U1 PULS Reps for this year! I grew up in Ottawa but I was born in Boston and used to live in Italy. I’m a huge traveller, concert go-er and a bit of a coffee addict! If you find me in the library or running around campus, please come say hi
Elliot Benedek Allen
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U1 Representative
U1 Representative Responsibilities
- Serve as liaisons between the PULS council and its student body.
- Be responsible for all class notes and NTCs of their year.
- Organize year-specific or program-specific events.
- Create and or manage a group chat associated with their respective graduating class or specific program.
Bucket list item: Summit a 8000m+ peak. Or go heli skiing in Japan.
Current song on repeat: Nangs – Tame Impala
Hi PHGY! I’m Elliot, a second-year student at McGill. I’m from Geneva, Switzerland, and I’m half Swedish and half Jamaican. My biggest passions are sports and music. I’ve played soccer my whole life (Barça fan!) and the electric bass since I was a kid. A fun fact about me is that I’m slightly deuteranope (red-green colorblind).
Lisa Xie
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IHI Representative
IHI Representative Responsibilities
- Represent the interests of the I.H.I. student body.
- Promote I.H.I. student involvement within PULS and PULS-organized events.
- Promote the I.H.I. program to the U1 Physiology student body.
- Coordinate the U2 I.H.I orientation in the Fall semester.
- Participate in the organization of I.H.I.-specific events.
- Coordinate with the PULS U3 representatives or organize their own separate I.H.I Graduation Gift.
Fav study spot: redpath 2 <3
Dream job (if you didn’t have to worry about anything): a professional eater
Hiii everyone! I’m Lisa, and I am soooo excited to be your IHI rep this year! I’m from Calgary, Alberta, where my love for hiking and skiing come from! I also enjoy playing tennis, thrifting, and wandering around Montreal. Don’t be afraid to reach out or say hello!
Anthony Xu
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BioPhys Representative
BioPhys Representative Responsibilities
- Represent the interests of the Joint Physiology student body.
- Serve as a liaison between the PULS council and the Joint Physiology program student body.
- Promote Joint Physiology program student involvement within PULS and PULS-organized events.
- Promote the Joint Physiology program.
- Organize at least one (1) bonding event per semester for the Joint Physiology program student body.
Current song on repeat: Desire – Ian Asher
Dream job (if you didn’t have to worry about anything): Permanent PULS member:
Hey everyone! I’m Anthony and I’m from Victoria BC. I’m in U1 and I’m excited to be your Biophys rep this year. When I’m not busy I’ll probably be hanging with friends or playing football. Please don’t hesitate to ask me any questions!
Anna Jang
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SBMS Representative
SBMS Representative Responsibilities
- Represent the interests of the SBMS council within the PULS council by providing updates in weekly PULS meetings.
- Represent the interests of the PULS council within the SBMS council by providing updates in weekly SBMS meetings.
- promote PULS and SBMS events within both communities
- Collaborate with the SBMS and PULS to organize academic and social events for students under the SBMS program.
- Address the SBMS program faculty on behalf of the interests of the physiology community to fulfill academic and administrative responsibilities, as needed.
- Collaborate with the SBMS representatives to organize a minimum of one event for SBMS students each semester.
Fav TV show: Suits
Current song on repeat: “Suffocation” by Crystal Castles
Hi! My name is Anna, and I’m a third-year Physiology major and Philosophy minor from New Jersey. I love playing tennis, baking, and listening to music. In my free time, you can find me exploring Mont Royal 🙂
Do you want to get involved in PULS?
There are many ways to get involved in PULS. Officers are either elected or appointed. The elections occur in early March. The appointed positions are hired in March and September. All information gets posted on our instagram (@pulsmcgill). We also have four amazing committees that work under an executive portfolio. The committees are hired in late September.
Refer to the PULS Constitution for additional details!