VP Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
The VP EDI Sr. role leads the larger EDI portfolio. In addition to the VP EDI Sr., this portfolio consists of the VP EDI Jr., MSAP Sr. & Jr. for Student Support, and MSAP Sr. & Jr. for Education. Through our roles, we seek to center and take lead from equity-seeking student groups, who have traditionally been underrepresented in our student body, program, and governance structures. Part and parcel of this role, relating to its commitment to anti-oppression, is to further develop transparency and accountability within the Medical Society’s structures.
Wendy Wang
VP Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Sr.
About Me
Hi, my name is Wendy! I’m from Thunder Bay and did my undergrad at Lakehead University in Applied Life Sciences. In my spare time, I love hiking, reading, cooking, and going to concerts.
I’m very excited to be continuing my role on MedSoc as your VP EDI Sr! I’m passionate about advocating for EDI because social injustices not only affect people on an emotional/mental level but also serve as determinants of health and impact quality of life. Please reach out to me anytime with EDI-related concerns or ideas.
1) Develop a structure for the portfolio and further shape each of the roles
2) Strengthen avenues of communication and representation among equity-seeking student groups and the EDI portfolio
3) Develop rapport with EDI-related committees and faculty members
4) Identify cultural and structural aspects of the Medical Society that are conducive to anti-oppression and aspects that can be improved
5) Build avenues of communication between the VP EDI Sr. & Jr. positions and other positions in the Medical Society
Year Plan and Goals
Reasons to Contact Me
1) EDI-related concerns or suggestions about the curriculum or mistreatment
2) EDI-related cultural and structural aspects of the Medical Society
3) Suggestions on developing a stronger foundation for the EDI portfolio
Project Pods
Governance Restructuring Pod (Chair)
Aisha Nathoo
VP Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Jr.
About Me
Hi there! My name is Aisha, and I use she/her pronouns. I did my undergrad and graduate studies at Queen’s. I’m always down for good coffee, good chats, and good music. Please feel free to reach out to me, whether it be regarding EDI-related topics or local café recommendations.
Year Plans and Goals
My main goal in this role is to engage with students (you!!) and initiatives on campus to increase inclusion and amplify underrepresented voices at all levels including within MedSoc, within the Faculty of Medicine, and throughout the student community -- so please do reach out with any questions, concerns, or suggestions that you might have. I hope to strengthen communication between the EDI portfolio, student groups, and faculty, and aim to shape my role through a lens of anti-oppression.
Reasons to Contact Me
1) EDI-related concerns or suggestions about the curriculum or mistreatment
2) EDI-related cultural and structural aspects of the Medical Society
3) Suggestions on developing a stronger foundation for the EDI portfolio
Project Pods
Evaluations Pod