President · David Abdelnour
abdelnourdavid@wayne.edu
David Abdelnour grew up in West Bloomfield, MI and attended Wayne State University where he received a B.A. in Chemistry. If he's not locked in on some lectures, you can find David enjoying some quality ramen, spending time with family and friends, or doom scrolling on youtube shorts (deleted tik tok). Whether it's eating an obnoxious amount of parmigiano reggiano, tackling the daily wordle, or ripping some daily pullups, you can be assured that David is ready to share the vibes with anyone who comes his way.
Vice President · Leah Abdallah
leahabdallah@wayne.edu
Leah is a true Michigander, born and raised in Ann Arbor. Growing up, she played soccer and later refereed, from travel soccer to state tournaments. She attended the University of Michigan (#GOBLUE) where she earned a B.S. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology with a minor in Applied Statistics, and she also completed an honors thesis. When she’s not exploring coffee shops to grind lectures, she enjoys a relaxing night in with friends, watching shows or playing games. She has repeatedly volunteered at Habitat for Humanity builds and has become pretty handy at using power tools, especially the nail gun. She loves to bake, particularly if the recipe has chocolate, and is a huge fan of the Great British Bake Off show.
Treasurer · Emilio Espinal
espinal@wayne.edu
Dominican-born and Florida-raised, Emilio approaches medical school with a passion for authenticity, advocacy, and human-centered leadership. With a non-traditional path to medicine that includes a background in psychology and a leave of absence after M1, Emilio tries to bring a grounded perspective to student government—one shaped by real-life experience and a belief that medical students are more than their titles. When he's not softly weeping on his USMLE First Aid book, he's playing an instrument, taking photographs of nature, or teaching swim lessons. He is committed to building community, fostering open dialogue across class years, and creating spaces where students feel seen, supported, and heard. Emilio strives to represent students as people—minds, bodies, and hearts.
Class Rep · James McKnight
hv6731@wayne.edu
James grew up in Union Grove, Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a degree in Biochemistry and a minor in Global Health. At Wayne State, he enjoys getting involved in research, connecting with classmates, and helping build a strong and supportive medical school community. Outside of medicine, James is often the first person his friends text for restaurant recommendations, travel advice, or coffee shop suggestions. A former Starbucks barista, he still takes coffee far more seriously than necessary. When he’s not studying, you can usually find him experimenting with new recipes, planning his next trip, or exploring Detroit’s food scene one restaurant at a time. He is also an unapologetic Bravo enthusiast and firmly believes that The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City deserves far more recognition than it gets. Whether the conversation is about medicine, food, travel, or reality TV, James is always happy to pull up a chair and chat.
Class Rep · Abeer Abukamil
abeer.abukamil@med.wayne.edu
Abeer was raised in Rochester Hills, Michigan and attended Rochester Adams High School. She attended Oakland University where she received her undergraduate degree in biochemistry. When she's not buried in UWorld questions or preparing for rotations, you can usually find her planning her next trip (that she cannot afford), going for a run, or spending time with her cats. She enjoys watching new movies, baking desserts (especially if chocolate is involved), and has somehow become surprisingly good at finger knitting.
Class rep · Andreas Mozny
AAMC Official Student rep · Jolyna Chiangong
jolynac@wayne.edu
Jolyna was born in Detroit and raised in Southfield, MI. She obtained her BS in Biology, Health, and Society and Gender and Health from the University of Michigan and her MS in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University. In her gap year, she completed a research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health.
As someone who loves movement, she enjoys cycling classes, yoga, tennis, and recently hiking. In addition, she loves to attend sporting events...regardless of whether or not she understands all parts of the sport (protip: just cheer when everyone else is cheering). Furthermore, Jolyna has a strong appreciation for music whether through choir or as a competitive flutist. Music has served as a way for her to connect with people of diverse backgrounds. Jolyna also enjoys cooking foods from all over the world, baking to quench her sweet tooth, dancing, and poetry writing! Lastly, she is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Jolyna’s palette of interest has allowed her to connect with individuals from all walks of life and she hopes to continuously connect and advocate for students at WSUSOM.
learning House Representative · Tina tripathi
tinatripathi@wayne.edu
Tina was raised in Troy, Michigan and attended the University of Michigan, where she studied Biomolecular Science and Applied Statistics. Before starting medical school, she took three gap years and worked as a cybersecurity engineer at General Motors. Outside of school, you’ll find Tina crocheting, baking, reading, or chatting with friends and family. As the Class of 2028 House Representative, Tina is extremely excited to continue fostering a sense of community at WSUSOM— if you ever have any ideas for events, please feel free to contact and share!