A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US
About Us & The Faces of Our Organization
Here at AMWA, our mission is to advance women in medicine, advocate for equity, and ensure excellence in health care. Our goal is to help create a world where female physicians are able to achieve equity in the medical field & prosper in all areas of healthcare. We wanted to implement these values at our UT Dallas Chapter of AMWA. Throughout the semester, we will provide our members with numerous ways to serve the community such as fundraising for non-profit organizations, serving health clinics for women in underserved communities & extending helping hands at community food kitchens, hospitals, and shelters. We also will be providing our members with experiences and skills that will fortify their success in any future healthcare endeavors such as Pre-Professional School Sessions with resume/CV reviews, mock interviews, hands-on workshops, professional guest speaker panels and more. We at AMWA UTD welcome individuals from various different pre-health backgrounds such as Pre-PA, Pre-Nursing, Pre-MD/PhD etc.
Rhea Vogga
Introducing our 2025-2026 President…
Hi everyone! My name is Rhea Vogga, and I am a senior neuroscience major on the pre-med track. This is my fourth year with AMWA. I look forward to another amazing year with more fun events and volunteering opportunities. I enjoy reading, trying new foods, and going on hikes in my free time! If you have any recommendations for books or restaurants, please let me know :) Outside of AMWA, I am a peer advisor at University Village and a TA for Anatomy and Physiology I.
Nithya Kommanaboyina
Introducing our 2025-2026 Vice President of Communications…
Hi Everyone!! My name is Nithya Kommanaboyina and I am your VP of Communications for the 2025-2026 school year and I’m also a junior majoring in Healthcare Studies! I have been a part of AMWA since my freshman year, and I absolutely love the supportive and welcoming community AMWA has! Outside of AMWA, I am a PLTL leader for General Chemistry, and in my free time I enjoy trying different coffee shops, restaurants, and hanging out with my friends and family! I’m so excited to have another great year in AMWA and I’m so excited to meet everyone:)
Sahaana Anand
Introducing our 2025-2026 Vice President of Logistics …
Hi everyone! My name is Sahaana and I’m your VP of Logistics this year. I’m currently a senior biology major and neuroscience minor on the pre-med track. I’ve been in AMWA since my freshman year, and it has given me amazing friends, knowledge, and opportunities. My interests lay in healthcare and neuroscience research. In my free time, I love to do photography, try new matcha spots, travel, and go to concerts. I’m so excited to meet everyone and provide you with exciting socials, clinical experience, and guest speakers!
Manha Nadeem
Introducing our 2025-2026 Treasurer…
Hii guys! My name is Manha Nadeem and I am your treasurer for this school year. I am a junior neuroscience major on the pre-med track and have been involved in AMWA since my freshman year. In my free time I love to play Roblox and bake brownies with my friends! I am also in UEMR, which is a registered First Responder Organization on campus. I am very excited for the school year and to contribute to all the opportunities and events that AMWA has in store for us!
Amy Nguyen
Introducing our 2025-2026 Secretary…
Hi everyone! My name is Amy Nguyen, and I’m so excited to serve as your secretary this year. AMWA has been such an amazing part of my college experience, and I’m thrilled to give back and help make this year just as meaningful for you. Outside of AMWA, I work as a pharmacy technician, volunteer with hospice, serve as a TA for Drug Development to Clinical Trials, and am involved with research in the Biomedical Microdevices and Nanotechnology Lab at UTD. When I’m not studying or working, you’ll usually find me reading fantasy or historical fiction, checking out new restaurants around DFW, or spending time with my cat Peaches. I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone and to all the exciting things we’ll do together this year!
Saumya Dhamankar
Introducing our 2025-2026 Marketing Manager…
Hello everyone! My name is Saumya, and I am excited to be AMWA’s marketing manager this year! I am currently a junior majoring in psychology and planning on pursuing a career in clinical or counseling psychology. I have been a part of AMWA since my freshman year, and am so excited to be involved in our wonderful events and plans this year! Outside of AMWA, I do an Indian classical dance called Kathak, and am frequently at our studio to practice and also assist with teaching once a week. Additionally, I recently started volunteering at Medical City Plano once a week. I also love watching TV shows and movies, listening to music, and journaling. I am so excited to get to know you all this year!
Jocelyn Dang
Introducing our 2025-2026 Events Coordinator …
Hi everyone :) My name is Jocelyn Dang and I am one of your Events Coordinators for this year! I am a junior Healthcare Studies major on the pre-medical track. I have been a member of AMWA since my freshman year, and I am so excited to be able to give back and help coordinate AMWA's events this year, especially with the community and resources they have provided me since I first joined! In my spare time, I love reading (psych thrillers, dystopian fiction, mystery), crocheting, playing piano, and watching beatbox battles (and even practicing beatboxing myself haha). Outside of my academics and AMWA, I have been volunteering at the Methodist Richardson ER and working at a senior living center. This semester, I am very excited to participate in clinical research through the Texas Emergency Medicine Research Associates Program (TEMRAP) at Parkland as well. I cannot wait to be able to meet all of you and am so excited for the year ahead with AMWA UTD!
Fatiha Shode
Introducing our 2025-2026 Events Coordinator…
Hey everyone! My name is Fatiha Shode and I’m one of the Event Coordinators for this year! I’m a junior biochem major on the pre-med track. I joined AMWA as a freshman and it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Outside of AMWA, I shadow a cardiologist and have volunteered at Methodist Richardson. In my spare time, you can find me making pottery, reading, trying new foods, crocheting, or exploring cafes. I’m super excited to help plan events this year and hope you all enjoy them as much as I do! 😊
Anushka Bains
Introducing our 2025-2026 Events Coordinator…
Hi everyone! My name is Anushka Bains and I am one of the events coordinators this year. I'm a sophomore majoring in healthcare studies on the pre-med track. I have been a member since my freshman year and this is my first year on the officer team. Some things I love doing include art, building legos, finding new coffee shops, and listening to music. Outside of AMWA, I volunteer at the ER of Medical City McKinney, I teach an Indian folk art called Madhubani, and I am working on getting my EMT license. I am excited to be a part of AMWA this year and grow with the team. I am so excited to meet you guys!
Afaf Nabeeha
Alumni Liaison
My name is Afaf Nabeeha, and I am a graduate student at UTD pursuing an MS in Healthcare Leadership and Management. I am excited to graduate this December and hopefully head to medical school next fall! As an undergrad at UTD, I was a Biology Major with a Neuroscience minor, so I’m happy to help if anyone has any questions or needs advice! I was the president of AMWA UTD for two years, and since founding this organization back in 2020, I have seen AMWA UTD blossom into a strong and diverse community of incredible women. Now, guiding this new officer team as the Alumni Liaison, I am looking forward to seeing our community grow even more and accomplish many more amazing things!