HGHI Welcomes New Student Advisory Committee Cohort for 2026–2027

The Harvard Global Health Institute is pleased to announce the 2026–2027 cohort of the Student Advisory Committee (SAC), a 13-member undergraduate leadership group that will serve from Fall 2026 through Spring 2027.

Representing nine concentrations across Harvard College, the cohort brings together students with diverse interests spanning health equity, immigrant and refugee health, health policy, mental health, maternal health, biotechnology, education, and community-based care. Together, they will work to foster a more connected and collaborative undergraduate global health community at Harvard.

The Student Advisory Committee supports HGHI’s mission of creating spaces for interdisciplinary dialogue, mentorship, and student engagement in global health. Throughout the academic year, SAC members will help organize events, connect students to global health opportunities, strengthen peer mentorship, and provide insight into undergraduate experiences and priorities within the field.

This year’s cohort reflects HGHI’s continued commitment to building an inclusive global health community that bridges classroom learning, research, advocacy, and lived experience. Members bring experience from clinical research, nonprofit leadership, public service, education initiatives, community organizing, and international health work across a wide range of communities and settings.

The 2026–2027 SAC will be led by Co-Presidents Alif Sheikh ’27 and Divangel Guerrero ’27.

“The SAC has been an incredibly meaningful space for me, and I am excited to serve as Co-President and continue cultivating interest in global health across the Harvard community.” “We hope to expand programming that provides more pre-professional opportunities, mentorship, and collaborative spaces for students, while making global health more accessible to students from all academic backgrounds and encouraging conversations around health equity locally and globally.”

Divangel Guerrero ’27

SAC Co-President

“Bridging the gap between clinical knowledge and community-based service is essential to improving global health outcomes.” “As Co-President of the Student Advisory Committee, I look forward to supporting programming that brings students together across disciplines and connects academic learning with community impact.”

Alif Sheikh ’27

SAC Co-President

The mission of the Harvard Global Health Institute’s Student Advisory Committee is to build a community and idea-sharing space for undergraduates interested in global health at Harvard. SAC supports cross-disciplinary collaboration and communication among students while helping connect undergraduates to HGHI-supported opportunities, internships, courses, and student-led initiatives.

2026–2027 HGHI Student Advisory Committee Cohort

Keira Adams ’27; Divangel Guerrero ’27; Meley Ghermay ’29; Maab Karrar ’27; Eliana Mamo ’29; Eleshaday Mengiste ’29; Sundas Nasir ’28; Anais Pite ’28; Rylea Pritchett ’27; Riya Sikand ’28; Alif Sheikh ’27; Ella Townsend ’29; Nazifa Muntaha Ahmed ’29

Ye Won Ham ’26 and Tsering Yangchen ’26 served as Co-Presidents of the Student Advisory Committee during the 2025–2026 academic year. Under their leadership, SAC continued to grow as a vibrant hub for undergraduate engagement in global health, expanding programming, mentorship, and opportunities for collaboration across campus.

To hear more about their experiences and reflections on SAC, you can view their video testimonials here.

Learn more about the Harvard Global Health Institute Student Advisory Committee and student opportunities through HGHI.