SHAC Applications will open in spring 2027!
The Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) acts as a student voice for the University Health Center.
Feedback
SHAC members are available to listen to your comments, suggestions, complaints, or compliments about the University Health Center. SHAC also monitors and regularly reports on the University Health Center’s on-going American College Health Association Patient Satisfaction and Assessment Survey. SHAC works closely with the Director of the University Health Center to help resolve any complaints. Aside from their liaison duties, SHAC gets involved in some outreach programming to support campus wellbeing.
SHAC members participate in a variety of UHC committees and plan health related events for the campus community. In addition, SHAC members participate in outreach activities and programming such as the First Look Fair and Maryland Day.
SHAC meets weekly on Tuesdays from 5-6 PM.
We encourage non-members to attend our open meetings and voice concerns, provide feedback, and observe the work that we're doing. If you're interested in attending one of our open meetings, please email us at shac.umd@gmail.com for more information.
2026-2027 SHAC Executive Board
Musa Siddiqui, President (SHAC)
Senior, Neuroscience
Tracy Ly, Vice President (SHAC)
Senior, Neurobiology and Physiology
Chitrini Anand, Secretary (SHAC)
Junior, Microbiology
Grace Lee, Treasurer (SHAC)
Junior, Neuroscience
Yeri Bryant, PR Chair (SHAC)
Senior, Psychology
SHAC Subcommittees
SHAC subcommittees focus on key areas of student health. Explore each subcommittee below to learn about their initiatives.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The DEI subcommittee works to identify and address healthcare disparities by collaborating with UHC leadership to promote equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive care for all students, with a focus on underrepresented communities.
Subcommittee Members:
- Dieynaba Talla*
- Akshya Mahadevan*
- Bhasuri Yerasi^
- Krisha Patel
- Krisha Pandya
- Lia Stearns
*Subcommittee Chair
^Public Relations Chair
Mental Health
The Mental Health subcommittee promotes student mental health and wellbeing by raising awareness of UHC services like psychiatry, medication management, substance use intervention (SUIT), and crisis support, while also advocating for improved access and understanding of available resources amid changes to on-campus therapy services.
Subcommittee Members:
- Caitlyn Foot*
- Shuchi Tyagi
- Sarina Neja
- Riyana Kapur
- Tyler Bienstock
- Kiana Eshaghi
*Subcommittee Chair
^Public Relations Chair
QMIT (Quality Management Improvement Team)
The QMIT subcommittee analyzes student feedback from the Patient Satisfaction Assessment Survey (PSAS) and works with UHC’s Quality Management and Improvement Committee to recommend data-driven strategies that improve patient experience, access, and service delivery.
Subcommittee Members:
- Nane Manukyan*
- Priya Tyagi*
- Umme Hani Saafan
- Gwyneth Siojo
*Subcommittee Chair
^Public Relations Chair
Sexual and Reproductive Health
The Sexual and Reproductive Health subcommittee advocates for inclusive, affirming, and accessible sexual and reproductive care by partnering with UHC providers to identify service gaps, enhance patient education, and support comprehensive offerings ranging from STI testing to gender-affirming healthcare.
Subcommittee Members:
- Christine Kim*
- Eliah Djedjro*
- Kay Latt^
- Daniel Shiau
- Lydia Girma
- Talia Hirshman
- Tanvi Gupta
*Subcommittee Chair
^Public Relations Chair
Preventive and Primary Care
The Preventive and Primary Care subcommittee works to enhance student access to routine, acute, urgent, and chronic care services by promoting immunizations, health education, and preventive resources in collaboration with UHC’s Primary Care, Acute Care, and Immunization departments.
Subcommittee Members:
- Gabriela Rossello*
- Sienna Ni^
- Lena Givens
- Kayla Keklik
- Radhika Shah
- John Long
- Daniella Militello
*Subcommittee Chair
^Public Relations Chair