ABOUT US
A Collaborative Community Supporting Equity For All
Established in 2018 as a the first student chapter of Women4Change Indiana, Women4Change @IUPUI is dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming organization comprised of motivated leaders with the common goal of promoting and enacting social change in our community. Through our core pillars of education, engagement, and empowerment, we provide knowledge, resources, and events for all individuals at IUPUI to gain new perspectives, participate in community service, and grow into civic leaders.
MEET THE OFFICERS
2021-2022
ALAX GREGORY (SHE/THEY)
Co-President
Major: Interdisciplinary studies with a wildlife conservation biology focus
Year: Senior
Passion: Raising monarch butterflies, my pets, LGBTQIA+ rights, reproductive rights, and Avatar: the Last Airbender
Looking forward to: Finding new and exciting ways to engage students, help our community, and bring knowledge to people
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GINNY EDWARDS (SHE/HER)
Co-President
Major: Biology, French
Year: Junior
Passion: Healthcare access, fair voting, crossword puzzles
Looking forward to: Building our organization and becoming more involved in the community!
SAHAR ABDULLAH (SHE/HER)
Vice President of Education
Major: Biomedical Informatics
Year: Junior
Passion: Voter rights, women's/children's health, and literature!
Looking forward to: Organizing in person meetings and becoming more civically engaged
HALEE GRIFFEY (SHE/HER)
Vice President of Engagement
Major: Global & International Studies, Sustainable Management & Policy
Year: Junior
Passion: Community-based sustainable development, real food access and equity in the agricultural labor sector
Looking forward to: Bolstering an active campus culture centered around equitable social progression and sustained engagement
DESTINY CASSON (SHE/HER)
Vice President of Empowerment
Program: Graduate Certificate in Medical Humanities
Passion: Human rights advancement, urban gardening, youth empowerment, dance & yoga
Looking forward to: Growing in community and service with the women of W4C, as well as participating in the cultivation of a flourishing campus culture for women at IUPUI
REBEKAH ADDISON (SHE/HER)
Secretary
Major: Biology
Year: Junior
Passion: Improving access to women’s healthcare in rural areas
Looking Forward to: In-person meetings and volunteer events (hopefully), as well as helping new students find their place at IUPUI!
DEMA AMRO (SHE/HER)
Public Relations
Major: Biology
Year: Sophomore
Passion: Equality, women's health, animals, and plants
Looking forward to: Being on campus in person and experiencing the IUPUI community through activities and events
RADHIKA BHAUMIK (SHE/HER)
Treasurer
Program: PhD in Microbiology
Passion: Standing up against domestic violence, work-front trauma, overcoming hostile sexism, education people about the realities of bacterial and fungal infection revolving menstrual hygiene
SUMERA SYEDA (SHE/HER)
W4C Liaison
Major: Biology
Year: Senior
Passion: Reading, literature
Looking forward to: Empowerment and volunteering activities
KIRAN PANNU (SHE/HER)
USG Representative
Major: Biology
Year: Senior
Passion: Reproductive rights, humanitarian crisis, domestic violence awareness
Looking forward to: Being part of a community where we initiate and progress positive change!
KATHY MARRS (SHE/HER)
Advisor
Faculty Member in the IUPUI Department of BiologyÂ
Course Director for Biology K101
Moms Demand Action Volunteer
Member of 500 Women Scientists
Board Member: Women4Change Indiana
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JENNIFER BOEHM (SHE/HER)
Advisor
Assistant Vice Chancellor in the IUPUI Office of Community Engagement
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