IL Delta
Executive Board
2026 E-Board
President: Sultan Cheema
Vice President of Programming: Siyaa Bhargava
Vice President of Recruitment: Camila Perez
Vice President of Finance: Fatima Taha
Secretary/Risk Management Officer: Layan Al-Khaled
Sultan Cheema
President
Growing up in rural America has shown me that health outcomes depend on whether patients feel heard, can navigate, and access care. My experience witnessing my parents navigating care in the face of language barriers, limited access, and finanical contraints have taught me how important trust and cultural competency are in patient-physician relationships. I want to pursue medicine to promote access to care for underserved communities and help patients overcome systemic barriers that keep them from receiving timely and effective treatment. I was drawn to Phi Delta Epsilon because of its commitment to equity, service, and professional development, reflecting the kind of physician I hope to become. Through Phi Delta Epsilon, I have found a community that emphasizes mentorship and accountability, reinforcing my aspiration to practice medicine with excellence and responsibility to the communities I will one day serve.
Siyaa Bhargava
Vice President of Progamming
I chose medicine because I am passionate about helping patients navigate some of the most vulnerable and uncertain moments of their lives. Through clinical experiences, I have come to learn that healing is not just about treating disease, but tying that to understanding the patient’s lived experience and supporting their personal goals toward health. I am a part of Phi Delta Epsilon because it embodies this balance between scientific rigor and compassionate care. PhiDE has given me a community of like-minded individuals that value service, ethical action, leadership, and a commitment to improving healthcare beyond bedside. Being part of PhiDE has helped me grow not only as a premedical student, but also as a person, and continues to shape my journey toward a career in medicine.
Programming Chairs
Philanthropy / Service Chair: Hadley Stecher
Gelfand Lecture Chair: Haley Patel
Professional/Educational Chair: Kshithi Prasanna
Professional/Educational Chair: Tanya Padala
Social / Cultural Chair: Teniola Ismail
Social / Cultural Chair: Eshal Sayed
Camila Perez
Vice President of Recruitment
Growing up in a country where community and mutual support are central values shaped who I am and how I see the world. I was raised to believe that caring for others and giving back is a responsibility, not just a choice. When I moved to the United States, I became more aware of the differences in healthcare access, which strengthened my desire to serve and advocate for communities like my own. I chose this path because it allows me to combine my passion for science with meaningful, human connection and service. Phi Delta Epsilon reflects these same values by providing a supportive community of future physicians who are driven, and service-oriented, encouraging me to grow while surrounding me with people who inspire me to become the best physician I can be.
Recruitment Chairs
Recruitment Chair: Maya Chudoba
Recruitment Chair: Lorenzo Devettori
Recruitment Chair: Natasha D'Souza
Recruitment Chair: Gwyneth Leith
Recruitment Chair: Mollie Mackey
Recruitment Chair: Liz Madrigal
Recruitment Chair: Elyanna Monarrez
Recruitment Chair: Cadence Orange
Recruitment Chair: Nick Pufall
Fatima Taha
Vice President of Finance
PhiDE has given me access to one of the most valuable resources any pre-med could have, meaningful relationships and mentors. Although in had a bit of both before joining Phi Delta Epsilon, the relationship and mentors I’ve made through PhiDE are unique because in one way or another we are all working towards a similar goal and we face, or have faced, similar struggles. Being able to support one another is a privilege that comes with being a member of PhiDE, and it’s a constant reminder of the very path I’m choosing to walk.
That being a path of unconditional service for and with others.
Finance Chairs
Finance Chair: Amy Ben Taher
Finance Chair: Inas Hounbo
Finance Chair: Natalia Porebska
Layan Al-Khaled
Secretary/Risk Management Officer (SRMO)
My pursuit of medicine has been greatly fostered by the celebration and protection of individuals that comprise both my local and global communities. Following the out break of the Syrian Civil War, I began to develop an understanding of the extent of medical aid to communities beyond the strictly scientific aspect: humanism is necessary to provide sanctity to, and ease a burden off, an individual both corporally and holistically. My experiences with volunteering for medical organizations both globally, for Syrian refugees, and locally, my immediate community, instilled in me a deep-seated dedication to medical accessibility and equity for individuals of different backgrounds. Therefore, medicine offers me the opportunity to combine my love for the sciences and research with my passion for advocacy, particularly in the realm of global health. Phi Delta Epsilon fosters conversation and appreciation for those of different backgrounds, allowing me to advocate for my community amongst the next generation of physicians while forming new, life-long connections with others.
SRMO Chairs
SRMO Chair: Tolu Ajibola
SRMO Chair: Elyse Kwon
SRMO Chair: Denali Molligoda-Liyanage
SRMO Chair: Shrushti Pandey
SRMO Chair: Ayana Solaka