Derrick Lin
Founder, Co-President
“I am so thrilled to bring TBH from abroad and share exciting events and opportunities with the community. I look forward to extending the positive impact in the US. I hope to connect and grow with the wider TBH community. Can’t wait for you to be a part of TBH as well!”
Derrick Lin, 4th Year Undergraduate UC, Irvine
Neel Bhardwaj
Founder, Co-President
“Hi there! I am incredibly excited to bring this new student-led organization to UCI— all while being the first of any such program in the US. It feels great to empower our students and make a significant impact on the community. I hope you all discover your passion for pediatric health education, community service, and of course make new friends through the Teddy Bear Hospital.”
Neel Bhardwaj, ’22 UC, Irvine
Catherine Nguyen
Founder, Senior Advisor
Hi everyone!!! I am so excited to take part in such an amazing organization that will have a significant impact on the community around us. Through Teddy Bear Hospital, I hope that y’all will not only be able to discover your passions in the field of healthcare, but also take this opportunity to grow as an individual and leader. I can’t wait for y’all to take part in TBH and join our little herd!
Catherine Nguyen, 4th Year Undergraduate UC, Irvine
Jocelyn Tran
Vice President
I am excited be a part of Teddy Bear Hospital, surrounded by passionate and kind individuals, and together, we are ready to design and implement the visions of TBH. With our teddy bears by our side, I hope you can join our team and learn more about medicine while making a positive impact on kids and our community!
Jocelyn Tran, 3rd Year Undergraduate UC, Irvine
Anya Ramsamooj
Chief of Secretary
Hey everyone! I’m so happy to be a part of Teddy Bear Hospital here in the United States. As a member I hope to not only educate the students we interact with but also my peers so we can all work towards our healthcare related goals.
Anya Ramsamooj, 4th Year Undergraduate UC, Irvine
Aqsa Motiwala
Secretary – PR & Marketing
Hi everyone! I am so honored to be a part of Teddy Bear Hospital and it’s initial efforts to expand into the U.S. I am so glad to be working with other passionate individuals to grow this organization with the hope of making hospital vists less traumatic for children. The entire TBH team believes in the potential this organization has to make an impact and spread nationwide. I encourage everyone to join our efforts and be a part of this amazing community.
Aqsa Motiwala, 2nd Year Undergraduate UC, Irvine
Tiffany Le
Secretary – Communications
Hey everyone! I can’t wait to share with y’all what Teddy Bear Hospital is all about. I look forward to teaching, not only our local community, but helping y’all learn more about the pediatric field.
Tiffany Le, ’22 UC, Irvine
Nicole Phan
Treasurer
Hi! My name is Nicole and I’m excited to see TBH’s growth through my fundraising efforts. Starting from ground zero is difficult, but definitely feasible with help from out community and organization members. I look forward to growing our funds and fulfilling our mission.
Nicole Phan, 4th Year Undergraduate UC, Irvine
Naomi Ferrer
Treasurer
Hello everyone! I am so thrilled to be a part of the TBH team! I look forward to working with everyone to make Teddy Bear Hospital a fun and rewarding experience for both the members and the children 🙂 I hope we all grow as both students and leaders as we spend time working on amazing and impactful projects together! Here’s to some fun memories!
Naomi Ferrer, 2nd Year Undergraduate UC, Irvine
Thien Nguyen
Assistant Treasurer
Hey, everyone! I’m super thrilled to be a part of this really cool organization that will be bettering our community. Teddy Bear Hospital will not only allow us to spread awareness of the medical field but also give us opportunities to make friends and further our passion. I hope more will join us in our endeavors!
Thien Nguyen, 1st Year Undergraduate UC, Irvine
Sophia Lin
Activity Coordinator
HI! I am beyond excited to be a part of an organization that combines two of my most passionate subjects, kids and healthcare. With TBH, I can’t wait to start on the projects with my fellow peers and actually teach in the elementary schools. Please feel free to join our community and learn about what we have to offer!
Sophia Lin, 2nd Year Undergraduate UC, Irvine
Emily Nguyen
Activities Coordinator
Hello! I am beyond excited to take part in this opportunity alongside fellow members who are interested in pediatrics/healthcare! I can’t wait to not only grow as a leader, but also aide TBH to be an outstanding organization in the US. Come join and become part of the TBH community!
Emily Nguyen, 2nd Year Undergraduate UC, Irvine
Mario Camacho II
Assistant Activities Coordinator
Hey everyone! Words cannot describe how thrilled I am to be apart of the Teddy Bear Hospital community! Along with our kind and passionate team, I hope to spread the importance of healthy life-styles for the youth and share important knowledge about health! I hope to see you join our team and help make a positive impact on our community!
Mario Camacho II, 2nd Year Undergraduate UC, Irvine
Denise Moreno
Team Lead
Hi! Teddy Bear Hospital allows us to work closely with the children of our communities and promote health education to them; therefore, I am overjoyed to take part in such a great effort! I am most looking forward to working with marginalized schools and having the opportunity to relay the message of TBH in both English and Spanish. Como dijo Nelson Mandela, “La educación es el arma más poderosa que puedes usar para cambiar el mundo.” Sí se puede!
Denise Moreno, 3rd Year Undergraduate UC, Irvine
Casey Chan
Team Lead
i’m so honored to be a part of the TBH team and to work alongside others who are passionate about educating kids about medicine. i love the mission of TBH to alleviate anxieties about medical procedures through knowledge, and i cannot wait for you all to be a part of this project!
Casey Chan, 3rd Year Undergraduate UC, Irvine
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