RISEUP (Realizing Integration, Support, and Education for Underserved Populations) at Cornell

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About Us

The purpose of RISEUP shall be to empower underserved populations, primarily refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers, through comprehensive educational initiatives and resources aimed at reducing healthcare disparities.

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Events & Activities

We hold social activities for members to bond as well as more formal events like our annual symposium.

Connections

Meeting new students with shared interest in healthcare equity.

Community Service

RISE UP offers easy routes to volunteering in the community, often involving community education.

Our Team

Jenny Yang

Nutrition Committee Lead

Hattie Ciftci

Healthcare Committee Lead

Joel Gutierrez Estupinan

Alumni Advisor

Ella Urrico

DEI Chair

Hser Ka Mwee Paw

Co-President

Noah Kim

Vice-President

Jonathan Lin

Outreach Officer

Simra Yousaf

Co-President

Yasmine Bennett

ESL Committee Lead

Paris Chakravarty

Outreach Officer

Sophia Li

Policy & Advocacy Committee Lead

Julie Ficarra

Advisor

Adrian Macareno

Social Chair

Meklit Tesemaa

Marketing Chair

Harmony Guan

Mental Health Committee Lead

Kailey Klibansky