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Meet the solace team
Rishabh Mehta
President
Rishabh Mehta
(he/him)
President
ufsolace.president@gmail.com
Rishabh is a third-year student majoring in Biochemistry. He is excited to grow Solace’s campus presence, strengthen member connections, and collaborate with our talented e-board and committees to expand opportunities for all. Rishabh is committed to cultivating Solace's impact on the geriatric community and fostering a supportive, engaging culture.
Kunal Kapur
Membership
Kunal Kapur
(he/him)
Membership
ufsolace.membership@gmail.com
Kunal is a third-year Biology and Economics major and serves as Chief of Membership for Solace. He is excited for the upcoming application cycles as an opportunity to grow Solace’s presence both on campus and throughout Gainesville. Kunal looks forward to welcoming new members, strengthening the Solace community, and helping the organization make an even greater impact.”
Raghav Balaji
Hospital Affairs
Raghav Balaji
(he/him)
Hospital Affairs
ufsolace.hospitalaffairs@gmail.com
Raghav is a third-year Nutritional Sciences major. As Chief of Hospital Affairs, he keeps close contact with our hospital volunteer coordinator to ensure everything runs smoothly. Raghav is looking forward to elevating the volunteer experience while also making sure patients feel cared for and supported. He is excited to help create meaningful connections between members and patients, making Solace’s presence in the hospital as impactful as possible.
Siena Ramirez
Communications
Siena Ramirez
(she/her)
Communications
ufsolace.communications@gmail.com
Siena is a third-year Nutritional Science major. She is excited to expand Solace's social media presence and spread their mission and work with the Geriatric population to the Gainesville community! She believes social media is a powerful tool that can help improve advocacy and service to the community!
Hailey Sejpal
Community Affairs
Hailey Sejpal
(she/her)
Community Affairs
solaceinternalaffairs@gmail.com
Hailey is a third-year Applied Physiology and Kinesiology major, and she serves as Chief of Community Affairs for Solace. This year, she is excited to continue creating memorable connections in the Gainesville community, raising awareness for the geriatric population, and spreading the Solace magic. Hailey looks forward to building on past efforts while helping members make a meaningful impact both inside and outside the hospita
Deshna Soni
Vice-President
Deshna Soni
(she/her)
Vice-President
ufsolace.vicepresident@gmail.com
Deshna is a third-year Psychology student on the Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience track. As vice president she is excited to continue making Solace an environment where everyone feels valued by bringing new initiatives to celebrate the diverse voices in our community. DEI is essential to making us better volunteers, professionals, and people, and she can’t wait to support our members and patients in this way!
Omar Castillo
Finance
Omar Castillo
(he/him)
Finance
ufsolace.finance@gmail.com
Omar is a second-year biochemistry major who is excited to work closely with Solace leadership to help create a welcoming, well-rounded experience for all members. Along with their role, he looks forward to working together on meaningful projects inside and outside the hospital, while supporting and uplifting the Solace community.
Saket Singh
Programming
Saket Singh
(he/him)
Programming
ufsolace.programming@gmail.com
Saket is a third-year Biology major. He is excited to serve and strengthen Solace’s programming by introducing fresh, meaningful events that engage members and deepen the organization’s impact on the community it serves. He aims to build on past successes while creating activities that foster connection, compassion, and inclusivity. He looks forward to collaborating with the board and members to make Solace even more impactful.
Arin Gupta
Fundraising
Arin Gupta
(he/him)
Fundraising
ufsolace.fundraising@gmail.com
Arin is a fourth-year Biochemistry major and serves as Chief of Fundraising. He is excited to expand the organization’s involvement in the community through fundraising efforts and by planning exciting events for members. Arin looks forward to building strong connections within the Solace community while supporting meaningful initiatives that make a positive impact inside and outside the hospital.”
Kiah Coleman
Volunteer Coordinator
Kiah Coleman-Spradley
Volunteer Coordinator
Kiah has been one of UF Health's incredible Volunteer Coordinators, and has been working with Solace since Spring of 2020! She is a proud mother and loves working with all of her UF volunteers. She is a wonderful asset to the Solace team and provides an unparalleled amount of support and guidance to our members.
Dr. Diba Mani
Organization Advisor
Dr. Diba Mani
Organization Advisor
Diba Mani, Ph.D., is a lecturer in the Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology at UF. Alongside teaching, she is dedicated to research in the field of geriatrics and enjoys the human component of any work she is engaging in. Dr. Mani also enjoys being an international judo referee in her free time! We are so lucky to have her as a part of our team!
Elaine Delvo-Favre, DNP
Unit Supervisor
Elaine Delvo-Favre, DNP
Unit Supervisor
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