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Meet the solace team

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Tej Patel
President

Tej Patel
(he/him) 
President

Tej is a fourth-year student majoring in Public Health and is excited to expand Solace’s on campus presence and strengthen its membership bonds!

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Shayan Abbas
Membership

Shayan Abbas
(he/h
im)
Membership

Shayan is a third-year student majoring in Biology who is excited about providing an engaging and welcoming environment for our Solace family, recruiting some awesome new members, and collaborating with fellow organizations on campus.

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Nick Raney
Hospital Affairs

Nick Raney
(he/him)
Hospital Affairs

Nick is a fourth year student majoring in psychology, and is focused on optimizing the volunteer experience so that Solace can provide patients with the highest level of companionship and care.

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Raghav Balaji
Communications

Raghav Balaji
(he/him)
Communications

Raghav is a second-year student majoring in Nutritional Science who is excited about expanding Solace's presence in the community, talking to patients, and working with the members. 

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Gracie Garris
Internal Affairs

Gracie Garris
(he/him)
Internal Affairs

Gracie is a health science third-year undergraduate student pursuing a career as a physician assistant. She has loved engaging in external outreach opportunities at Al’z Place and ElderCare and is excited to continue planning engaging events for our members to connect with the elderly community in Gainesville!

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Danielle Haddad
Vice-President

Danielle Haddad
(she/her
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Vice-President

Danielle Haddad is a fourth-year student majoring in Biochemistry who is excited to continue engaging with members and enhance their involvement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, all while remaining dedicated to her patient interactions at Shands.

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Rishabh Mehta
Finance

Rishabh Mehta
(
he/him)
Finance

Rishabh is a second-year student majoring in Biochemistry and hopes to work alongside vendors and sponsors to continue to fund an organization that does so much for our geriatric community.

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Shreya Shah
Programming

Shreya Shah
(she/her)
Programming

Shreya is a third year student studying psychology with a concentration in behavioral and cognitive neuroscience! She is excited about cultivating a group that is passionate about making crafts and spending quality time, with the geriatric population.

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Kunal Kapur
Fundraising

Kunal Kapur
(he/him)
Fundraising

Kunal is a second-year student majoring in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology who is eager to continue on the path to providing solace to more patients and connecting with new members as we work together toward a common cause.

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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.

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Dr. Diba Mani
Organization Advisor
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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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