President, Darnisha Augustin

Darnisha Augustin (she/her/hers) is a 2nd-year student in the Sloan Program in Health Administration and serves as the 2025-2026 Sloan Student Association President. Originally from West Palm Beach, Florida, Darnisha completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Her studies culminated in an honors thesis focused on healthcare professionals and the impact of their personal behaviors on the quality of patient care. 

Throughout her time at Cornell, Darnisha has actively contributed to the Sloan community, serving as the Vice President of the Association of Multicultural Healthcare Leaders, an Internal Affairs Associate for Women in Healthcare Leadership, and a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Mental Health Delivery and Policy course. In addition, Darnisha currently serves as a Sloan Leadership Fellow and NAHSE New York Regional Chapter Scholar. She has contributed to national case competitions as a NAHSE Case Competition Finalist and brings experience across strategy, hospital administration, and mental health policy. Darnisha most recently served as a Graduate Administrative Intern for the Cleveland Clinic in their Executive Administration Department where she worked to support the enterprise executive team and pursue projects surrounding lean management at regional hospitals. She is passionate about building inclusive, collaborative spaces and looks forward to enhancing the Sloan student experience through thoughtful leadership and continued partnership with Sloan administration and peers.

Outside of Sloan, Darnisha enjoys dance, experiencing new coffee shops, and planning trips with friends. You can reach out to Darnisha via email at dra76@cornell.edu or connect with Darnisha on LinkedIn.

Vice President of Finance, Ajay Kumar

Ajay Kumar is a 2nd-year student in the Sloan program in Health Administration and serves as the 2025-2026 Sloan Student Association Vice President of Finance. Originally from San Diego, Ajay became a Texan after attending Rice University where he received a degree in Cell Biology and Genetics with a minor in Global Health Technologies. Through his research in interventional radiology at MD Anderson and nanoengineering at UCSD as well as his work designing medical devices for hospitals abroad at Rice360, Ajay has developed a diverse background in healthcare and life sciences.

During his time at Cornell, Ajay has been involved in multiple case competitions including the Penn State Health, Gilead, and Sloan competition at UC Irvine. Most recently, Ajay completed an internship in the finance department at Mount Sinai Health System where he completed projects in process improvement, training initiatives, and financial analysis for Accounts Payable. 

In his free time, Ajay enjoys watching sports, reading and sending his friends hilarious TikToks. You can reach out to Ajay via email at ak2753@cornell.edu or connect with Ajay on LinkedIn. 

Vice President of Internal Affairs, Sadie Mecham 

Sadie Mecham (she/her/hers) is a 2nd-year in the Sloan Program in Health Administration at Cornell University where she serves as the 2025-2026 Vice President of Internal Affairs for the Sloan Student Association. Originally from Joshua Tree, California, Sadie graduated from UC San Diego with a Bachelor’s degree in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience. Prior to Sloan, Sadie worked in emergency medicine as both an EMT and in the emergency department. At Cornell, Sadie has written for the Cornell Policy Review, competed in the Gilead case competition, and serves as the MHA representative for the Johnson Healthcare Club. During the Summer, Sadie worked as a graduate business intern at the Hospital for Special Surgery on their strategy and business development team. 

Outside of Sloan, Sadie loves escape rooms, reading, and traveling around the world. You can reach out to Sadie via email at sm2892@cornell.edu or connect with Sadie on LinkedIn.

Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Victor Wu

Victor Wu (he/him) is a 2nd-year student in the Sloan Program in Health Administration and serves as the 2025-2026 Vice President of Corporate Affairs. Born and raised in San Ramon, California, he completed his Bachelor of Science in Policy Analysis & Management with a concentration in Healthcare Policy from Cornell University in 2025. During his first year at Sloan, Victor has been involved as the Associate of Case Competitions with the Healthcare Students Association, Vice President of Finance for the Cornell Institute of Healthy Futures, competed in the 19th Annual UAB Health Administration Case Competition, and was a Graduate Teaching Assistant for Population Health, Introduction to Public Policy, and Race Racism & Public Policy. He also serves on the Cornell Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards Board. Victor has work experience across the healthcare industry, completing internships with Blue Shield of California, Cleveland Clinic, KPMG, NCQA, and most recently serving as a Healthcare Transformation Summer Associate at Deloitte Consulting. He is excited to continue his involvement within the Sloan Program to improve the student experience with recruiting and professional development.

Outside of Sloan, Victor enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, cooking, and spending time with his friends and family. You can reach out to Victor via email at vw78@cornell.edu or connect with Victor on LinkedIn.

Vice President of Social Affairs, Kwaku Frempong-Manso

Kwaku Frempong-Manso (he/him/his) is a 2nd-year student in the Sloan Program in Health Administration at Cornell University and serves as the 2025–2026 Vice President of Social Affairs. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with roots in Ghana and Sweden, Kwaku earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. Before Sloan, he gained cross-functional experience in healthcare through research in cancer immunology, marketing for a private infectious disease practice, and volunteering in both clinical and community outreach settings.

At Sloan, Kwaku is passionate about the intersection of healthcare, business, and policy, particularly addressing health disparities and the future of care delivery. He completed a summer internship in the General Surgery department within the Digestive Disease Institute at the Cleveland Clinic, where he supported operational and strategic initiatives.

As Vice President of Social Affairs, Kwaku is excited to ensure that Sloan students have a fun and memorable year by planning inclusive, creative, and engaging events that bring the community together.

Outside of Sloan, he enjoys traveling, experimenting with new recipes, and—most importantly—watching Chelsea FC (even through the tough seasons). You can reach out to Kwaku via email at kaf253@cornell.edu or connect with Kwaku on LinkedIn. 

Vice President of Student Recruitment, Isha Sharma 

Isha Sharma is a 2nd-year student in the Sloan Program in Health Administration and serves as the 2025-2026 VP of Student Recruitment. Isha earned her bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Sciences from the University of California, Irvine, where she was actively involved in student wellness and mental health advocacy. Post-graduation, she worked as an Employee Experience Coordinator at CrowdStrike, where she supported management of corporate wellness programs and collaborated with vendors to enhance employee wellbeing. 

During her time at Cornell, Isha has remained actively engaged beyond the classroom, serving on the 2024 Visit Day Committee and participating in national case competitions, including the 2024 Penn State and 2025 HSA Competition at UC Irvine. Most recently, she completed an administrative internship at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Cancer Center, where she contributed to hospital integration, facility planning, and operational improvement projects. Grateful for the growth she’s experienced at Sloan, Isha is excited to give back by supporting student recruitment efforts and helping to welcome future healthcare leaders to the program.

Outside of professional pursuits, Isha enjoys making memories with family and friends, maintaining a regular gym routine, reading fiction books, baking, and exploring new cities. You can reach out to Isha via email at is434@cornell.edu or connect with Isha on LinkedIn.

Vice President of External Affairs, Anushna Pal

Anushna Pal is a 2nd-year student in the Sloan Program in Health Administration and serves as the 2025-2026 Vice President of External Affairs. Originally from India, she earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology. She hopes to leverage her diverse academic background to drive meaningful change in the healthcare sector. 

During her first year at Sloan, Anushna contributed as the Associate of External Affairs for Women in Healthcare Leadership (WIHL) and the Associate of Community Engagement for the Healthcare Students Association (HSA). This year, she serves as the Director of Community Engagement for HSA as well as the VP of External Affairs for WIHL. Most recently, she completed her administrative residency at UPMC’s Heart and Vascular Institute where she worked on strategic and operational initiatives for process improvement projects. As Vice President of External Affairs, she is excited to enrich the Sloan experience by fostering connections both within and beyond the community, and by organizing a variety of engagement and outreach initiatives.

Outside of Sloan, she enjoys traveling, watching F1, and spending time with friends and family. You can reach out to Anushna via email at ap2456@cornell.edu or connect with Anushna on LinkedIn.

Vice President of Colloquium, Emmeleia Psyllaki

Emmeleia Psyllaki is a 2nd-year student in the Sloan Program in Health Administration and serves as the 2025–2026 Vice President of Colloquium. Born and raised in Greece, Emmeleia has also lived in Brazil, South Korea, the UK, and the US, an international upbringing that has shaped her global perspective and passion for cross-cultural leadership in healthcare. She earned her BSc in Medical Biosciences from Imperial College London and is now transitioning into healthcare management.

Most recently, she completed her administrative residency at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia in the Department of Ophthalmology. During her first year in the Sloan program she represented Cornell at the 19th UAB Health Administration Case Competition, where her team tackled a real-world sustainability challenge for a major health system. She brings experience in hospital administration and health operations, with a focus on streamlining systems, enhancing patient access, and driving equitable care delivery.

As VP of Colloquium, Emmeleia is excited to curate dynamic speaker events that connect students with leaders across the healthcare industry, from health systems and consulting firms to policy and innovation. Her goal is to foster inspiring conversations that deepen learning, expand perspectives, and build bridges between current students, alumni, and executives in the field.

Outside of Sloan, Emmeleia enjoys playing tennis, skiing, running, traveling, discovering new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family. You can reach out to Emmeleia via email at ep556@cornell.edu or connect with Emmeleia on LinkedIn.

Vice President of Belonging, Aleia Manning

Aleia Manning (she/her/hers) is a 2nd-year student in the Sloan Program in Health Administration and serves as the 2025–2026 Vice President of Belonging. Originally from Northern Virginia, Aleia earned her Bachelor of Arts in Medical Anthropology and Global Health from the University of Pennsylvania, with minors in Healthcare Management & Neuroscience and Hispanic Studies. During her undergraduate years, she supported maternal health and health services research and worked in pipeline program administration.

At Cornell, Aleia was also a FLAS Fellow focused on underfunded languages and South Asian culture, which aligned with her interest in building culturally competent, patient-centered systems. After serving on three SSA committees in her first year at Sloan, she was elected to the SSA board to help foster an inclusive and welcoming student experience.

Recently, Aleia interned at UNC Health in the Department of OBGYN, contributing to quality improvement, provider template utilization management, and long-term strategic planning projects. She is passionate about transforming care delivery for underserved populations, with long-term interests in health system strategy, policy, and community-focused innovation.

Outside of Sloan, Aleia enjoys painting, drawing, hiking, swimming, cooking, reading, and spending quality time with good friends. You can reach out to Aleia via email at amm626@cornell.edu or connect with Aleia on LinkedIn.