The Associate Team
2021-2022
Mridvika Malebennur
Marketing Associate
I'm in my fourth year Management Specialist with an Economics Minor. I love to sing and have been learning hindustani classical music since the age of 4. I also love badminton and travelling. Other than that, I know 5 languages and am currently learning Arabic and Korean!
Rahma Saeed
Social Media Associate
I am a second-year student doing a double major in CCIT and Criminology, Law and Society. I will be the social media associate for SASA this year. I am very excited to put into use my artsy side and create some quirky, thought-provoking posts with my fellow team members. During my free time, I love to explore different art mediums, and create different works of art digitally and on canvas. Also, I love swimming!
Amna Feroze
Social Media Associate
I am a second-year student specializing in Digital Enterprise Management and one of the associates for the social media team. As an associate I wish to meet new people and help celebrate and showcase South Asian culture at UTM. I enjoy long walks and going for long drives in my free time.
Suhail Mughal
Events Internal Associate
I am a fourth-year student studying political science and I am an associate of events (internal) for SASA this year. I was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. I love photography and fashion! I’m also obsessed with drinking cha/chai. And I’m passionate about marginalized communities within South Asia and hope to not only educate others about their plight but also to champion their rights and well-being!
Affan
Events External Associate
I'm a third-year student completing a biology specialist program and an associate for VP Events External. I joined SASA so that I can interact with members of my community which is something that I could not do due to the pandemic:( A fun fact about me is that I love Korra and everything Avatar!
Kavitha Mathivarnan
Communications Associate
I am Kavitha and I am going into my second year specializing in biology and minoring in education. I decided to join SASA to learn more about my culture and connect with others in the South Asian community.
Sri Kirthana Aila
Communications Associate
Hi there! My name is Kirthana Aila and I'm in my 4th year of life sciences. I will be one of the SASA writers for the upcoming school year. I'm excited to write and share about many common topics in the South Asian community. I hope to expand your views and knowledge about the South Asian community and I joined this club to feel connected to other South Asians.
Rishma Amjath
Writer, Communications Associate
I am in my second year doing a bio major, creative writing minor, and educational studies minor. I am working with the communication department as a writer in hopes of bringing more awareness and appreciation to South Asian traditions and celebrations. I like to draw, write stories, watch movies, read and bake.
Muhammad Ibraheem Ghani
Writer, Communications Associate
I am in my third year specializing in Digital Enterprise Management and I am currently working as a writing and communication associate at SASA. I have joined SASA to develop a deeper understanding of different cultures in South Asia. I like to write poetry, work out and meet new people. I am so excited to be a part of this team; let's have a great year!
Gabriela Jyrwa
Communications Associate
Hi everyone, my name is Gabriela Jyrwa. I am in my third year doing a comparative physiology specialist. I will be one of the writers for SASA. By being in this position, I am hoping to raise awareness about some of the minority groups in South Asia. I am so excited to be a part of the team and I can't wait to see what this journey holds.
Liza Nasir
Events Associate
I am a third-year student doing a major in Biology with minors in Biomedical Communication and Anthropology. I joined this talented group because I felt there was much divide within the South Asian community here at UTM. This association is a great way to better and help us understand and celebrate our similarities and differences!