MSC DEI Liaison and Working Group

The MSC DEI Working Group is currently filled, but if you have interest in joining, please reach out to [email protected]. 

MSC DEI Key Terms

2024 MSC DEI Liaison - Ines Debbiche

2023 MSC DEI Liaison - Breyanna Dulaney

2022 MSC DEI Liaison - Tanisha Verneus

DEI Working Group Members

Sundiata Annacius

is a fourth-year medical student at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a first-year medical student, she discovered a strong passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion, which has led her to become a dedicated leader, advocate, and mentor. Committed to fostering inclusivity within the medical community, Sundiata is excited to contribute as a member of the ASA MSC DEI Working Group. Her focus is on creating more accessible opportunities in anesthesiology for pre-medical and medical students, particularly those who are first-generation and underrepresented. Outside of medicine, she enjoys roller-skating, reading fiction novels, and spending quality time with loved ones.

Cheyenne Arthur

is currently a third-year medical student at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. She graduated from Oberlin College with a B.A in Biology and a minor in Chemistry, while also playing varsity basketball there for her entire undergraduate career. At Maryland, Cheyenne has held Vice-President positions for her SNMA, White Coats 4 Black Lives, and Anesthesiology Interest Group chapters. She has a strong passion for aiding in the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the field of medicine and specifically in the field of anesthesiology through mentorship, community service, and activism. As a member of the ASA MSC DEI Working Group, she is thrilled to have the platform to connect with other students across the nation and work with them to distribute resources, educate, and foster an inclusive environment for all. She is also excited to have the opportunity to combine her interest in anesthesiology with her passion for mentorship and DEI work. In the future, Cheyenne hopes to continue uplifting underrepresented minorities in medicine and advancing DEI in anesthesiology for the overall benefit of our patients. Outside of medicine, Cheyenne enjoys playing basketball, road cycling, and watching action movies.

Manuel Cintron

is a first-generation, fourth-year medical student at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Cintron is highly engaged in underrepresented minority mentorship and advocacy at the University of Illinois. He has served alongside dean and faculty members on both pre-clinical and clinical curricular boards, as a national delegate of the Latino Medical Student Association, and helped launch the Anti-Racism Curriculum Reading Program as a member of the Urban Health Program at his institution.

He recently completed a one-year research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health’s National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute as a Medical Research Scholar under the guidance of Dr. Tiffany Powell-Wiley. His research interests include epidemiologic methods, geographic information systems, epigenetics, community-based interventions, and the characterization of physiologic pathways linked to the perioperative and chronic pain management of those subject to adverse living conditions. His goal is to make healthcare accessible to all, irrespective of their background. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and working on home improvement projects—having previously worked as a licensed mason.

Delayne Coleman

Breyanna Dulaney

Ashley Henderson

Edjay Ralph Agustin Hernandez

Tiffie Keung

is a third-year medical student at MSU. She grew up on the island of Guam, moved to LA for college, did 7 gap years in the LA area, and then moved to Michigan for medical school. She is a proud non-traditional, first-generation student. Her passion for helping underserved communities originates from her upbringing in Guam, where she observed poor healthcare access, high poverty rates, and high rates of cardiovascular disease. She is passionate about learning about health disparities and health equity through policy, advocacy, research, and community engagement. During medical school, she was involved in AMA, APAMSA, and SNMA. She hopes to continue uplifting those who are underrepresented in medicine and working to diversify anesthesiology as a specialty and the healthcare workforce as a whole.

Chieme Ohanele

is a current MD/PhD student at Emory. She loves advocacy and DEI work and is excited to participate in the working group! In her free time, she loves to roller skate, read, and watch reality tv.

Ankith Reddy

is a current medical student at UTMB School of Medicine. He is passionate about anesthesiology, academic medicine, healthcare equity and diversity. During his free time, he loves to dance!

Armaan Somaney

is a second-year medical student at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine in San Antonio, TX. He graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology. Armaan is passionate about exploring the field of anesthesiology and critical care. He’s actively engaged in research, focusing on topics such as targeted neuroplasticity therapy and vagus nerve stimulation. Armaan's commitment to promoting health equity and reducing disparities in healthcare is reflected in his involvement in the South Asian Medical Student Association along with other organizations. He is driven to make a positive impact in patient care and improve healthcare outcomes.

Nichola Wu

Jane Yang Xu

is originally from Berkeley, California. She received her bachelors degree in Cultural Anthropology and Neuroscience at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and she is currently a 3rd-year medical student at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Jane is excited to be a member of the first ASA MSC DEI Working Group as it combines her interests of anesthesiology, medical education, and diversity and inclusion. With the Group, she hopes to improve access to opportunities for medical students, especially those who are underrepresented, to explore anesthesiology as a potential career. She aims to build connections with national affinity groups and develop resources that promote the importance of increasing diversity in anesthesiology. In her free time, Jane enjoys trying new recipes and sharing meals with her friends and family.