Calgary Chapter Team
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CO-CHAIRS
Ayesha (left) and Abhishek (right) are the 2020 Outrun the Stigma Calgary Co-Chairs. They will be coordinating between the teams, directing race day and planning logistics, and setting goals for the planning committee. Ayesha is a 1st year Medical student, and this will be her 4th year with OTS. She is very passionate about health advocacy and tackling the stigma surrounding mental health. Abhishek has been a part of the Outrun the Stigma community for two years, going into his third. He is a fourth year student in the Neuroscience Program, and is very passionate for mental health advocacy. Both Ayesha and Abhishek are excited to lead the Calgary Chapter for OTS, and look forward to the challenge of navigating through a pandemic. We believe it is more important now, than ever before, to come together as a community and face the crisis together. It is our goal as co-chairs to promote a friendly but productive environment within the planning committee, and utilizing various creative avenues - virtual as well as in-person, to arrange a successful and remarkable event.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The role of the Community Outreach team is to plan and execute the mental health expo. The expo will host activities and organizations related to mental health. Dvij Raval (left) is a fifth year Neuroscience student. He is a returning member of the Community Outreach team and hopes to build on the work he did last year. Kandace Peroramas (middle) is in her fourth year studying Biochemistry. This is her first time being involved with OTS, and she hopes to increase the conversation around mental health in her community. Taha Butt (right) is a first year Kinesiology student and it is his first year working with OTS. He hopes to break down social barriers that intercept conversations around mental health and to raise its awareness in the community.
DESIGN
Meet Masooma!
“I am studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Calgary. I love to volunteer and give back to the community. I joined OTS because I strongly believe in supporting a cause that affects everyone and raising awareness related to mental health. This is my third year with OTS. Being part of OTS has given me a chance to become part of a passionate team working towards creating a supportive environment for the community. A fun fact about myself is that I love painting and landscape photography.”
LOGISTICS
The logistics team helps OTS to run smoothly by performing tasks such as booking space and furniture, planning the day, and recruiting and coordinating volunteers. The 2020 logistics team has 3 members: Jena, Umer, and Masooma. Jena is in her fourth year of the Biological Sciences program at the University of Calgary; this is her third year working with OTS. Umer is in his second year of the Computing Information Systems program at Thompson Rivers University; this is his first year working with OTS. Masooma is in her third year of the Mechanical Engineering program at the University of Calgary; this is her third year working with OTS.
PROMOTIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
(From l. to r.): Huda, Shaheer and Agnes
“Hi everyone! We’re this year’s OTS Communications and Promotions Team. We’re passionate about raising mental health awareness and coming together online to fight the stigma! Our goal is to reach out to all of you city-wide to join us in October for our 8th annual event. We will actively communicate with you and spread positivity through all kinds of media, especially Instagram and Facebook! Stay tuned!”
SPONSORSHIP AND FINANCE
(From l. to r.) Meet Fahad, Taylor and Srishti!
“Hi! We’re the Sponsorship and Accounting Team! We’ll be finding amazing sponsors and partners to help make the run a reality! We’ll also be working closely with the rest of the OTS family to manage the budget and to make sure that all accounts are in order!”