BIPOC Neuro

Meet the Team
Student-Led, Professionally-Advised
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Mahmood Sadeghi (He/Him)
Hello! Hola! Salam! My name is Mahmood Sadeghi and I am a first-generation low-income student at Northwestern University studying Computer Science and Neuroscience. My passion for neuroscience has allowed me to gain interest in fields such as Computational Neuroscience, Developmental Research. and Behavioral Neuroscience! With BIPOC Neuro, I hope to bridge the gap between minorities and the world of Neuroscience and truly diversify the narrative of this subject. Now more than ever, we are using the internet to connect with others and gain access to wonderful opportunities. With this organization, we hope to allow for equal access to such resources in order to promote inclusivity!
Chief Operating Officer
Laiqa Mazhar (She/Her)
Hello! My name is Laiqa Mazhar, and I am a first-year student at Northwestern University. I am studying as a Chemistry major with minors in Data Science and Global Health. As an aspiring doctor, my academic jounrey revolves around exploring medicine through research and curriculum. My other interests include diving into the intersection of healthcare and medical equity. For this reason, I am estatic to be a part of the BIPOC Neuro team. With our efforts, I hope to foster the necessary change to rebuild the medical field without disparities.
Chief Outreach Officer
Rossul Aldhufari (She/Her)
Hello! Marhaba! My name is Rossul Aldhufari and I’m a student at Northwestern University studying Neuroscience and Middle Eastern/North African Studies. Coming from a high school with a majority of first-generation and low-income students allowed me to see the gap in education especially when it came to access of resources related to science. I hope that being a part of BiPOC Neuro we able to uplift underrepresented youth and be able to expose topics related to neuroscience.
Chief Financial Officer
Freda Ganiyu (She/Her)
Hello everyone! My name is Freda Ganiyu and I am a freshman at Northwestern University. I am a prospective Biology and Statistics major. My main interests are focused on Pediatrics and Developmental Psychology. I am excited to join the BIPOC Neuro team, as this program aims to help diversify the scientific field, which truly speaks to me!