About Us

Mount Sinai 1G (MS1G) is a student run organization dedicated to creating a community of self-identifed first-generation college graduates while providing support, resources, and mentorship for students by connecting with first-generation faculty and staff. Through events, workshops, and peer-led initiatives, MS1G strives to:

1.Build a visible and welcoming first-gen community at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

2.Address the academic, social, and emotional needs of first-gen students navigating the rigors of graduate and medical education.

3. Promote awareness by highlighting the contributions and needs of first-gen individuals within the broader Mount Sinai ecosystem.

By uplifting first-generation voices and fostering intergenerational mentorship, MS1G works to ensure that all students-regardless of background-have the tools, confidence, and community to thrive.

Who We Are

• Meilin Chen, meilin.chen@icahn.mssm.edu
• Ayris Izmirli, ayris.izmirli@icahn.mssm.edu
• Suzannah De Almeida, suzannah.dealmeida@icahn.mssm.edu
• Fariha Fawziah, fariha.fawziah@icahn.mssm.edu
• Zephelline Villalobos, zephelline.villalobos@icahn.mssm.edu
• Faculty/Staff Advisors: Ann-Gel Palermo and Ashley Michelle Morales, ann-gel.palermo@mssm.edu, ashley.morales@mssm.edu

Contact us: sinai1g@icahn.mssm.edu

Note: All students are welcome to join any Mount Sinai student organization.