Current Leadership

Executive Board Members (2019)

Michael Espino, MD/PhD (PhD1)

Advisory Chair, Treasurer

Michael (or Miguel, or Mike) was born and raised in East Los Angeles, CA, where he shared an upbringing with 4 siblings and countless cousins.  He spent 5 years as a student at El Camino Community College before transferring to the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a B.A. in molecular and cellular biology.  Some of Michael’s favorite pastimes include cooking traditional Mexican dishes (recipes are compliments of Abuelita!), dancing merengue, finding the best tacos in NYC, and communicating with just one look.

Faculty Advisor

Ann-Gel Palermo, DrPH

Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, Associate Professor of Medical Education, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

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