President
Lindsey Nguyen
Cooper Medical School, Rowan University
Lindsey Nguyen is a fourth-year medical student at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Rowan University. Lindsey is passionate about child and adolescent psychiatry and is dedicated to advancing mental health education, advocacy, and community engagement. As President of PsychSIGN, she is excited to collaborate with fellow students to foster an inclusive and supportive environment where learners can explore the field of psychiatry, connect with mentors, and engage in meaningful conversations about mental health. Most importantly, she looks forward to building upon PsychSIGN’s strong foundation and continuing to expand its network and opportunities for students interested in psychiatry. Outside of medicine, Lindsey enjoys baking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
President Elect
Chris Conquest
Cooper Medical School, Rowan University
Hi! My name is Christopher Conquest, a fourth-year medical student at Rowan-Virtua SOM with a strong passion for psychiatry, mentorship, and community building. Growing up in South Jersey and training across NJ, PA, and MD, I’ve developed deep regional ties and a commitment to serving diverse populations. My background as an athlete and mental health advocate has shaped my belief in the power of resilience, teamwork, and holistic care.
Region 1: MA, ME, NH, RI, VT, CT, Canadian Provinces: ON, QC, NS, NL, PE, NB
Brittney Anderson
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Brittney Anderson is a medical student at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She is passionate about mental health advocacy, medical education, and creating supportive spaces where students can learn more about psychiatry and feel connected to mentors and peers.
As a Region 1 Chair, Brittney hopes to strengthen collaboration among PsychSIGN chapters, expand mentorship opportunities, and help students access meaningful resources as they explore careers in psychiatry. She looks forward to building an inclusive regional community where students can share ideas, support one another, and develop lasting professional connections.
Region 2: NY
Amy Chen
NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Amy Chen is a fourth-year medical student at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM). She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology and Interdisciplinary Studies at CUNY Hunter College. Amy’s passion for psychiatry stems from her experience growing up as a first-generation Chinese American, a background that highlighted the stigma surrounding mental health. Amy has a special interest in addiction psychiatry and is dedicated to advocating for mental health care in minority populations and strives to make resources more accessible to underserved communities.
As Region Chair, Amy cultivates a supportive community for students to explore psychiatry. She focuses on facilitating mentorship connections and curating educational resources to guide members through their career development.
Outside of medicine, Amy enjoys cuddling her dogs, weightlifting, hiking, crafting, and trying new cuisines from different cultures.
Region 3: DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA
Tucker Apgar
George Washington School of Medicine and Health
Region 4: IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI
Vikram Saudagar
Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Vikram Saudagar is a fourth year medical student completing a dual MD-MBA at Northwestern University. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. Vikram is passionate about early intervention adolescent psychiatry and interventional psychiatry. He is dedicated to expanding mentorship networks and access to the field, especially for students in resource-limited regions or those who discover the specialty later in their medical education.
As a Region Chair for PsychSIGN, he is excited to leverage his background in student clinic leadership and business operations to create high-quality exploratory opportunities for his peers. He looks forward to organizing initiatives, such as a conference focused on the intersection of community outreach and innovation, to help students discover various career niches, connect with mentors, and explore how evolving practice models can reduce mental health stigma.
Outside of medicine, Vikram enjoys wildlife photography and traveling with his fiancée.
Region 5: AL, AK, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV, PR and Uniformed Services
Bernadine Decapia
The University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bernadine Decapia is a third-year medical student at UNT Health Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. She earned her Bachelor of Science and Arts at the University of Texas at Austin where she focused on working with the youth, researching healthcare disparities, and volunteering for marginalized groups. She is passionate about the intersection of pediatrics, psychiatry, and advocacy of minority populations when it comes to access to and quality of mental health services.
As the Region 5 Chair, she aims to focus her work towards minimizing stigma surrounding mental health in underserved populations and normalizing conversations about the importance of mental wellness.
In her free time, she likes to play basketball and piano, go to Thursday Trivia nights with her friends, go to concerts, and eat delicious food in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. After medical school, she aims to pursue a career in child and adolescent psychiatry.
Region 6: CA
Phil De Vera
California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Phil De Vera is a third-year medical student at the California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine (CHSU-COM) with a passion for psychiatry, mental health advocacy, and medical education. As a Filipino American medical student, he is especially interested in reducing mental health stigma and expanding access to culturally responsive psychiatric care, particularly within Filipino, Asian American, and LGBTQIA+ communities. His clinical interests include behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry, community psychiatry, and consultation-liaison psychiatry.
At CHSU-COM, Phil serves as the Upperclassman Liaison for the Psychiatry Interest Group and as a Student Ambassador. He previously served as President of both the Psychiatry Interest Group and the Lavender Alliance, where he helped create opportunities for mentorship, advocacy, and student engagement in mental health and LGBTQIA+ initiatives. As PsychSIGN’s Region 6 Chair, Phil hopes to foster an inclusive community that connects students across California with mentors, educational resources, and meaningful opportunities to explore psychiatry, while advancing mental health advocacy at the national level.
Outside of medicine, Phil enjoys listening to K-Pop and EDM, trying new restaurants with friends, and documenting meaningful moments with loved ones. He also loves meeting new people and is always excited to connect with students who are interested in psychiatry or mental health advocacy.
Region 7: AK, AZ, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY, Canadian Provinces: AB, BC, MB, SK
Natalie Musial
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Natalie is a third-year medical student at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU). Prior to medical school, her passion for psychiatry was driven by lived experience with disability, shaping her commitment to empathetic care and pediatric advocacy. During her time as a medical student, she has taken on numerous leadership roles, including serving as President of PNWU’s Neurology, Psychiatry, and Behavioral Medicine Club and Vice President of the Student National Medical Association. As PsychSIGN Region 7 Chair, she hopes to foster inter-school collaboration, launch subspecialty mentorship pathways in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and build a unified network for PsychSIGN chapters across the Northwest. Natalie values the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and loves reading, playing cozy games like Stardew Valley, and hanging out with her cat.
Region 8: International
Haider Ashfaq
Allama Iqbal Medical College
Haider is a final-year medical student at Allama Iqbal Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan. He has led and contributed to research projects across various methodologies and has conducted nationwide workshops to mentor students. With leadership experience in multiple organizations and a strong commitment to service, Haider brings a global and collaborative perspective to his work. His clinical interests include child and adolescent psychiatry, psychotherapy, and telepsychiatry, and he is especially passionate about advocacy in mental health. Outside of medicine, he enjoys cricket, tennis, chess, and boxing as a fan of MMA. He’s also passionate about entrepreneurship and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds.
Media Outreach Co-Chair
Vashti Wagner
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Vashti Wagner is a 4th year student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine with a strong passion for psychiatry, mental health advocacy, and creative communication. Before med school, she worked as a clinical research coordinator on studies in depression, suicidality, and brain imaging at New York State Psychiatric Institute’s MIND Division. She is passionate about integrating science, storytelling, and design to make mental health resources more accessible and engaging. As PsychSIGN’s Media Outreach Co-Chair, Vashti aims to strengthen national visibility, build community, and create visually compelling content that reflects the diversity and passion of future psychiatrists. She’s especially excited to highlight student voices, promote educational opportunities, and foster connections across medical schools.
Media Outreach Co-Chair
Ximena Cors
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Hi, I’m Xime, an international medical graduate from Mexico with an interest in global psychiatry, consultation-liaison psych, and working with underserved communities, particularly Latinx populations. As Marketing Chair, I hope to make PsychSIGN’s content feel more engaging, inclusive, and reflective of who we are. I’m excited to help share opportunities, build connections across chapters, and uplift the voices of students who are passionate about psychiatry.
Mentorship Co- Chair
Natalia Zielinski
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hi I’m Natalia! I am a current fourth year medical student at Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. I am the first person in my family to graduate from college and pursue a career in medicine. I have had an interest in psychiatry and have wanted to pursue it since high school. My current interests in psychiatry are in child/adolescent psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. As mentorship co-chair, I am excited to work closely with my fellow PsychSIGN members. I hope to connect other first-generation students, and students who are seeking guidance alike, to mentors and opportunities in the field. In my free time, I enjoy reading, taking cycling classes, traveling, hanging out with my cat, and going to concerts.
Mentorship Co-Chair
Kirti Veeramachaneni
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Kirti is a fourth year medical student at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She achieved a bachelor’s degree in Health Management with a minor in Criminology & Criminal Justice from Saint Louis University and is originally from Amarillo, Texas. She has interests in the intersection of technology and psychiatry and the role of humanities and mentorship in medical education. As Mentorship Co-Chair, she hopes to develop PsychSIGN’s mentorship program to include programming that teaches how to embrace a mentor-mentee relationship in an effective manner. Outside of psychiatry, Kirti enjoys watercolor painting and model building in addition to a multitude of cat videos and other nature videos.
Research Chair
Haider Ashfaq
Allama Iqbal Medical College
Haider is a final-year medical student at Allama Iqbal Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan. He has led and contributed to research projects across various methodologies and has conducted nationwide workshops to mentor students. With leadership experience in multiple organizations and a strong commitment to service, Haider brings a global and collaborative perspective to his work. His clinical interests include child and adolescent psychiatry, psychotherapy, and telepsychiatry, and he is especially passionate about advocacy in mental health. As Research Co-Chair, Haider aims to empower students to pursue research aligned with their interests and goals, while fostering an inclusive and supportive research culture. He hopes to break common stereotypes about research and help students understand its real-world impact on patient care. Outside of medicine, he enjoys cricket, tennis, chess, and boxing as a fan of MMA. He’s also passionate about entrepreneurship and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds.
Residency Chair
Tyler Kung
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Philadelphia Campus)
Hi Everyone, My name is Tyler Kung. I am originally from New Jersey, but I went to Washington University in St. Louis for undergrad where I dual majored in economics and anthropology: global health and the environment. I returned to the East Coast for medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where I am now a M3 on my clinical rotations. Outside of medical school, I enjoy running and playing with my dog. I am also a big cologne and candle guy. As residency chair, I hope to connect you all with residency programs and help to make the residency process less stressful. Please reach out if you need any help connecting with programs, or if you need any help in the residency process. I am very excited to serve in this role!
Wellness & Burnout Prevention Co-Chair
Raahi Chapla
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Raahi Chapla is a fourth-year medical student at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. He is an alumni of University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, where he earned his B.S. in Biomedical Sciences and minor in Psychology. Raahi is dedicated to serving marginalized communities. During medical school, he did a summer internship with the Center for Family Services in Camden, NJ, where he worked with youth who were at risk of out-of-home placement. He volunteers at organizations like Prevention Point and Outreach Alliance that provide a safe space and basic needs to underserved communities. He is passionate about all aspects of psychiatry, with a particular interest in Community Psychiatry. As Wellness and Burnout Prevention Co-Chair, he hopes to organize events to bring people together and create a sense of community, bound by a passion for psychiatry and mental wellbeing. He loves everything Philly, and Chewbacca, his golden doodle.
Wellness & Burnout Prevention Co-Chair
Srujan Jonnalagadda
Michigan State University College of Medicine
Srujan is a 4th year medical student at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He graduated from MSU’s Osteopathic Medical Scholars Program with a B.S. in Neuroscience. During his time at MSUCOM, Srujan’s passion for community outreach led him to contribute extensive time to leadership in the organization Community Integrated Medicine, and volunteering with Detroit Street Care. His interest in psychiatry grew over the course of medical school, as he progressively realized the weight of anxiety on the shoulders of both him and those around him, and the stigmatization of mental health among certain communities. As a Wellness and Burnout Prevention Co-Chair for PsychSIGN, Srujan hopes to continue evolving past these stigmas, while helping to alleviate the burden of mental stress on countless medical students pursuing psychiatry, just like himself! In his free time, Srujan loves to watch movies, live sports, and have game nights with his friends.
Community Engagement Chair
Lindsey Nguyen
Cooper Medical School, Rowan University
Lindsey Nguyen is a third year medical student at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. She earned her BS at Rowan University studying biological sciences. With a passion working with children, she aims to pursue a career in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. As the new community engagement chair, she is excited to be able to work alongside other like minded students to help create an inviting space for others to learn all things psychiatry. On her free time she loves to bake, travel and spend time with her family.
Political Advocacy Chair
Jordan Samuel
Des Moines University
Jordan Samuel is a third-year medical student at Des Moines University and the 2025–2026 Political Advocacy Chair for PsychSIGN. He is passionate about psychiatry, health policy, and ensuring that the voices of future psychiatrists are reflected in the decisions shaping patient care. Jordan currently serves as Chair of AMA-MSS Region 2 and as the inaugural Chair of the newly established Medical Student Section of the Iowa Medical Society. He has previously worked to advance policy around mental health access, physician workforce equity, and evidence-based care. His interests in psychiatry include addiction medicine, correctional psychiatry, and crisis intervention, with a focus on improving care in high-need and under-resourced settings. As Political Advocacy Chair, he aims to empower and mobilize students to turn clinical insight into systemic impact through patient-centered advocacy. Outside of medicine, Jordan enjoys playing music, supporting local arts, and exploring Iowa’s coffee shops.