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Meet the E-Board Finale: Annieka Reno
We’re ending our Meet the Board Series with an extra special spotlight! Meet Annieka Reno, our dynamic President and founder! Annieka brings her vibrant energy all the way from Spanish Town, Jamaica. She’s passionate about maternal health, building community, and creating opportunities for West Indian medical students.
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Meet the E-Board Part 3: Niesa Nelson
We’re continuing our E-board introductions! Meet Niesa Nelson, our Vice President! Born and raised in Jamaica, Niesa is passionate about advocating for culturally informed mental health support-especially for Caribbean and immigrant communities.
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Meet the E-Board Part 2: Linda Msinjili
We’re keeping the E-board introductions going! Meet Linda Msinjili, our Director of Community Engagement! Linda brings her passion for service and her vibrant energy from Tanzania to New Jersey and now to CMSA. She’s dedicated to building connections and making a positive impact in our community.
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Meet the E-Board Part 1: Kezia Koroma
Next up, meet Kezia Koroma! Kezia is our Director of Mentorship & Professional Development! From Trinidad and Tobago to medical school in NYC, Kezia is passionate about serving underserved communities and inspiring the next generation of physicians.
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Incorporated & Unstoppable: CMSA’s E-Board Takes Command
The Caribbean Medical Student Association (CMSA) has achieved a pivotal milestone, securing official incorporation in the state of New York as a domestic, not-for-profit entity while electing its inaugural Executive Board, blending returning visionaries with fresh leadership talent. This dual achievement catapults CMSA from a NYMC student group to a structured organization poised for national…
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Trailblazer Takes Stage: Dr. Rachelle Lodescar Launches CMSA’s Speaker Series
CMSA kicked off its flagship “My Journey as a West Indian Physician” Speaker Series with a powerhouse opening act: Dr. Rachelle J. Lodescar, MD. Dr. Lodescar is a Burn & Reconstructive Surgical Critical Care Surgeon, Vice Chair of Student Engagement at Department of Surgery at New York Medical College, and proud West Indian trailblazer. Dr. Lodescar shared her…
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Fundraiser Wrapped: CMSA Nets $233 from Double Good
Mission popped: CMSA’s Double Good Fundraiser raised $466 total, with the organization keeping $233 (50% of sales) for Caribbean health equity projects. Gourmet popcorn flew off virtual shelves, butter, caramel kettle, premium flavors, thanks to students, family, and friends who shared links far and wide. Those funds will enable tangible steps toward 501(c)(3) status and broader reach. Our community…
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Double Good Kickoff: CMSA Launches Online Fundraiser
CMSA fired up its sweetest online fundraiser yet, partnering with Double Good from August 12-16, 2025, to raise critical funds. This mobile platform let supporters anywhere buy gourmet popcorn online, straight to their door, while CMSA earned half of every sale. From classic butter to caramel kettle, each kernel clicked fueled drives like Jamaican reproductive kits…
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Elevating Impact: CMSA Recruits Board for National Growth
The Caribbean Medical Student Association (CMSA), New York Medical College’s pioneering Caribbean student organization, announces an ambitious expansion initiative, recruiting a distinguished board of directors to guide its transition to independent nonprofit status. Founded by six visionary students, CMSA has demonstrated remarkable impact within its inaugural year: partnering with Westchester Sickle Cell Outreacg for competency…
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Mind Matters: CMSA Co-Hosts Mental Health Awareness Workshop
The Caribbean Medical Student Association (CMSA) joined the New York Medical College Chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) to host a compelling Mental Health Awareness Workshop on April 12, 2025, at Beczak Environmental Education Center. Taking the spotlight was Dr. Dimitri Francois, Haitian psychiatrist and mental health advocate, whose cultural insights cut deep into Caribbean and Black…