Co-President
Vraj Madhiwala
SeniorChicago
MajorMolecular & Cellular Neuroscience; Psychology
Future goalPursue an MD/PhD
Favorite neurotransmitterDopamine
Meet the executive board
The students behind the connections.
Our executive board organizes mentor matching, creates events, shares opportunities, and makes sure every member has a place in the community.
02 / Leadership
Meet the 2026–27 team.
Six students, different paths, and one shared purpose: making the neuroscience experience at Loyola more connected and supportive.
Co-President
Jessica Kovacheva
JuniorSchiller Park, IL
MajorMolecular & Cellular Neuroscience
MinorPsychology
Future goalMedical school
Favorite neurotransmitterSerotonin
Vice President
Emily Gunther
JuniorColumbus, OH
MajorPsychology
MinorNeuroscience & Biostatistics
Future goalA PhD in clinical psychology focused on mind-body interaction and PNI
Favorite neurotransmitterSerotonin
Secretary
Sam Fritsch
SeniorRockton, IL
MajorMolecular & Cellular Neuroscience
MinorSpanish
Future goalMedical school with an interest in emergency medicine
Favorite neurotransmitterDopamine
Social Media Manager
Juliana Cantoral
JuniorChicago, IL
MajorMolecular & Cellular Neuroscience
MinorSpanish and Literature; Bioethics
Future goalAn MD-PhD focused on neuro-oncology and neuroimmunology
Favorite neurotransmitterGlutamate
Events Coordinator
Dev Bodalia
JuniorNaperville, IL
MajorMolecular & Cellular Neuroscience
Future goalDental school
Favorite neurotransmitterAcetylcholine
