Faojia is a medical doctor and global health researcher currently pursuing a DPhil with the Health Systems Collaborative research group at the Nuffield Department of Medicine (NDM). Her DPhil research focuses on the impacts of climate change on health systems and the health workforce in low- and middle-income countries, reflecting her broader interests in health systems resilience, equity and evidence-informed policymaking in global health.
She brings experience from both clinical and research settings, and alongside her OGHS presidency, is currently also serving as Chair of the Oxford NDM Student Committee. Faojia has also held leadership roles including Clarendon Social and Cultural Secretary and various Welfare related roles at Green Templeton College and Brasenose college, through which she has developed strong networks across Oxford’s academic and student communities. She is also a Clarendon Scholar at Oxford, an alumna of University College London (UCL), and a member of the Commonwealth Scholars' alumni network.
As President of OGHS, she is committed to building an inclusive, interdisciplinary platform that encourages meaningful engagement, collaboration, and innovation in global health. She looks forward to expanding the society’s reach and creating opportunities for its members to connect with key issues, researchers, and professionals in the field.
Rabeah is a current DPhil student at DPAG and a member of Green Templeton College.
Dr. Tshegofatso Masenya is a medical doctor from South Africa with experience in clinical medicine and public health with a background in health economics. She is focused on strengthening health systems and advancing healthcare policy in South Africa. She is currently finishing up her MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology degree at Oxford and is set to commence her DPhil in Clinical Medicine from October 2026.
Nayantara Arora is a Rhodes Scholar from Portland, Oregon. At Oxford, she is pursuing a DPhil in Clinical Medicine, concentrating in International Health & Tropical Medicine. She is interested in researching mental health.
Nayantara has conducted research spanning Alzheimer’s disease etiology, cognition, and anemia epidemiology in Tunisia. She interned with the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, developing written, visual, and video content highlighting alumni of exchange programs for four years. With these diverse skills and interests, Nayantara will pursue a multidisciplinary career in activism, healthcare, and community-building. She is passionate about equity, social justice, and human rights, and how these can be approached through empathy and research.
Sachi Chan (she/her) is an MSc candidate in Translational Health Sciences, learning how to translate scientific research into healthcare innovations. Her interdisciplinary background spans healthcare, social entrepreneurship, communications, and youth engagement. She is currently building Invite Health (invitehealth.beehiiv.com), a newsletter that aims to support students in building their healthcare careers by democratizing access to job opportunities. With Invite Health's global reach, Sachi has realized that providing access to job opportunities is the catalyst for building future global health leaders amongst young people.
Sachi views global health as all health: diseases and health do not stay within borders; we live in an interconnected world and health is tied to everything. Specifically, Sachi is interested in getting more young people involved with global health solutions, preventative / primary healthcare, and using social entrepreneurship as an innovative enterprise model.
Moureen Caroline Ochieng is an aspiring global health modeller, researcher, and data scientist with a strong interest in applying mathematical modelling, data analysis, and digital innovation to tackle pressing public health challenges. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Modelling for Global Health at Oxford, supported by the AFOX Mastercard Foundation Scholarship.
With a background in software engineering and health data analytics, Moureen has contributed to several interdisciplinary projects, including modelling the impact of malaria vaccination on malaria incidence in Bugiri District with the IDEMU Mathematical Modelling Unit (Uganda); conducting time-series forecasting of COVID-19 cases during the Code First Girls UK Data Science Bootcamp; and performing exploratory data analysis on prostate cancer under the Kaggle X BIPOC Mentorship Program. Her work focuses on bridging research with real-world application, with growing interests in infectious disease dynamics, health equity, and digital health innovation.
Beyond her academic work, Moureen is an engaged community leader and advocate for inclusive science and technology. She actively contributes to initiatives such as PyData Uganda, Google Cloud Developer Circles Uganda, PyLadies Uganda, and Women Techmakers. She is passionate about mentorship, open science, and empowering underrepresented voices in technology and global health.