Namya Mankad is currently in his second year at the School of Kinesiology at UBC and serves as the president of UBC Seva, where he leads community service initiatives across campus. He is passionate about health and wellness and strongly desires to make a positive impact through healthcare. Namya’s goal is to attend dental school at UBC, where he hopes to merge his skills with his commitment to improving patient care.

In his free time, he enjoys hiking with friends and exploring new places. He is excited to join the UBC IDEA Lab to contribute to innovative solutions for dementia and older patients, helping to enhance their quality of life.