Our 2025 E-Board
The APEx Executive Board leads initiatives that advance our mission through event planning, infrastructure development, research coordination, and community outreach. Together, we work to empower future physicians and amplify advocacy, professionalism, and excellence across institutions.
Meera Krishnan
Internal Executive Director
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Paul Soden
External Executive Director
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Jaun Young-Johnson
Community Director
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Vinh Dang
Development Director
Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Iyaniwura Olarewaju
Creative Director
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Amanda Moser
Events Director
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Matthew Ruiz
Events Director
Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Ashley Salimbangon
Undergraduate Director
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Pamela Beniwal
External Research Director
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Ling Yan
Internal Research Director
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Go Beyond.
APEx exposes medical students to careers beyond the bedside, offering access to influential physician leaders, unique opportunities for networking, and educational resources for career development.