Executive Committee
It is the responsibility of the MCGSO Executive Council to advocate for the interests of the student body. Here are your elected Executive Board officers for 2026-2027:
President: Giorgi Shautidze
Contact email: gs1100@georgetown.edu
My name is Giorgi Shautidze, and I’m a PhD candidate in the Pharmacology and Physiology program doing my thesis work in the Rebeck Lab. My work focuses on microglial involvement in Alzheimer’s Disease and their role in current treatments for AD. I received my M.S. in Pharmacology from Georgetown in 2024 and fell in love with the community, which is one thing that drew me to MCGSO. I was a MCGSO student representative for the Pharmacology and Physiology PhD (2025-2026), which further cemented my resolve to contribute to the BGE community. A fun fact about me is that I produce music on the side (going by the pseudonym SHAU).
Vice President: Chloe Casagrande
Contact email: ccc162@georgetown.edu
I am Chloe Casagrande, a 5th-year MD/PhD student completing my PhD in the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience. I am co-mentored by Drs. Jeanne Mandelblatt and Xiong Jiang for my thesis work examining cerebrovascular dysfunction as an underlying mechanism for cancer-related cognitive decline and other diseases of aging. I grew up in a small Iowa town and earned my undergraduate degree at Creighton University before starting the MD/PhD program here at Georgetown in 2022. In my free time, I enjoy dancing, reading, trivia, theatre, and going to the park with my dogs, Luna and Scout!
Vice President of EDI/ Communications Officer: Gabbi Williams
Contact email: gyw2@georgetown.edu
My name is Gabbi Williams, and I am a third-year PhD candidate in the Pharmacology and Physiology program, mentored by Dr. Tingting Wang! My thesis focuses on understanding the sphingolipid signaling pathway and identifying potential therapeutic targets to repair neuronal-microglial communication in Alzheimer’s disease. In my free time, I like to bake and crochet!
Treasurer: Daniela Cozzi
Contact email: dc1475@georgetown.edu
My name is Daniela Cozzi, and I’m a fourth-year PhD candidate in the Pharmacology and Physiology program. Under the mentorship of Dr. Gerard Ahern, my thesis work investigates the role of TRP channels in pulmonary vasoconstriction, aiming to identify new therapeutic targets for respiratory disease. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis and rating movies with a film community!
Outreach Coordinator: Aleena Aman
Contact email: aa3551@georgetown.edu
Peace and Blessings! My name is Aleena Aman, I am an Integrative Medicine and Health Science Masters Student here at Georgetown University from Dallas, Texas! I graduated from UTD with a double major in psychology and biology, and have worked in an integrative medical clinic in between classes. I’ve learned so much about whole-person healing through my own journey with SIBO and becoming a cyclist, so the opportunity to be an outreach coordinator for the MCGSO program feels like the best place for me. To be able to advocate for others and engage the community to live their best lives. I have so many ideas to share with you all, including free yoga sessions or community night-classes for health disparity conversations. My ability to perform to my best is as influenced by the inspiration from others as my own drive, so community means everything to me! In my free time, I love to spend time reading with my cat, cooking fresh meals, and being outside in any form!
Website & Social Media Chair: Viet Huong (Emily) Tang
Contact email: hvt6@georgetown.edu
Hi! My name is Viet Huong Tang, but I also go by Emily for easier pronunciation. I’m an international student from Vietnam, and I’m a master’s student in the regular physiology program at Georgetown’s BGE. As the website and social media officer for MCGSO, my goal is to create an engaging, welcoming online presence where graduate students can easily stay updated on events, resources, and opportunities in our community. I look forward to working with the other officers to help graduate students feel more connected throughout their time at Georgetown. Go Hoyas!
Student Services & Advocacy Liaison: Daniela Guardado
Contact email: dg1253@georgetown.edu
My name is Daniela Guardado and I am a Integrative Neuroscience Masters Student within the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program. I’m looking forward to furthering my interest in computational neuroscience research. I am also passionate about advocating for greater representation and investment into women’s health. Outside of academics, I enjoy visiting art museums, reading and traveling.
Secretary: Evan Newton
Contact email: en579@georgetown.edu
Evan is an M.S. student in Georgetown’s Biotechnology program and will attend Albany Medical College in the fall of 2027 to pursue his M.D. Originally from upstate New York, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University at Albany. In his free time, Evan enjoys traveling and playing golf.
Grant Officer: Emme Van Doorn
Contact email: ev304@georgetown.edu
Emme is a 2nd year Pharmacology and Physiology PhD student in the Joshi lab where she studies pathological forms of intrinsically disordered proteins in the brain. Emme is from Georgia and loves to thrift, run, and read!
If you have any questions about these positions, please refer to the MCGSO Constitution for a more in-depth descriptions, or feel free to contact any current member of the MCGSO directly or at gumcgso@georgetown.edu.