Our Team.
Since our founding in 2024, we have been determined to make an impact. Here at CAIR, we are dedicated to advancing research and improving outcomes for individuals affected by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders (COPD). We envision a future where COPD is better understood, effectively managed, and ultimately preventable. Through our collective efforts, we strive to reduce the burden of COPD on individuals, families, and communities.
Meet the Founders
Simra Santhosh
Co-Founder
Simra Santhosh is the Co-Founder of CAIR and is a sophomore from Michigan. She has been with CAIR since its inception and is overjoyed to overlook the immense growth since then. Besides working with CAIR and helping lead all our impactful initiatives, she enjoys playing basketball and playing the acoustic guitar for the last 6 years. She helped create CAIR because of its atmosphere and she wants to help the community one patient at a time. She hopes that with her help of supervising all the departments here at CAIR, it can have a positive effect on communities across the world.
Ahyoung Song
Co-Founder
Ahyoung Song is the Co-Founder of CAIR and is currently a sophomore from Michigan. Ever since the establishment of CAIR, she has been passionate about supporting COPD research and patients, determined to make an everlasting impact on the community. Outside of CAIR, she enjoys exploring various topics in anatomy, nutrition, listening to music, and figure skating! She is very excited to continue leading new events and initiatives, and work with her partner Simra to diminish the lack of support for COPD patients in the healthcare sector.
Board of Directors
Ryan Crispino
Shekinah So
Nurani Isa
Director of U.S. Outreach
Director of International Outreach
Director of Events & Programs
Ryan Crispino is a high school sophomore from the heart of New York City! In his free time, he enjoys Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, playing the piano, and so on. He is also the president and founder of a newly founded climate action team called Flutura Effect, as well as volunteer director of Origami For Good. With this role, Ryan wishes to make a meaningful contribution to raising COPD awareness and helping those who have been diagnosed with the condition.
Shekinah So is from Toronto, Canada. She is enthusiastic about raising awareness about COPD throughout various communities in North America. Beyond CAIR, she spends her time public speaking, reading fantasy novels, creating short films as well as alpine skiing. She looks forward to connecting with local hospitals and making a difference for COPD patients while working with passionate devoted people.
Nurani Isa is based in Singapore. I seek to utilise my skills in event planning and management in creating avenues to heighten public awareness of COPD, as well as to fundraise for much-needed research efforts pertaining to the disease. Beyond CAIR, I am a pianist and gig vocalist, a competitive public speaker, and a devoted volunteer passionate about poverty alleviation and youth empowerment.
Social Media Department
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Helena Fawaz
Director of Social Media Marketing
Helena Fawaz is from Sterling Heights, Michigan. In her spare time, she enjoys babysitting and spending time with her niece and nephew, baking sweet treats, and doing her nails. She's been practicing the piano continuously for ten years. When it comes to outdoor activities, she enjoys horseback riding, kayaking, swimming, and scuba diving.