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Hi everyone! I’m Varsha Sivanath, a second-year pre-med student majoring in Nutrition Sciences with a focus on Physiology & Metabolism. I’m particularly fascinated by the intersections of diet, nutrition access, and health. Outside school, I intern with a Berkeley nonprofit, studying the impact of SNAP/EBT access on community health. This summer, I was a research intern at a gastrointestinal lab at Stanford. I’m also passionate about mental health and have been involved in the ASUC Mental Health Commission and other wellness RSOs. 
This year, I’m looking forward to facilitating my first DeCal, joining on-campus research, and maybe Oski’s media team?? In my free time, I enjoy crafting (crocheting, painting, upcycling, let me know if you can teach me anything!), hiking, and exploring Berkeley’s food scene  (especially dessert places, I have a really big sweet tooth). I’m excited to be a PAL this year and meet you all!!