Meet the Team

Here, your story matters. You matter.

Meet the people behind this idea and join a community built to honor every story.

Dr. Itziar Familiar, Faculty Advisor
Faculty Advisor

Itziar Familiar, MD, MPH, PhD

Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Michigan State University

Dr. Familiar is a Medical Doctor from Mexico City with a Master's in Public Health and a PhD in Mental Health from Johns Hopkins. Her research focuses on global mental health issues, specifically in assessing depression and anxiety in conflict-affected settings and HIV-affected women.

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Leadership Team

Jenus Shrestha, Founder & President
Founder & President

Jenus Shrestha

Founded The Unseen Hours with the belief that the work people do when no one is watching matters just as much as what the world celebrates.

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Aiden Kochanowski, VP of Communications
VP of Communications

Aiden Kochanowski

A Pre-Physician Assistant student whose journey exemplifies the heart of The Unseen Hours through community service and healthcare.

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Carolynn Calin, VP of Operations
VP of Operations

Carolynn Calin

A senior in Biochemistry who serves as a phlebotomist and mentor, finding purpose in caring for patients and empowering students.

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Rafael DeLeon, Treasurer
Treasurer

Rafael DeLeon

A Pre-Med student who ensures finances are thoughtfully managed to support the community's vision of amplifying unseen efforts.

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Makayla Fernette, Events Coordinator
Events Coordinator

Makayla Fernette

A Pre-Veterinary student who brings compassion to planning events where people can feel seen, valued, and supported.

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Roziya Rustamova, Social Media Coordinator
Social Media Coordinator

Roziya Rustamova

A pre-dental student passionate about volunteering, community, and sharing authentic stories to uplift others.

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