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Vatsal Mangal | President

Vatsal Mangal is a second-year Master's student studying Medical Sciences at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. In September 2021, he founded Bowls4Boston with the aim of replicating the impact that Food4Philly had made in Philadelphia. Through this organization, Vatsal has gained valuable insights into the Boston community and has leveraged that knowledge to create a positive difference. Outside of his academic pursuits and his work with Bowls4Boston, he enjoys playing board games, watching movies, listening to music, and playing soccer.

Malachi Roth-Cohen | Vice President

Malachi Roth-Cohen is an undergraduate student at Boston University, majoring in advertising with a minor in visual arts. He initially joined Food4Philly, the organization’s main branch in Philadelphia, where he honed his skills as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director before moving into his current role as Director of Innovation. In this position, Malachi launched the 4Philly podcast and established the innovation team. He joined Bowls4Boston to combat food insecurity and raise awareness about community involvement opportunities in Boston. Outside of his work with Bowls4Boston, Malachi is an event organizer and oil painter, driven by a strong passion for community building.

Kyra Friedman | Secretary

Kyra Friedman is a second-year Master’s student studying Medical Sciences at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She joined Bowls4Boston to become more involved in her community. As the organization’s Secretary, Kyra has had the opportunity to collaborate with amazing individuals and make a positive impact on those experiencing food insecurity. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, practicing yoga, and trying new restaurants around the city.

Jorge H. Rodriguez | Fundraising Chair

Jorge H. Rodriguez is a second-year Master's student at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. He joined Bowls 4 Boston to access incredible opportunities to tackle food insecurity in the local Boston area. As Treasurer for Bowls 4 Boston, Jorge dedicates half of his time volunteering at local food pantries, helping prepare and serve meals, and packing groceries for those in need. The other half of his time is spent managing the nonprofit's finances and developing new fundraising methods. In his free time, he enjoys reading, weightlifting, and visiting museums.

Elijah Nott | Program Director

Elijah Nott is a second-year Master's student at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. He joined Bowls4Boston and gladly accepted the position of Graduate Fundraising Chair to serve the greater Boston community and leverage his experience in coordinating fundraising events to broaden the organization’s impact. In addition to his studies, Elijah enjoys cooking, is an avid reader, and is a passionate artist and big Red Sox fan. He looks forward to growing the organization to expand its reach and help more people.

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