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Exeutive Members



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.


Angie Chen |  Fundraising Chair


My name is Angie Sohn and I am a sophomore at Boston University studying Human Physiology with a minor in Deaf Studies. I joined Bowls4Boston because of my passion for community service and my desire to combat food insecurity through creative and meaningful initiatives alongside a team that shares that same drive. As the Undergraduate Fundraising Chair, I’ve played a key role in engaging students and raising awareness on campus. Outside of academics, I enjoy reading and whittling. (Undergraduate Fundraising Chair)


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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