Meet The Team

Misha Panesar is the founder of the HeartWise Foundation, created at age 19 to inspire stronger heart health awareness. A Political Science student at SFU, Misha is dedicated to empowering youth and making a lasting community impact.

Finance student at SFU and entrepreneur since the age of 17. Recognized as a Top 25 Under 25 award winner in BC for leadership and business excellence. His entrepreneurial spirit and strategic mindset drive our mission’s visibility and community engagement.

Science student at SFU and aspiring doctor. Passionate about healthcare and actively volunteers at Surrey Memorial Hospital to support patient care. Gavin is deeply committed to promoting early detection and prevention

Raj Raheja is a Science student at Simon Fraser University with aspirations of entering the medical field. He actively volunteers at Surrey Memorial Hospital and is committed to expanding community access to heart health education.

Armaan Gill is a Kinesiology student at the University of the Fraser Valley, working towards a career as a physiotherapist. He volunteers at a physiotherapy clinic, supporting patient rehabilitation and health initiatives.

Simran Jheeta is a third year Criminology student who is passionate about community engagement and creating a positive impact. A proud dog mom to a 3 year old Australian Shepherd and Maltese mix named Leo and a big Drake fan.

Aaron Challackal is a second year Kinesiology student at Simon Fraser University with a passion for health and adventure. From skydiving to jet skiing, Aaron loves staying active and brings strong energy to the HeartWise mission.

Avi Gill is a Political Science major at SFU in his fourth and final year. He has aspirations to pursue law in the future. He loves sports and plays soccer as a goalie in his free time. He enjoys volunteering locally and spending time in his local community.