Meet The Team

Sehej is an undergraduate student at the University of California, Davis majoring in Human Biology. As the co-founder of SHN, he strives to advocate for free and accessible preventative care through education and health awareness. His academic endeavors centers on conducting research on the role of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on the progression of breast cancer. He plans to pursue a career in medicine that integrates scientific research with service to address health disparities in communities around the world. On his free time, Sehej loves to go on hikes with friends, go swimming, and binge-watch thriller TV shows/movies.

I am a Junior at Miramonte High school and live in Orinda, California. I play waterpolo and I really love to read books! Another fun fact about me is that I love creative writing, and hope to write a book one day! Furthermore, I enjoy helping people out and giving back to the community. Throughout my life, I have been highly exposed to the field of medicine, through my parents, so I too, enjoy that subject. I co-founded The Sikh Health Network because I wanted to combine both my interests of community Seva with medicine, and I am so excited and lucky to be embarking on this journey!

Natania Kapoor is a Sikh podiatric medical student attending California School of Podiatric Medicine in Oakland. She is a California native and received her Bachelors of Microbiological Sciences with a Minor in Chemistry from Weber State University. During her time at Weber State she was involved in many organizations, the most prominent being her leadership on many medical service trips to underdeveloped areas. Throughout her trips, Natania earned numerous accolades for her quality and patient centered care along with her work as a Registered Behavior Technician. While working as a Registered Behavior Technician she was able to work with many individuals with mental and behavioral struggles, therefore helping the Sikh community overcome the stigma regarding mental health.
Natania hopes to use her knowledge and experiences to educate others and give back to the community that has supported her through her endeavors.

Payal is a first-generation East Indian-Canadian in her 2nd year of Medical School at the California School of Podiatric Medicine. She received her Bachelors of Biological Science from the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. As an undergrad, Payal devoted her time to volunteering, some of which include: the Alberta Children's Hospital, UNICEF, Canadian Blood Services, and the Campus Rotary Club. In addition to this, Payal completed a medical mission as a Green Lion International Volunteer in Bali, Indonesia teaching Healthcare and constructing a rural school.

Alongside school, she is a Peer Tutor for Anatomy at CSPM, a published author in Foot and Ankle Research, and an Editor and International Delegate for Hallux Magazine & PrePodiatry Life. Payal's passion lies in helping others and making healthcare more accessible to diverse communities.

Amandeep Singh is a technical teacher, IT administrator and construction sub-contractor. He enjoys making websites, solving technical issues and problems. He enjoys serving the community.

Armaan Singh is Computer Science undergraduate student at UC San Diego. He is the Technology Lead at SHN. In his free time he is captain of his college's Bhangra team; he loves to surf, snowboard and play guitar. He is deeply passionate about serving his community.

Sumer Johal is a seasoned technology and business leader with over 25 years of professional experience in building and managing technology-first organizations with high-performance teams across multiple industries and global geographies. Throughout his journey, Mr. Johal has led the disruptions of some of the world’s largest Industries in the Telecom, Consumer Retail, Financial Services, Semiconductor, Renewable Energy and Agriculture sectors, at both private- and publicly-traded companies, in the US and around the world.

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Mr. Johal grew up in an agriculture family in Northern India (Punjab) and came to the US as a teenager. He earned a BS and MS in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a minor in economics.

Dr. Jewel Johl is a seasoned medical professional and licensed / board certified medical doctor with a field specialty in oncology and hematology.

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LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English, Hindi, and Punjabi

EDUCATION:

• Medical School: Loyola University of Chicago

• Internship/Residency: University of California, Davis

• Fellowship: University of California, Davis

SPECIALTIES:

• Hematology/Medical Oncology: Diagnosis and treatment of blood diseases and disorders, especially related to cancer treatment

• Hematology: Diagnosis and treatment of blood diseases and disorders

• Medical Oncology: Diagnosis and treatment of cancer

CERTIFICATION:

• American Board of IM/Medical Oncology

OTHER CLINICAL INTEREST:

• Conquering Cancer Together

MEDICAL CENTER AFFILIATIONS:

• Concord Medical Center

• Walnut Creek Medical Center