Council Members

Dua Hussain
President, Health Sciences Student Council
HSSCPresident@salud.unm.edu

I'm a medical student at the UNM School of Medicine, and I'm excited to serve as the Health Sciences Student Council President! For the past two years, I have represented the MD program as a student representative while also holding other leadership positions, and I look forward to building on those experiences as President. I'm dedicated to ensuring that everyone's voice is heard and making the Health Sciences Student Council more accessible to all. My goals for this year include encouraging interprofessional collaboration, creating opportunities for students to get involved in advocacy, and promoting initiatives that prioritize student health!

When I'm not studying, you can find me skiing, running, or trying new coffee shops around ABQ! Please email me with questions about the student council or just to say hi. You can reach me at HSSCPresident@salud.unm.edu or dhussain@salud.unm.edu.

Danyale Avallone
Vice President, Health Sciences Student Council
HSSCVP@salud.unm.edu

My name is Danyale. I am a second-year pharmacy student and will be serving as this year’s Vice President of the Health Science Student Council. I’m originally from Las Cruces, New Mexico, and a proud mother with several years of experience working in pharmacy! Through my role with HSSC, I plan to support initiatives that enhance the student experience and create meaningful opportunities for both personal and professional growth. When not on campus I enjoy watching movies, going to sporting events and concerts and traveling back home to be with my family. Please feel free to reach me at HSSCVP@salud.unm.edu.

Maddie Trujillo
Vice President of Outreach, Health Sciences Student Council
HSSCVPOutreach@salud.unm.edu

Hi everyone! I am so excited to serve as the Vice President of Outreach for the Health Science Student Council this year! I am currently a Level 3 nursing student with a minor in psychology and hope to pursue a career in psychiatric nursing! Through my involvement on campus with ASUNM and Kappa Kappa Gamma, I have gained experience in advocating and representing the student body as well as promoting and organizing events. I believe being involved in your student government and organization is essential not only for academic and professional growth, but also to lift others along the way. I look forward to working with all our fellow HSC students this year!

Elicia Trujillo
Vice President of Student Services, Health Sciences Student Council
HSSCVPStudentServices@salud.unm.edu

Hi everyone! My name is Elicia Trujillo and I am a second-year medical student here at UNM. I’m excited to introduce myself as the newly elected VP of Student Services! In this role, I’ll be helping to organize food pantry events and support HSC Wellness initiatives. Since this position is fairly new, I would love to hear your suggestions! Please feel free to email me at elimtrujillo@salud.unm.edu.

Lillian Walker
Secretary, Health Sciences Student Council
HSSCSecretary@salud.unm.edu

Hey there, I'm your Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 Health Science Student Council Secretary. I am a full time student in my first year of the Master of Public Health program with a concentration in Epidemiology. I graduated from the UNM Bachelors of Science in Population Health program in December 2024. Prior to starting undergrad I moved to Albuquerque, NM in 2020 from St. Petersburg, FL, which is where I grew up. My academic & research interests involve social epidemiology, disease prevention, and health behavior intervention. I have a background in both clinical & academic experiences. From being a Basic Needs Peer Navigator on main campus to working in a local hospital as a nurse tech. Outside of these settings I also work to support health equity program coordination. This school year I'll be the Graduate Assistant working with the Center for Teaching & Learning STEM Tutoring Team. This year I'm also an evaluation fellow in the UNM Evaluation Lab. As your HSSC secretary I plan to support engagement & maintain record of HSSC activities.

Ian Dunn
Treasurer, Health Sciences Student Council
HSSCTreasurer@salud.unm.edu

Hello, my name is Ian Dunn, and I am a Level 3 nursing student at the University of New Mexico College of Nursing. I serve as Treasurer for the Health Sciences Student Council, where I manage council finances, maintain our accounts, and collaborate with the executive team to coordinate fundraisers in support of all HSC campuses.

Originally from El Paso, Texas, I have also lived in Rio Rancho, Denver, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston, which has given me a broad perspective and a strong appreciation for diverse communities. I am proud to say the New Mexico is by far my favorite.

Please feel free to reach me anytime at HSSCTreasurer@salud.unm.edu.