


About Qalam Edits:A Free Editing Service.
Qalam is Arabic for "pencil," a hallmark of self-expression & potential future. Started in 2020 originally due to a need for editing services at Saint Louis University, this group has expanded across the United States. Qalam is run by college and medical student volunteers to help students pursue their dreams of attending a university or medical school. Our services are free, now and always.
Your story matters.
Learn more about the team that works to close the guidance gap.

Our Purpose
Meet the Board of Directors

Ali Abid
President, Founder

Awais Paracha
Founder, Advisor [M4]

Ren Rieffel
Advisor [M3]

Ally Wilder
Med Application Essays Coordinator [M1]

Annie Fang
Med Application Essays Coordinator [M1]

Megan Lantz
Med Application Essays Coordinator [M2]

Ryan Rossi
Med Application Essays Coordinator [M2]

Amel Lilic
College Essays Coordinator

Iva Cepele
Internal Communications
Branding & Policy Coordination

Bhanu Pujari
External Communications
Outreach & Partnerships
We could use some help!
Want to help out? Got any ideas? Send an email to info@qalamedits.com
We are looking for volunteers willing to help with:
Meet our Medical Student Editors

Chadi Nahal
Editor [M2]

Michaela Piechowski
Editor [M2]

Terry Garfield
Editor [M1]

Osha Chesnutt-Perry
Editor [M2]

Travis Turner
Editor [M2]

Haleh Matinrad
Editor [M1]

Joshua Kim
Editor [M2]

Julia Hughes
Editor [M2]

Loki Cortner
Editor [M1]

Girija Vaidya
Editor [M2]
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Meet our Undergraduate Editors
In collaboration with L'Avenir Tutoring

Humza Rehman
Junior

Amogh Chariyamane
Junior

Rami Rajab
Senior

Ayeza Syed
Senior

Dani Doncevic
Sophomore

Karim Khdeer
Sophomore

Angam Hamdan
Sophomore

Areeb Shah
Senior
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Meet our Law Student Editors
In collaboration with students from Washington University School of Law

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Meet the Qalam Spanish Team
