Oak Sonfist

Oak Sonfist is an accomplished medical professional currently serving as the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice for the Medical Student Pride Alliance since May 2021, focusing on expanding the DEI-J department for LGBTQ+ medical students. Sonfist has held various roles in medical and educational advocacy, such as an Education and Advocacy Fellow with the American Medical Student Association from April 2022 to July 2024, engaging with governmental bodies to represent medical students' interests. Prior experience includes serving as a Student Representative on the President’s Council of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, where efforts contributed to the establishment of a DEI department. Sonfist's background also encompasses medical scribed work, laboratory research, and community service, showcasing a longstanding commitment to education and advocacy in the health sector. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, significant foundational training was gained through a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Clark University.