I CAN Do It!

"Amal Meghani is a student at Brown University pursuing a degree in Public Health and Policy. On campus, she is a dedicated facilitator for BWell Sexual Assault Prevention Education, where she leads trauma-informed workshops and designs programs to promote inclusive and safe campus environments. Her academic leadership extends to her role as the Fundraising Chair for Umeed@Brown, a global health initiative where she spearheads fundraising strategies for low-income cancer patients. Amal’s journey with the International Children’s Advisory Network (iCAN) began as a student leader for the Walter Payton Chapter. Now a member of the Young Professionals Chapter, her years of collaboration with major pharmaceutical companies and regulatory bodies—including the FDA, Pfizer, and Eli Lilly—have deeply shaped her perspective on pediatric representation. These experiences at previous iCAN Summits have inspired her ongoing work to uplift youth voices and ensure that young people are seen as essential partners in clinical research and treatment planning. Her commitment to health equity is further reflected in her policy research. Amal has authored a policy memorandum examining the unequal treatment of the opioid epidemic across Chicago neighborhoods and has investigated systemic disparities in health insurance practices. This summer, she will bridge her research interests with clinical practice by volunteering at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, aiding in therapy sessions to observe how cutting-edge research in physical medicine and rehabilitation integrates into daily patient care. Outside of her advocacy and academics, Amal is interested in Bollywood dance, flag football, and experimenting with Indo-Western fusion recipes. She also loves to surprise her peers with new magic tricks! Amal is honored to attend this year’s iCAN Summit as a scholarship recipient and is eager to help create an engaging, inclusive environment for the next generation of pediatric leaders."