Minnoli Pitale

Hello everyone!

My name is Minnoli Pitale, and I am an undergraduate BSc Biomedical Science student running for Mentorship Executive of MedTech society. Having gone through 2 mentors, I understand the pivotal role mentors play in making informed career decisions by offering perspective and real-world insights.

Participating in the Mentorship programme as a mentee gave me a first-hand perspective on the MedTech industry and showed me how powerful mentorship can be in shaping students’ career paths. Through my mentorship under Dr. Salpie Nowinski, I gained exposure to areas such as biotech leadership, scientific research, and industry operations. 

Moreover, serving as President of 2 science clubs in high school has given me the necessary experience to transform ambitious ideas into tangible opportunities. Furthermore, having been chosen as the Academic Representative of my cohort, I’ve worked to transform students’ concerns into real action by working with faculty to create positive changes. 

If elected as Mentorship Executive, I will work to: -

• Leverage my experience as a former mentee to ensure the programme continues to address what students truly hope to gain from mentorship.
• Introduce a new initiative: organising optional office visits with mentors (where feasible) so students can gain a realistic understanding of day-to-day roles and working environments in the industry.
• Encourage stronger networking opportunities, such as informal mentor–mentee socials.