Meet Our Executive Committee

Leah Claus | President

Hometown: Flagstaff, AZ

“Hello, my name is Leah Claus and I have the pleasure of serving as President of the SGA at TouroCOM - Montana. I received my Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science from Northern Arizona University (NAU) in 2018 and later received a Master of Science in Biology from NAU in 2022 after a successful defense of my thesis -- "The Relationship between Sex, Insulin Sensitivity, and Blood Pressure Reactivity in Hispanics."

The dream to pursue medicine began my senior year of undergrad after one of my courses taught me to read and analyze Electrocardiograms, or EKGs. This triggered a cascade of events that revolved around the cardiovascular system and is why my current frontrunner for specialty choice is cardiology. I'm still young in the game and recognize that this could change, too. 

Outside of school and meetings, I love de-stressing by getting some quality outdoor time, painting, and playing piano. These are the things that keep me sane through the trials and triumphs of medical school. Montana and the Great Falls Community have been so welcoming and I'm very thankful to have been given the opportunity to study here. Looking forward to the adventures to come throughout my time. I'm also thankful for this role in SGA-- I tell everyone that I love what I do and believe wholeheartedly that being President of SGA has shaped my medical school experience for the better. I can't imagine life without this responsibility and the team I work with."

Sukhmani Kaur | Treasurer

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

“Hello, my name is Sukhmani Kaur and I am your SGA Treasurer. My interests in medicine lie in providing equitable and holistic care to underrepresented communities and expanding the current scope of medical research to reflect the diversity within our nation. I am deeply passionate about healthcare advocacy and addressing the inequities of medicine today.

As medical students, we invest many years into our education while other parts of our lives, such as finance, can be put on hold. However, as the SGA Treasurer, I have the unique opportunity and privilege to further my financial literacy alongside my medical education. As a woman of color independently managing the finances of our entire student body, I am empowered through this job every day. Likewise, I hope to encourage more people, especially women pursuing careers in medicine, to see the value and importance of independently managing one’s money.  

My goal as Treasurer is to not only crunch the numbers, but to also focus our time and money on clubs and organizations that truly matter to our student body. I look forward to supporting my classmates in creating a vibrant student life at our university and helping them create positive and impactful memories during their time in medical school.”

Natalie Alvarez | Parliamentarian

Hometown: The Bronx, NYC

“Hey y’all my name is Natalie A. Alvarez and I am from The Bronx, NYC. I am interested in going into a Dermatology residency. I absolutely love skincare and hope to one day have my own practice.

I de-stress by listening to music and hanging out with friends. Something I’ve recently been appreciating about Montana is the change of season. Fall here is absolutely beautiful and I love driving by the tree lined streets and seeing the autumn foliage. I look forward to serving our class as Parliamentarian and making life long friendships in Medical School.”