ROMSA
The Rainbow Otago Medical Students Association (ROMSA) is here to support and advocate for our rainbow tauira. We also provide a place of support for medical students for anything rainbow-related. We aim to create a safe safe within the medical sphere in which students can be their most vibrant selves.
We host regular events open to all our rainbow and takatāpui whānau, including our allies and those questioning. We encourage you to keep and eye out throughout the year and join in!
You can keep up to date and join our whānau here!
– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainbowmedotago
– Instagram: @pride.romsa
We would love to hear from you, feel free to email us about feedback and suggestions, alongside any concerns or queries you may have.
We aim to work with the medical school to better our rainbow students’ experience in medicine, as well as supporting rainbow health teaching. If you have any ideas or comments on this please let us know!
Contact us here!
Email: lgbtqiaplus@oumsa.org
Eden McCarthy (he/they)
President
Kia ora e te whānau!
My name is Eden, and I am your president of ROMSA 2026. I am very passionate about advocacy, education, and support, and I look forward to being able to help provide these to our ELM cohorts this year.
I have a background in nursing, love anything crafty or creative (my hobby graveyard is atrocious!), and am an avid reader.
Call out to me if you need advice, an advocate, or even just a nice conversation; I’m always keen for a chat!
Ngā mihi,
Eden.
Claudia Hundleby (she/her)
Secretary
Kia ora,
My name is Claudia and I am the 2026 Secretary for ROMSA. I’m open to any pronouns but mainly go by she/her. I am very excited to help with the behind-the-scenes of ROMSA this year to ensure we can best serve the needs of our community.
I am passionate about providing advocacy, support and a safe space for all tauira, no matter their backgrounds. I am looking forward to increasing visibility and understanding for all Rainbow medical students.
I grew up in Christchurch and I love languages, travelling, the outdoors and swimming in cold places. I am always here for a chat and love meeting new people so feel free to reach out!
Ngā mihi nui,
Claudia
Jade Fisher (she/her)
Treasurer
Kia ora!
My name is Jade, I use she/her pronouns, and I’m originally from Whitianga.
I am really looking forward to taking on the role of Treasurer for ROMSA this year. I hope to contribute to creating a warm, comfortable, and inclusive medical school environment where everybody feels welcome to come together, connect, and have a good yap.
Ngā mihi,
Jade
Neha Raj (they/them)
Events Coordinator
Kia Ora everybody!
My name is Neha and I’m the events coordinator for ROMSA for 2026!! I’m honored to be on the team and am looking forward to being able to put together some fun events through ROMSA for the entire cohort to enjoy!
I’m a grade A yapper about horror and video games. I also enjoy art and writing (when art and writers block doesn’t eat me alive).
If you want to have a chat then I’m more than happy to, even if I may not look like it a lot of the time.
Ngā mihi,
Neha
Jasmine Glennie (any pronouns)
ROAR - ROMSA x OUMSA Rep
Kia Ora!
My name is Jasmine, I use any pronouns and I am super excited to sit on the OUMSA committee as your ROMSA Rep for 2026. I am exceptionally passionate about the rights of students, Rainbow advocacy within the medical school community, and ensuring that our ELM cohort is a safe and welcoming space for everyone.
I am originally from Christchurch, I love travel and practical arts, and am always down for a chat!
Ngā mihi,
Jasmine