About Us
Take a Pain Check was launched as a podcast in March 2021 by Natasha Trehan. Natasha was diagnosed at the age of 13 with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, and is currently studying Transitional and Molecular Medicine at the University of Ottawa. As a teenager, she felt alone and was unable to find resources to connect with other people with similar lived experiences. After joining a support group 2 years into her journey, and meeting tons of other youth, The Take a Pain Check Podcast was born to ensure that young patients feel supported in every step of the way.
Soon after the podcast launched, a community was built and we became Take a Pain Check Foundation in October 2021. Take a Pain Check Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to the mission and vision of supporting youth and young adults with rheumatic diseases through social media, initiatives, advocacy, and raising awareness. Natasha hosts podcasts every other Sunday with different guests, engaging in conversations about chronic illness, relationships, accomplishments, lifestyle, and much more. There is a wide range of guest speakers, including those living with rheumatic diseases, parents, friends, researchers, health professionals, and individuals who are making a difference in the rheumatic community. Take a Pain Check is currently changing the lives of individuals impacted with rheumatic diseases by creating a safe community. The goal is to empower youth to advocate for themselves, and to create a place where they feel understood.

Natasha Trehan
Founder, Executive Director
Our Mission:
Take a Pain Check aims to empower youth and young adults impacted by rheumatic disease to advocate for themselves and to create a supportive, safe, and inclusive community where individuals feel understood.
Our Vision:
Through this youth led initiative our vision is that all youth and young adults feel supported in their journey with rheumatic illness.
Meet the Team
Our amazing volunteers that work behind the scenes to keep the podcast and organization running smoothly!
Management Team

Brianne Chou
Director of Operations

Isabel Dukes
Director of IT and Organizational Design

Aadam Lakhani
Director of Sponsorships and Grants

Prima Duttaa
Director of Human Resources
Executive Team

Klaudia Ivancic
Global Development
Coordinator

Mustafa Mukhils
IT Coordinator

Gabrielle Sraka
Youth & Young Adult
Ambassador Coordinator

Kyle Brooks
IT Coordinator

Cassidy Bradley
Health Care Professional Ambassador Coordinator

Kriston Seward
Youth Board Coordinator

Maggie Douglas
Global Development Coordinator

Nikhil Trehan
Partnerships Coordinator

Kiyanna Malcolm
Marketing Coordinator

Emshaal Fatima
Marketing Coordinator

Ansh Somaiya
Marketing Coordinator

Nimra Tariq
Content Writer
Our Ambassador Teams
Our Advisory Boards
Our Sponsors

Our Collaborators

Where in The World is Our Team?
Check out where our team is located on the map below!
