Armaan Makhani-Kotadia

Armaan Makhani-Kotadia is the 2024 Valedictorian of McMaster University’s Faculty of Health Sciences and an award-winning environmental advocate. A Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) graduate with interdisciplinary minors in Sustainability and Community Engagement, he has been recognized with various university leadership awards for his impact on student life, sustainability education, and community-focused research. A passionate advocate for interdisciplinary solutions that bridge health, environment, and community, Armaan’s work focuses on empowering youth and advancing climate-conscious change across sectors. Recognized as an emerging leader in the intersection of healthcare and sustainability, Armaan aspires to build a career driving systemic change toward more sustainable, resilient health systems.

Healthcare & Sustainability

TEDxMcMasterU (What Next 2025): https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/62170 TEDxMcMasterU (Human 2024): https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/57097 TEDxMcMasterU (Legacy 2023): https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/52890 TEDxMcMasterU (Thrive 2022): https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/48166