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2024-2025 Leadership

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Pallash Desai, EMT-B

President

As President of EMS at UC San Diego, I manage a lot of our external partnerships and handle club logistics. Outside of EMS, I love to research cures for Alzheimer’s and work as an EMT for an IFT company in San Diego. Also, I have several hobbies such as biking and running, while also going to the gym as regularly as possible.

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Graduation Year: 2024

Major: Human Biology

Interests: Research, Wellness, Outdoors

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Maya Ramos, EMT-B

Publicity Chair

As publicity chair of EMS at UC San Diego, I manage all things publicity such as the instagram account, the subcommittee, posting and publicizing events, meetings, and socials. I also have an avid role in recruiting new members and publicizing what we do as a club to potential new members via tabling and flyering. I currently work as an EMT- hyperbaric technician in an outpatient clinic for hyperbaric medicine and spent about a year working for an IFT ambulance company before that. Outside of medicine, I like to go to the beach, hike, and go to the gym. 

 

Grad Year: 2025

Major: Human Biology

Interests: hiking, beach, gym, traveling

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Julia Quast, EMT-B

Social Chair

As the social chair of EMS at UC San Diego, I plan and coordinate events and socials for our members! As an EMT, I work special events like festivals, concerts, and conventions, and as an EMT skills instructor. On campus, I am an RA, play intramural volleyball, and enjoy being in other clubs & orgs. I love all things arts and crafts, going on adventures, and cooking!

 

Graduation Year: 2026

Major: Human Biology

Interests: Volleyball, Music, Food & Nutrition

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Saniya Harlalka, EMT-B

Administrative Secretary

As administrative secretary of EMS at UC San Diego, I maintain the logistical information of our organization and handle our internal communication. I also participate in Parkinson’s disease research and love being involved in health advocacy. My hobbies include reading, discovering new music, and going on long walks! 

 

Grad Year: 2027

Major: Neurobiology

Interests: Music, Hiking, Reading 

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Natalie Gutierrez, EMT-B

Vice President

As Vice President of EMS at UC San Diego, I assist in managing external partnerships and mainly focus on the internal development and growth of our organization.  As an EMT, I work concerts and on the ambulance for an IFT ambulance Company in San Diego and Riverside County. I am passionate about emergency medicine and health education, especially in underserved populations. I enjoy going to the beach, the gym, going on runs and line dancing.

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Graduation Year: 2026

Major: Public Health concentration in Medicine Sciences

Interests:  the beach, running, the gym, line dancing 

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Cole Potrock, EMT-B

Training Chair

After my time working both IFT and 911 ambulance services during my gap year, I wanted to continue pursuing my passion for emergency medicine. Working with you all allows me to transform what I’ve learned into new and exciting experiences. As Training Chair, I am excited to develop hands-on training sessions and workshops where everyone can gain practical knowledge and confidence, preparing participants with critical, life-saving skills. Outside of EMS, I love to sing, cook, climb, and game!

 

Graduation Year - 2025

Major - Clinical Psychology

Interests - Cooking, Music, Theater, Rock Climbing, Video Games

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Jess Zhou, EMT-B

Treasurer

As treasurer of EMS at UC San Diego, I manage our club finances by preparing budgets and tracking expenses as well as setting up fundraisers. I also participate in clinical volunteering with underserved communities in Tijuana and aiding in health advocacy. Outside of medicine, I coordinate events for my social dance organization while working as a wilderness guide with UCSD Outback Adventures and as a campus tour guide! I love cooking, going to concerts, reading, and occasionally crocheting. 

 

Grad Year: 2027

Major: Global Health

Interests: dance, cooking, concerts, reading, crocheting

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Shannon Mitchell, EMT-B

Publicity Chair

My name is Shannon Mitchell. I am an EMT and lifeguard in San Diego. I also volunteer in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and work with persons with disabilities in my community.

 

My goal is to practice emergency medicine. I also would like to work with Doctors Without Borders in the future. I am excited to be a part of this team and look forward to getting to know all of you!

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Graduation Year: 2026

Major: Global Health

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Advisory Board

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Christian K. Beÿ, MPH, W-EMT,

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Community Advisor, 2019 – Present

President, 2018 – 2019

Where is he now?

Christian is currently in medical school with the goal of becoming an emergency physician. 

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Connor Yuengert, EMT-B

Community Advisor, 2024 – Present

President, 2023 – 2024

Where is he now?

Connor recently graduated from UC San Diego, and works as an ER Tech at Scripps La Jolla. 

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Dr. Faith Quenzer, DO, MPH

Medical Director, 2024 – Present

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Dr. Faith Quenzer currently serves as the community advisor and as the liaison between our community partner, Compress and Shock. 

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Meg Maeda, MD

Community Advisor, 2017 – 2020

Founding President, 2016 – 2017 

Where is she now?

Meg is currently completing her residency in emergency medicine. 

Past Presidents 

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Connor Yuengert

2023 – 2024

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Alexander Garcia

2020 – 2021

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Nicole Gilman Tran

2017 – 2018

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Benjamin Libraty

2022 – 2023

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Christopher Hagan

2019 – 2020

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Meg Maeda

2016 – 2017

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Lauren Flores

2021 – 2022

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Christian K. Beÿ

2018 – 2019

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Contact:

Emergency Medical Services at UC San Diego, MC 0078

University of California, San Diego

9500 Gilman Drive

La Jolla, CA 92093-0078

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Emergency Medical Services at UC San Diego. Last Updated: September 1, 2024.

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