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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,
MS-1
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