Current master's degree students | Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis

Meet the current students in the Nursing Science and Health-Care Leadership Master of Health Services — Physician Assistant Studies, Master of Science — Leadership, Master of Science — Family Nurse Practitioner and Master's Entry Program in Nursing.

	Shelbie Allen Contact: srallen@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Yuba City, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Health Sciences, Community Health Education Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, critical and intensive care; education Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant in oncology, telemetry, medical-surgery and emergency department; volunteer in accelerated access unit; volunteer for nonprofit health organizations; coordinator of health and development screenings for children up to 5 years old
	Karina Avalos Contact: karavalos@ucdavis.edu Hometown: South Gate, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Los Angeles Undergraduate major: Public Health Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, trauma, oncology, pediatrics Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Volunteer health scholar, public health advocate and outreach coordinator at a nonprofit clinic and hospital
	Elizabeth Boyd Contact: elboyd@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, women's health, underserved communities, trauma and genetics Languages: English Clinical experience: Medical office service coordinator in genomic medicine, general pediatrics and pediatric specialties
	Danielle Carbonaro Contact: carbonaro@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Lincoln, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Animal Science Graduate degree and institution: Master of Science, Nutrition Sciences, University of Cincinnati Areas of special interest in health care: Infant and maternal health disparities, childhood obesity and neonatal critical care Languages: English Clinical experience: Assisted in design and implementation of a clinical intervention study regarding postpartum weight loss and infant nutrition
	Juliet Chu Contact: juuchu@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Oakland, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Human Development Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, critical care, nurse anesthetist, surgery, and labor and delivery Languages: English Clinical experience: Intern in emergency department and emergency department unit clerk
	Tiffany Cyras Contact: tmcyras@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Makawao, Hawaii Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Speech Pathology, Audiology Areas of special interest in health care: Obstetrics, neonatal intensive care, lactation education, women's health, pediatrics, and health education for patients and families Languages: English Clinical experience: Speech and language pathology assistant at a university clinic and school district, family education for people with aphasia, and communication partner of people with aphasia using art as tool
	Brooke Damron Contact: bldamron@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Placerville, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Walden University Undergraduate major: Health Science Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, health and wellness Languages: English Clinical experience: Cardiac telemetry technician at a medical center, emergency medical technician at private ambulance company
	Hannah Davis Contact: hdavis@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Loomis, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Undergraduate major: Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics and neonatal intensive care, mental health, identifying social and cultural factors to improve access to quality health care and reducing disparities within, researching and applying holistic approaches to provide better patient care Languages: English Clinical experience: Volunteer in neonatal intensive care unit, emergency medical technician at concerts and events
	Emily Fleming Contact: eafleming@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Biology, Biomedical Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Immunotherapy, increasing access to care, advancing health technology and services, oncology Languages: English Clinical experience: Rehabilitation therapies at home for relatives and personal experience in lifelong immunotherapy treatments; coordination of care and services for graduate students in a social work department
	Marie Gage Contact: mgage@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Yuba City, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, Merced Undergraduate major: General Science, Chemistry Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, intensive care unit, underserved communities Languages: English, Tongan Clinical experience: Volunteer with emergency department at a medical center, medical scribe, volunteer at an animal medical center
	Alexis Garcia Contact: lexgarcia@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Linda, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: University of California, Santa Cruz Undergraduate major: Anthropology Areas of special interest in health care: Women's health, labor and delivery, pediatrics, primary care, chronic illness management, eliminating health disparities and improving access to care in low-income communities Languages: English Clinical experience: Clinical medical scribe in adult primary care, pediatrics, cardiology, gynecology; volunteer in rehabilitative therapy clinics for pediatric and adult patients; health education presenter for high school special-needs student
	Gina Gerace Contact: gmgerace@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Bolinas, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: California State University, Chico Undergraduate major: Political Science, Criminal Justice Post-baccalaureate Certificate: Forensic Identification Graduate degree and institution: Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: Medicolegal Death Investigation, California State University, Chico Areas of special interest in health care: Forensic nursing, emergency medicine, emergency management, public health, health policy Languages: English Clinical experience: Volunteer at medical examiner-coroner, nurse logistics volunteer for the Camp Fire recovery shelter, crisis counselor volunteer for disaster recovery center
	Paulina Gil Landeros Johnson Contact: pbljohnson@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Spanish Areas of special interest in health care: Health disparities, underserved communities, health promotion and prevention, health policy and reform, pediatrics, women's health Languages: English, Spanish Clinical experience: Volunteer translator for Spanish-speaking patients and medical professionals, administrative services for community clinic
	Marissa Gonzales Contact: margonzales@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Vallejo, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Exercise Biology, Psychology, Asian American Studies Areas of special interest in health care: Community health, health care policy, rehabilitation, nursing quality improvement Languages: English Clinical experience: Caregiver and home health aide for an agency and in-home support services, certified nursing assistant in skilled nursing facility, lift technician for a hospital
	Taylor Harmening Contact: btharmening@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Walls, Mississippi Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, underserved populations, global health, mental health Languages: English Clinical experience: Aerospace medical technician and emergency medical technician, patient care technician and unit ward clerk for hospital observation unit
	Amanda Jernstrom Contact: ajernstrom@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Redding, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: University of California, Berkeley Undergraduate major: Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, public health, mental health and substance abuse, rural populations, clinical research, harm reduction, motivational interviewing Languages: English Clinical experience: Hospital volunteer, research assistant, health worker and counselor in public health, phlebotomist, lab assistant
	Melissa Kumnoonsate Contact: mkumnoonsate@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Cupertino, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Human Development Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency, surgical, critical care, travel and flight nursing, labor and delivery and maternal health, nurse health, underserved immigrant populations Languages: English Clinical experience: Physical therapist aide, clinic intern and vision coordinator, child life intern, pediatric shadow, neonatal intensive care unit and naturopathic departments in a Thailand hospital
	Christy Lam Contact: cblam@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Jose, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Jose State University Undergraduate major: Health Science Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, public health, health policy Languages: English, Vietnamese Clinical experience: Community health promotion volunteer, peer health educator, volunteer at clinic and medical center
	Shuyi Lao Contact: slao@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Diego, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Nutrition Science Areas of special interest in health care: Critical care, geriatrics, healthy aging, health promotion and prevention in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities Languages: English Clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant in a skilled nursing facility, volunteer work in intensive care, burn and medical surge unit at a hospital
	Crystal Lua Contact: crylua@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Winters, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Human Development Areas of special interest in health care: Geriatrics, longevity, palliative care and home health care Languages: English, Spanish Clinical experience: Home caregiver, volunteer for child life and gastroenterology departments at a medical center
	Wendy Luc Contact: wlluc@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Jose, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University f California, Santa Barbara Undergraduate major: Biopsychology Areas of special interest in health care: Women's health, family nurse practitioner, public health Languages: English Clinical experience: Emergency room scribe, pharmacy clerk, account manager for the medical emergency relief fund, medical mission volunteer, physical therapy aide, therapeutic yoga teacher
	Jon Allen Madarang Contact: jlmadarang@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Stockton, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Areas of special interest in health care: Case management, improving health care access and competency for patients via advocacy and education Languages: English, Clinical experience: Volunteer for numerous medical center departments, rehabilitation aide for an outpatient physical therapy clinic, nationally certified emergency medical technician, administrative roles in internal medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation therapies and transplant clinics
	Ahmad Marshal Contact: ammashal@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Pharmaceutical Chemistry Areas of special interest in health care: Intensive care unit, emergency room, pediatrics, undeserved communities Languages: English, Arabic Clinical experience: Medical mission trips to foreign countries, medical scribe, nurse shadow in a VA hospital
	Caitlyn McCarthy Contact: cnmccarthy@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Diego, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Human Development Areas of special interest in health care: Women's health, labor and delivery, high-risk pregnancies, public health, mental health Languages: English Clinical experience: Volunteer in labor and delivery, high-risk pregnancy fetal testing clinic, and cardiac rehabilitation clinic; internship in emergency medicine and certified emergency medical technician
	Erika Mojica Contact: ejavina@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Colusa, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Chico Undergraduate major: Health Science, Spanish Areas of special interest in health care: Women's health, neonatal, intensive care unit, rural underserved populations and public health Languages: English, Spanish Clinical experience: Health program specialist for public health and program director for a maternal, child and adolescent health program; community health worker for breast and cervical cancer early detection program
	Chia Moua Contact: chmoua@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Merced, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Gerontology Areas of special interest in health care: Geriatrics, cultural competency in the health care setting, underserved populations and reducing health disparities Languages: English, Hmong Clinical experience: Volunteer in a hospital in post-anesthesia care unit, skilled-nursing occupational therapist and physical therapist shadow, senior companion, in-home assessments intern, patient advocate for a student-run clinic
	Tiffany Ngo Contact: tntngo@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Jose, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: San Francisco State University Undergraduate major: Family and Consumer Sciences, Nutrition Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, pediatrics Languages: English, Vietnamese Clinical experience: Volunteer at a hospital
	Bayan Odeh Contact: bodeh@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Francisco Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of San Francisco Undergraduate major: Kinesiology Areas of special interest in health care: Neonatal and pediatrics, obstetrics, intensive care, health policy and reform, health disparities Languages: English Clinical experience: Medical scribe in a nonprofit clinic, volunteer in a hospital emergency department, volunteer emergency medical staff member, trained in phlebotomy, physical therapy aide in outpatient setting
	Danielle Patterson Contact: danpatterson@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Vallejo, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Health Science, Community Health Education Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency, critical care and trauma Languages: English Clinical experience: In-home caregiver, health educator intern for local nonprofit organization, public affairs intern for hospital, volunteer in hospital emergency departments
	Alexandra Perrone Contact: aperrone@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Davis, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: University of California, Santa Barbara Undergraduate major: Anthropology Graduate degree and institution: Master of Arts in Anthropology (Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology), California State University, Chico Areas of special interest in health care: Family nurse practitioner in underserved communities, reducing health disparities, effective health care communication, undergraduate and graduate nursing educator Languages: English, Spanish Clinical experience: Volunteer at free community health clinic, research specialist for health and environment, research assistant for public health studies focusing on culturally sensitive approaches to health care
	Linh Pham Contact: ltpham@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Hayward, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: DeVry University Undergraduate major: Telecommunications Management Graduate degree and institution: Master of Business Administration, Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University Areas of special interest in health care: Health disparities, underserved communities, nurse educator in nursing and health care Languages: English, Vietnamese Clinical experience: Administrative volunteer, medical assistant volunteer, medical assistant at rheumatologist office, job shadow with registered nurse in medical surgery unit
	Jaynee Pudewel Contact: jmpudewell@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Napa, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Biopsychology Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, critical care, pediatrics, oncology, mental health, health policy Languages: English Clinical experience: Emergency medical technician, emergency department volunteer at community hospital, volunteer in pediatric emergency and operating room, CPR instructor, health educator
	Michele Puente Contact: mlpuente@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: San Jose State University Undergraduate major: English Areas of special interest in health care: Geriatrics, healthy policy, aging Languages: English
	Araceli Sanchez Contact: amesanchez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Zamora, Michoacán, Mexico Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Foreign Languages, Spanish Graduate degree and institution: Master of Arts in Spanish, California State University, Sacramento Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities (especially patients with chronic illnesses), health disparities (emphasis on Latino and immigrant populations), mental health, neonatal intensive care, public health Languages: English, Spanish, French Clinical experience: In-home caregiver, volunteer at health clinic for medically indigent
	Dylan Scalzo Contact: dmscalzo@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Weimar, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Biological Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities with an emphasis on rural healthcare and healthcare professional shortage areas Languages: English
	Ronal Sen Contact: rvsen@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Health Science Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved population, infectious control-HIV, nurse educator in nursing and health care Languages: English, Hindi, Fijian Hindi Clinical experience: Patient transporter, unit assistant, clinical health educator in adult care medicine, health education and global health department
	Sierra Sheeper Contact: stsheeper@ucdavis.edu Hometown: La Selva Beach, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Undergraduate major: Kinesiology Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, women's health, labor and delivery, health policy Languages: English Clinical experience: Medical scribe at two pediatric clinics, research assistant for Infant feeding studies, intern at a hospital in Spain
	Gulnazbanu Siddiqui Contact: grsiddiqui@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Fairfield, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Human Development Areas of special interest in health care: Oncology and radiation, mental health and well-being, geriatrics, women's health, underserved communities, health disparities within communities Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati Clinical experience: Behavior therapist for children with autism, clinical medical assistant in prison health care, volunteer in radiation and oncology department at a hospital, intern in a rehabilitation clinic
	Sydney Sohl Contact: skcarlson@ucdavis.edu Hometown: El Dorado Hills, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, women's health and clinical research Languages: English Clinical experience: Intern as an emergency medical research associate, volunteer at a therapeutic equestrian center for disabled clients, researcher with violence prevention research program within emergency medicine
	Jason Tran Contact: jastran@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Jose, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, San Bernardino Undergraduate major: Nutrition and Food Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved, obesity, food desert regions Languages: English, Vietnamese Clinical experience: Emergency medical technician and paramedic, recreation therapist assistant
	Austin Van Bruggen Contact: ajvanbruggen@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Vacaville, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Evolution Ecology and Biodiversity Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, oncology Languages: English Clinical experience: Volunteer at a community clinic, in-home caregiving
	Brenda Vasquez Contact: bgvasquez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Concord, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Francisco State University Undergraduate major: Health Education, Public Health Areas of special interest in health care: Family nurse practitioner, women’s health, neurology, public health Languages: English, Spanish Clinical experience: Dental hygiene treatment coordinator and dental assistant, administrative services and educational programs for underserved communities, public health
	Maritza Vega-Valdez Contact: mivegavaldez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Patterson, California Degree: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Human Development, Spanish Areas of special interest in health care: Underrepresented and underserved communities, people of color, pediatrics, women's health, health policy, labor and delivery Languages: English, Spanish Clinical experience: Therapeutic recreation and child life volunteer, patient services volunteer, activities intern at a rehabilitation center, nutrition intern at a burn unit, ophthalmology medical receptionist
	Ashley Villalon Contact: amvillalon@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Dixon, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Nutrition Science Areas of special interest in health care: Health disparities, underserved communities, health and nutrition promotion Languages: English, Spanish Clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant, volunteer in an emergency department, research intern at a children’s hospital
	Paulina Vyhmeister Contact: pvyhmeister@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Rocklin, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Family and Consumer Sciences, Nutrition Areas of special interest in health care: Community health and diabetes education Languages: English, Spanish Clinical experience: Student intern in oncology, nursing assistant and unit clerk for emergency department, case management assistant, weight loss clinic assistant

	Delia Lizbeth Araujo Carlos Contact: dlaraujo@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Hawthorne, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Merced Undergraduate major: Human Biology Languages: Spanish, English
	Kevin Michael Ashburn Contact: kmashburn@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Novato, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Biological Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Research and health policies in rural and aging population, underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Phlebotomist and collections technician with the American Red Cross, blood collections supervisor with the American Red Cross, volunteer with an orthopaedic foundation
	Joshua Lagliva Aspiras Contact: jlaspiras@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Elk Grove, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Health Science, Health Care Administration Areas of special interest in health care: Outpatient medical oncology, improving health care accessibility and quality of patient care for underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Hospital volunteer, assisted-living caregiver and medical technician, nursing administration assistant to hospital care experience practice leader, administrative consultant for nurse leader online rounding platform
	Jacqueline Becerra Terriquez Contact: jbecerraterriquez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Child Development-Individualized Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, specifically the Latino community; pediatrics, geriatrics Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Labor and delivery volunteer at a hospital, food bank volunteer offering free child care and informational courses about child development, pediatric intensive care unit volunteer
	Emily Sarah Boone Contact: esboone@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Los Angeles, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: UC Santa Cruz Undergraduate major: Community Studies Areas of special interest in health care: Women's health, geriatrics, health disparities, health policy reform, improved access to care Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer at preoperative clinic, in-home geriatric aid, environmental health policy research
	Sara Marie Bridley Contact: smbridley@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Northfield, Minnesota Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester Undergraduate major: Health Promotion Areas of special interest in health care: Women's health and maternal health, endocrinology, immunology, underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Clinic assistant phlebotomist at metropolitan gastrointestinal specialty clinic, chiropractic assistant at small rural clinic, personal care aid for various clients with developmental disorders in both group home and day program settings
	Brittney Nava Contreras Contact: bncontreras@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Watsonville, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Undergraduate major: Biological Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Health disparities, underserved communities, developmental pediatrics, mental health, disease prevention, health education Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer at a nonprofit clinic, shadow experience in primary care and labor and delivery, behavior technician for kids with autism
	Sophia Crosby Contact: crosby@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Brentwood, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park Undergraduate major: Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Mental health, emergency medicine, underserved populations, health care access for the LGBTQ+ community Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Clinical medical assistant in an urgent care facility
	Sarolta Lucy Csontos Contact: slcsontos@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Auburn, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Santa Cruz Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine Languages: Hungarian, English Previous clinical experience: Nursing assistant at a nursing home, a veterans hospital emergency room, and various inpatient units at a medical center and hospital
	Sarah R. Fish Contact: srfish@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Healthy aging, critical care, mental health and substance abuse Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant in a surgical practice, volunteer with a crisis line, research assistant for clinical studies on aging and precision medicine
	Jaime Force Contact: jforce@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Bakersfield, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved populations, psychosocial health care education, policy reform, acute care, labor and delivery Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer with nonprofit low-income clinic, caregiver for elderly, caregiver for trafficked youth, case manager with non-profit agency
	Konstanze Emmaline Franco Contact: kefranco@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Santa Rosa, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: Seattle Pacific University Undergraduate major: Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Aging individuals in underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Work in a children’s hospital psychiatry and behavioral medicine unit
	Kathleen Mae Perlas Galinato Contact: kpgalinato@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Stockton, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Fresno Undergraduate major: Health Science, Community Health Graduate degree: Master of Public Health, Health Promotion; California State University, Fresno Areas of special interest in health care: Medically underserved communities, public health, communicable diseases, infection prevention, women's health, immunizations Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Communicable disease investigator and phlebotomist at a health department, HIV counselor, public health intern at a hospital
	Manuel Guerra Contact: manguerra@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Roseville, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Health Science, Community Health Education Areas of special interest in health care: Disabled veterans, homeless veterans and improved quality of care for underserved populations Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Army Reserve Medical Corps Medical laboratory technician and combat medic (health care specialist) for the Army Reserve Medical Corps, home-based primary care work with veterans
	Patrycja Julia Hawrylciow Contact: phawrylciow@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Los Angeles, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: UCLA Undergraduate major: Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Etiology and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders, marginalized and impoverished communities, aging adults, promotion and advancement of health literacy, research Languages: Polish, German, English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer intake coordinator for a nonprofit mental health provider
	Kou Her Contact: kouher@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: Saint Mary's College of California, Moraga Undergraduate major: Liberal and Civic Studies Areas of special interest in health care: Neonatal, pediatrics, underserved communities, health policy, health disparities and informatics Languages: Hmong, English Previous clinical experience: Licensed vocational nurse at a nonprofit children’s hospital, specializing in orthopaedic spine care, intake nurse for home health, volunteer in a neonatal intensive care unit
	Amanda Wynn Hooper Contact: awhooper@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Rancho Palos Verdes, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Oregon, Eugene Undergraduate major: Marine Biology Graduate degree: Master of Science, Biology, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities in rural populations, labor and delivery, neonatal intensive care, emergency medicine, intensive care, public health, epidemiology Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Phlebotomist, hospital volunteer, volunteer at a nonprofit clinic serving patients experiencing homelessness
	Sierra Rose Jensen Contact: sijensen@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Mill Valley, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: English, Creative Writing Areas of special interest in health care: Family nurse practitioner, women's health, underserved communities, trauma-informed care Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical-surgical unit volunteer at a hospital, Global Medical Brigades student volunteer in Ghana, Africa
	Smah Khateeb Contact: skhateeb@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Fremont, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: Mills College, Oakland Undergraduate major: Public Health Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, oncology Languages: Arabic, English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer at children’s hospital in hematology-oncology, patient assistant volunteer at a clinic in Palestine, work with autistic kids and foster kids
	Amanda-Lynn Rene Kubera Contact: arkubera@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Health Science, Occupational Health and Safety Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, community health aid, public health education, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer in a hospital emergency department, intensive care and neurology units, safety intern at a hospital, shadow experience with a nurse
	Quinn Dai La Contact: qdla@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Oakland, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, pediatrics, travel nursing, teaching Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Intern in radiology and labor and delivery departments, receptionist for a nonprofit neurology clinic
	Karandeep K. Lachhar Contact: kklachhar@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Manteca, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, East Bay, Hayward Undergraduate major: Health Science Areas of special interest in health care: Dietary nutrition (natural, therapeutic, holistic, neonatal), neonatal intensive care, healthcare leadership and reform Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency department scribe at a hospital serving underserved populations, medical administrative assistant at a pain management clinic
	Chau Thanh Le Contact: cgnle@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Health Science, Community Health Education Areas of special interest in health care: Behavioral health, substance use disorder, mental health crisis, intensive care unit, emergency medicine, underserved and rural communities, adult and aging populations Languages: Vietnamese, English Previous clinical experience: Worked with clients who struggle with co-occurring mental health and substance use problems in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, intern at California Department of Education promoting HIV/STD prevention education in California school districts
	Claudia Lopez Orozco Contact: clopezorozco@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Mountain House, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Stanislaus Undergraduate major: Health Science Areas of special interest in health care: Health policy, health disparities, underserved communities, health education, pediatrics Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Patient care coordinator for transplant patients at remote monitoring company, dental administrative assistant at a dental office, volunteer breastfeeding counselor
	Chia Moua Contact: chmoua@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Merced, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Gerontology Areas of special interest in health care: Geriatrics, cultural competency in the health care setting, underserved populations and reducing health disparities Languages: English, Hmong Clinical experience: Volunteer in a hospital in post-anesthesia care unit, skilled-nursing occupational therapist and physical therapist shadow, senior companion, in-home assessments intern, patient advocate for a student-run clinic
	Kathryn Alexandra Lovejoy Contact: kalovejoy@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Fremont, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Human Development Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, intensive care, surgery, women's health, pediatrics Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency medicine scribe, global health intern, community clinic intern, pediatric intensive care unit intern
	Mai Xuan Luu Contact: mxluu@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Garden Grove, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC San Diego Undergraduate major: Biochemistry and Cell Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, geriatrics, underserved communities, telehealth, health policy Languages: Vietnamese, English Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant at nursing home, wellness coordinator and case manager for nonprofit organization, front and back office assistant at a free clinic, emergency department assistant at a hospital, recuperative care intern, Alzheimer's disease companion intern
	Mirabai Raina Mann Contact: mrmann@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Santa Cruz, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Sociology Areas of special interest in health care: Disadvantaged populations, pediatrics Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant at urgent care, family practice, pediatrics and pulmonology clinics, volunteer at a hospital infusion center, acute rehabilitation and short-stay units
	Megan Foster McCaffrey Contact: mfmccaffrey@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Napa, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: International Relations Areas of special interest in health care: Women's health, disparities in transgender health care, emergency and rural medicine for undeserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe in dermatology, volunteer and shadow experience in emergency department, American Red Cross instructor trainer
	Mayra Susana Narez Contact: msnarez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Brentwood, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, East Bay, Hayward Undergraduate major: Health Science Areas of special interest in health care: Women's health, pediatrics, underserved communities Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Physical therapist aide
	Judy W. Njuguna Contact: jwnjuguna@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Fairfield, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: California State University, East Bay, Hayward Undergraduate major: Human Development, Women's Studies Areas of special interest in health care: Psychiatric nursing, health policy, women's health Languages: Gikuyu, Swahili, English Previous clinical experience: Licensed vocational nurse at a long-term care facility and in corrections
	Kylie Gabrielle Palacio Contact: kgpalacio@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Jose, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Santa Barbara Undergraduate major: Biological Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, surgery, trauma, nurse anesthetist, pediatrics, labor and delivery, research, underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency department volunteer, volunteer at a large urban hospital, research associate for a preclinical research company
	Carmina Pelaez Contact: cpelaez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Elk Grove, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Gerontology Areas of special interest in health care: Geriatrics, oncology, and reducing health disparities (with emphasis on the Asian-American population) Languages: Tagalog, English Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant at a long-term care community and skilled-nursing facility, gerontology intern in hospice organization, community relations volunteer at nonprofit agency
	Christopher Rangel Contact: cjrangel@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sanger, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Saint Mary's College of California, Moraga Undergraduate major: Business Administration, Entrepreneurship Areas of special interest in health care: Health disparities, underserved communities, acute care, nursing informatics Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Patient services assistant in the emergency department for a county hospital, associate management analyst for county hospital
	Daniela Regalado Contact: dregalado@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Health Science Areas of special interest in health care: Health disparities, underserved communities, health equity, access to healthcare, Hispanic population, immigrant health, research, health promotion Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant and referral coordinator in pediatrics, medical assistant in jail psychiatric services, medical assistant float in ambulatory care, volunteer with nonprofit clinics in and out of the country, volunteer with research department at a major academic health center
	Allison Marie Reggiardo Contact: areggiardo@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Livermore, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior Areas of special interest in health care: Type 1 diabetes, connected health technologies, LGBTQIA+ access to care, women's health, pediatrics Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Patient navigator and research assistant on pediatric endocrinology, assistant camp director for diabetes youth and their families, volunteer counselor at camp for diabetic youth and their families
	Sharmeen Saeed Contact: ssaeed@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Woodland, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major:International Relations Areas of special interest in health care: Intensive care, pediatrics, accessibility and implementation of community health and education programs to promote healthy living, advocacy, disparities in underserved communities Languages: Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, English Previous clinical experience: Clinic and health committee member of Bhagat Puran Singh Health Initiative, coordinator of medical programming with Pre-Health Student Alliance
	Prabhjot Kaur Sekhon Contact: jdsekhon@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Moreno Valley, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: UC Irvine Undergraduate major: Psychology and Cognitive Science Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, psychiatric population and people with mental and cognitive and developmental disabilities Languages: Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi, English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer at a psychiatric clinic, volunteer at a medical center to gain experience in a hospital emergency room setting
	Danica Marie Sheets Contact: dmsheets@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Vallejo, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, East Bay, Hayward Undergraduate major: Health Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Women's health, working with women and birthing persons from underserved communities Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer as a birth doula at a medical center for predominantly low-income and frequently underserved populations
	Rachel Simpson Contact: rasimpson@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University: Sacramento Undergraduate major: Health Science, Healthcare Administration Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency services, trauma, perioperative and surgical, pediatrics, public health, healthcare leadership and operations Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer with local hospitals in oncology and hospice, internship in business strategy and finance department at a national HMO
	Ju-A Grace Son Contact: jgson@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Davis, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: University of San Francisco Undergraduate major: Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, neonatal, underserved communities, health disparities, special needs, mental health Languages: Korean, English Previous clinical experience: Emergency department volunteer, caregiver, psychology intern at a community health clinic, certified nursing assistant at a skilled-nursing facility, behavioral therapist and behavioral therapist trainer
	Samantha Caitlyn Tam Contact: sctam@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Hercules, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Managerial Economics Areas of special interest in health care: Health disparities, health education, pediatrics, women's health, primary care Languages:English Previous clinical experience: Clinical intern at a birthing center unit, information desk and inpatient nursing volunteer at an underserved community hospital
	Atif Uraizee Contact: auraizee@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Fremont, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, East Bay, Hayward Undergraduate major: Health Science Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, primary care, intensive care unit, emergency medicine, public health Languages: Hindi, Urdu, English Previous clinical experience: Certified medical assistant in adult and family medicine, urgent care and newborn clinic; volunteer in hospital emergency department
	Geoffrey Daniel White Contact: gdwhite@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: Washington State University, Pullman Undergraduate major: Communication Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved community Languages: English
	Rachel Ann Wolter Contact: rawolter@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Brentwood, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Chico Undergraduate major: Health Science, Health Education Areas of special interest in health care: Health disparities, HIV and STD prevention, obstetrics, labor and delivery, pediatrics, trauma-emergency, neonatal, underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer for home health and hospice, certified nursing assistant for a traveling agency in nursing homes, volunteer for CAVE for youth and homelessness, med-neuro intern at a medical center

	Bianca Alcauter Contact: bcalcauter@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Stockton, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, San Marcos Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Cardiology Languages: English Current clinical work: Progressive care unit and telemetry at a hospital
	Ali Berumen Contact: amberumen@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Auburn, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Indiana State University Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Health disparities in immigrant populations, health literacy and how it affects access to care, health policy Languages: English, Tagalog Current clinical work: Registered nurse in medicine and telemetry
	Dana Brombos Contact: debrombos@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Binghamton University Undergraduate major: Chemistry, Nursing Languages: English
	Craig Duckworth Contact: cduckworth@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Brown City, Michigan Degree: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts Education: Michigan State University, University of Rochester Undergraduate major: Political Science, Nursing Research area of interest: Effects of chemotherapy and biotherapy exposure on nurses Languages: English Current clinical work: Registered nurse at a comprehensive cancer center, adult infusion
	Anna Dupree Contact: aldupree@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Brea, California Degree: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts Education: California State University, San Marcos; California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Nursing, English Research area of interest: Palliative care, hospice, sepsis harm reduction, improving patient experience scores and staff retention Languages: English Current clinical work: Bedside nurse on the trauma medical surgical floor at a medical center; work in informatics, and precepting new hires and student nurses
	Nhadine Fabro-Brown Contact: fabrobrown@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Davis, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Rockland Community College, University of Phoenix Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: How nursing culture and quality of care delivery affects patient safety and outcomes; challenges and barriers nurses and other health care providers face in providing efficient, safe and quality care; creating an evidence-based, effective and sustainable fall prevention program Languages: English, Tagalog Current clinical work: Part-time clinical nurse in a step-down unit, per diem nurse for patient care resources at a medical center
	Gina Finical Contact: grfinical@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Roseville, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Phoenix Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Critical care, healthy work environment, nursing leadership, healthy aging Languages: English Current clinical work: Nurse in the intensive care unit of a medical center
	Michael Jones Contact: mkjone@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Los Angeles, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: MidAmerica Nazarene University Undergraduate major: Nursing Languages: English Current clinical work: Registered nurse in a medical-surgical telemetry unit
	Laura Juarez Contact: lajuarez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Jose, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Jose State University Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Underrepresented populations, patient safety, staff retention, nurse wellness, relationship-based care Languages: English Current clinical work: Registered nurse at a hospital
	Aron King Contact: aaking@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Diego, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Texas, Arlington Undergraduate major: Nursing Languages: English Current clinical work: Medical-surgical intensive care unit nurse
	Nicole Lira Contact: nlira@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Galt, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Increasing interdisciplinary rounding and communication; staff and patient safety Languages: English Current clinical work: Clinical nurse in a medical center’s ear nose and throat and internal medicine acute care unit
	Rizalina (Riza) Magat Contact: rnmagat@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Elk Grove, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Makati Medical Center College Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Adult and pediatric vascular access nursing issues Languages: English, Filipino Current clinical work: Vascular access nurse specialist at a medical center
	Mary Pfaff Contact: mjpfaff@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Camarillo, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Gerontology and Alzheimer's-dementia research Languages: English Current clinical work: Medical-surgical nurse for ear, nose and throat department at a medical center
	Reyna Portillo Contact: rportillo@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Orangevale, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Phoenix Undergraduate major: Nursing Languages: English, Spanish Current clinical work: Registered nurse at a medical center
	Shayal Prasad Contact: shyprasad@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Pittsburg, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, East Bay Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Under-reported cases of domestic violence in the South Asian community Languages: English, Hindi Current clinical work: Clinical nurse at a medical center, float nurse in a hospital
	Wendy Scott Contact: wakozuma@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Roseville, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Quality measures in acute care: process improvement in cardiac care to differentiate between cardiogenic shock and septic shock with elevated lactic acid; cardiomyopathy in the postpartum population; pressure ulcer prevention; oral care; infections created by catheters Languages: English Current clinical work: Staff nurse and charge nurse in cardiac intensive care unit; rapid response nurse for acute strokes, acute myocardial infarctions and code-blue cardiac or respiratory arrests
	Sarah Stallins Contact: scstallins@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Atherton, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Integrative and holistic healing modalities for neuromuscular disorders Languages: English Current clinical work: Pediatric charge nurse
	Jennifer Suhd-Brondstatter Contact: jsuhdbrondstatter@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Santa Cruz, California Degree: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts Education: Brandeis University, Samuel Merritt University Undergraduate major: Biology, Environmental Studies, Nursing Graduate degree and institution: Master of Arts in Education, Chapman University Languages: English Current clinical work: Medical intensive care unit and sexual assault forensic examiner for a hospital
	Nicole Vance Contact: nevance@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Santa Rosa, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Staff resilience in intensive care unit, professional boundaries in nursing, culture of nursing education Languages: English Current clinical work: Pediatric intensive care nurse, Re-Igniting the Spirit of Caring facilitator, primary nursing chair
	Linda Vuong Contact: vuong@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts Education: University of California, San Diego; University of Oklahoma Undergraduate major: Molecular Biology, French Language Studies, Nursing Graduate degree and institution: Master of Science in Biology, University of California, San Diego Languages: English, French Current clinical work: Medical intensive care unit
	Cynthia Walsh Contact: cewalsh@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Santa Cruz, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, Los Angeles Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Moral distress experienced by critical care nurses; multidisciplinary approach to peer support in critical care Languages: English Current clinical work: Registered nurse in medical-surgical intensive care unit
	Maria Wheeler Contact: msawheeler@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Vallejo, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, Los Angeles; Samuel Merritt University Undergraduate major: Psychobiology, Nursing Languages: English Current clinical work: Adjunct faculty and clinical instructor at a university; registered nurse; board and care administrator and operator
	Maychao (Michelle) Yang Contact: mmeyang@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Fresno, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Pacific Union College Undergraduate major: Nursing Languages: English, Hmong Current clinical work: Medical-surgical nurse preceptor

	Irma Bernal Contact: ibernal@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Cardiology, underserved communities Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in a medical-surgical and telemetry unit
	Erika Gonzalez Contact: temgonzalez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Woodland, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Health disparities, underserved communities, acute care setting, migrant farm workers Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in medical-surgical and telemetry unit and chemo infusion center.
	Mallorie Hogan Contact: mrhhogan@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Portland Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Geriatrics community, population health Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse, volunteer in emergency department, volunteer in nursing immersion program
	Frances Hopkins Contact: fmhopkins@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: Boston University Undergraduate major: Psychology, Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, communities in crisis, teaching Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Middle school science teacher, high school physics teacher in Africa, registered nurse in telemetry unit, NICU and neurology volunteer
	Cheryl Johnson Contact: cafjohnson@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Woodland, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Southwest Missouri State University Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Radiology, community health awareness Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in acute care, radiology and cardiac catheterization lab, and vascular medicine; volunteer health and wellness educator in schools
	Ryan Kim Contact: rshkim@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Cerritos, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Clinical Nutrition Graduate degree: Master of Science in Nursing, UCSF Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, urgent care, emergency department, underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical, surgical, trauma, neurology intensive care unit registered nurse
	Miriam Lakes Contact: mclakes@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Anselmo, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: Oberlin College Graduate degree: M.S. in Library and Information Science, Pratt Institute Undergraduate major: Studio Art Areas of special interest in health care: Health disparities, inmate health care, geriatric primary care Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Nursing in underserved communities, work with incarcerated patients at county hospital
	Joseph Langowski Contact: jalangowski@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Reno, Nevada Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Nevada, Reno Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Complementary and alternative medicine therapy, alternative technology in health care, pediatrics, undeserved communities, health care policy Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in cardiac intensive care unit and children's emergency department
	Kia Lee Contact: kialee@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Fresno, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Fresno Undergraduate major: Food and Nutritional Sciences – Dietetics and Food Administration Option Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, mental health, nursing education Languages: English, Hmong Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse, mental health instructor
	Shaelah Lewis Contact: shelewis@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Seattle Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Texas, Arlington Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, women's health, orthopaedics, rural populations Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in home health, orthopaedics, allergy and immunology; medical assistant in family practice
	Fangbing Liu Contact: faliu@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Xiangyang, China Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Winston Salem State University Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care in underserved communities Languages: Mandarin, English Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in cardiology intervention unit, certified nursing assistant at a trauma intensive care unit
	Estefania Macias Contact: estmacias@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Porterville, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Stanislaus Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Women's health Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Labor and delivery registered nurse
	Pavel Prokopchuk Contact: pprokopchuk@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Ufa, Russia Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Samuel Merritt University Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care in rural settings Languages: Russian, English Current clinical work: Registered nurse in medical-surgical, telemetry, step down and emergency departments; intake registered nurse at a juvenile justice center
	Nadezhda Protasovitskaya Contact: nprotasovitskaya@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, women’s health, pediatrics Languages: Russian, Ukrainian, English Current clinical work: Registered nurse in obstetrics acute care unit, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care unit; preceptor, nurse volunteer for a children's camp overseas; volunteer nurse for annual summer programs through local churches
	Julisa Ruiz Contact: julruiz@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Woodland, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Nursing and Public Health Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Family practice, diabetes, orthopedics, dermatology Languages: Spanish, English Current clinical work: Emergency department registered nurse, volunteer fundraiser for health-related nonprofit organizations
	Mallory Saffold Contact: amesanchez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts Education: University of Washington, Georgetown University Undergraduate major: Biology, Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, women’s health, climate change and public health Languages: English Current clinical work: Registered nurse in labor and delivery, and postpartum care; lactation consultant, volunteer work with free community health clinic; medical service trip abroad
	Tricia Wagner Contact: twagner@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Antioch, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Western Governors University Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, women's health, pediatrics Languages: English Current clinical work: Specialty float pool (trauma, oncology, surgery, pediatrics, infusion, wound care, psychology, women's health), clinical nurse educator, disaster relief
	Ana Weidenfeld Contact: aweidenfeld@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Berkeley, California Degree: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts Education: University of California, Berkeley, Samuel Merritt University Undergraduate major: Geography, Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Structural competency, history, policy, education, trauma informed care, primary care Languages: English Current clinical work: Registered nurse in primary care, public health nurse in a health department
	Eyerusalem Yilma Contact: eyilma@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Jose, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Jose State University Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Undeserved communities, health disparities Languages: English, Amharic Current clinical work: Registered nurse in postpartum unit
	Christian Yong Contact: cyong@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Long Beach, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Dominguez Hills Undergraduate major: Health Science: Health Care Management, Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, correctional facility nursing, wound care, community health and underserved communities Languages: English, Khmer, Lao Current clinical work: Registered nurse in community health, behavioral health, palliative care, correctional facility nursing

	Andrew Allen Billings Contact: aabillings @ucdavis.edu Hometown: Eureka, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus Undergraduate major: Nursing Graduate degree: Master of Business Administration with health care administrative focus, Indiana Wesleyan University Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, underserved communities, rural health, trauma medicine Language: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency department nurse in multiple settings, intensive care unit, emergency department manager, mobile intensive care nurse, hospital coordination of mild cognitive impairment, wilderness medicine registered nurse
	Kathleen Cabugao Contact: kcabugao@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Vallejo, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, San Marcos; California State University, Hayward Undergraduate major: Nursing, Business Administration Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, public health, health policy Language: English Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in telemetry and critical care step-down unit, previous experience in dialysis
	Anna Justice Cole Contact: ajcole@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Trinidad, California Degree: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts Education: University of Colorado, Aurora; Connecticut College, New London Undergraduate major: Nursing, International Relations Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, rural communities, women's health, health policy Language: English Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse at a rural wound care center, charge nurse at an outpatient surgery center, volunteer at a student-run interdisciplinary clinic in an underserved urban area
	Isabela Dos Santos Contact: idossantos@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Fresno, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Fullerton Undergraduate major: Health Science Areas of special interest in health care: Geriatrics Language: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency nursing at a Level I trauma center; continued care for patients admitted to neurological, medical, cardiac, step-down and pediatric intensive care units; telemetry, travel nursing, and post-anesthesia care unit at a urological surgery center; American Red Cross disaster preparedness
	Jessica Yuri Dyatlov Contact: jydyatlov@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Francisco State University Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Postpartum women and their families, primary care in underserved communities, public health and policy, holistic health and emotional well-being Language: English Previous clinical experience: Perinatal registered nurse at a children's hospital, international board-certified lactation consultant, coordinator of volunteer postpartum doula program at a hospital, reproductive health clinical instructor at a university, doula for a homeless prenatal program
	Analise Eastman Contact: aeastman@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Livermore, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Community public health, preventive medicine, underserved communities, urgent care, global health medical missions Language: English Previous clinical experience: Medical surgical nurse with orthopedic certification, hospice nurse, telemetry nurse for a COVID-19 crisis response travel assignment, volunteer building homes with Habitat for Humanity
	Elisa Guadalupe Garcia Contact: eligar@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Zamora, Mexico Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, Texas Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Health policy, health education, rural health, pediatrics, women's health Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Medical interpreter for a free community health clinic, trained emergency medical technician, military health specialist, medical simulation training center instructor, nurse technician at veterans hospital, school nurse
	Araceli Gutierrez Contact: aragutierrez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Individuals who suffer from health disparities and underserved populations Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse at a medical center, volunteer at a hospital
	Kristan Rael Jorde Contact: krjorde@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Redding, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, holistic health care, public health Language: English Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in a telemetry unit
	Sandra Kamba Contact: skamba@ucdavis.edu
	Marisa Angelene Kautz Contact: makautz@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Stockton, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Chico Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Research for various patient populations, underserved communities Language: English Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse on a respiratory-telemetry floor, preceptor for new nurses, volunteer representative for a nursing association, member of practice-based council and peer review committees
	Emily Dawn Mowry Contact: edmowry@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Roseville, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Simpson University, Redding Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved and underprivileged populations, women's health, family practice Language: English Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in a medical-surgical-telemetry unit, chemotherapy and biotherapy administrator in outpatient infusion center
	Nguyenthao Hong Nguyen Contact: ngynguyen@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, pediatrics, women's health, urgent care, acute care, dermatology Languages: Vietnamese, English Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in medical-surgical, acute stroke emergency medical unit
	Ana Jasmin Perdomo Contact: ajperdomo@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Ahuachapan, El Salvador Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Chamberlain University, Illinois Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, addiction medicine or surgery Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Fellowship training in a tele-surgical unit at a health system, work in a primary care clinic for an underserved community
	Jennifer L. Stein Contact: jstein@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Santa Barbara Undergraduate major: Biopsychology Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, woman's health or geriatric health Language: English Previous clinical experience: Clinical case manager for children with autism, developing behavioral treatment plans and working with multiple disciplines in the coordination of care, volunteer at a food bank, clinical nurse in a combined pediatric and adult intensive care unit.

	Neela Akbar Contact: nlakbar@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Hayward, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Health Science: Health Care Administration Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, women's health, public health and policy, emergency medicine Languages: Farsi (Dari), English Previous clinical experience: Medical volunteer in an emergency department and trauma nursing unit, medical scribe in the emergency department of a large urban hospital, volunteer peer case manager and interpreter at a nonprofit refugee assistance center
	Alejandro Alvarez-Bautista Contact: aalvarezbautista@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Watsonville, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: University of California, Berkeley Undergraduate major: Molecular and Cell Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer interpreter, in-home health educator and medical assistant, volunteer for an AIDS organization mobile clinic
	Joshua Ayerza Contact: jdayerza@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Fresno, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Monterey Bay Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, family medicine, urgent care Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency medical technician, orthopaedic medical assistant, orthopaedic medical scribe, emergency department medical scribe
	Jordanna Baddeley Contact: jdbaddeley@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Petaluma, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Exercise Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Geriatrics and pediatrics in underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Physical therapy aide, in-home healthcare volunteer, laser therapy technician for geriatric practice
	Vanessa Banales Contact: vabanales@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Kingsburg, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: California State University, Fresno Undergraduate major: Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care and women's health in underserved communities Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Emergency medicine scribe, certified nursing assistant in a skilled nursing facility, volunteer working with victims of crimes, volunteer for a free clinic
	Jacob Blasi Contact: jdblasi@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Clayton, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Undergraduate major: Kinesiology, Health Promotion Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care in rural communities, wilderness medicine, search and rescue, disaster response, behavioral health, health and wellness Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency medical technician in rural and urban settings, urban critical care transport
	Karla Canizales Contact: kmcanizales@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Chula Vista, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UCLA Undergraduate major: Psychobiology Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care in underserved areas, especially Spanish-speaking communities Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Outpatient clinics and emergency department, emergency medical technician, emergency department technician and medical scribe for a women's health care clinic
	Pei-Ling Chen Contact: plcchen@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Houli, Taichung Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis, UC Irvine Undergraduate major: Biological Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Rural medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, oncology Languages: Mandarin Chinese, English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant for an internal medicine private practice, behavior therapist for autistic children, remote scribe, volunteer at a clinic
	Ammar Chohan Contact: amrchohan@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Jose, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Jose State University Undergraduate major: Kinesiology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, primary care, orthopaedics, emergency care Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant at a community health clinic, emergency medical technician for a private ambulance company, physical therapist aide at a rehabilitation clinic
	Angela De Herrera Contact: adeherrera@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, San Marcos Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, underserved communities, pediatrics, and emergency medicine Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant in a post-anesthesia care unit; registered nurse in an outpatient pediatric surgery center, and clinic registered nurse at a federally qualified health center
	Gulshanjit Dhaliwal Contact: gjkdhaliwal@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Bakersfield, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Bakersfield Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Internal medicine, emergency medicine, underserved rural communities, surgery Languages: Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, English Previous clinical experience: Certified medical assistant at urgent care facilities, medical scribe in an emergency department, volunteer for hospice and other nonprofit institutions
	Melissa Elist Contact: mlelist@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Tarzana, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: UCLA Undergraduate major: Sociology, Disability Studies Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, labor and delivery; rheumatology; allergies; mental health; eating disorders; nutrition; preventive care Languages: English, Farsi Previous clinical experience: Clinical research coordinator, volunteer in hospital postanesthesia care unit, ophthalmic medical scribe
	James Ensley Contact: jaensley@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Benicia, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Waldorf University Undergraduate major: Emergency Management Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, intensive care and acute care, pulmonology, transplant services, underserved communities, surgical interventions Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Paramedic, emergency medical and fire response, hazardous materials specialist, community-based disaster response instructor, EKG tech, telemetry tech
	Tatsiana Franco Contact: tfranco@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Emeryville, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, East Bay Undergraduate major: Health Sciences, Preclinical Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, health promotion, preventive medicine, underserved populations, diverse communities, community health, collaborative care model, mental health, social services, women’s health, endocrinology, immunology, global health, multicultural issues, health behavior, research, health care quality, resources utilization Languages: Russian, Belarusian, English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant in primary care, urgent care, specialty clinic; volunteer trainer in an emergency department; volunteer in radiology; P.A. shadow in oncology; outreach coordinator on mammogram screenings research, phlebotomy practical training; volunteer at a mobile clinic abroad
	Promise Funfe Contact: pmfunfe@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Phoenix Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Arizona State University Undergraduate major: Health Science and Health Policy Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care in underserved communities and health policy Languages: Awing-African, Bantu-pidgin, English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer with a nonprofit free clinic for underserved and undocumented populations, dental assistant in a mental health hospital
	Molly Garcia Contact: molgarcia@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Bridgeport, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Exercise Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved populations with limited access to health care, emergency medicine, cardiothoracic surgery Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency medical technician, cardiothoracic surgery medical assistant and emergency department scribe
	Michelle Geerts Contact: mdgeerts@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Rocklin, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Clinical Nutrition Areas of special interest in health care: Family medicine, urgent care Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant in a skilled nursing facility and hospitals, surgery center volunteer
	Jessica Gomez Contact: jeagomez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Oakdale, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Stanislaus Undergraduate major: Biological Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care and emergency medicine in underserved communities in areas with Spanish-speaking patients Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe in hospitals and medical centers
	Clarissa Ho Contact: clcho@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Millbrae, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Exercise Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved and rural communities, internal medicine, emergency medicine, orthopaedics Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe in internal medicine, addiction medicine and pain management clinic; emergency medical technician; physical therapy aide
	Taylor Jabusch Contact: tnjabusch@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Newcastle, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Boise State University Undergraduate major: Health Science Studies Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, pediatrics or women's health in underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant in various settings; health aide at an elementary school, monitoring students with type 1 diabetes and other health conditions
	Nisha Jariwalla Contact: njariwalla@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Jose, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: University of California, Santa Cruz Undergraduate major: Biology, Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care with a focus on underserved communities, general surgery and health disparities among low-income populations Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant, patient care liaison, community outreach volunteer, and research assistant at a children’s hospital
	Mohamed Jawara Contact: msjawara@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Loma Linda, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: University of California, Riverside Undergraduate major: Political Science/Law and Society Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, health disparities Languages: Krio, English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer in an emergency department and intensive care unit, certified nursing assistant and home health aide at senior care facilities, program coordinator for two public health institutions
	Yuliya Karpach Contact: ykarpach@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Ukraine Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Neurology, Physiology, and Behavior Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency department, surgery or primary care, underserved communities Languages: Ukrainian, Russian, English Previous clinical experience: ophthalmic technician, medical scribe
	Manpreet Kaur Contact: drkaur@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Newark, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Graduate degree: Master of Public Health Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics and underserved communities Languages: Punjabi, Hindi, English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer in health clinic for underserved populations, licensed phlebotomist at a blood bank, volunteer at an emergency department and at a dental clinic
	Mary Kirya Contact: mnkirya@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Belmont, Massachusetts Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Massachusetts, Boston Undergraduate major: Health Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care and psychology with individuals with disabilities and in underserved communities, multilevel global healthcare in third-world countries with little to no health care Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Residential case manager, direct care staff member and residential site director for individuals with disabilities, volunteer advocate and companion for adults with disabilities
	Fiona Lee Contact: fflee@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Union City, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, women's health, reducing health disparities and increasing access to care within underserved communities Languages: Cantonese, English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant, phlebotomist, health volunteer on medical mission trip, volunteer children’s vision screener for community schools
	Alvin Leonardo Contact: avleonardo@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Jose, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Cell Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, internal medicine, surgery, health disparities, underserved communities, disaster relief Languages: English, Tagalog Previous clinical experience: Emergency department medical scribe, emergency medical technician, medical surgery intern
	Alayde Loredo Contreras Contact: arloredocontreras@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Biomedical Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Undeserved communities and health policy Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Hospital volunteer in radiology, patient transport and orthotics; phlebotomy technician; research into diabetic kidney disease
	Angela Luu Contact: angluu@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Oakland, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, San Diego Undergraduate major: Biochemistry and Cell Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities Languages: English, Cantonese Previous clinical experience: Primary care intern, emergency department volunteer, medical assistant for a pulmonologist-internist-sleep specialist, medical assistant for an orthopaedic surgery practice, medical assistant and procedure coordinator for a gastrointestinal practice
	Samantha Magana Contact: samagana@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Redding, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Biological Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care for underserved and elderly populations Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant in dermatology, medical scribe, patient triage
	Laura Marmolejo Contact: lmarmolejo@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Novato, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Biological Sciences, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Areas of special interest in health care: Cardiology, electrophysiology, pediatrics, underserved communities Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe in emergency, cardiology and electrophysiology departments at a medical center.
	Natalie Martinez Contact: njmartinez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Ontario, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Fullerton Undergraduate major: Kinesiology Areas of special interest in health care: Family medicine, underserved communities Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer at City of Hope, Duarte, California; Clinical Care Extender (CCE) in Covina, California, rotating through the medical-surgical unit, emergency room, intensive care unit and hospice; also, part of Namaste Nepal Helping Himalayan Children
	Alexandra Mero Contact: ammero@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Arroyo Grande, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Point Loma Nazarene University Undergraduate major: Athletic Training and Applied Health Science Areas of special interest in health care: Sports medicine, orthopaedic surgery Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant for an orthopaedic surgeon, medical scribe at a liver and gastrointestinal center
	Pryana Mishra Contact: ppmishra@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Hayward, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, East Bay Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, primary care, orthopaedics, pathology, underserved communities Languages: English, Hindi Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant in medical surgery, intensive care unit and critical care unit, telemetry, emergency department and oncology; surgical P.A. shadow and hospitalist
	Sadaf Nagshbandi Contact: snagshbandi@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Fremont, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, family medicine, women's health Languages: Farsi, French, English Previous clinical experience: Certified medical assistant at an urgent care facility, medical assistant and manager for a homeless clinic, medical scribe in a clinical internal medicine setting, volunteer at a student-run clinic for uninsured populations, medical mission in Cambodia
	Gina Nakhla Contact: gmansour@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Pleasanton, California Degree: Bachelor of Art Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities with a specialty in primary care or orthopaedics Languages: English, Arabic Previous clinical experience: Operating room assistant and intern in a medical center, dental assistant
	Dylan Neal Contact: dtneal@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Orangevale, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: William Jessup University Undergraduate major: Kinesiology, exercise science concentration Areas of special interest in health care: Rural populations with diverse backgrounds Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency medical technician for large city events, home health aide with specialization in dementia care for a rural disabled community
	Alexander Nella Contact: asnella@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Fort Bragg, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Clinical Nutrition Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, chronic disease management, endocrinology, pulmonary medicine and rehabilitation Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, clinical dietitian and dietetic internship preceptor, volunteer for various nonprofit organizations
	Jenny Ngo Contact: jisngo@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Francisco, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, Santa Cruz Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Health disparities and underserved communities Languages: English, Chinese Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant at multiple dermatology clinics, women's health clinic and medical mission abroad; foundation specialist at nonprofit medication assistant program; volunteer at hospitals and other nonprofit organizations
	Caitlin O'Malley Contact: ceomalley@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Novato, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: Boston University Undergraduate major: General Science, Biology, Neurobiology Areas of special interest in health care: Rural underserved communities, primary care Languages: English Previous clinical experience: In vitro fertilization coordinator and medical assistant at a fertility clinic, certified nursing assistant in a skilled nursing facility, volunteer sexual health educator
	Cinthia Palomares Contact: cgpalomares@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Fontana, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: California State University, Stanislaus Undergraduate major: Kinesiology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, primary care, surgery, mission work in third-world countries Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Emergency medicine scribe, volunteer in exercise classes for geriatric populations, health fairs and screenings; physical therapy aide in orthopaedics
	Shree Pandey Contact: skpandey@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Artesia, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Louisiana State University, Shreveport Undergraduate major: Medical Laboratory Technology Graduate degree: Master of Business Administration Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, primary care Languages: Nepali, Hindi, Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Hospital volunteer and phlebotomist
	Ana Perez-Pringle Contact: aaperezp@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and Portland, Oregon Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Portland State University Undergraduate major: Business Administration Areas of special interest in health care: Family practice, emergency medicine Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Dialysis technician and nursing assistant in large urban communities
	Jenny Pham Contact: jnnpham@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Jose, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, Irvine Undergraduate major: Biological Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care in underserved communities, dermatology, global health Languages: Vietnamese, English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant in cardiology and internal medicine, volunteer Vietnamese medical interpreter on medical mission trip, volunteer at bariatric and general surgery clinic
	Shey Piper Contact: smpiper@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Gunnison, Colorado Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: University of Alaska, Anchorage Undergraduate major: English Rhetoric Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, family practice Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency room scribe in a critical-access hospital, patient care technician in surgery
	Steven Piper Contact: spiper@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Long Beach, California Degree: Bachelor of Art Education: Loyola Marymount University Undergraduate major: Communication Studies Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency room technician and phlebotomist at large urban hospital
	Natalie Piwek Contact: nepiwek@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Concord, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Diego State University Undergraduate major: Kinesiology Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, reconstructive plastic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedics, oncology Languages: Polish, English Previous clinical experience: Scribe in emergency medicine, medical assistant in orthopaedics, medical assistant in dermatology
	Sarah Pyle Contact: slpyle@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Napa, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Point Loma Nazarene University Undergraduate major: Biology and Chemistry Areas of special interest in health care: Orthopaedics Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer with young adult heart screening, medical assistant in a psychiatry clinic, physical therapy aide, shadow of elective surgeries
	Sebastian Raafat Contact: sjraafat@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Danville, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Managerial Economics Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, community health, emergency medicine Languages: Persian, Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Paramedic in an urban 911 system, volunteer firefighter, emergency medical technician
	Salaman Rasoli Contact: srasoli@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Antelope, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Chico Undergraduate major: Cellular and Molecular Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved low-income communities in primary care, emergency medicine, orthopaedic surgery, dermatology Languages: English, Farsi Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe in emergency medicine and dermatology, medical assistant at free clinic for homeless population, clinical research associate in molecular biology, medication technician at an assisted-living facility
	Haley Rentfro Contact: herentfro@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Riverside, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Undergraduate major: Kinesiology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, health disparities, women's health, orthopaedics Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Physical therapy aide at orthopaedic clinic, medical assistant for an endocrinologist, hospital volunteer, volunteer at day center for adults with developmental disabilities
	Flora Rodriguez Contact: flrodriguez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Fresno, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: California State University, Fresno Undergraduate major: Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, dermatology, emergency medicine, low-income families, undeserved communities Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Volunteer at local hospital, physician shadow at local clinic, certified nursing assistant at a nursing home and rehab center, patient care assistant in hospital surgical unit
	Kaylee Schukei Contact: rvsen@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Chico, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Genetics and Genomics Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care in underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe in emergency room, volunteer in free clinic, intern in emergency room and surgical intensive care unit, volunteer with nonprofit agency
	Cailey Strazzo Contact: strazzo@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Pine Grove, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: California State University, Chico Undergraduate major: Kinesiology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, primary care, general surgery Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant at a rehabilitation center, laboratory technician assistant at a hospital, medical assistant at a general surgery office, medical scribe in an emergency department
	John Thompson Contact: johthompson@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Paso Robles, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: Azusa Pacific University Undergraduate major: Athletic Training Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, orthopaedics, general surgery, pediatrics, rural medicine Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Certified athletic trainer, emergency medical technician
	Karen Walker Contact: karwalker@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Grass Valley, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Purdue University Undergraduate major: Health Science Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, primary care, urgent care Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Dental office work, certified nursing assistant, P.A. shadow
	Lauren Watanabe Contact: lewatanabe@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Stockton, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Saint Mary's College of California Undergraduate major: General Science, Allied Health Science Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, pediatrics, neonatal care Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency medical technician for pediatric and neonatal intensive care transport teams, hospice volunteer
	Andrew Wilson Contact: atwilson@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Luis Obispo, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: The New School, New York Undergraduate major: Liberal Arts, Literature, Cultural Studies Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, pediatrics, rural and underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency medical technician, emergency department technician, search and rescue volunteer, wilderness training with an occupational health care company
	Wai Win Contact: wwin@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Yangon, Myanmar Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Rutgers University Undergraduate major: Allied Health Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, underserved communities, intensive care unit, emergency medicine Languages: English, Burmese Previous clinical experience: Respiratory therapist
	Daniel Yanov Contact: dayanov@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Concord, California Degree: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts Education: Creighton University, Omaha Undergraduate major: Molecular Biology, Philosophy Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care or orthopaedics Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Phlebotomist in a hospital, primary care clinic and a specimen collection laboratory
	Madeline Zea Contact: mjzea@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Grass Valley, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: Biola University Undergraduate major: Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, underserved communities and at-risk populations, public health, health education Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency medical technician for a 911 system, medical scribe at a large hospital, client advocate at a pregnancy clinic, emergency medical technician volunteer at an inner-city clinic

	Julian Dean Aggio Contact: jdaggio@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Chico, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Chico Undergraduate major: Honors Cellular and Molecular Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Served as an emergency medical technician, shadow experience with a surgeon for training in suturing and wound management
	Sierra Rene Arnott Contact: srarnott@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Antelope, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: UC, Berkeley Undergraduate major: Interdisciplinary Studies with emphasis in Integrative Biology and Public Health Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, underserved communities, orthopedic surgery, emergency medicine, dermatology, women's health, oncology, reconstructive plastic surgery Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Licensed behavioral therapist, licensed phlebotomist at a blood bank, medical assistant at a pain management clinic, nursing assistant in oncology unit at a hospital, nursing assistant at a memory care assisted-living facility, volunteer doula at a hospital, medical mission volunteer in Honduras
	Kristine Babayan Contact: kbabayan@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sun Valley, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC San Diego Undergraduate major: Public Health Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, underserved communities Languages: Armenian, English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant at an orthopedic/spine surgery clinic, board-certified internist and nephrologist, founder and volunteer for a non-profit organization that travels to Armenia for mission trips and hospital internships, volunteer at an adult health care center, mentor to troubled students
	Pouya Baghaei Contact: pbaghaei@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Seattle, Washington Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: Eastern Washington University, Cheney Undergraduate major: Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Health disparities, underserved communities, emergency medicine, and pediatric oncology Languages: Farsi, English Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant in the pediatric oncology unit of a children's hospital, emergency department medical scribe, volunteer for a crisis text line
	Justine True Blide Contact: jtblide@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Truckee, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Diego State University Undergraduate major: Health Science/Public Health Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, rural areas Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant and surgery scheduler at a hospital, mental health technician at a behavioral health hospital, medical scribe at a hospital, medical volunteer in Mexico
	Jamie Allison Bratman Contact: jabratman@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Los Angeles, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Clinical Nutrition Areas of special interest in health care: Mental health, eating disorders, emergency medicine Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Dietetic intern at a Level I adult and pediatric trauma center, registered dietitian in eating disorder treatment facilities
	Delanie Cantrell Contact: dcantrell@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Roseburg, Oregon Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Oregon, Eugene Undergraduate major: Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved or rural community Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant at a rural urgent care facility
	Helen Cheung Contact: hncheung@ucdavis.edu Hometown: De Forest, Wisconsin Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Wisconsin, Madison Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Family practice in underserved or rural communities Languages: Mandarin Chinese, English Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in a nursing home, research nurse at a pharmaceutical research facility, provided one-on-one care as a private duty nurse for a patient with spinal muscular atrophy
	Bryan Austin Clark Contact: bclar@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Pacific Grove, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Santa Barbara Undergraduate major: Biological Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care for underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant caring for individuals with intellectual disabilities, work at an assisted living and skilled nursing facility, volunteer at a homeless community center as a biology and health class instructor
	Gillian Kate Stark Collom Contact: gkcollom@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Truckee, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Santa Barbara Undergraduate major: Biopsychology Graduate degree: Master of Science in Medical Anthropology, University of Edinburgh Areas of special interest in health care: Geographically underserved communities, healthy policy Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency medical technician for an urban and suburban community, medical assistant at an outpatient facility in a rural health system, work in pediatrics, neurology, and obstetrics and gynecology clinics
	Kaitlyn Megan Console Contact: kmconsole@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Placerville, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Dominican University of California, San Rafael Undergraduate major: General Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Anesthesia, cardiology, dermatology, family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, surgery, patient advocacy, health policy, public health and underserved populations Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer for nonprofit agencies in cystic fibrosis awareness and suicide prevention, emergency department shadow, intern in women's health, emergency medical technician and field training officer for underserved communities, patient care technician for in-center hemodialysis
	Cody Dam Contact: codam@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Oakland, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UCLA Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities Languages: English, Cantonese Previous clinical experience: Emergency medical technician, medical assistant in a primary care family practice, medical assistant and scribe in a dermatology practice
	Austin Dean Davis-Hunter Contact: adavishunter@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Santa Cruz, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UCLA Undergraduate major: Psychobiology Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, preventive medicine, chronic disease management, LGBTQ health care and advocacy Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant in otolaryngology and dermatology, surgical assistant in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, health education caseworker for a mobile clinic project
	Vesselina Yuliyanova Doncheva Contact: vydoncheva@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Santa Barbara Undergraduate major: Biopsychology Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, emergency medicine, underserved communities, women's health, LGBT advocacy Languages: Bulgarian, English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant for a primary care practice, emergency room technician, research assistant in genetics, and psychological and brain sciences departments, volunteer for various nonprofit organizations
	Malorie Fleischer Contact: mfleischer@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Orem, Utah Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Brigham Young University, Provo Undergraduate major: Exercise Sciences, Exercise and Wellness Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, women's health Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant at family practice clinic, physical therapy volunteer at nonprofit clinic, cardiac rehabilitation intern at a hospital
	Emmanuelle Mariano Ganzon Contact: emganzon@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Los Angeles, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Los Angeles Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care in underserved communities with special focus on the geriatric population Languages: Filipino, English Previous clinical experience: County emergency medical technician, senior care provider for in-home support services, volunteer for a rural service project/medical mission in the Philippines
	Maria Elisa Garcia Contact: margar@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Lemoore and Salinas, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Boise State University, Idaho Undergraduate major: Respiratory Care Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, pediatrics, health disparities Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Respiratory therapist in the emergency department at a Level I trauma center's pediatric, trauma, medicine and neurological intensive care units, sleep technician, volunteer in an underserved community providing education on the importance of sleep
	Jared Michael Gorter Contact: jmgorter@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Reedley, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Santa Barbara Undergraduate major: Kinesiology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved populations Languages: English Previous clinical experience: County emergency medical technician, health screening technician, medical assistant and scribe for a nonprofit multispecialty clinic
	Maura Loyal Hall Contact: mauhall@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Santa Rosa, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: UC Santa Cruz Undergraduate major: History Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care in community health clinic, tribal health clinic, underserved populations, rural communities Languages: Spanish, Portuguese, English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant-back office coordinator at an urban primary care clinic, health educator-medical assistant at an urban health clinic, medical assistant at a rural tribal health clinic, childbirth doula volunteer
	Tony Ho Contact: tnyho@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Hayward, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC San Diego Undergraduate major: Human Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, health disparities, mental health in children and adults Languages: Vietnamese, English Previous clinical experience: Assistant case manager and technician for children with autism spectrum disorder, medical assistant for Asian and Latin Medicare and Medicaid patients, medical assistant in primary care and occupational health, volunteer for autism spectrum disorder support and awareness in lower-income communities
	Kingsley Kingyung Hui Contact: kkhui@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Hong Kong, China; San Francisco, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Riverside Undergraduate major: Biochemistry with Medical Sciences emphasis Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care in underserved communities, emergency medicine, pediatrics Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese, English Previous clinical experience: County emergency medical technician, clinical care volunteer intern at a community hospital
	Claire Elizabeth Jennings-Bledsoe Contact: cjenn@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: History Areas of special interest in health care: Rural communities, emergency medicine, critical care, health policy Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Scribe in a rural emergency department, emergency department technician, instructor assistant for an emergency medical technician course, participated in a medical mission
	David Michael Jones Contact: davjones@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Redding, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Philosophy Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved populations with an emphasis on primary care and emergency medicine Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Firefighter and emergency medical technician
	Sarah Tarek Kady Contact: stkady@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Diego, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UCLA Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, particularly those that are low-income and minorities in densely populated areas Languages: English, Korean Previous clinical experience: Volunteer with Asian Americans for environmental justice and housing serving elderly populations, medical scribe at large urban hospital, medical assistant at family practice clinic in underserved area, volunteer at a women's center located in skid row
	Lacey Jane Kapp Contact: ljkapp@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Simi Valley, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: California State University, Channel Islands Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, emergency department, surgery, pediatrics, dermatology, oncology Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer with underserved populations in both hospital and free-clinic settings, medical assistant and scribe in dermatology clinic, medical assistant in plastic surgery clinic and surgery center, medical imaging intern, operating room exposure in various specialties
	Alan Kin Sing Lee Contact: alee@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Francisco, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Santa Barbara Undergraduate major: Biological Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved and underprivileged communities, emergency medicine, family medicine Languages: Cantonese, English Previous clinical experience: Emergency room medical scribe, emergency technician
	Christine Marie Leon Contact: chmleon@ucdavis.edu Hometown: El Sobrante, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Chico Undergraduate major: Exercise Physiology Areas of special interest in health care: Rural underserved communities, family practice, pulmonology critical care, health policy, community health education programming Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Emergency medical technician-B for large-scale events, emergency department technician at a large urban hospital, emergency department scribe in small rural hospital district, medical assistant in family practice, pulmonology and sleep medicine at a rural hospital
	Samantha Brooke Lilla-Keesling Contact: sblkeesling@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Reno, Nevada Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Nevada, Reno Undergraduate major: Community Health Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Surgery, cardiology, emergency medicine, health disparities and underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Pre-hospital field and detention facility paramedic, volunteer and intern for multiple non-profit agencies and underserved schools
	Hlee Lor Contact: hlor@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, primary care, women's health, emergency medicine Languages: Hmong, English Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe in the emergency department, certified nursing assistant in a skilled nursing facility, volunteer at student-run clinic
	Haley Rose Martin Contact: hrmartin@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Thousand Oaks, California Degree: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, public health and policy, primary care, pediatrics, emergency medicine, research Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe in an emergency department, medical assistant in a primary care clinic, student athletic trainer, preventive care volunteer in a free clinic, intern in a pediatric emergency department, clinical research assistant in a public health laboratory
	Sara Salem Matty Contact: ssmatty@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Anaheim, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Fullerton Undergraduate major: Biology with a concentration in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Areas of special interest in health care: Health disparities, underserved communities, primary care, women's health, emergency medicine Languages: Arabic, Chaldean, English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer at a children’s hospital emergency room, volunteer at a nonprofit community clinic, volunteer and shadow experience at an obstetrics and gynecology clinic, emergency medical technician at basic life support ambulance service
	Rachael Dianne Mcafee Contact: rdmcafee@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Fairfield, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Health Science Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care for underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant at several post-acute nursing facilities, health education assistant for underserved communities, volunteer in a nonprofit artistic organization working with at-risk youth
	Micaelah Nicole Nohea Morris Contact: mnmorris@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Rialto, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff Undergraduate major: Exercise Science Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, diabetes management, women's health, underserved communities, internal medicine, critical care Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Physical therapy aide in an outpatient orthopedic setting, medical scribe in an emergency department, volunteer in adult acute care at a children's hospital and at a Christian health center, volunteer in Thailand for a nonprofit organization
	Patricia K. Ng Contact: pkng@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Danville, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UCLA Undergraduate major: Psychobiology Areas of special interest in health care: Primary multifaceted patient care for underserved communities Languages: Cantonese, English Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe, certified medical assistant and clinical researcher at a dermatology practice, clinical caseworker for a mobile clinic project, medical assistant at an IVF clinic
	Philip An Nguyen Contact: panguy@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Jose, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Irvine Undergraduate major: Pharmaceutical Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, primary care, emergency medicine, orthopaedics Languages: Vietnamese, English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant in family medicine, hospital volunteer, physical therapy aide, volunteer at an orthopaedic clinic
	Rachel Nguyen Contact: rjnguyen@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Charlottesville, Virginia Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Undergraduate major: Dental Hygiene Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care in underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Dental hygienist in many different clinical settings, volunteer with a Jamaica project and mission of mercy outreach project
	Helaneh Nighoghosian Contact: nigho@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Illinois, Chicago Undergraduate major: Kinesiology Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, rural health, wilderness medicine, disaster relief, street and correctional medicine Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency room technician, medical scribe, street medicine volunteer, yoga instructor for a correctional facility, and clinical research assistant studying neuroplasticity paradigms for stroke recovery
	Jacqueline Marie Olympius Contact: jmolympius@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Galt, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Berkeley Undergraduate major: Molecular Environmental Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, surgery, medical aesthetics Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency department medical scribe, primary care medical scribe, primary care medical assistant
	Jeannette Ong Contact: msjong@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Los Angeles, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: UC Irvine Undergraduate major: Psychology and Social Behavior; Sociology Languages: Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Fukien/Hokkien), Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Executive sales representative and trainer in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, board-certified and state-licensed pharmacy technician, college tutor in biological and behavioral sciences, volunteer for seeing-eye dogs for the blind, veteran support, emergency response, crisis intervention
	Malia Pinal Contact: mpinal@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Tijuana, Mexico Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Diego State University Undergraduate major: Public Health Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, family medicine Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Emergency medical technician for a private ambulance company and in an emergency room, free clinic volunteer in Mexico, patient companion for hospice
	Olivia Gabrielle Quijano Contact: ogquijano@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Clovis, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: UC Berkeley Undergraduate major: Integrative Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Rural medicine, oncology, urgent care Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant and medial scribe at a multi-clinic pain management practice
	Jocelyn Ramirez Contact: joyramirez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Hawthorne, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Northridge Undergraduate major: Public Health Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, emergency medicine, urgent care, global health, diverse and underrepresented communities Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Emergency medical technician, medical assistant at a family and sports practice, emergency department technician at a Level II trauma hospital, volunteer with nonprofit organizations in The Philippines and Mexico, hospital and nursing home volunteer
	Monica De La Cruz Ramirez Cisneros Contact: mrcisneros@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Foster City, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont Undergraduate major: Kinesiology with a minor in biology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, obstetrics and gynecology, oncology, urgent care or emergency medicine Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Certified medical assistant for a medical foundation
	Eugenia Rodriguez Contact: eurodriguez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Oakland, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: UC Berkeley Undergraduate major: Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved and underrepresented communities, pediatrics, women's health, physical medicine and rehabilitation, dermatology, research, health disparities and policy Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Research assistant in emergency departments, dermatology medical assistant, behavior technician for children diagnosed with autism, home health and rehabilitation aide
	Morgan Rury Contact: mrury@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Alpine, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Diego State University Undergraduate major: Kinesiology Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, dermatology Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Physical therapy aide, intern in emergency room, intensive care unit, birth center, and orthopedic surgery departments
	Quiana Sanchez Contact: qasanchez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Lakewood, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: California State University, Long Beach Undergraduate major: English Literature, Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Nonprofits, health disparities, underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Oncology phlebotomist, internal medicine clinical medical assistant, pharmaceutical research assistant, medical scribe in a busy emergency department, clinical volunteer at large urban hospital, construction volunteer with Habitat for Humanity
	Sandra Soliman Contact: ssoliman@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Gilbert, Arizona Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Arizona State University, Tempe Undergraduate major: Human Nutrition Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, family medicine Languages: French, Arabic, English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant and nutritionist at a health clinic, volunteer at nonprofit agency, volunteer with a church youth group for underserved population, volunteer in medicine-surgery at a large hospital, shadow experience with physician assistants and nurse practitioners at different medical specialties
	Beyene Tesfaye Contact: btesfaye@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Francisco State University Undergraduate major: Biology, Physiology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, internal medicine, infectious diseases, global health Languages: Amharic, English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant at a private internal medicine practice and several specialties in HIV care and prevention
	Sonia Torres-Ramos Contact: storresramos@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Jose, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Jose State University Undergraduate major: Public Health Areas of special interest in health care: Health disparities, community health, health policy, women’s health, underserved communities, LGBTQ+ health, primary care Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Office medical assistant in a multicultural urban clinic, volunteer at an underserved high-volume county hospital
	Diana Phuongthao Tran Contact: dpttran@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Irvine, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UCLA Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care for underserved communities Languages: Vietnamese, English Previous clinical experience: Physical therapist aide at various clinics
	Phoi Tran Contact: hpltran@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Anaheim, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UCLA Undergraduate major: Psychobiological Science Areas of special interest in health care: Family medicine, women's health, underserved communities Languages: Vietnamese, English Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe in family medicine, volunteer at health fairs, travel abroad with medical professions to provide free health check-ups for underserved communities, volunteer at a breast imaging center, volunteer with nonprofit agency
	Irene Wangui Turner Contact: iwturner@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Puyallup, Washington Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: New England College, Henniker, New Hampshire Undergraduate major: Health Care Administration Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved rural area in family medicine or emergency medicine Languages: Swahili, Kikuyu, English Previous clinical experience: Emergency room technician for a hospital and a Level II pediatric hospital, certified nursing assistant, volunteer in Kenya for a nonprofit organization helping street families develop their talents
	Taggart Anthony Eric Venegas Contact: tavenegas@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Spring Valley, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Rockford University, Illinois Undergraduate major: Biology (Organismal) Areas of special interest in health care: underserved communities, health policy Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Physical therapy aide for an underserved area in medical-surgery and the intensive care unit, medical volunteer in podiatry, home health volunteer
	Brittany Joanne Vollmer Contact: bjvollmer@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sheboygan, Wisconsin Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Viterbo University, La Crosse, Wisconsin Undergraduate major: Nutrition and Dietetics Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, adults with mental health disorders Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Registered dietitian in an adult residential eating disorder facility, volunteer in the behavioral health unit of a hospital, ambassador for Project HEAL
	Thelma Renee Wadsworth Contact: trschneider@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Fall River Mills, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls Undergraduate major: Dental Hygiene Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Registered dental hygienist, treating patients' dental needs as part of a dental team
	Rahwa Gebrihiwet Weldeselase Contact: rgweldeselase@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Diego, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Diego State University Undergraduate major: Public Health Graduate degree: Master of Public Health in Community Health Sciences, UCLA Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, refugee-immigrant populations, Black women's maternal health Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant, caregiver for patients with dementia, community engagement coordinator with nonprofit agency serving refugee communities, research assistant for a research foundation
	Kaitlin Wright Contact: kight@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Weber State University, Ogden, Utah Undergraduate major: Respiratory Therapy Areas of special interest in health care: Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant at a community hospital, blood gas technician at a medical center, respiratory therapist at a medical center

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Nov. 2 — School of Nursing associate dean for diversity featured in Johns Hopkins magazine
Piri Ackerman-Barger, the associate dean for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, was recently featured in a question and answer article in the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing magazine, On the Pulse. In the article, “Q&A with Dr. Kupiri Ackerman-Barger: Skills to Become Equity-Minded,” Piri discussed her journey into nursing, health equity and social justice. She visited the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing to lead a three-part series, Excellence in Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity: Skills to Become Equity-Minded Nurses. The workshops were offered to support the school’s faculty through difficult conversations about health equity and diversity. Piri is nationally recognized for her research and work to create diverse and inclusive learning environments for students in the health professions.

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