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.

	Jasmeen Atwal Contact: jkatwal@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Jose, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, East Bay Undergraduate major: Health Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, health disparities, pediatrics Languages: English, Punjabi Previous clinical experience: Intern at health care system, employee at nonprofit agency providing free medications to underprivileged patients living with chronic illnesses
	Henry Blake Contact: hiblake@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Scotts Valley, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: University of Hawaii, Hilo Undergraduate major: General Science, Kinesiology and Exercise Science Areas of special interest in health care: Intensive care unit, anesthesiology, health policy Languages: English
	Joanna Bustamante Contact: jlbustam@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Francisco Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, San Diego Undergraduate major: General Biology, Human Development Areas of special interest in health care: Health policy, public health, women's health, pediatrics, reducing health disparities and increasing access to care within underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer in an orthopedic acute care department, acute rehabilitation unit and clinics
	Lara Butler Contact: ldbutler@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Portola Valley, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Oregon Undergraduate major: Human Physiology Areas of special interest in health care: Critical care, cardiac, pediatrics, community services support, in-hospital best practice teams Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant in cardiac intensive care unit and intermediate medical care unit in a city hospital, including telemetry monitor tech duties with the specialty practice team and pressure injury prevention team; volunteer in medical and mother-baby units at two community hospitals
	Rita Cervantes Contact: reecervantes@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Dinuba, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Health Science Community Health Education Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, especially children; teaching pre-nursing students courses in eliminating health disparities Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Volunteer in an emergency nurse assistant in a cardiac care unit, emergency room registration clerk
	Irene Cisneros-Fong Contact: iecisnerosfong@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Exercise Science Graduate degree and institution: Master of Science in Exercise Science, California State University, Sacramento Areas of special interest in health care: Cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac devices, rural populations, geriatrics, underserved populations Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Pacemaker and defibrillator technician, International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners-certified cardiac device specialist, electrocardiogram monitor technician, volunteer in cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology labs
	Lourdes Cueva Contact: lcueva@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: Primary care, women's health, health education, undeserved communities Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Intern in a telemetry unit and health education department, volunteer in emergency department, dialysis technician
	Nina Cung Contact: nqcung@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Jose, California Degree: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts Education: University of California, Davis Undergraduate major: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Health disparities, pediatrics, underserved communities, health policy and reform Languages: English, Vietnamese Previous clinical experience: Clinical research coordinator
	Rebecca Dalton Contact: rldalton@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Los Angeles Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Business Administration Areas of special interest in health care: Bringing health care to underserved communities in Sacramento and the Central Valley Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer in-home caregiver and in a pediatric surgical center operating room
	Jessica de la Peña Contact: jdelapena@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Seattle Degree: Bachelor of Arts, master’s degree Education: San Francisco State University, University of San Francisco Undergraduate major: International Relations Graduate degree and institution: Master of Science in International and Development Economics, University of San Francisco Areas of special interest in health care: Labor and delivery, women's health, maternal and infant health disparities, and underserved communities Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Volunteer birth doula
	Colleen de la Vega Contact: cmdelavega@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Richmond, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, underserved communities with a focus on individuals with special needs and mental illness Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency department medical scribe, caregiver at an assisted living facility
	Kevin Deniz Contact: kdeniz@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Hilmar, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science Education: San Francisco State University, University of San Francisco Undergraduate major: Environmental Studies: The Urban Environment Graduate degree and institution: Master of Science in Environmental Management, University of San Francisco Areas of special interest in health care: Reducing LGBTQ discrimination to health care access, LGBTQ sexual health and crisis services, emergency medicine, environmental health promotion and risk reduction focused on advancing policies to reduce chemical and other environmental exposures Languages: English, Portuguese Previous clinical experience: Emergency room and critical care services coordinator, registration and health services volunteer at nonprofit wellness center
	Janise Diolula Contact: jrdiolula@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Vacaville, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Diego State University Undergraduate major: Foods and Nutrition Areas of special interest in health care: Obstetrics, prenatal health, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Diet clerk at hospital
	Oksana Dlugan Contact: oadlugan@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Health Science with a concentration in Health Care Administration Areas of special interest in health care: Health care administration, health education, public health and policy, quality measurement and improvement, ambulatory care, women's health Languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant intern at an obstetrics and gynecology clinic, volunteer in outpatient surgery, medical scribe in emergency medicine, intern at medical center, lead at nonprofit health foundation
	Emerald Francisco Contact: ejfrancisco@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Seaside, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Gerontology Areas of special interest in health care: Geriatrics, underserved communities, labor and delivery Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Caregiver at a memory care home, intern at a hospital, volunteer at a hospital, volunteer at assisted living community, intern for assisted care center
	Serena Garza Contact: smgarza@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Los Angeles Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: University of California, Santa Cruz Undergraduate major: Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved populations locally and globally, geriatric care and health policy Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Worked in an assisted living facility with a focus on physical therapy, provided live-in assistance for an elderly man for the remaining two years of his life
	Breanne Harris Contact: bpharris@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Cameron Park, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Areas of special interest in health care: Diabetes, type 1 diabetes and pregnancy, use of technology in underserved communities, improvement of technology utilization in the hospital setting Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Diabetes concierge and patient navigator in pediatric endocrinology, clinical research assistant in pediatric diabetes and artificial pancreas technology, research assistant in psychiatry, telepsychiatry in a primary care setting
	Kiana Hood Contact: knhood@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Seattle Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Central Washington University Undergraduate major: Clinical Physiology Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, women's health, labor and delivery, underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Phlebotomist, volunteer work with underserved populations, volunteer work with pediatric oncology patients through a nonprofit agency, volunteer and shadow experience at level I trauma center
	Hsin-Huey Huang Contact: tifhuang@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Daly City, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, East Bay Undergraduate major: Health Sciences Pre-Clinical Preparation Option Areas of special interest in health care: Critical care, intensive care, pediatrics, neonatal, healthy aging and longevity, underserved communities, health disparities Languages: English, Chinese Mandarin Previous clinical experience: Hospitality program volunteer, volunteer at rehabilitation center
	Chioma Ibeabuchi Contact: cibeabuchi@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Jose, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: San Francisco State University Undergraduate major: Communicative Disorders Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, health disparities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant for a diverse population in many health care settings, registered behavior technician for underserved populations with autism, volunteer for research institute
	Karly Kenworthy Contact: kkenworthy@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Auburn, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, Santa Cruz Undergraduate major: Human Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, women's health, labor and delivery, integrative medicine Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Intern at naturopathic clinic, intern at a pediatric therapy center
	Mona Keramatikhahmasouleh Contact: mkeramati@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Tehran, Iran Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services Undergraduate major: Environmental Health Engineering Areas of special interest in health care: Geriatrics Languages: English, Farsi Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant, volunteer for medical center
	Julie Kern Contact: julkern@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Novato, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: George Washington University Undergraduate major: Marketing Areas of special interest in health care: Global and public health, women's health Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer in a patient fall prevention program, and in an acute care for elders geriatrics unit to help reduce and prevent patient delirium
	Maria Lozano Vazquez Contact: mlozanovazquez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Health Science, Community Health Education Concentration Areas of special interest in health care: Reducing health disparities among underserved communities with an emphasis on Latino and immigrant populations, cultural competency in health care settings, patient advocacy, public health research, pediatric and geriatric care Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Volunteer in neonatal intensive care unit, research in maternal health and patient attitudes toward physicians, intern at a nonprofit agency, student assistant in a public health department
	Theresa Luong Contact: teeluong@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Francisco Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: University of California, San Diego Undergraduate major: Political Science – International Relations Areas of special interest in health care: Health disparities, underserved communities, women and children, health policy, public health, epidemiology Languages: English, Cantonese Previous clinical experience: Volunteer program manager at a nonprofit clinic
	Marie Marchetti Contact: mmarchetti@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Francisco State University Undergraduate major: Kinesiology Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, surgery Languages: English, Italian Previous clinical experience: Volunteer at a children's hospital
	Wendy Martinez Contact: wbmartinez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Culver City, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles Undergraduate major: Medical Sociology Areas of special interest in health care: Labor and delivery, maternal health, pediatrics in undeserved communities, public health, health policy Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer in the cardiothoracic intensive care and trauma intensive care units at a Southern California medical center
	Abbey Mast Contact: agmast@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Esparto, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Azusa Pacific University Undergraduate major: Biology and Chemistry, Allied Health Areas of special interest in health care: Geriatrics, underserved populations, preventive care, pediatrics Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency medical technician, volunteer health scholar in a large hospital, health volunteer on a medical missions trip
	Abraham Musallam Contact: ajmusallam@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Francisco Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, San Francisco Undergraduate major: Kinesiology Areas of special interest in health care: Orthopedics and regenerative medicine, traumatic brain injury, socioeconomically disadvantaged communities, HIV and AIDS Languages: English, Arabic Previous clinical experience: Advocate for general assistance advocacy project, sports medicine intern, volunteer in physical therapy department, physical therapy and chiropractic aide
	Davona Nava Contact: dnnava@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Women's Studies Areas of special interest in health care: Labor and delivery, women, children Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer in labor and delivery unit, assisting nurses and patients, and performing tasks as needed
	Jenny Nguyen Contact: jevnguyen@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Danang, Vietnam Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Health Science Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, health disparities Languages: English, Vietnamese Previous clinical experience: Volunteer for children’s hospital, unit secretary and certified nursing assistant for assisted living center
	Nhatchau Nguyen Contact: nctnguyen@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Stockton, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Gerontology Areas of special interest in health care: Reducing health disparities and underserved populations, geriatrics and healthy aging, public health and safety Languages: English, Vietnamese Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant at a skilled nursing facility; volunteer with pre-op, intensive care unit, radiology and emergency medicine at a hospital; AmeriCorps Legacy Corps friendly visitor for veterans; caregiver support group facilitator
	Peggy Nguyen Contact: pdnguyen@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Fremont, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, San Diego Undergraduate major: Human Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, neonatal, family medicine Languages: English, Cantonese Previous clinical experience: Emergency department and nurse unit volunteer at a hospital, American Red Cross volunteer
	Tricia Ota Contact: taota@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: University of the Pacific, Stockton Undergraduate major: Sports Medicine Areas of special interest in health care: Neonatal intensive care, pediatrics, nurse anesthetist, underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant at senior care center, volunteer in physical therapy and wound care at a hospital, volunteer in physical therapy and occupational therapy at a rehabilitation center, volunteer in outpatient clinic at a children’s hospital
	Brenda Owings Contact: bvfernandez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Ojai, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Areas of special interest in health care: Work with low-income migrant populations and other communities facing health disparities Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Patient advocate, assisting in dental clinics and medical appointments by translating and leading education sessions, volunteer at hospital assisting nurses and certified nursing assistants
	Carolina Paredes Contact: carparedes@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Bay Point, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, East Bay Undergraduate major: Health Science
	Jamie Patricia Pet Contact: jdpet@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Diego Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: University of California, Los Angeles Undergraduate major: International Development Studies Areas of special interest in health care: Health disparities, underlying determinants of health, underserved communities, women's health, health promotion and prevention, midwifery, health care and health education intervention design and delivery, public health Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: General clinic director, development director and volunteer coordinator for non-government organization in Guatemala, volunteer doula
	Minh Chau Pham Contact: mcmpham@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Houston Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: California State University, Long Beach Undergraduate major: Child Development and Family Studies Areas of special interest in health care: Wellness and women's health Languages: English, Vietnamese Previous clinical experience: Clinical care extender, volunteer at community health center, job shadow for medical office
	Alyssa Pharn Contact: apharn@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Oakland, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, East Bay Undergraduate major: Health Science in Administration and Management Areas of special interest in health care: Geriatric, community health, neurology Languages: English, Mien Previous clinical experience: Utilization management coordinator at a health center, medical assistant at a clinic
	Jason Ramos Contact: jegramos@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Olivehurst, 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, oncology, otolaryngology, health policy Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer at ear, nose and throat clinic
	Jenna Ricks Contact: jcricks@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Carmichael, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Health Science, Community Health Education Graduate degree and institution: Master of Arts in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Occupational Health Areas of special interest in health care: Women's health, labor and delivery, intensive care unit, homeless and underserved populations Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer with outpatient surgery center; international certified doula, certified lactation consultant assistant, drug and alcohol counselor with school district
	Tess Soper Contact: tmsoper@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Walnut Creek, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis and UC San Diego Undergraduate major: Clinical Nutrition Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, community health, health and nutrition promotion Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Assistant diabetes class educator and medical scribe at a free health clinic, back-office medical technician and manager at a neuropathy clinic, medication technician and caregiver at an assisted living facility, volunteer at a county hospital, student research intern
	Octavia Taylor Contact: otaylor@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Oakland, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, East Bay Undergraduate major: Health Science, Preclinical Preparation Areas of special interest in health care: Health policy, cultural inclusiveness, undeserved communities, increasing diversity among nursing staff, increasing access for African-American families and minorities, aging populations, hypertension and diabetes prevention for black families Languages: English Previous clinical experience: New patient coordinator at medical center, transgender care and chronic wound care referral specialist, surgery scheduler and patient experience advocate for department of plastic and reconstructive surgery, in-home caregiver for patients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease for an agency
	Kimberly Tornincasa Contact: kmtornincasa@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Woodland, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Gerontology Areas of special interest in health care: Gerontological and geriatric patient-centered care Languages: English Previous clinical experience: geriatric caregiver supporting people of varying backgrounds, living arrangements and disease; public employee who developed programs for vulnerable seniors in the community
	Maria Tran Contact: mthtran@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Stockton, California Degree: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Exercise Biology, Sociology Areas of special interest in health care: Improving health care access and outcomes for disadvantaged populations, public health Languages: English, Vietnamese Previous clinical experience: Personal attendant to adults with developmental disabilities through local nonprofit agency, clinical research experience with academic health center

	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

	Megan Barretto Contact: mbarretto@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Eugene, Oregon Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis, King University Research area of interest: New graduate nurse hazing, compassion fatigue, nursing culture, health literacy Languages: English, conversational Spanish Current clinical work: Emergency department and adult Intensive Care Unit float pool nurse
	Lisa Craney Contact: lmcraney@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento California Degree: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Art Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Psychology, Nursing Research area of interest: Utilizing technology to improve communication in the hospital setting Languages: English Current clinical work: Pediatric nurse since 2001
	Anabelle Dasalla Contact: aldasalla@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Nursing Languages: English
	Cherrie Demayo Contact: crdemayo@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Cebu, Philippines Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, East Bay 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
	Eric Ernst Contact: elernst@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Administrative policy implementation and improvement of the work life environment for nurses. Languages: English Current clinical work: Assistant nurse manager in a hospital cardiothoracic intensive care unit
	Lisa Garcia Contact: lrgarcia@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Vacaville, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Phoenix, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Nursing Languages: English, Spanish
	Jana Glines-Harvey Contact: jglinesharvey@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Roseville, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Stanislaus, and Calvary Chapel Bible College Undergraduate major: Nursing and Biblical Studies Research area of interest: Cultural inclusiveness – serving patients in a respectful yet impactful way Languages: English Current clinical work: Perioperative registered nurse performing patient preanesthesia screenings at a hospital surgical admissions center
	Kelly Hamilton Contact: khamilton@ucdavis.edu Hometown: El Dorado Hills, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Northern Arizona University Undergraduate major: Exercise Science and Nursing Research area of interest: End-of-life care and hospice, mindfulness in health care, relationship-based care, homeopathic care Languages: English Current clinical work: Bedside nurse in an intensive care unit
	Rowena Joven Contact: rvjoven@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Trinity University of Asia; St. Luke's College of Nursing, Quezon City, Philippines Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Critical care, rapid response team, electronic health records code documentation, sepsis Languages: English, Filipino
	Kimberly Jupe Contact: kljupe@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Corte Madera, California Degree: Bachelor of Art Education: Humboldt State University, College of Marin Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Providing health screening and primary care to migrant farm workers and their families; how secondary trauma, compassion fatigue and burn-out affect nurses, their health, longevity and care they provide to patients Languages: English, Spanish Current clinical work: Staff, charge and break-relief nurse in a surgical unit at a hospital, postoperative care for patients with orthopedic, spinal and specialty surgeries (e.g., gender reassignment and cancer removal)
	Teuta Kadiu Contact: tkadiu@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Elk Grove, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of San Francisco Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Inpatient acute care Languages: English, Albanian, French, Italian, Spanish Current clinical work: Telemetry nurse in a step-down unit at a hospital and clinics
	Holly Leighton Contact: hleighton@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Villanova University, Pennsylvania Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Public Health, mental health, preventive health care Languages: English Current clinical work: Intensive care nurse at a hospital
	Salvador Mislang Contact: smislang@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Guam Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Research area of interest: Patient safety, staff wellness and retention Languages: English Current clinical work: Clinical nurse at a medical center
	Jason Ngauv Contact: jngauv@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Francisco Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Jose State University Undergraduate major: Nursing Languages: English
	Erin O'Hara Contact: ekohara@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Santa Cruz, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, East Bay Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Palliative care in an intensive care unit Languages: English Current clinical work: Surgical intensive care at a hospital
	Lupe Padilla Contact: ldpadilla@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Elk Grove, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Postoperative complications and prolonged hospital stays due to poor pain management Languages: English, Spanish Current clinical work: Postoperative pain management in orthopaedic patients
	Amie Ragasa-Sta Maria Contact: abragasastamaria@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Elk Grove, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Mariano Marcos State University, Philippines Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Languages: English, Tagalog Current clinical work: Epidemiology and infection prevention in a hospital
	Kristina Rodriguez Contact: krirodriguez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Rocklin, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Dominican University of California Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: How to effectively standardize competencies required for new graduate nurse preceptors Languages: English Current clinical work: Burn intensive care unit
	Amber Ross Contact: arross@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Hospice, entheogens, mental illness, women's health, relationship-based care, complementary and alternative medicine Languages: English Current clinical work: Hospice and home care services
	Mary Anne Ruiz Contact: annruiz@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Maddela, Quirino, Philippines Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Health Administration, Nursing Research area of interest: Operating room, awake craniotomy, neurosurgical and orthopaedic surgery, community health, health disparities Languages: English, Ilocano, Tagalog Current clinical work: Operating room nurse coordinator for orthopaedics, spine, neurosurgery, pain management, sports medicine, orthopaedic oncology surgery
	Andrea Shaw Contact: anshaw@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Oregon City, Oregon Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Brigham Young University, Idaho Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Languages: English Current clinical work: Registered nurse in a hospital neonatal intensive care unit
	Kaprice Sistrunk Contact: kksistrunk@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Springfield, Illinois Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Chico Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Provide quality health care for the homeless population Languages: English Current clinical work: Nurse project coordinator in performance improvement at a medical center
	Adelaide Sit Contact: asit@ucdavis.edu Hometown: La Puente, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Irvine, Johns Hopkins University Undergraduate major: Chemistry, Nursing Research area of interest: Improving patient and provider communication through the use of videoconferencing medical interpreters in the intensive care setting Languages: English, Cantonese Current clinical work: Nurse in a hospital intensive care unit, working with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, physical therapists and social workers
	Andrew Tarquinio, R.N. Contact: amtarquinio@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Research area of interest: Health informatics, interdisciplinary communication and education
	Matthew Vega Contact: mevega@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Stanislaus Research area of interest: Mental health and LGBTQ care Languages: English Current clinical work: Primary Care Mental Health Integration
	Janet Wells Contact: jpwells@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Shingle Springs, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Texas, Arlington Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Establishing a supported exercise program for patients living with peripheral artery disease Languages: English Current clinical work: Vascular surgery registered nurse coordinator
	Jamie Yang Contact: jamya@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Fresno, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Fresno State University Undergraduate major: Nursing Research area of interest: Cultural competency in critical care Languages: English, Hmong Current clinical work: Work in an intensive care unit

	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

	Mafe Barlaan Contact: mbarlaan@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Florida State College, Jacksonville; University of West Florida Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, geriatrics and adult, health disparities Languages: English, Tagalog Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in medical intensive care, interventional radiology, medical-surgical and telemetry, medical rehabilitation; volunteer at various organizations
	Christopher Burleson Contact: cbburleson@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Auburn, Alabama Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Arizona State University Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: occupational health, health policy, health education, workplace ergonomics, sports medicine, repetitive stress injury, pain management, wound healing Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in operating room, post-surgery unit, orthopedics, neurosurgery, otology, neuromodulation and pain management, general and gynecological surgery; circulator, scrub, first assistant, educator, clinical preceptor, service line coordinator, charge nurse, clinical nursing supervisor
	David Canubida Contact: decanubida@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Walden University Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Health disparities, underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in multiple hospitals
	Samina Dean Contact: sdean@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis and California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Cell Biology; Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, health disparities advocacy, health policy, clinical research, internal medicine Languages: English, Punjabi, Urdu Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse at area medical center, currently working In the Trauma and Surgical Unit, with experience on all medical and surgical units
	Sukhdeep Dhadwal Contact: sdhadwal@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, public health, primary care, health policy, health disparities Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in acute and outpatient dialysis clinic and emergency department
	Carrie Garland Contact: csgarland@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Redding, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Family nurse practitioner with potential focus on cardiac care Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Telemetry and medical surgical step-down registered nurse, previously worked as a registered nurse providing critical care transport on ambulances
	Satpreet Johal Contact: satjohal@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Elk Grove, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine Languages: Hindi, English Previous clinical experience: Emergency room registered nurse
	Jillian Johnson Contact: jiljohnson@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Atascadero, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Diego State University Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Health disparities in urban communities, pediatrics, geriatrics Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical surgical nurse in UC Davis Health Surgical Specialties unit, student nurse extern; volunteer with the Flying Sams to set up a free clinic in Mexico
	Gemekia Morales Contact: gelmorales@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Stockton, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Surgical acute care, migrant health communities, family medicine, women’s health, underserved communities, and critical care medicine Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in neurology, surgical and trauma and medical intensive care unit, post-anesthesia care unit and children’s surgery
	Laura Schaffer Contact: lschaffer@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Thousand Oaks, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Whitworth University Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, geriatrics, critical care Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in intensive care unit, and telemetry unit, volunteer overseas as registered nurse
	Volodymyr Volosenko Contact: vvolosenko@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Fair Oaks, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Washington State University Undergraduate major: Nursing Languages: English, Ukraine, Russian
	David Wilson Contact: davwilson@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Benicia, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Pacific Union College Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care in underserved communities; registered nurse in the emergency department Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Military nursing with the Air Force, including critical care, emergency, and flight and transport
	Zeyerusalem Woldesilasse Contact: zwoldesilasse@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Elk Grove, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Roseman University of Health Sciences Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities Languages: English, Amharic

	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

	Savannah Abel-Smith Contact: scabelsmith@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Placerville, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved and rural communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe in an emergency department, emergency medical technician for an onsite medical company, volunteer at free clinic for migrant farm workers
	Aroob Askari Contact: aaskari@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Chicago Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Undergraduate major: Community Health, Health Planning and Administration Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, rural areas, health disparities, diverse populations Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi Previous clinical experience: Research technologist in labor and delivery, patient care technician at large urban hospital, certified nursing assistant at rehabilitation facility, volunteer on international medical mission trip with non-profit organization, clinical volunteer at community health center, research associate in emergency department
	Megan Bailey Contact: mebailey@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Laguna Niguel, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Family medicine or pediatrics Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Back office medical assistant in pediatrics, primary care and urgent care; back office medical assistant in orthopedics
	Andrea Ball Contact: atball@ucdavis.edu Hometown: West Linn, Oregon Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Oregon State University, Corvallis Undergraduate major: Exercise and Sport Science Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, geriatrics, cardiology Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant and scribe in plastic surgery, assisting with in-office medical procedures; volunteer at Oregon Red Cross Blood Drive, Boys and Girls Club and Special Olympics; provided basic care for underserved populations
	Hannah Barlow Contact: hbarlow@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Olympia, Washington Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Saint Martin's University, Lacey, Washington Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Women's health, rural communities, emergency medicine and primary care Languages: English Previous clinical experience: East Olympia Fire Department volunteer, emergency medical technician at Olympic Ambulance, American Cancer Society resource volunteer
	Kevin Barnwell Contact: kjbarnwell@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Mesa, Arizona Degree: Bachelor of Art Education: Arizona State University, Tempe Undergraduate major: Spanish Linguistics Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, orthopedics, interventional radiology, primary care in underserved communities, underserved Latino populations Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe in emergency medicine at a pediatric hospital and level I trauma facility, medical scribe at an orthopedic office, volunteer Spanish medical interpreter at a nonprofit clinic providing primary care for the underserved
	Breanna Barrows Contact: brejohn@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Dallas, Texas Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Texas State University, San Marcos Undergraduate major: Respiratory Care Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, family medicine and underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Registered respiratory therapist in neonatal intensive care unit at a large county hospital, member of the neonatal resuscitation team for high-risk deliveries
	Christine Batten Contact: cbatten@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Berkeley, California Degree: Bachelor of Science, Graduate Certificate in Dietetics Education: San Francisco State University Undergraduate major: Dietetics Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, HIV/AIDS, correctional medicine, transgender health, health policy Languages: English, Mandarin Chinese Previous clinical experience: Health policy intern at a food justice non-profit; dietetics intern at many locations, including an adolescent eating disorder clinic; clinical dietitian in a long-term care facility and an acute rehab facility for people with HIV/AIDS; outpatient dietitian at a Native American health center
	Saie Yoin Choi Contact: sycho@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Seoul, South Korea Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Virginia Undergraduate major: Biochemistry Graduate degree: Master's degree in pharmacology Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, underserved communities, senior care, geriatric, aging Languages: English, Korean Previous clinical experience: Ophthalmic technician at ophthalmologist's office, volunteer in a hospital, medical scribe in an emergency department
	Emily Crenshaw Contact: emcrenshaw@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Agra, Oklahoma Degree: Bachelor of Art Education: Colorado State University Undergraduate major: International Studies Areas of special interest in health care: Rural health, family practice, internal medicine, emergency medicine, dermatology, rehabilitative medicine Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer firefighter; emergency medical technician; physical therapy aide in rural and urban hospitals, inpatient rehab clinics, and outpatient rehab clinics; rehab aide at rural skilled-nursing facility
	Frank Crespo Contact: facrespo@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Hayward, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Criminal Justice, Fire Service Management Areas of special interest in health care: Public health policy, mobile integrated healthcare, community paramedicine, primary care, urgent care, underserved patient populations, low-income communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Firefighter and paramedic providing emergency medical services and advanced life support in an urban area and 911 response system; volunteer with firehouse clinic, providing primary and preventive care to an underserved area
	Haylee Degrood Contact: hdegrood@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Riverside, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Portland Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, low-income populations Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe at five different emergency hospitals, including a trauma center; medical scribe at an orthopedic office; volunteer with nonprofit in Nicaragua; caregiver at an assisted living facility; volunteer in a soup kitchen
	Jolene Duthie Contact: jduthie@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Reno, Nevada Degree: Bachelor of Art Education: University of Nevada, Reno Undergraduate major: Psychology, Art Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, LGBTQ communities, surgery Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Provided mental health services to underserved and rural communities and children in foster care, nationally certified phlebotomist and surgical technician in a level II trauma hospital specializing in neurosurgery and orthopedics
	Colin Elie Contact: crelie@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Olney, Maryland Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Utah, Salt Lake City Undergraduate major: Human Development Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine with an emphasis on rural U.S. populations as well as global outreach and disaster relief Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Certified ophthalmic assistant and surgical assistant for a group of traveling retina surgeons servicing clinics in rural communities of Utah, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado
	Eric Emmett Contact: epemmett@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Cheyenne, Wyoming Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Northridge Undergraduate major: Kinesiology, Exercise Science Areas of special interest in health care: Global health, health care policy, LGBTQ health, veteran health, emergency medicine, oncology, orthopedic surgery, reconstructive plastic surgery Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Aerospace medical technician (flight medic) for the U.S. Air Force , senior medic and functional manager for more than medics, administrative care partner at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
	Colleen Esposito Contact: cesposito@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Wilmington, North Carolina Degree: Bachelor of Art Education: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Undergraduate major: Exercise and Sport Science Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, urgent care, orthopedics, geriatrics Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Ophthalmic technician and scribe at a high-volume glaucoma and cataract surgery practice
	Catherine Feeley Contact: cvfeeley@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Francisco State University Undergraduate major: Kinesiology Areas of special interest in health care: Veteran and LGBTQ populations Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Corpsman in the U.S. Coast Guard, volunteer in the emergency room of a veterans hospital
	Christine Marie Fernandez Contact: cmfernan@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Palm Springs, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Westmont College, Santa Barbara Undergraduate major: Kinesiology Areas of special interest in health care: Health equity and health disparities in vulnerable underserved communities, patients with disabilities Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Clinical medical assistant in dermatology, orthopedics, internal medicine, infectious disease, neurology, gastroenterology and primary care; volunteer for disaster relief in South Africa, India, Mexico, Japan, Mississippi and California
	Marisa Genovese Contact: mjgenovese@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Porterville, California Degree: Bachelor of Art Education: University of Washington Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care and emergency medicine in medically underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe in emergency medicine and family medicine, retail pharmacy technician
	Gayaneh Gharakhani Contact: ggharakhani@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Glendale, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California Baptist University Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, pediatrics, low-income communities, emergency room Languages: English, Armenian, Persian Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant, hospital rotation and internship, internship in general medicine
	Gary Gockman Contact: grgockman@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Lombard, Illinois Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Illinois State University, Normal Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Orthopedics Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Emergency medical technician and procedure assistant at a level I trauma center in ambulatory, wound and hyperbaric, gastrointestinal and psychiatry departments; volunteer for an assisted living community
	David Guthrie Gonzalez Contact: dguthriegonzalez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Seffner, Florida Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Florida Gulf Coast University Undergraduate major: Clinical Laboratory Science Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, emergency medicine, pediatrics, surgery: cardiothoracic Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical laboratory scientist in the Department of Veteran Affairs
	Desi Johnson Contact: drjjohnson@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado Degree: Bachelor of Art Education: Colorado College Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Family practice, geriatrics, underserved Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer as a patient transporter, neonatal hearing screening technician and sleep lab worker; certified nursing assistant
	Sanam Karamouz Contact: skaramouz@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Los Angeles Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: Tehran Azad University, Central Branch Graduate degree: Master of Science in Health Care Management, California State University, Los Angeles Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, oncology, hematology and dermatology Languages: English, Farsi Previous clinical experience: certified clinical assistant in various specialties, including primary care, medical-surgical, gastroenterology and podiatry
	Rajvir Kaur Contact: rjrkaur@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, underserved communities, primary care Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe at a family practice clinic in an underserved community, hospice volunteer in underserved community, volunteer in a large hospital
	Lauren Kim Contact: ltakim@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Davis, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, Irvine Undergraduate major: Public Health Science Areas of special interest in health care: Family medicine, rural communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant, optometric technician, physical therapy volunteer
	Michelle Kimbell Contact: mkimbell@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Deltona, Florida Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Central Florida Undergraduate major: Health Science Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care in underserved communities Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Emergency medical technician for a pediatric therapy and nursing center for medically fragile infants and children, emergency medical technician for a private ambulance company, medical helicopter dispatcher and communication specialist for a level I trauma center
	Garret Ryan Kingston Contact: grkingston@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Bloomington, Indiana Degree: Bachelor of Art Education: Hanover College, Indiana Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Dermatology Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Patient care assistant and unit coordinator in hospital medical and surgical unit, orthopedics, oncology, cardiology and behavioral health
	Deeba Kohi Contact: dkohi@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Burke, Virginia Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Undergraduate major: Human Nutrition Food and Exercise Areas of special interest in health care: Languages: English, Farsi Previous clinical experience: Hospital volunteer in the Hospital Elder Life Program, medical assistant, volunteer with fire and rescue
	Audrey LaFraugh Contact: allafraugh@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Seattle, Washington Degree: Bachelor of Art Education: University of Washington Undergraduate major: Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, urgent care and emergency medicine, psychiatry, orthopedic surgery Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Applied behavior analysis therapist, home health certified nursing assistant, person-centered therapist in the oncology and medical surge unit at a large urban hospital, emergency department technician at large urban medical center, volunteer as an athletic training and sports medicine assistant at a physical therapy clinic, volunteer at a food bank and boys' and girls' club
	Cristina Landa Contact: cvlanda@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Rancho Cucamonga, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Boise State University Undergraduate major: Respiratory Care Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, underserved communities and families, missionary work Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Lead respiratory care practitioner at large community hospital, respiratory care clinical instructor and adjunct instructor at community college, certified asthma educator
	Kathlyn Larco Contact: ktlarco@ucdavis.edu Hometown: West Covina, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, Riverside Undergraduate major: Biology major, Psychology minor Areas of special interest in health care: Chronic pain management, Hispanic community, underserved communities, immigrant community, injured workers, LGBT community, health policy, artificial intelligence/technology in medicine Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe for large pain management practice, medical scribe for pediatric cardiology at large urban hospital, volunteer at a student-run free clinic
	Vanessa Leal Contact: vnleal@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Tracy, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Channel Islands Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Family practice and women's health in underserved communities, focusing on preventative care Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Volunteer, intern, leadership team member at in intensive care unit and coronary care unit, rehabilitation and emergency room; science tutor for kids in impoverished areas
	Soo Young Lee Contact: syulee@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Los Angeles, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Biola University Undergraduate major: Biological Science – Premed Areas of special interest in health care: Active military and veterans health, primary care medicine Languages: English, Korean Previous clinical experience: Medic in family practice, aviation medicine and detainee facility in the United States Air Force; medical assistant in orthopedics clinic at an urban hospital
	Keoki Leong Contact: klleong@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Brigham Young University Undergraduate major: Health Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, native Hawaiian health, emergency medicine Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Humanitarian aid missionary, HIV prevention counselor, health unit coordinator, certified medical assistant, medical scribe
	Diego Lescano Contact: dlescano@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Brisbane, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of San Francisco Undergraduate major: Kinesiology Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care for underserved community Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant and surgery coordinator at ophthalmology office, physical therapy aide for inpatient and outpatient medical settings, volunteer emergency medical staff member, phlebotomist, clinical research
	Taylor Lonsdale Contact: tmlonsdale@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Grand Canyon University Undergraduate major: General Science, Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Dermatology, bone marrow transplant and pediatric emergency medicine Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Nurse assistant at a large, urban, non-profit children's hospital in oncology and bone marrow transplant department; emergency medical technician; volunteer work at a clinic
	Christian Lopez Contact: ucdlopez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Tijuana, Mexico Degree: Bachelor of Art Education: American Military University Undergraduate major: International Relations Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency care in underserved communities Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Emergency medical technician and medical Spanish translator in Mexico, emergency room technician, Army medic with two deployments to the Middle East
	Javier Molina-Duran Contact: jmolinaduran@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Ceres, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Stanislaus Undergraduate major: Biological Sciences Graduate degree: M.S. in infectious disease, concentration in tropical parasitic diseases, Universität de Valencia Areas of special interest in health care: emergency medicine, infectious disease Languages: English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese Previous clinical experience: Emergency department scribe, emergency department volunteer
	Harlan Monahan Contact: hwmonahan@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Plant Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care with a focus on local underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe in a rural primary care clinic and a large urban emergency department
	Angel Nguyen Contact: aqnguyen@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Diego, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: Stanford University Undergraduate major: Human Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Oncology, dermatology Languages: English, Vietnamese Previous clinical experience: Clinical research associate, clinical research scientist, clinical research coordinator (all in oncology); volunteer at the Stanford Pacific Free Clinic and UC Davis Paul Hom Clinic, both student-run clinics
	Jocelyn Nguyen Contact: jclnguyen@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Santa Ana, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, Irvine Undergraduate major: Biological Science Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, underserved populations, health disparities Languages: English, Vietnamese Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant at geriatrics and family practice clinic, volunteer
	Evan Niakamal Contact: eniakamal@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Rancho Santa Margarita, California Degree: Bachelor of Art Education: California State University, Long Beach Undergraduate major: Sociology Areas of special interest in health care: Hormonal abnormalities, such as hypogonadism and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Dialysis technician and physical therapy aide
	Rozina Omidi Contact: rbomidi@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Granite Bay, California Degree: Bachelor of Art Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Child Development, Individualized Areas of special interest in health care: Child development, midwifery and primary care for underserved communities Languages: English, Farsi Previous clinical experience: Volunteer in women and children unit and pediatrics and pediatric intensive care unit, gynecologist’s office, medical assistant, dental assistant
	Michael Pang Contact: mhpang@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Kaneohe, Hawaii Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington Undergraduate major: Exercise Science Areas of special interest in health care: Health disparities in homeless, low-income youth; chronic disease and mental health; health policy Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant in a memory care and skilled nursing facility, medical assistant and phlebotomist lab tech associate in a small primary care and urgent care clinic, care team volunteer with a non-profit medical clinic, patient concierge volunteer at a non-profit medical clinic for homeless
	Kathryn Pashalides Contact: kpashalides@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Irvine, California Degree: Bachelor of Art Education: UCLA Undergraduate major: Political Science, minor in Environmental Studies Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, women's health, urology, LGBT advocacy, preventive medicine and integrated health Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer at clinic that focuses on sexually transmitted diseases screening for low-income residents, medical scribe at emergency facility, medical assistant for a private-practice urologist
	Sarah Peffer Contact: sjpeffer@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Napa, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior, minor in Nutrition and Food Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved populations, emergency medicine Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency room technician, simulation lab technician, medical scribe in emergency room, lead support staff at urgent care, surgery center volunteer, pediatric emergency room intern
	Thanh Pham Contact: ttrpham@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, Irvine Undergraduate major: Biological Science Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, emergency medicine, internal medicine Languages: English, Vietnamese Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant and medical scribe at federal qualified medical center, teaching assistant for disadvantaged children, volunteer in trauma center
	Glenn Quijano Contact: gvquijano@ucdavis.edu Hometown: West Hills, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Francisco State University Undergraduate major: Biochemistry Areas of special interest in health care: Family practice or orthopedic practice Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe in an orthopedic clinic, medical assistant in family practice and urgent care, volunteer with people with developmental disabilities
	Danielle Reynolds Contact: drreynolds@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Roseville, California Degree: Bachelor of Art Education: Pepperdine University Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, underserved communities, global health Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medication technician at an assisted living facility, certified nursing assistant at a skilled nursing facility and an eating disorder treatment facility, volunteer intern at an urban hospital
	Andrea Rodarte Ornelas Contact: arodarteornelas@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Reno, Nevada Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Nevada, Reno Undergraduate major: Community Health Science Areas of special interest in health care: Latino and other immigrant populations, emergency medicine, women's health Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Advanced emergency medical technician for a private company, volunteer for medically underserved communities in Lima, Peru, medical technician at an assisted living facility, volunteer at a local hospital
	Bryanne Salmonsen Contact: bisalmonsen@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Beverly, Massachusetts Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Vermont Undergraduate major: Recreation Management Areas of special interest in health care: Migrant farmworker health, expanding health care access for undocumented immigrants, diabetes prevention and education, harm reduction and medication-assisted treatment for IV drug users Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant at a rural hospital, physical therapy aide at outpatient physical therapy clinic, Spanish and English medical interpreter, volunteer at sterile needle exchange, National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach volunteer
	Leonardo Sanchez Espinoza Contact: leosanchez@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Vallejo, California Degree: Bachelor of Art Education: Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park Undergraduate major: Liberal Studies Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care (family medicine, pediatrics) and other specialties serving underserved communities Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Supplemental instructor at a neighboring college and a pharmacy technician
	Antonio Sandoval Contact: santonio@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Palm Springs, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, San Bernardino Undergraduate major: Natural Science, Kinesiology – Allied Health Professions Areas of special interest in health care: Disease prevention and wellness for medically underserved communities Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Emergency medical technician for an ambulance company, medical scribe in an emergency department, volunteer in culturally diverse communities
	Venus Sarvi Contact: vsarvi@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Houston, Texas Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Houston Undergraduate major: Biology Languages: English, Farsi
	Isabelle Shapiro Contact: isshapiro@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Orinda, California Degree: Bachelor of Art Education: University of Colorado, Boulder Undergraduate major: Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics or women's health Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency room technician, medical assistant in an orthopedic surgeon office, doula in a county hospital, emergency room medical scribe
	Heather Sipes Contact: hnsipes@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Dallas, Texas Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Texas, Dallas Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Global health, underserved populations, preventive medicine and education, primary care Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical receptionist in radiology clinic, emergency medical technician for emergency and non-emergency situations, certified nursing aid in nursing home and rehabilitation facilities, volunteer at a therapeutic horse facility for people with disabilities, student observer at a dermatology clinic
	Danielle Stewart Contact: dlstewart@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Grand Canyon University Undergraduate major: General Science, Biology, Premedicine Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, orthopedics, pediatrics Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant for vascular surgery, primary care and podiatry, medical scribe for multiple specialties
	Katherine Tinajero Contact: kvtinajero@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Modesto, California Degree: Bachelor of Art Education: California State University, Stanislaus Undergraduate major: Kinesiology with a concentration in Health Promotion Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities in internal and geriatric medicine Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Registered medical assistant in an outpatient cardiology clinic and its associated hospital
	Pha Tran Contact: tkptran@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Garden Grove, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Long Beach Undergraduate major: Health Science Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities in the Los Angeles area Languages: English, Vietnamese Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant, medical consultant
	Patricia Tsai Contact: pwtsai@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Irvine, California Degree: Bachelor of Art Education: University of California, Irvine Undergraduate major: Public Health Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Patient experience intern, medical assistant at an ear, nose and throat office, medical scribe at a urology office
	Selu Vargas Contact: skvargas@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Wichita, Kansas Degree: Bachelor of Art Education: The Ohio State University Undergraduate major: Spanish Linguistics Areas of special interest in health care: Indian health services, health disparities, underserved communities Languages: English, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Volunteer with the American Red Cross and the Consolidated Troop Medical Command, medical scribe, intern in border health surveillance
	Shannon Watson Contact: sjwatson@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Camino, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Chico Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, critical care, internal medicine, cardiology, surgery, rural health, health policy and leadership Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in the emergency room and telemetry units, nurse extern in the emergency room at a level II trauma center, public health nurse intern at a maternal-child agency, home health nursing assistant for special needs children, volunteer registered nurse on the Red Cross disaster response team and in free clinics

	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

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July 1 — School of Nursing faculty, team recognized with Deans’ Awards
Two Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis faculty and several staff were recognized for their outstanding performance through the 2020 Deans’ Excellence Awards. Piri Ackerman-Barger, associate dean for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion received the Excellence in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award. Associate Clinical Professor Jann Murray-García and her Interprofessional Central Valley Road Trip Team received the Team Award for Excellence in Education and Teaching. Since 2017, Jann has led more than 170 faculty, students and staff on an immersive trip through the Central Valley. Team members include postdoctoral scholar Victoria Ngo along with staff Jacqueline Dyson, Marissa Miller and Stacy Munoz.

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