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.

	Rachel Aguarin Contact: raaguarin@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Radiation and oncology Previous health care experience: Medical scribe for a private medical group in oncology-hematology, volunteer in a same-day surgery center and volunteer for Iglesia Ni Cristo (provides medical aid, food and clothing to needy people)
	Candace Aguilar Contact: cjaguilar@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neuromuscular medicine, women’s health and clinical research Previous health care experience: Clinical research coordinator and research volunteer at the UC Davis Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Neuromuscular Research Center; hospital volunteer on the Neuroscience and PM&R floor at UC Davis Medical Center
	Cassi Carter Contact: cdcarter@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Labor and delivery (high-risk maternity) and trauma Previous health care experience: Administrative services intern at a hospital and volunteer in high-risk maternity unit at area hospital
	Jennifer Casas Contact: jacasas@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Pediatrics and access to care Previous health care experience: Nursing assistant and burn technician at area hospital
	Sara Colegrove Contact: scolegrove@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Critical care, public health and safety, health policy, and geriatrics and healthy aging Previous health care experience: Licensed physical therapy assistant, community health intern with UC Davis Trauma Prevention and Outreach Program and physical therapy assistant
	Brandon Coustette Contact: bcoustette@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Emergency and critical care Previous health care experience: Paramedic, flight paramedic, emergency department technician, triage medic and health educator
	Amanda Dollesin Contact: aldollesin@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Labor and delivery Previous health care experience: Three-month medical mission trip to the Philippines, radiology department administrative assistant, and volunteer for area emergency department and a care home
	Lindsay Fletcher Contact: llfletcher@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Public health Previous health care experience: Medical assistant for allergy and asthma clinic
	Robin Fuller Contact: rcfuller@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Women’s health and reproductive justice, and women’s experience with pregnancy and child birth Previous health care experience: Home caregiver
	Shannon George Contact: sbgeorge@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Surgical, public health, critical care, and labor and delivery Previous health care experience: Volunteer for surgical intensive care unit, obstetrics and gynecology clinic and cardiothoracic step-down unit; clinical advocate for community clinic
	Yehymisell Gonzalez Contact: yjgonzalez@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, neonatal, intensive care unit, cultural competency in the health care setting, underserved populations and reducing health disparities Previous health care experience: Community health education intern and advocate for underserved patients to obtain preventive care, medications and care with specialists at community clinic; activity assistant at a long-term care nursing facility and volunteer ambassador for area hospital
	Alissa Gumbs Contact: agumbs@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Family nurse practitioner Previous health care experience: Certified nurse assistant and volunteer at several hospitals and clinics and also shadowed several health practitioners
	Briana Gumbs Contact: bgumbs@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, family medicine and geriatrics Previous health care experience: Certified nurse assistant internship, shadowed hospital physician assistant and nurse practitioner, shadowed hospital senior occupational therapist and volunteer assisting physical therapists’ clients with disabilities
	Barry Hill, M.P.H. Contact: bchill@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Quality measurement and improvement, critical care, data analytics, information technology and management Previous health care experience: Certified nurse assistant on a cardiac telemetry floor, emergency room volunteer, telemetry monitor technician, public health research project manager and a research analyst
	Katumu Kimbo Contact: kkimbo@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Adult medicine, gerontology and palliative care Previous health care experience: Certified nurse assistant at Sacramento VA Medical Center, volunteer for a cardiac intensive care unit and intern (health information ambassador) for a health library
	Wendy Leonard Contact: wleonard@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Oncology and rehabilitation Previous health care experience: Aeromedical evacuation technician, certified nurse assistant, home health aide and emergency medical technician
	Addie Newby Contact: alhinkey@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Mental health, community health and emergency medicine Previous health care experience: Front office, medical assisting and management in a family practice and urgent care setting; completed emergency medical technician course hours; caretaker for elderly patients, including a patient with Alzheimer’s disease; volunteer and health care administration internship for local hospital; and a financial counselor at area hospitals
	Jessica Parker Contact: jmparker@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Geriatrics Previous health care experience: Activities coordinator for health care center and volunteer for retirement home
	Crissi Patel Contact: cpatel@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, family medicine, and labor and delivery Previous health care experience: Volunteer for local health center
	Brooke Peiler Contact: bapeiler@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Families and children Previous health care experience: Volunteer in a labor and delivery unit, and undergraduate internship with nurse leader and other health professionals
	Lisa Peterson Contact: lapeterson@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Emergency, surgical and wellness Previous health care experience: Pain management assistant, orderly and physical therapy assistant
	Dee Ann Picon Contact: dapicon@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Improving health outcomes for underserved populations; leveraging research, innovative technologies and human-centered design to significantly expand delivery of primary care that is accessible, culturally inclusive and responsive to the needs of diverse individuals and families Previous health care experience: Manager of nurse case managers and nurse case manager workers compensation, nurse consult general liability insurance with major insurance company, in-home care services care for geriatric patient with dementia, and a licensed vocational nurse for several hospitals, clinics and skilled nursing facilities
	Allison Poon Contact: appoon@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Women’s health Previous health care experience: Patient advocate at student-run clinic
	Jennifer Popovich Contact: jjpopovich@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, neurology, emergency medicine and surgery Previous health care experience: Staff for UC Davis School of Medicine Academic Personnel and Department of Pediatrics and volunteer for hospital post-anesthesia care unit
	Sofia Robles Castillo Contact: slroblescastillo@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Women's health, community health, non-profit organizations, underserved and underrepresented populations Previous health care experience: Kaiser Permanente Geographic Managed Care Department, WellSpace Health, Internal Medicine and Wellness Therapies, and internship with the Office of the Patient Advocate
	Cheyenne Rogers Contact: ccrogers@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Mental health, underserved communities and homeless Previous health care experience: Certified medical assistant and clinic coordinator (scribe, vitals, street rounds) for free health clinic
	Volodymyr Ryzhuk Contact: vryzhuk@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Development of novel and evidence-based therapies as well as utilization of innovative technology in health care Previous health care experience: Specialist at several UC Davis laboratories
	Michelle Tay Contact: mitay@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Family medicine and emergency medicine Previous health care experience: Medical scribe fellow, volunteer, Spanish interpreter, and also shadowed podiatrist and an ear, nose and throat oncologist surgeon
	Lily Tran Contact: ldotran@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Pediatrics and neonatal, community health, maternal health, mental health, identifying social and cultural factors to improve access to health care, reducing disparities within access to health care, and researching and applying holistic approaches to provide better patient care Previous health care experience: Medical biller and liaison to medical group; student assistant for public health department; volunteer for pediatric emergency and trauma at UC Davis Medical Center; and intern at local health group
	Hien Van Contact: htvan@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: Community health, women’s health and pediatrics Previous health care experience: Volunteer for non-profit health program and local hospital and health educator intern with area school district
	Victoria West Contact: vwwest@ucdavis.edu Area of special interest in health care: N/A Previous health care experience: Intern at UC Davis Medical Center, administrative assistant for urgent care clinic and shadow for a medical center

	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

	Misara Bambao, R.N. Contact: msbambao@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Gerontology, oncology and holistic approaches to health
	Caitlin Buggy, R.N. Contact: cabuggy@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Pediatrics and pediatric intensive care unit
	Nadia Jaimez Carrasco, R.N. Contact: njaimez@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Obstetrics, labor and delivery and women's health
	Christina Danis, R.N. Contact: cspano@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Critical care — research, education and quality improvement in heart disease and pregnancy
	Sherena Edinboro, R.N. Contact: sedinboro@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Advocacy, health education, best clinical practice, health informatics and improving patient outcomes
	Rachel Feldman, R.N. Contact: rfeldman@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Emergency and disaster preparedness
	Kimberly Hardy, R.N. Contact: kahardy@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Emergency nursing
	Melissa Johnson-Camacho, R.N. Contact: mjohnsoncamacho@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Gut flora and the immune system, oncology and effect of poverty on health
	Katherine Jordan, R.N. Contact: ksjordan@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Intensive care unit
	Stacy McCarthy, R.N. Contact: slmccarthy@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Disaster preparedness and response, emergency medical services systems and health care access for non-English speakers
	Stephenee Molson, R.N. Contact: smolson@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Medical surgical nursing
	Trudee Murray, R.N. Contact: tmmurray@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Mental health and pediatrics
	Julia Pasterski, R.N. Contact: jpasterski@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Orthopedics and trauma
	Jennifer Prevatt, R.N. Contact: japrevatt@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Perioperative nursing and nursing education
	Lauren Rountree, R.N. Contact: lmrountree@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Compassion fatigue, moral distress and burnout
	Kayla Sheehan, R.N. Contact: kssheehan@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Neonatal care and education
	Susanna Shkrabak, R.N. Contact: sshkrabak@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Identifying and bridging health disparities by implementing interventions in minority geriatric populations that face language and socioeconomic barriers in the health care system
	Beverly Smiley, R.N. Contact: basmiley@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Nursing quality of care, emergency nursing and nursing leadership
	Monica Tabatabai, R.N. Contact: mdtabatabai@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Management of chronic diseases in adolescents and increasing incidence of cancer diagnoses in young adults
	Carter Todd, R.N. Contact: cgtodd@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Registered nursing and pediatric intensive care
	Maribel Vera, R.N. Contact: mavera@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Neonatal research, health care disparities and cultural awareness
	Christie Williams, R.N. Contact: cauwilliams@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Cardiac medicine, palliative care and organ donation
	Amy Wolfley, R.N. Contact: anwolfley@ucdavis.edu Research area of interest: Emergency medicine

	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 orthopaedic, 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
	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

	Ronley Aviles Contact: raaviles@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: St. Catherine University Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, urgent care, sexual and reproductive health, integrative medicine, and home health Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in the medical-surgical unit of a large urban hospital, clinical support registered nurse in a gastrointestinal clinic, travel nurse in a dermatology clinic, patient care assistant in a rehabilitation unit
	Sara Delao Contact: sedelao@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, Santa Barbara; Samuel Merritt University Undergraduate major: Psychology and Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Veterans, palliative and hospice, wound care, acute care, integrative and holistic medicine, clinical faculty Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse at the VA hospital in Sacramento, California working in medical-surgical telemetry, intervention radiology, pain management, infusion clinic and vascular access — peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line, midline catheters, ultrasound-guided intravenous line placement; other experience with patients who have memory impairment, infectious diseases, wound care
	Nicole Gunadi Contact: ncgunadi@ucdavis.edu Hometown: West Covina, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, Berkeley; California State University, San Marcos Undergraduate major: Social Welfare, Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Cardiology, cardiac surgery, emergency medicine, urgent care, primary care, underserved communities Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in stroke-telemetry unit, intermediate cardiac surgery unit and medical-surgical telemetry unit
	Marie Harvey-Nay Contact: mharvey@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Ferron, Utah Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Southern Utah University Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Primary family care, emergency, rural communities Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in ear, nose and throat, internal medicine, medical-surgical and telemetry unit with pediatric overflow at UC Davis Medical Center; previous experience in medical surgical float pool
	Ashley Higgs Contact: ahiggs@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Public Health, Master of Science Education: University of Michigan Undergraduate major: Middle Eastern and North African Studies, Spanish Areas of special interest in health care: Functional and preventive medicine, underserved populations, women and children, policy, education Previous clinical experience: Bilingual doula, AIDS outreach in Mexico, emergency medical service nurse in Costa Rica, childhood obesity prevention, medical-surgical telemetry registered nurse, postpartum care, in-home hospice registered nurse
	Dennis Nguyen Contact: dnknguyen@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Hayward, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Chico Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Trauma Previous clinical experience: Two and half years in medical-surgical
	Obia Njoku Contact: onjoku@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Francisco Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Francisco State University Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Family and internal medicine, rheumatology, acute care, clinical education for nursing students Previous clinical experience: Acute care float nurse on telemetry and medical-surgical units
	Oanh Phan Contact: ohphan@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Santa Clara, California Degree: Bachelor of Science (two degrees) Education: UCLA and Auburn University in Montgomery, Alabama Undergraduate major: Physiological Science, Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, United States Army, underserved communities in California Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in the emergency room (four years), commissioned officer in the United States Army Reserves, emergency medical technician in rural Alabama
	Sukhjit Sandhu Contact: susandhu@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Salida, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Roseman University of Health Science Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Cardiology, occupational health, urgent care and primary care Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant at Lodi Memorial Hospital; registered nurse at Emanuel Medical Center
	Kawal Singh Contact: kpsingh@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Union City, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Nutrition Science Areas of special interest in health care: Geriatrics, low-income minorities Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu Previous clinical experience: Vocational nurse in skilled nursing facility and home health care, registered nurse at Santa Rita Jail working with general population inmates providing primary care and also at San Mateo Medical Center on medical-surgical and acute psychiatric units
	Ann Tadas Contact: actadas@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Jose, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, Santa Cruz and Loyola University, Chicago Undergraduate major: Arts, Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, emergency department Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in the emergency department and outpatient oncology
	Britta Van Andel Contact: bavanandel@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Roseville, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Jose State University Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Rural communities, women's health, perinatal care, geriatric care Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in school nursing, home health nursing, volunteer nurse at Edna Adan University Hospital in Somalia — teaching nursing students in classroom and on nursing floor and providing acute care for a wide variety of issues
	Rebecca Wheeler Contact: rlwheeler@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Bowling Green, Kentucky Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Western Kentucky University Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Hematology and oncology, pediatrics, sickle cell anemia population Previous clinical experience: Inpatient pediatric hematology-oncology registered nurse at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, outpatient pediatric hematology-oncology registered nurse at Texas Children's Hospital, outpatient adult intravenous infusion registered nurse at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
	Megan Wright Contact: mnwright@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Houston Degree: Bachelor of Science (two degrees) Education: Texas A&M University, Northwestern State University of Louisiana Undergraduate major: Human Resource Development, Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics Previous clinical experience: Worked in three pediatric intensive care units (ICUs): at LSU-Shreveport in Louisiana, Shriners Hospitals for Children—Northern California and most recently, UC Davis in the Pediatric ICU
	Melissa Yahr Contact: mryahr@ucdavis.edu Hometown: West Bend, Wisconsin Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Wisconsin, Madison Undergraduate major: Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Preventive health Previous clinical experience: Volunteered and worked in maternal health centers in the United States and in Kenya, worked in surgery for past eight years
	Lee Yang Contact: aleyang@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Oroville, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Chico Undergraduate major: Nursing, minor in Biological Science Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, emergency department Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in emergency department, registered nurse in medical-surgical
	Michael Yoder Contact: yoder@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Wooster, Ohio Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science Education: The Ohio State University, Shenandoah University Undergraduate major: Strategic Communication, Nursing Areas of special interest in health care: Rural emergency medicine, primary care Previous clinical experience: Registered nurse in the emergency department at a level 1 trauma center near Washington, D.C., with more than 900 beds and approximately 140,000 patient visits per year; emergency department nurse, charge nurse, communication nurse, stroke nurse, trauma nurse and triage nurse; most recently working as critical care float at UC Davis

	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

	Megan Brandon Contact: mmbrandon@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Reno, Nevada Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Nevada, Reno Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Women's health, pediatrics, cardiology, primary care, underserved and rural communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Radiation therapy aide at the Renown Institute for Cancer in Reno, Nevada, medical scribe in the emergency department at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno
	Emerald Curry Contact: eecurry@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Redlands, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California Baptist University Undergraduate major: Health Science (concentration in Pre-Physician Assistant Studies) Areas of special interest in health care: Rural or underserved setting with an emphasis in family medicine to address health disparities in California Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer in a nonprofit clinic in San Bernardino, California, at Loma Linda Hospital, on church-affiliated medical missions and worked in the microbiology lab while an undergraduate student
	Helen Dahlberg Contact: hedahlberg@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Woodland, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Science Education: San Francisco State University Undergraduate major: Theater Arts Areas of special interest in health care: Rural communities, emergency medicine, general medicine, surgery Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical technician in the United States Air Force Reserve, experience includes rotations in a level I trauma facility emergency department, emergency medical technician, dermatology, pediatric ward, intensive care unit, neonatal intensive care unit, flight medicine and immunizations
	Catherine Gaissert Contact: cgaissert@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Bayport, New York Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Marymount Manhattan College Undergraduate major: Biomedical Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Critical care, surgery, geriatrics Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency department clinical assistant, emergency medical technician
	Faith Genove Contact: fcgenove@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Leandro, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Education Education: University of California, Berkeley Undergraduate major: Ethnic Studies Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care in women's health, pediatrics in an underserved community Languages: Tagalog Previous clinical experience: Emergency department medical scribe
	Ebtesam Gerges Contact: egerges@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Clifton, New Jersey Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Montclair State University Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics and health policy Languages: Arabic Previous clinical experience: Volunteer for St. Joseph's hospital, shadow at the Medical University of South Carolina, orthodontist's assistant
	Devon Gersh Contact: dagersh@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Simi Valley, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Areas of special interest in health care: Women's health, fertility Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant in dermatology, research associate in UC Davis Emergency Department, student assistant at UC Davis Cancer Center, intern at primary care clinic
	Lacy Graff Contact: lmgraff@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Tulare, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Undergraduate major: Biochemistry Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, primary care, surgery, dermatology, underserved communities: Spanish-speaking, low-income, Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical transcriptionist at Kaweah Delta Medical Center, a level III trauma center, medical scribe and medical assistant with Associated Surgeons of San Luis Obispo, hospice volunteer at Gentiva Hospice, mobile blood drive and canteen volunteer with Central California Blood Centers
	Sarah Green Contact: sargreen@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: General Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Internal medicine, surgery, emergency medicine, underserved communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer at free primary care clinic and emergency department, medical scribe in emergency department and in ear, nose and throat department, nursing assistant at a skilled nursing facility and nursing assistant and burn technician at pediatric burn intensive care unit
	Brittany Griffin Contact: bsgriffin@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Petaluma, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: University of California, Berkeley Undergraduate major: Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Internal medicine, underserved communities, geriatrics, surgery Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant at a skilled nursing facility, medical assistant and office manager at an immunology and allergy clinic, research assistant at a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) lab, volunteer medical scribe for a street medicine team working with underserved populations
	Valencia Guillaume Contact: vdguillaume@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Valley Stream, New York Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: State University of New York at Albany Undergraduate major: English Studies Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency department physician assistant at a large urban hospital Languages: English, Haitian Creole Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe at a large urgent care facility in New York City, surgical core technician (materials coordinator) at a level I trauma center in Northeastern New York
	Alexandra Hall Contact: alihall@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Port Charlotte, Florida Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Florida Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Orthopaedics, urgent care, dermatology, emergency room Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant in orthopaedics, medical assistant in primary care, health coach at UC San Diego for a study in prevention of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke
	Kyle Harris Contact: ksharris@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Vero Beach, Florida Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Central Florida Undergraduate major: Health Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Orthopedic surgery, working with underserved patients as well as patients who are U.S. veterans Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Shadow and networking, including extensive time under the mentorship of an infectious disease physician assistant, a primary care physician assistant, and an orthopaedic surgeon
	Alexa Herzig Contact: anherzig@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Monrovia, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, Santa Cruz Undergraduate major: Neuroscience Areas of special interest in health care: Dermatology and women's health Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant in pain management and dermatology, volunteer in the emergency department at Los Angeles County USC Medical Center, mentor for youth at the Boys and Girls Club, participant in global health and medical mission trips in Honduras
	Jessica Holum Contact: jholum@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Houston Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Baylor University Undergraduate major: Neuroscience Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved and rural communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Crisis hotline volunteer, domestic violence shelter resident advocate, emergency department scribe
	Lauren Hunter Contact: lauhunter@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Seattle Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Washington Undergraduate major: General Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Infectious diseases (especially HIV), emergency medicine, interventional radiology, general surgery Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Research assistant at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle; emergency scribe, Tacoma, Washington; primary care medical assistant, Shoreline, Washington; medical assistant, infectious diseases, Seattle; Red Cross volunteer; volunteer adult tutor
	Tatiana Hurtado Contact: tmhurtado@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Fresno, California Degree: Bachelor of Science, Master of Public Health Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Exercise Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved and Latino communities, undocumented immigrants, women's health, pediatrics Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe in Clovis, California; physical therapy aide in an outpatient setting; intern at the UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities
	Mary Isabelle Huynh Contact: idhuynh@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Jose, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Jose State University Undergraduate major: Public Health Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, rheumatology and immunology in underserved communities, health disparities, elderly patients Languages: Tagalog, English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant and care coordinator at Stanford Primary Care, medical assistant at Indian health center, volunteer with Lupus Foundation of Northern California
	Kimia Ighani Contact: kighani@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Portland, Oregon Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: George Fox University Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Rural urgent care Languages: Farsi Previous clinical experience: Medical records technician in an oncology clinic, cardiology and emergency room scribe, helped start toxicology department in a clinical lab
	Rocio Ipanaque Contact: rlipanaque@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Perth Amboy, New Jersey Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: Rutgers University in Newark Undergraduate major: Psychology, Premedicine Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, urgent care, geriatrics Languages: Spanish, English Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe at internal medicine and geriatrics practice, volunteer emergency medical technician at Woodbridge Township Ambulance and Rescue Squad
	Samantha Jacinto Contact: stjacinto@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Burbank, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, Irvine Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, family practice, underserved communities Languages: Tagalog Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant in a family practice in Sherman Oaks, California, performing electrocardiogram tests, ear irrigations, spirometry, urinalysis and administering injections; volunteer at large hospitals, including Hoag Hospital and Providence St. Joseph Medical Center
	Ndaya Kalambay Contact: nbkalambay@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: Florida International University Undergraduate major: Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Adult and pediatric neurosurgery, acute care-trauma surgery, orthopaedic surgery Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Volunteer in surgery and anesthesia at the University of Florida and in the emergency department at a major urban trauma center, in-home physical therapy aide for postsurgical patients and patients with neurodegenerative conditions
	Jason Kao Contact: jaykao@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Diamond Bar, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Biological Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved populations, oncology, dermatology Languages: Mandarin, English Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe in emergency medicine, surgery, ophthalmology and dermatology; clinical research associate in dermatology; preventive health educator
	Vida Khaliki Contact: vkhaliki@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Boise, Idaho Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Boise State University Undergraduate major: Health and Science Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities and minority groups with limited access to health care Languages: Farsi, Dari or Persian, English Previous clinical experience: Registered respiratory therapist, provided emergency care including performing artificial respiration, formulating treatment care plans and evaluating patient risks, reviewed patient information to assess their condition and monitor physiological responses to therapy
	Jessica Lester Contact: jalester@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Lakewood, Washington Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: University of Washington Undergraduate major: Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, global health care work Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe for five hospitals and more than 40 physicians, medical assistant in dermatology, medical scribe in ophthalmology, emergency department technician, volunteer at a pediatric hospital
	Letty Liang Contact: leliang@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Francisco Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UCLA Undergraduate major: Physiological Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Working in oncology and surgery, as well as continuing to do research Languages: Cantonese Previous clinical experience: Staff research associate at UCLA working with women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder in a research study to investigate the neurobiological cause using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), clinical research coordinator for chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients in clinical trials at Stanford University
	Angie Ling Contact: aaling@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Monterey Park, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, Riverside Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, dermatology, urgent care Languages: English, Chinese Previous clinical experience: Emergency room scribe, medical scribe at internal medicine office, medical assistant
	Robin Linville Contact: rmlinville@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Diego Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: San Diego State University Undergraduate major: Public Health (emphasis in Health Science) Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, global health, emergency medicine, surgery and trauma Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency and trauma department technician (EMT), MEDLIFE volunteer in Peru, Venture to Heal volunteer in Vietnam, Department of Defense HIV and AIDS Prevention Program internship, coordinator for Reanimate Conference lab encompassing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) and resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA)
	Jonathan Lippman Contact: jelippman@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Moraga, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: Biola University Undergraduate major: Communication Areas of special interest in health care: Working with an underserved community and teaching at a university Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe in a Seattle emergency department, full-time youth worker and high adventure educator in Costa Rica, Yosemite, Malawi and Sweden
	Angeline Loomba Contact: aloomba@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Seattle Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Washington Undergraduate major: Public Health Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities in urban areas, health policy Languages: Hindi, Punjabi Previous clinical experience: Rehab mobility technician in a medical-cardiac intensive care unit and in other ICUs, volunteer at Neighborcare Health, which conducts medical services in underserved communities, volunteer at Bailey-Boushay House, which performs nursing care in marginalized communities
	Madeline Lovrensky Contact: mlovrensky@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Rancho Cucamonga, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of La Verne Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Women's health, oncology, urgent care Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency medical technician in downtown Los Angeles, medical records reviewer at QTC Medical Management, volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club, science, technology, engineering and math camp volunteer
	Kelly Lu Contact: kellu@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Anaheim, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, Irvine Undergraduate major: Biological Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Dermatology, geriatrics, family medicine, global health Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Dermatology medical assistant, volunteer with an occupational therapy-based karate program for mentally and physically ill children
	Lukas Lundgren Contact: lclundgren@ucdavis.edu Hometown: St. Paul, Minnesota Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Minnesota, Duluth Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency department or working in some capacity with elderly patients Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Scribe trainer in multiple large emergency departments and urgent care facilities in Minnesota, patient care assistant at various group homes and nursing homes in Duluth, Minnesota, caring for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), member of the University for Seniors at University of Minnesota, Duluth
	Kevin Ly Contact: kvnly@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Milpitas, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, Irvine Undergraduate major: Biological Sciences Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, global health Languages: English, conversational Vietnamese Previous clinical experience: Physical therapy aide, medical assistant in plastic surgery, volunteer in emergency department
	Elizabeth Lyford Contact: emlyford@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Washington, D.C. Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: Hamilton College Undergraduate major: Art History Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, dermatology, surgery Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Surgical technician at a Mohs micrographic surgery center
	Hiep (Patrick) Ma Contact: patma@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: UC Davis Undergraduate major: Human Development Areas of special interest in health care: Homeless and LGBTQ population, individuals living with HIV, individuals living with mental illness Languages: Vietnamese, English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant at Cares Community Clinic (HIV focus), mental health case manager at Mental Health America of Northern California (NorCal MHA), served on board of directors for NorCal MHA, motivational speaker with Stop Stigma Sacramento, California Speaker Bureau
	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
	Tessie McInnally Contact: tmmcinnally@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Garden Valley, Idaho Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Boise State University Undergraduate major: Health Science Studies Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved rural communities, women's health Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant, developmental therapy technician, shadow medical assistant, volunteer at a biochemistry fair, serving dinners to homeless people
	Shannon Mitchell Contact: smmitchell@ucdavis.edu Hometown: San Diego Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Utah Valley University Undergraduate major: Emergency Services Administration Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, specifically with the elderly population (underserved community) Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant and licensed X-ray technician in urgent care, internal medicine and orthopaedics, working with surgeons, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physicians, registered nurses, physical therapy teams and other health-care professionals
	Alexandra Morgan Contact: armorgan@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Boynton Beach, Florida Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Florida State University Undergraduate major: Dietetics and Psychology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, mental health, emergency medicine, surgery Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Surgical technologist in outpatient surgery for Mayo Clinic Hospital
	Hilary Morgan Contact: hlmorgan@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Walnut Creek, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, East Bay Undergraduate major: Health Science Areas of special interest in health care: Urban underserved communities in the Bay Area Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant in a dermatology practice, substance abuse counselor, caregiver for an adolescent with spinal muscular atrophy, volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club and Contra Costa County Hospital's psychiatric unit
	Brittany Morris Contact: bmorris@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Laguna Hills, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Southern California Undergraduate major: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, surgery Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant
	Adrianna Neal Contact: alneal@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Bakersfield, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: California State University, Stanislaus Undergraduate major: Kinesiology Areas of special interest in health care: Underserved communities, obstetrics, neonatology, orthopaedics Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency medical technician in Bakersfield, California; volunteer in neonatal intensive care unit at local hospital; medical mission trip in Ensenada, Mexico
	Mariam Nik Contact: mnik@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Long Island, New York Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Stony Brook University Undergraduate major: Health Science (concentration in Public Health) Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, dermatology Languages: English, Persian Previous clinical experience: Physical therapy aide, medical assistant in dermatology and Mohs surgery
	Ellen Nong Contact: enong@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Chino Hills, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California State University, Fullerton Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Surgery, dermatology, women's health, global medicine Languages: English, Vietnamese Previous clinical experience: Clinical care extender and hospital volunteer, medical scribe, medical assistant, intern coordinator at a nonprofit agency
	Nicholas Noschese Contact: nnoschese@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of South Carolina, Columbia Undergraduate major: Exercise Science Areas of special interest in health care: Pediatrics, orthopaedics Languages: English, Chinese Previous clinical experience: Physical therapy assistant, orthopaedic physician assistant shadow
	Troy Oesterle Contact: tdoesterle@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of Arizona Undergraduate major: Human Physiology Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, orthopaedics, family medicine Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency department medical scribe
	Lydia Pan Contact: llypan@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Diamond Bar, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: University of California, Berkeley Undergraduate major: English Literature Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency room, dermatology, pediatrics Languages: Mandarin Chinese, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Clinical care extender volunteer, urgent care medical assistant, pediatrics medical assistant
	Josh Pruitt Contact: jpruitt@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Glendale, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, Irvine Undergraduate major: Neurobiology Areas of special interest in health care: Neurology, pediatrics, global health, underserved populations, urban settings, urgent care settings Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency medical technician in downtown Los Angeles, technician for transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment at psychiatrist’s office, behavioral therapist for autistic children
	Natisha Ram Contact: natram@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: California State University, Sacramento Undergraduate major: Psychology, Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Health disparities, underserved communities Languages: English, Hindi Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant in internal medicine, urgent care and pediatrics at Sutter Medical Foundation
	Shea Smith Contact: sheasmith@ucdavis.edu Hometown: St. Petersburg, Florida Degree: Bachelor of Arts Education: University of Central Florida Undergraduate major: Pre-Law Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, surgery, oncology, pediatrics, emergency medicine, trauma Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Conducted research at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Research Institute with a focus on cell therapy for type I diabetes, worked as a certified patent care technician on a telemetry unit, volunteered for seven years as a patient advocate for rare disease
	Ryan Snyder Thompson Contact: rpsnyderthompson@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Davis, California Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts Education: Hope International University, Fuller Theological Seminary, Sacramento, California City College Undergraduate major: Biblical Studies Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, critical care and trauma surgery, orthopaedics Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency department scribe, medical mission reconstructive surgery assistant, paraeducator for children with mild-to-moderate and moderate-to-severe learning disabilities
	Mary Elizabeth Stones Contact: ejstones@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Woodland Hills, Utah Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Brigham Young University, Provo Undergraduate major: Public Health: Health Promotion Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care, diabetes management, women's health Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant and scribe at a primary care clinic, medical assistant at an inpatient psychiatric facility, medical assistant in ear, nose and throat and neuro-otology, research regarding diabetes in India and research on access to rural-urban trails, volunteer with nonprofit agency
	Neal Thaker Contact: nthaker@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Dobbs Ferry, New York Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Boston University Undergraduate major: Health Science Areas of special interest in health care: Urban population, urgent care, orthopaedics Languages: Gujarati, Spanish Previous clinical experience: Medical assistant-scribe for CityMD Urgent Care company in New York City, emergency medical technician in Boston, volunteer experience in various hospitals and clinics
	Alexandrea Trauth Contact: amtrauth@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Undergraduate major: Kinesiology Areas of special interest in health care: Primary care in urban underserved communities, emergency medicine Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe at level I trauma center, nursing assistant in an acute hospital setting, international medical volunteer, volunteer for people with disabilities to promote community and exercise
	Pady Vang Contact: pyvang@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Mission Viejo, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: University of California, Irvine Undergraduate major: Biology Areas of special interest in health care: Family medicine, dermatology, women's health, underserved populations Languages: French, English, Hmong Previous clinical experience: Certified medical assistant and scribe for a dermatology office, clinical care extender at Hoag hospital
	Nicole Webb Contact: nmwebb@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Folsom, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: Boise State University Undergraduate major: Health Science Studies Areas of special interest in health care: Cardiology, surgery, emergency medicine Languages: American Sign Language Previous clinical experience: Certified nursing assistant in acute rehabilitation unit, volunteer in the emergency department
	Sarah Whalen Contact: swhalen@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Sacramento, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Undergraduate major: Kinesiology Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, surgery, pediatrics Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Medical scribe in the emergency department, emergency medical technician, physical therapy aide
	Matthew Worrick Contact: mworrick@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Issaquah, Washington Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California Polytechnic State University Undergraduate major: Kinesiology Areas of special interest in health care: Emergency medicine, trauma, orthopaedics, sports medicine, underserved and rural communities Languages: English Previous clinical experience: Emergency room medical scribe, emergency medical technician, volunteer at large urban hospital
	Kai Zajac Contact: kczajac@ucdavis.edu Hometown: Santa Cruz, California Degree: Bachelor of Science Education: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Undergraduate major: Nutrition Science Areas of special interest in health care: Addiction medicine, emergency medicine, endocrinology, primary care Languages: German Previous clinical experience: Scribe for four years in the emergency department at a level II trauma center, emergency medical technician certification, intern instructor in advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support and basic life support

	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
	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
	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

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July 16 — Nursing professor authors two chapters for geriatric care textbook
Debra Bakerjian, a clinical professor at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, wrote two chapters for the recently released textbook, Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry: Optimum Care, Emerging Limitations and Realistic Goals. The book offers mental health guidelines for health professionals who face the emerging challenges presented by an aging population worldwide. Debra, who is an expert in long-term and geriatric care, wrote the chapters, “Interdisciplinary Roles and Interface” as well as “Placement, Coordination and Follow-Up.” She authored the last chapter with two co-authors from Canada.

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