Officers

Executive Board

Chief

Sharon Zhu

The Chief is responsible for overseeing the actions, performance, and medical care provided by MIT EMS. The Chief is also responsible for maintaining relations with the MIT Medical administration, Professional EMS, Cambridge Fire Department, MIT Police, Boston EMS, Medical Control, and any other external agency with which MIT EMS interacts.

Email: ems-chief@mit.edu

Director of Ambulance Operations

Rui Liu

The Director of Ambulance Operations (DAO) is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the MIT ambulance and scheduling of standbys. The DAO is ultimately responsible for the status of the MIT ambulance, including maintenance, equipment, and crew scheduling.

Email: ems-dao@mit.edu

Director of Professional Development

Wendy Geng

The Director of Professional Development (DPD) is responsible for ensuring that MIT EMS provides high-quality care to its patients, and includes overseeing training, drills, run reviews, and continuing education classes.

Email: ems-dpd@mit.edu

General Officers

Spring Class Officers

Ananeah Nevil

Natalia Skrodzki

The Class Officers are responsible for organizing and running the annual EMT-B class held during spring semester and acting as the head Teaching Assistants. In addition, the Class Officers work with the Community Relations Officer(s) to advertise and generate interest for the class.

Email: ems-class@mit.edu

Community Relations Officer

Vernon Lin

Anna Kim

The Community Relations Officer is responsible for the outreach to the MIT community through advertising, networking with members of the administration, and holding special events. In addition, the Community Relations Officer works with the Community Education Officer(s) to coordinate the MassCPR event held every Spring.

Email: ems-community@mit.edu

Community Education Lead

Deeksha Kumaresh

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Email: ems-communityeducation@mit.edu

Community Education Officers

Aditi Deshpande

Noah Roberts

Cassandra Tafuri Del Vecchio

Community Education Officers are responsible for engaging with MIT campus and the neighboring community to disseminate medical knowledge. Officers are responsible for coordinating MassCPR, a large free-certification event for MIT affiliates, as well as regular AHA-certifying CPR and Stop the Bleed workshops.

Email: ems-communityeducation@mit.edu

Equipment Officers

Mia DiCarlo

James Lukish

The Equipment Officers are responsible for the condition and stocking of ambulance medical equipment as well as the standby bags. The Equipment Officers, in conjunction with the Director of Ambulance Operations, are responsible for ordering needed equipment.

Email: ems-equipment@mit.edu

Financial Officer

Saachi Mody

The Financial Officer is responsible for maintaining the financial viability of MIT EMS. This includes but is not limited to maintaining responsible stewardship over the MIT EMS accounts, requesting ASA funding, and obtaining funding for events and purchases.

Email: ems-financial@mit.edu

Alumni Relations Officer

Mia Chao

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Email: ems-alumnirelations@mit.edu

DEI & Wellness Officer

Jaime Andres Diaz Arzon

The DEI & Wellness Officers are responsible for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellness in the service. The DEI & Wellness Officers are also responsible for serving as an additional point of contact for first responder mental health and wellness resources and ensure access to such resources.

Email: ems-deiw@mit.edu

Maintenance Officers

Colton Kim

Tei Kim

The Maintenance Officers are responsible for scheduling routine maintenance of the ambulance.

Email: ems-maintenance@mit.edu

Scheduling Officers

Michael Albanez

Olivia Kim

The Scheduling Officers are responsible for ensuring that the MIT ambulance is fully staffed whenever it is in service.

Email: ems-scheduling@mit.edu

Social Officers

Angelo Chaca

Liam Aranda-Michel

The Social Officers are responsible for maintaining the morale of the service by organizing and running social events.

Email: ems-social@mit.edu

System Adminstrator Officer

Benjamin Zelnick

The System Administrator Officer is responsible for maintaining the MIT EMS website and database as well as supporting other officers with various technical needs. The System Administrator Officer is also responsible for ensuring that all members of MIT EMS have the proper paperwork and certifications on file to legally work as an EMT.

Email: ems-systemsadmin@mit.edu