Elysia Rodrigues
EMT-B | Anticipated EMT- P! | AHA BLS Instructor
Elysia Rodrigues is a 4th-year Health Science and Data Science major from Hopewell, NJ. She became involved in EMS in 2021 by volunteering at at her local fire department. She currently volunteers at Hopewell Fire Department over her breaks, works at Cataldo Ambulance as an EMT at Cataldo, is a teaching assistance for the Northeastern EMT course, and works administration for Cambridge Emergency Communications. She is also pursuing her paramedic certification at Pro CFM. Elysia enjoys traveling, going to the beach, and playing with her dog.
Abigail Damasio
EMT-B | AHA BLS Instructor
Abby is a 4th year Biology major from Webster, MA. She has worked in an inpatient psychiatric hospital and for Brewster Ambulance! Her favorite NUEMS activities are staffing the hockey details with friends, NCEMSF, and teaching community CPR classes. Abby went into EMS to learn more about emergency medicine and plans to attend medical school after graduation. Outside of EMS she enjoys running, painting, and exploring nature!
Benjamin Boossarangsi, NREMT, I/C, CCISM, AHA BLS Instructor
Domenic Corey, MPH, NRP, I/C, FP-C, AHA BLS Instructor
Benjamin Hoenig, NREMT, AHA BLS Instructor
Steven Wood, DMSc, ACNP, NRP
Adrianna Totten
EMT-B
Adriana Totten is entering her fourth year, majoring in Health Science and minoring in Global Health. She plans on going to medical school after her undergraduate education and has been an EMT since July of 2023. She works as an EMT for Coastal Medical Transportation Services and at Brigham and Women's Emergency Department as an ER Technician. She also is a Lab Instructor for the EMT class here on campus! She is currently spearheading the implementation of a Class V Ambulance License with the goal of providing quality and reliable pre-hospital medical care to the Northeastern community! Beyond that, she loves cookie dough ice cream, taking her cow on walks, true crime TV shows, and traveling.
Phi Hoang
EMT-B
Phi Hoang is a 4th year Computer Engineer + Biomedical Engineer minor at Northeastern. He has worked at Brewster Ambulance Services for 3 years as an EMT-B and the US Army Massachusetts National Guard as a Combat Medic for 2 years. With aims to use his prehospital experiences to advance the biotechnology field, he hopes to continue treating patients both directly as a medic and indirectly through the medical devices he helps create. In his free time, Phi enjoys playing videogames and exploring Boston.
Savannah Lima
EMT-B| AHA BLS Instructor
Savannah Lima is a 3rd year Criminal Justice and Psychology major. She works as an EMT for Brewster Ambulance Service and continues working with the Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit, where she previously completed her co-op. In 2026, she will attend Paramedic school with the goal of becoming a tactical paramedic. Savannah enjoys going to the gym, riding her motorcycle, and reading.
Haniya Rizwan
EMT-B
Haniya Rizwan is a third year Behavioral Neuroscience student on the Pre-Med track from Chelmsford, MA. She recently completed her first co-op at Boston Medical Center, where she worked as a Research Assistant in the Wellness and Recovery after Psychosis Program. In 2024, she earned her EMT certification through Northeastern and now works at Coastal Ambulance. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and going to concerts!
Alexis Prevette
EMT-B
Alexis is a 3rd year Behavioral Neuroscience major with a minor in Public Health. She is from Houston, Texas and is on the Pre-Med track. She has been working at Brewster Ambulance for the past year and is currently on co-op as an ER Tech in the Brigham and Women’s Emergency Department. Alexis plans to pursue a career in Emergency Medicine and enjoys running and hiking in her free time.
Avery Melam
EMT-B
Avery is a 4th-year Health Science major at Northeastern University, with minors in Health, Humanities, and Society, as well as Biology. On the pre-med track, she has been a dedicated member of NUEMS since her freshman year. She worked as an EMT-B with Cataldo Ambulance Service as her first co-op and then part-time for a year. She now works as a medical assistant at a primary care practice for her second co-op. Outside of EMS, she is an avid climber and enjoys spending time outdoors.
Stefany Lin
EMT-B
Stefany Lin is entering her fourth year as a Health Sciences major with a minor in Nutrition at Northeastern University. Originally from New York City, she has been involved in healthcare both academically and clinically, working at BWH and doing research in rhinology and pharmacology. She currently serves as Co-Director of HR for NUEMS. She joined EMS to apply her skills in real-time to help people during critical moments, while continuing to grow as both a clinician and a teammate. One of her favorite things about NUEMS has been helping teach CPR to those who need it in the community. Outside of EMS, Stefany enjoys exploring Boston’s food scene, staying active, and traveling for music.
Josh Moses
EMT-B
Josh is a fourth-year Health Science major on a pre-medical track. He's been a member of NUEMS for three years, and he previously worked in EMS for two years. While he has taken a break from EMS, he is currently applying to medical school and doing cancer research at his co-op at MGH!
Natalie Dudko
EMT-B
Natalie Dudko is a 3rd-year Cell and Molecular Biology major and Data Science Minor. She plans on going to medical school after Northeastern, and she has been an EMT since the summer of 2024. She currently works as an EMT at Brewster, a Patient Care Associate at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and she volunteers at Massachusetts General Hospital. Natalie loves traveling, horseback riding, and going on runs.
Casey Ames
EMT-B
Casey is entering her fourth year as a Biochemistry major on the pre-PA track at Northeastern. She got her EMT certification two years ago in New Hampshire and has been a part of NUEMS since her freshman year. For her first co-op, she was a CCT in the Infectious Disease Unit at Tufts Medical Center and she is now a Medical Assistant in the Breast Health Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. In her free time, she loves playing piano, trying new foods, and exploring the city.
Krishna Vasiraju
EMT-B
Krishna is entering her third-year majoring in behavioral neuroscience. She is from Massachusetts, and she has been working as an EMT in Massachusetts for about a year. Her favorite part of EMS is the people that she gets to meet: both patients and peers. Through NUEMS, she has been able to share and gain valuable experiences from others while doing something we all love. Outside of EMS she loves to thrift and listen to music (especially Frank Ocean).
Alex Proksch
EMT-B
Alex is a 3rd year Biology major with a minor in Spanish for Healthcare from Portland, Oregon. He is on the pre-med track and is currently on co-op at Brigham and Women's Hospital as a PCA on a neuroscience floor. He has been an EMT for about a year and in his free time he enjoys running, playing soccer, and hanging out with his friends.
Hailey Bates
EMT-B | AHA BLS Instructor
Hailey is a fifth-year who has been a member of NUEMS since her freshman year, and she is excited to have served as Co-Director of Education for 3 consecutive semesters. Her favorite part of NUEMS is the CPR program, which she helps teach classes in. She is currently applying to medical school, in hopes of matriculating in the Fall of 2026. In her free time, she likes to read, go on runs, take naps (catch her napping on campus) and take care of her 28 house plants.
Mariam Ahmed
EMT-B | AHA BLS Instructor
Mariam is a fifth-year Psychology major from Amherst, MA. She has been an EMT for four years, and has been involved in NUEMS since her sophomore year. She currently works as an EMT with Cataldo Ambulance and previously worked a Medical Assistant at Beth Israel. In her free time, she enjoys embroidery, running, and all things science-fiction.
Esha Kelkar
EMT-B
Esha is a 3rd-year at Northeastern studying Behavioral Neuroscience and Philosophy. She is originally from Needham, Massachusetts. She is super excited to be involved with NUEMS operations and E-Board activities this year. She's been working with Cataldo Ambulance as an EMT-B for over a year and also has staffed a couple hockey games and concerts with NUEMS during this time. After she graduates she plans to continue working in EMS in Boston. Outside of emergency medicine, she teaches spin classes and work with rats in a neuroscience lab!
Remy Manni
EMT-B
Remy is a third-year Health Science major with a minor in Cell and Molecular Biology from New Hampshire. She has been involved with EMS for three years and has been a certified EMT for about a year. Remy currently works at Brigham and Women’s Hospital on a neuroscience floor and plans to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department. Outside of EMS, she enjoys hiking and spending time with her dog, Dallas!
Riya Kadakia
EMT-B
Riya is a third year behavioral neuroscience student with a minor in ethics. She is from Sayreville, NJ and has been an EMT since her junior year of high school. She currently volunteers for her local emergency squad, and completed her first co-op at Boston Children's Hospital as a clinical assistant. In her free time, she likes to read and explore new coffee shops!
Megan Sitzmann
EMT-B | AHA BLS Instructor
Megan is a third-year biology major from Westhampton Beach, NY. She started working on a 9-11 service four years ago, serving as a captain for her hometown ambulance’s Junior Program and becoming EMT-certified two years ago. She went into EMS after growing up around many first responders who inspired her to give back to her community. Outside of EMS, Megan enjoys reading, cooking, and playing a few instruments.
Ramona Gonzalez
EMT-B | AHA BLS Instructor
Ramona Gonzalez is a second-year majoring in Biology, with a minor in ASL from Austin, Texas. She is a Firefighter and EMT in Texas, and now in Massachusetts. She teaches CPR and will now be running most of the meetings as the training officer for NUEMS! Her favorite part of NUEMS last year was being med staff at the Boston Marathon. Outside of EMS she loves weightlifting, all sports on grass, eating, thrifting, and yapping.