Emily Katoni
Chief
The Chief supervises all members, officers, and committees of CWRU EMS. The Chief oversees day-to-day operations and is responsible for official correspondence with university offices.
Emily is from South Orange, New Jersey. She is currently a junior pursuing a B.S. in biochemistry on the premed track with minors in bioethics and chemistry. Emily also volunteers at a 911 EMS Agency in her hometown. Outside of EMS, Emily researches at the Ramakrishnan Lab and enjoys hiking, painting, and spending time with her pets.
Grant Becker
Assistant Chief of Operations
The Assistant Chief of Operations (ACO) is primarily responsible for overseeing all shifts and clinical operations. The ACO coordinates all crews and ensures operational compliance with state, university, and CWRU EMS regulations.
Grant is from Pleasantville, New York. He is a junior studying biomedical engineering on the premed track. Grant also volunteers at a 911 EMS Agency in his hometown. Outside of EMS, Grant is a member of the Case Rocket Team and a research assistant at the Majerus Lab. Grant also enjoys flying as a private pilot and working on his car.
Ava Rezaee
Assistant Chief of Personnel
The Assistant Chief of Personnel (ACP) is primarily responsible for overseeing all clinical members and coordinating individual licensures and certificates. The ACP also serves as the Risk Management Director, ensuring clinical competence and success.
Ava is from Cleveland, OH and is a graduate of the Spring 2023 EMT class. Outside of EMS, Ava is pursuing a degree in biology and does research at the Cleveland Clinic. In her free time, she likes to read, make matcha lattes, and ski.
Elinor Morrissey
Training Director
The Training Director is responsible for maintaining training records and overseeing all training classes for CWRU EMS.
Elinor (Ellie) is from Wayne, PA and has been with CWRU EMS since Spring 2023 when she joined the EMT class. She is currently pursuing a biomedical engineering degree at CWRU on the biomechanics track. Outside of EMS, Ellie is in the Graczyk Research Lab, Risk Manager for CWRU's Wilderness Society, and works part-time for MMT Ambulance. She loves spending time outside with friends and finding creative outlets.
Elena Weitz
Quality Assurance and Safety Director
The Quality Assurance and Safety Director is responsible for maintaining procedural and certification standards for CWRU EMS crew members and operations.
Ashrith Alavilli
External Operations Director
The External Operations Director is responsible for coordinating crews for all events, activities, community outreach, and service for CWRU EMS.
Ashrith (Ash) is a medical anthropology major from the lovely city of Chicago. He graduated from the CWRU/UH EMS class in the spring of 2024. Outside of EMS, Ash is also a part of the CWRU Flea Market, and Matcha Makers. In his free time, he loves reading and going to the gym.
Aaron Babajanyan
Equipment Manager
The Equipment Manager is responsible for the maintenance and certification of all CWRU EMS equipment and uniforms as well as purchasing new supplies and equipment for the organization.
Aaron is originally from Woodbridge, Connecticut. He is currently a Sophomore pursuing a double major in biochemistry and economics. He also volunteers at a 911 EMS Agency back home. Outside of EMS, Aaron conducts diabetes-related research at the Li Lab, works with CWRU's Department of Public Safety, and is a teaching assistant. In his free time, he spends time with his family (and dog), listens to music, and plays tennis.
Sara O'Leary
New Member and Class Coordinator
The New Member and Class Coordinator oversees the onboarding of all new members, which includes EMT Students, Current EMTs, and General Members. The New Member and Class Coordinator is also the head of the Interview Committee, coordinates the CWRU EMS EMT course alongside UH EMT Institute, and is responsible for ensuring the continued success of all new members throughout their time with our organization.
Sara is from Westchester, NY, and has been with CWRU EMS for two years. Outside of EMS, Sara is a third-year student studying chemical biology and Spanish. She is a Supplemental Instructor for Biology 214, and she enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with friends!
Darwin Tan
Treasurer
The Treasurer is responsible for approving all purchases and disbursements as well as maintaining our budget.
Junseo Yang
Secretary
The Secretary is responsible for managing the CWRU EMS calendar, maintaining meeting minutes and any official correspondence with outside agencies, and creating weekly newsletters.
Junseo (Jun) is from Anaheim, CA, and has been a member of CWRU EMS through the Spring 2024 EMT class. He has been involved in the Education and Outreach Committee (EOC). Outside of EMS, he is pursuing a B.S. in biochemistry and is involved in structural biology research. For his non-existent leisure time, he likes to play classical guitar and spend time with friends!
Srivaishnavi Kommireddy
Public Relations Director
The Public Relations Director is responsible for promoting CWRU EMS sponsored events on social media and making sure the community is informed about the organization and its duties.
Srivaishnavi (Vaish) is from Northern Virginia and is a graduate of the Spring 2024 EMT class. She is currently a sophomore pursuing a B.A. in Psychology on the premed track. Outside of EMS, she researches at the Cleveland Clinic with the Krishna Lab and serves as Philanthropy Chair for the CWRU Women in Science and Engineering Roundtable. In her free time, you can catch her writing stories on her secret blog, listening to music, or watching cat videos on YouTube.
Melissa Borowski
Co-Advisor
Melissa Borowski is the Senior Director of Operations for University Health & Counseling Services (UHCS). She oversees all non-clinical aspects of UHCS including human resources, finance, facilities, wellness, front desk operations and the medical plan.
Melissa has been at CWRU for 7 years all within UHCS. Melissa has a Masters of Healthcare Administration degree from CWRU along with a Masters of sport, recreation and leisure studies and bachelors degree in exercise science, both from Bowling Green State University. She enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, traveling and reading.
Sara H. Lee, MD
Co-Advisor
Dr. Lee works as the Executive Director of the University Health and Counseling Services, in the Division of Student Affairs. Dr. Lee received her MD from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and did her Adolescent Medicine fellowship at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital and the MetroHealth System in Cleveland, OH, prior to her position with University Health and Counseling Services. As current Executive Director, Dr. Lee oversees services pertaining to mental health counseling, clinics for injuries and illnesses, an allergy clinic, sexual health care along with various wellness programs for students.
Megan Koeth
Co-Advisor
Megan Koeth is the Executive Director of CWRU Public Safety. As Executive Director of Public Safety, Megan oversees the university's police, mobile security, facility security, communications center and emergency management. She is ensuring a safe, resilient and inclusive environment for all. Megan became the Executive Director of CWRU Public Safety in March 2022. However, she joined the university in January 2018 as an Emergency Manager in Public Safety. Since then, Megan has advanced serving as Assistant Director of Emergency Management, Director of Resiliency, and Executive Director of Resiliency.
Jeffrey Luk, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Luk works as an Emergency Physician in the Emergency Department at University Hospitals and is the medical director for University Hospitals MedEvac, the University Hospitals of Cleveland Critical Care Transport Team, Cleveland Heights Fire/EMS Department, University Heights Fire/EMS Department, Shaker Heights Fire/EMS Department, and CWRU EMS.