Aaron Babajanyan
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.
Aaron is a third-year student from Woodbridge, Connecticut, pursuing degrees in Biochemistry and Economics while following the pre-medical track. Aaron became an EMT in 2024 through the CWRU EMS UH EMT Class. Outside of EMS, Aaron is a research associate at the Li Lab and a BIOL215 Teaching Assistant. In his free time, he loves playing tennis and eating food!
Ashrith Alavilli
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.
Ashrith is a third-year student from Chicago, Illinois, pursuing a degree in Medical Anthropology while following the pre-medical track. Ashrith became an EMT in 2024 through the CWRU EMS UH EMT Class. Outside of EMS, Ashrith serves as the risk manager of CWRU Flea Market and as secretary of the Matcha Makers Club. In his free time, he loves cooking and eating!
Sehaj Kaur
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.
Sehaj is a third-year student from West Chester, Pennsylvania, pursuing a degree in Neuroscience while following the pre-medical track. Sehaj became an EMT in 2020 and joined CWRU EMS as part of the Fall 2023 Reciprocity cohort. Outside of EMS, Sehaj conducts research at the Cleveland Clinic, is a camp counselor with Camp Kesem, and dances on Spartan Bhangra. In her free time, she loves cooking and working out!
Navika Sharma
Training Director
The Training Director is responsible for maintaining training records and overseeing all training classes for CWRU EMS.
Navika is a second-year student from South Brunswick, New Jersey, pursuing a degree in Neuroscience while following the pre-medical track. Navika became an EMT in 2023 and joined CWRU EMS as part of the Fall 2024 Reciprocity cohort. Outside of EMS, Navika serves as an executive member of the Undergraduate Indian Student Association and dances on Spartan Bhangra. In her free time, she loves traveling and playing soccer!
Ananya Bandaru
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.
Ananya is a third-year student from Fairfax, Virginia, pursuing degrees in Biochemistry and Psychology while following the pre-medical track. Ananya became an EMT in 2024 through the CWRU EMS UH EMT Class. Outside of EMS, Ananya is a member of the Phi Mu sorority and works as a Peer Tutor. In her free time, she loves to do yoga and read!
Morgan Horowitz
External Operations Director
The External Operations Director is responsible for coordinating crews for all events, activities, community outreach, and service for CWRU EMS.
Morgan is a third-year student from Asbury Park, New Jersey, pursuing a degree in Biology while following the pre-medical track. Morgan became an EMT in 2024 and joined CWRU EMS as part of the Fall 2024 Reciprocity cohort. Outside of EMS, Morgan is an organic chemistry Teaching Assistant and the mental health representative for the Alpha Phi sorority. In her free time, she loves snowboarding and cooking!
Micah Stone
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.
Micah is a first-year student from Chicago, Illinois, pursuing degrees in Biochemistry and French while following the pre-medical track. Micah became an EMT in 2025 and joined CWRU EMS as part of the Fall 2025 Reciprocity cohort. Outside of EMS, Micah is an executive member of CWRU Wilderness Society and a member of Clarke Community Council. In his free time, he loves camping and playing volleyball!
Atharva Patki
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.
Atharva is a third-year student from Lexington, Massachusetts, pursuing a degree in Neuroscience while following the pre-medical track. Atharva became an EMT in 2024 through the CWRU EMS UH EMT Class. Outside of EMS, Atharva is a campus RA and an ACT tutor with Minds Matter Cleveland. In his free time, he loves working out and music production!
Arnav Reddy
Treasurer
The Treasurer is responsible for approving all purchases and disbursements as well as maintaining our budget.
Arnav is a third-year student from Tulsa, Oklahoma, pursuing a degree in Psychology while following the pre-medical track. Arnav became an EMT in 2025 through the CWRU EMS UH EMT Class. Outside of EMS, Arnav is a volunteer at the VA Hospital and is involved in psychology research at CWRU. In his free time, he loves playing the drums!
Cameron Dagarag
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.
Cameron is a second-year student from Orange County, California, pursuing a degree in Psychology while following the pre-medical track. Cameron became an EMT in 2025 through the CWRU EMS UH EMT Class. Outside of EMS, Cameron works as a clinical technician at the Cleveland Clinic, is an executive board member for End Overdose, and is a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. In his free time, he loves going to concerts and traveling!
Kaan Aydin
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.
Kaan is a second-year student from Nutley, New Jersey, pursuing degrees in Chemistry and Chemical Biology while following the pre-medical track. Kaan became an EMT in 2024 and joined CWRU EMS as part of the Fall 2024 Reciprocity cohort. Outside of EMS, Kaan is a campus tour guide, a tutor for a variety of subjects, and a general chemistry Teaching Assistant. In his free time, he loves shooting photos and videos and traveling!
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.