HERO Board of Directors
The HERO Board of Directors is comprised of the three HERU line officers, three HERO body officers, and the HERTU Instructional Chair.
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The Operations Lieutenant is responsible for ensuring good medical practice and that on-scene conduct conforms to the Standard Operating Procedures. She is also responsible for coordinating with Security, Health & Wellness, and Residential Life on issues of protocol. The Operations Lieutenant is the final Unit authority on all emergency scenes.
Kayla Iannarelli is an EMT-B. She is a junior, Chemistry major, from Virginia.
Email: kiannar1@jhu.edu
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The Personnel Lieutenant is responsible for the scheduling of Unit shifts, keeping accurate records for all Unit members, and the on-scene training of Crew Members and junior Crew Chiefs. She also conducts and oversees Crew Member evaluations, monitors Crew Chief and Crew Member progress on scene, and assesses each member's fitness for promotion.
Lauren Chavis is an EMT-B. She is a sophomore, Molecular & Cellular Biology major, from Texas.
Email: hero.personnel.lt@gmail.com
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The Equipment Lieutenant is responsible for the care and maintenance of all Unit property. He ensures that an adequate supply of medical equipment is present and functional in equipment bags and designated Security vehicles so the Unit can operate safely. The Equipment Lieutenant also works with the Occupational Health Services to confirm the proper functioning of the AEDs located throughout campus.
Ross Pollack is a First Responder. He is a sophomore, Molecular & Cellular Biology major, from Washington State.
Email: hero.equipment.lt@gmail.com
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The Training Officer acts as the primary liaison between HERU and HERTU. He is responsible for administering challenge tests for EFRs and EMTs and for transitioning HERTU graduates into Provisionary Crew Members in HERU in conjunction with the line officers. The Training Officer is also in charge of running Continuing Education sessions and recertification courses for HERU members as necessary.
Zach Ferguson is a First Responder. He is a sophomore, Neuroscience major, from Oklahoma.
Email: to.hopkinsero@gmail.com
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The Secretary is responsible for keeping the minutes of all general Unit and Organization meetings and all meetings of the BOD. She maintains the official records of the Organization, including the contact information of all members. The Secretary is also responsible for maintaining the Organization's website, including the schedule of shifts and the membership directory.
Connie Qiu is an EMT-B. She is a junior, Molecular & Celullar Biology; Philosophy double major, from Washington State.
Email: connie.qiu@jhu.edu
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The Treasurer is the financial officer for the entire Organization. She is responsible for creating the annual HERO budget. The Treasurer is also responsible for dealing with the Office of Student Involvement's Financial Manager and the Office of Student Life.
Kelsey Hirotsu is an EMT-B. She is a junior, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering major, from Connecticut.
Email: khirots1@jhu.edu
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The Instructional Officer runs the Hopkins Emergency Response Teaching Unit. He is responsible for providing such classes and testing that is needed to maintain the integrity of the Unit and ensure its safe operation, and for offering educational services to the Homewood community.
Richmond Castillo is an EMT-B. He is a junior, Molecular & Cellular Biology major, from New Jersey.
Email: ic.hertu@gmail.com
Oversight
Medical Director:
Director of Student Health & Wellness - Alain Joffe, MD, MPH
Operational Oversight:
Executive Director of Campus Safety & Security - Edmund G. Skrodzki