Board of Directors
Meet the administrative and operational heart of HERO
Overview
The HERO Board of Directors is comprised of the three operational officers, the captain, personnel officer, and equipment officer, and four administrative officers. Together, the Board of Directors works to maintain the integrity of HERO's policy decisions, mission, and vision.
Meet the Board
Captain Samantha Camp
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Samantha is a junior biophysics major from Glenmoore, Pennsylvania. She has volunteered as both a firefighter and EMT at her hometown fire company for 5 years. Samantha has previously served as the unit's Training Officer. Outside of HERO, Samantha does neurosurgery research at Johns Hopkins Hospital, theoretical biophysics research, and hangs out with members of her sorority, Pi Beta Phi.
Personnel Officer Anthony Garcia
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Anthony is a junior Molecular & Cellular Biology and Public Health Major from Liberty, Missouri. He joined HERO his freshman year as a new EMT, and has previously served as Recruitment and Retention Officer. Outside of HERO, Anthony does biochemistry research at the Bloomberg School of Public Health and is the director of the Johns Hopkins Outdoors Club where he leads whitewater and caving trips.
Equipment Officer Reef Ide
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Reef is a sophomore from Windermere, Florida studying Neuroscience, Economics, and Psychology. He became an EMT during the summer of 2020 and is also a student-athlete on the Hopkins Swim Team. In his free time Reef is an avid reader, a Florida Realtor, and a volunteer EMT in Baltimore County.
Recruitment and Retention Officer Maggie Cook
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Maggie is a junior from South Bend, Indiana studying Public Health. She joined HERO during her freshman year as a new EMT and served on the Selections Committee last fall. Outside of HERO, Maggie volunteers with Camp Kesem and works for the Study Consulting Program and the Religious and Spiritual Life Office.
Training Officer Erik Pan
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Erik is a senior from Annandale, New Jersey studying Public Health. He has been a part of his town’s first aid and rescue squad for 4 years and joined HERO during his freshman year. He previously served as the Training Officer and Captain of HERO, and now returns to the position of Training Officer while he pursues a Master's in Epidemiology from the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Outside of HERO, Erik is a whitewater kayaking instructor with Outdoor Pursuits, a counselor for Camp Kesem, and a clinician for Austere Medical Professionals.
Secretary Annie Cao
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Annie Cao is a junior from Holmdel, New Jersey double majoring in Public Health and Molecular & Cellular Biology. She joined HERO as a freshman and is also a CPR instructor for the unit. In her free time, Annie does neuroscience research at the hospital and loves to draw, read, write, and bake!
Treasurer Zoe Shane
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Zoë is a sophomore from San Francisco, California studying Public Health and Economics. She recently joined HERO, and became an EMT over the summer. Outside of HERO, Zoë is a competitive sailor, avid reader, and volunteer at BARCS (Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter).
Member At Large Zach Camhi
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Zach is a sophomore from Brooklyn, New York studying neuroscience and writing seminars. He joined HERO as a new EMT and took the EMS course over the summer and throughout last semester with his classmates. Having just started with EMS, Zach is looking forward to serving his peers and community. Outside of HERO, you might find Zach playing the cello for the Hopkins Symphony Orchestra or practicing Kendo
Oversight
Medical Direction
Nathan Woltman, M.D. & Asa Margolis, D.O., M.P.H.
Operational Oversight
Lee James, Executive Director of Campus Safety & Security
HERO Security Liason
Sgt. Steve Gaubatz