Board of Directors

Leadership Team

Meet the administrative and operational heart of HERO

Overview

HERO has two branches: an administrative branch overseen by the Board of Directors and an operational branch overseen by the Operations Board. Together, the boards work to maintain the integrity of HERO's policy decisions, mission, and vision.

Meet the Board

Captain: Tom Wang Email

Tom Wang is honored to be serving as the Captain for 2024. Wang majors in Public Health and Behavioral Biology (co. 2026). Captain Wang started his EMS journey his junior year of High School after seeing a sign at his local volunteer fire department. He earned his NREMT and Maryland EMT-B license during his senior year of high school and has been working to serve his community ever since. He hopes to further grow HERO into an organization that better serves its community. He joined HERO in the fall of 2022 and he previously served as a HERO Selections Officer in 2023. In his spare time, Wang enjoys poetry, rock climbing, being outside, and napping.

President: Gloria Li Email

Gloria is a junior from Burlington, Ontario, Canada and is double majoring in Public Health and the Natural Sciences. She joined HERO as a new EMT during her freshman fall. In her free time, Gloria likes to play volleyball, enjoy smoothie bowls, and learn new skills like sewing. Gloria is honoured to serve as HERO’s President.

Personnel Lieutenant: Will Taggart Email

Will is from Livermore, California, and is double majoring in Public Health and Film/Media Studies (co 2026). He joined HERO as a new EMT his freshman fall. Outside of HERO, Will likes to run, make short films, and do smoking cessation research. He previously served as a selections officer, is a current Field Training Officer on HERO, and is thrilled to be serving as HEROs Personnel Lieutenant this year.

EMS Lieutenant: Sophia Stryjewski Email

Sophia is from a small town in Chester County PA, and is majoring in Molecular/Cellular Biology with a minor in Spanish (co 2025). She obtained her EMT certification through HERO and has since worked as an EMT at a waterpark in New Jersey, and currently volunteers at various fire stations in Baltimore County. When not doing EMS, she conducts research at the Wilmer Eye Institute and spends time in the pediatric ED at JHH as a Childlife volunteer. Sophia can frequently be found off campus for the weekends as she enjoys traveling to visit family and friends. On HERO, she has previously served as a Selections Officer, is a current Duty Officer, and is filling the new operational role of EMS lieutenant.

Equipment Officer: Shaan Shabbir Email

Shaan is from Danville, California and is double majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Public Health (co2026). He joined HERO as a new EMT his freshman fall. Outside of HERO, Shaan enjoys cooking, playing/watching cricket along with UFC and other sports, nature photography and hikes, hanging around with friends, or enjoying some good music.

Recruitment Officer: Micaela Rodriguez Steube Email

Micaela grew up between the Bay Area, California and Southern Hong Kong. She is a Molecular and Cellular Biology and Computer Science double major (co 2025). Micaela joined HERO in the fall of 2022 as a new EMT. Outside of HERO, Micaela is on the board of the Johns Hopkins Pediatric Emergency Department Volunteer Program and is part of a genetics research lab that studies the C. elegans roundworm. She also enjoys traveling and is learning how to surf. Micaela is so excited to run this year’s recruitment process.

Training Officer: Emma Anderson Email

Emma is a junior majoring in Biomedical Engienering. She joined HERO during her freshman year as a new EMT and has previously served as Recruitment Officer. As Training Officer, she is responsible for training the new class of EMTs and ensuring they pass all the necessary examinations to become an EMT. She also delivers effective trainings to HERO members every week.

Secretary: Betania Arce Email

Betania is from Miami, Florida and is majoring in Biomedical Engineering (co 2026). She joined HERO as a prior EMT her freshman spring. As secretary, Betania helps ensure organization within HERO and manages HERO's social media. Outside of HERO, Betania is part of Blue Key Society, enjoys working out at the Rec Center, and finding new coffee shops.

Treasurer: Rowan Mohamed Email

Rowan is from New York City, New York studying Public Health and AMS (co 2025). She joined HERO as a new EMT her sophomore fall. As treasurer, Rowan finds funding sources for HERO and successfully raises money for the organization. Outside of HERO, Rowan is part of Blue Key Society and MSA, does psychology research at the Hopkins medical campus, and enjoys photography, painting, and art.

Member At Large: Cameron Fields Email

Cameron is from Ocean Township, New Jersey and is majoring in Public Health (co 2026). She joined HERO as a new EMT her freshman fall. Outside of HERO, Cameron is on the Hillel Student Board, the Philanthropy director of Kappa Alpha Theta, and she enjoys going on walks, baking, and hanging with friends. As Member at Large, she helps bring the voice of all of HERO's members to the board.

Meet the Coordinators

Training Coordinator: Zach Camhi Email

Zach is a senior studying neuroscience. He collaborates with the Training Officer to design and execute customized weekly trainings to all HERO members, helping ensure our continued quality service.

CPR & Stop the Bleed Coordinator: Sam Suh Email

Sam is a senior studying medicine, science, and the humanities. He arranges HERO's CPR and Stop the Bleed classes for community members.

Equipment Coordinator: Lia Melvin Email

Drew is a sophomore majoring in neuroscience. He assists the Equipment Officer in organizing HERO's inventory, ensuring our supplies are ample and functional, and maintaining our squad room as an excellent space for HERO's various uses of it.

Standby Coordinator: Joy Fei Email

Rowan is a junior majoring in public health. She arranges HERO's standbys, so that we are present to provide emergency medical services at events like sports games to major Hopkins traditions such as Commencement.

Social Media Coordinator: Cameron Fields Email

Cameron is a sophomore and works with the Secretary to manage HERO's social media and public presence. Cameron offers designs HERO's Instagram graphics and offers creative insight and ideas.