Penn MERT

MERT Board

A subgroup of MERT members occupy a variety of different positions which help MERT run, grow, and improve

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Chief: Raymond Tabak

Captain: Sneha Chandrashekar

As QA Lieutenant, Vyvy (‘27) focuses on ensuring MERT members are safe from legal liability and supporting MERT members in providing high-quality care as clinicians. Vyvy is studying neuroscience with a minor in psychology. Outside of MERT, Vyvy enjoys spending time outdoors, baking, and discovering new ways to unwind and have fun.

Quality Assurance Lieutenant: Vyvy Mai

Training Lieutenant, Eric Kuznetsov (’27), works on the advancement of members throughout the organization. He helps run CME-accredited weekly General Body Meetings and leads/assists with all aspects of training. Eric is majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry and Environmental Science. In his free time, he enjoys playing ping pong, trying new restaurants, and ballroom dancing.

Training Lieutenant: Eric Kuznetsov

Administrative Director: Angela Ge

As Bike Officer, Emmanuel ('27) ensures that MERT’s bikes remain in good shape and are safe for members to ride. He also organizes bike classes for incoming members. Emmanuel is studying bioengineering and is on the pre-med track. Outside of MERT, Emmanuel enjoys watching and playing basketball, watching movies and hangout with friends.

Bicycle Officer: Emmanuel Tawiah

As Co-Community Outreach Officer, Samuel (‘28) leads first aid trainings at correctional facilities, pursues collaborations with other student organizations on campus, facilitates MERT's partnerships with Wellness at Penn and Penn Med to host opioid overdose reversal trainings and tablings, and so much more! Samuel is a sophomore in the College studying Neuroscience. Samuel loves playing pool, card games, and meeting new people!

Co-Community Outreach Officer: Samuel Dago Fernandez

As Co-Community Outreach Officer, Ankita (’28) helps lead initiatives that promote public health education across campus and the greater Philadelphia community, working closely with Wellness at Penn and Penn Med to expand access to first aid training and overdose response resources. Ankita is studying bioengineering and is interested in the intersection of engineering and patient care. In her free time, she enjoys reading, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with friends.

Co-Community Outreach Officer: Ankita Kuttichirayil

As Co-CPR Officer, José Méndez Cruz ('27) works towards getting the Penn and greater Philly community CPR trained and collaborates with various organizations on campus to host a campus-wide Hands-Only CPR event, as well as numerous outreach events that emphasize the significance of CPR. José is majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports, eating at new restaurants, and watching movies.

Co-CPR Officer: José Méndez Cruz

As Co-CPR Officer, Ananya (’27) oversees high-quality CPR/AED trainings and certifications both on Penn’s campus and in the greater Philly community. She manages instructor scheduling, certification processes, financial logistics, and ensures instructor compliance with up-to-date credentials. Ananya is studying Neuroscience with minors in Chemistry and Health Care Management. Outside of MERT, she enjoys exploring new cafes, reading true crime thrillers, and dancing with PENNaach.

Co-CPR Officer: Ananya Madhira

As MERT's Co-EMT Class Membership Officer, Stella ('28) is responsible for managing MERT's recruitment and onboarding for the students in the EMT Class held at the Perelman School of Medicine, co-leads the community & cultures committee, and mentors new members. Stella is majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. Outside of MERT, she loves spending time with friends and family, baking, and playing piano!

Co-EMT Class Membership Officer: Maria Stella Zerbini

As MERT’s Co-EMT Class Membership Officer, Jonathan (‘28) is responsible for managing MERT's recruitment and onboarding for the students in the EMT class held at the Perelman School of Medicine, co-leads the community & cultures committee, and mentors new members. Jonathan is majoring in biology. Outside of MERT, you can find Jonathan thrifting for new clothes, playing volleyball, or playing guitar!

Co-EMT Class Membership Officer: Jonathan Kim

As Reciprocity Membership Officer, Vyas (’28) manages the recruitment and onboarding process for certified EMTs, co-leads the community & cultures committee, and mentors new members. Vyas is majoring in Biochemistry and Biophysics. Outside of MERT, Vyas enjoys playing the tabla (an Indian percussion instrument), watching Formula 1, and listening to music.

Reciprocity Membership Officer: Vyas Dhar

Disaster Response Team Officer: Kyle Rakovitsky

As Scheduling Officer, Emmy (’28) oversees and manages the staffing of all shifts, working closely with team members to ensure MERT consistently delivers reliable, high-quality coverage. Emmy is majoring in Neuroscience with minors in Chemistry and American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Studies. Beyond MERT, she enjoys going to the gym, taking long walks, traveling, and dancing with Arts House Dance Company!

Scheduling Officer: Emmy Harrison

Standby Officer: Kyle Taylor

As Internal Technology Officer, Sanya ('27) manages MERT's technology, including website upkeep and call statistics. She also leads the MERgineers committee, which works on exciting tech-related projects to improve MERT. Sanya is studying bioengineering with a minor in data science. Outside of MERT, she loves to bake, read historical fiction, and go hiking with her dog.

Internal Technology Officer: Sanya Kejriwal

As Alumni Relations Officer, Clara (’27) leads communications with MERT alumni, coordinating opportunities for professional mentorship and supporting fundraising initiatives. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, Clara is majoring in Biology and is interested in healthcare innovation and systems-level improvement. In her free time, she enjoys singing, exploring new food places, and working out at the gym.

Alumni Relations Officer: Clara Shin

Social Officer: Anvesha Guru

As Equipment Officer, Samantha organizes, maintains, and updates MERT’s inventory of medications and equipment to ensure the team is prepared to deliver high-quality medical care to the community during every shift. She is studying neuroscience and anthropology. In her spare time, Samantha enjoys singing musical theater repertoire and drawing with chalk pastels.

Equipment Officer: Samantha Wu

Dr. Joshua Glick is Penn MERT's Medical Director, ensuring that the organization continues to provide high quality care to students on campus by reviewing complicated calls and ensuring protocols are up to date. He was once the Chief of Penn MERT (a very long time ago!) and now serves as an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Medical Director: Dr. Joshua Glick