Taylor Burkholder, MD, MPH

President-Elect

University of Southern California

With immense gratitude to GEMA for years of academic support and opportunities, I am running for President-Elect to contribute to the academy’s efforts to strengthen our global academic mission and amplify diverse voices that are more representative of our global community. Over the past 8+ years, I have served in multiple GEMA executive committee roles—including Resident Representative, IT Chair, Treasurer, and Grants & Development officer—and represented GEMA on the SAEM Foundation Grants Committee, reflecting my longstanding commitment to advancing our academy’s vision and connecting us with the larger SAEM organization. I am eager to put those experiences and connections to use alongside the GEMA leadership.

Echoing recent strategy brainstorming by our membership at the Annual Meetings, my priorities include expanding inclusive membership with LMIC representation, further developing GEMA’s research and educational resources, fostering equitable partnerships, and enhancing networking and career development opportunities for our members. Together, I believe we can continue to grow GEMA as the leading global platform for innovation, scholarship, and partnership in global emergency care.

About me:
I’m an associate professor at the University of Southern California and the Director of Academic Programs at the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health. My research interests include health service delivery interventions in resource-limited settings, health and human rights, and the governance of access to emergency care globally. I teach courses on pre-departure training and the responsible, ethical practice of global health to medical and public health students at USC.

Education & Training:
MD/MPH: Tulane University
Residency: Denver Health
Fellowship in Global Emergency Care: University of Colorado
Translational Research Career Development (KL2) Program: USC

Emma G. Cortes, DO

Secretary

Brown University

I am an emergency medicine-family medicine physician, and current global health fellow at Brown University. I have been committed to helping GEMA grow through serving as the co-chair of the American Indian-Alaska Native Health Committee since 2022, and on the executive committee for the past 2 terms. As the GEMA program committee liaison, I helped plan the annual meeting for SAEM25. At this meeting, members from around the world shared their ideas and vision about the future of GEMA, and I want to continue serving to help make that vision a reality. I am excited to apply what I’ve learned from the past years to expand the GEMA community, amplify the voices of its members, and advance the mission of making global emergency medicine equitable and just.

Oriane Longerstaey, MD

Secretary

Brown University

In addition to being the current secretary for GEMA, I am an assistant professor of emergency medicine at Brown University and the Associate Program Director for the Armenian Unified Emergency Medicine Residency in Armenia. I went to medical school at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Carolinas, completed residency at Carolinas Medical Center and fellowship at Brown University. My current work for GEMA includes facilitating GEMA sponsorship for Pulse articles, documentation during Ex-Co and membership meetings, and working on the transition to the new GEMA website. This has been my first experience on the GEMA board and I have enjoyed working with the rest of the Ex-Co on growing our international membership and opportunities for colleagues in low- and middle-income countries. I would like to continue in this position to continue supporting this work and build more opportunities for GEMA members within SAEM.

Rmaah Memon, MD

Secretary

University of Pennsylvania

As secretary, I will aim to promote effective communication, organization, and global mentorship of GEMA’s members. I have been involved with GEMA for several years and have previously served on the Executive Committee as Resident Representative (2022-2023) and IT chair (2024-2025), during which time I piloted initiatives to improve member engagement, including launching GEMA’s official instagram presence. I have also co-chaired the BEC, Digital Health, and AWAEM/GEMA Travel Grant committees for the past two years, through which I have strong ties with GEMA members both in the US and globally.

I’m a second-year Global Emergency Medicine Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, where I have been involved with multiple cross-institutional projects during my fellowship. I completed the six-year B.A./M.D. program at the University of Missouri–Kansas City and completed my residency at the the Harvard Affiliated EM Residency Program at MGH/BWH. My global work centers on training community health workers and physicians in low- and middle-income countries, with a focus on Pakistan, and creating digital tools to advance global emergency medicine education. These experiences have strengthened my commitment to GEMA’s mission and its collaborative spirit. It would be a privilege to continue serving the GEMA community as secretary and supporting its mission to advance emergency care worldwide.

Meagan Barry, MD, PhD

Treasurer

Brown University

It is with great enthusiasm that I ask you to consider my candidacy for Treasurer of GEMA for a second term. Currently, I am an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Brown University, in Providence, RI, where I work closely with many present and past GEMA Executive Committee Members. My training includes a Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (DTM&H) from the Gorgas Memorial Institute of Tropical and Preventive Medicine and the Certificate of Knowledge in Clinical Tropical Medicine and Travelers' Health (CTropMed) from the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene. My background includes experience in philanthropic organizations as a former member of the Baylor Research Advocates for Student Scientists, a group dedicated to improving health through science, scholarship, and innovation. My research focuses on global infectious diseases and maternal-child health.

As the current GEMA Treasurer, I have been honored to support GEMA by crafting and managing a balanced budget that supports the mission of our Academy and the incredible ongoing work of our members. Over the past year, I have gained experience with the SAEM budgetary cycle and GEMA’s financial management needs. I have advocated on behalf of our Academy for ongoing support of our key programming despite challenging economic times and ensured full utilization of GEMA’s budget to not leave any “money on the table.” Additionally, I have promoted the involvement of our colleagues from LMICs, including through the administration of scholarships for SAEM membership. If elected again, I will continue to be an advocate for academic Global Emergency Medicine within SAEM. I will strive to represent and support the incredible diversity of work that our members accomplish while continuing to advance GEMA’s mission through growing our membership base, particularly among our global colleagues, and doubling our efforts for global engagement.

Thaer Ahmad, MD

Member-at-Large

Advocate Christ Medical Center

I serve as Assistant Program Director and Global Health Director at Advocate Christ Medical Center. I completed my residency in Detroit at St. John and earned my MD from Rush University Medical College. My academic and clinical work is complemented by leadership roles in medical ethics, antibiotic stewardship, and global health education. I am an active member of SAEM’s Global Emergency Medicine Academy and have contributed to research and publications focused on trauma-informed care, ethics, and international emergency response. As well as participated in GEMA's WHO TOT course.

In addition to my academic roles, I have been deeply involved in medical humanitarian relief and have served as a board member for multiple humanitarian organizations. My work includes global health capacity building projects and emergency response efforts in low-resource and crisis settings. These experiences have shaped my commitment to equity, resilience, and innovation in emergency care.

I believe in SAEM’s mission of advancing academic emergency medicine through inclusive leadership, global collaboration, and mentorship. If elected, I aim to strengthen and increase opportunities for global health engagement, support emerging leaders in academic EM, and advocate for sustainable and ethical emergency care globally.

Murat Çetin, MD

Member-at-Large

Dr. Behcet Uz Child Disease and Pediatric Surgery Training and Research Hospital

I am Dr. Murat Çetin, an emergency physician and academic with extensive experience in global emergency medicine, research, and international collaboration. My education and professional journey have been rooted in advancing emergency care both locally in Türkiye and globally through initiatives that integrate clinical service, education, and innovation. I have actively contributed to SAEM and international emergency medicine networks as a reviewer, section editor, and investigator on collaborative research projects focused on pain management, pediatric emergencies, and the use of artificial intelligence in acute care.

My passion for global emergency medicine stems from a belief that equitable, high-quality acute care should be available to all patients, regardless of geography or resources. Through my involvement in multinational research collaborations, educational workshops, and academic writing, I have seen firsthand the transformative impact of knowledge sharing and capacity building.

If elected to serve on the Global Emergency Medicine Academy (GEMA), I aim to:

Strengthen partnerships between U.S.-based and international emergency medicine programs.

Support mentorship and training opportunities for residents, fellows, and early-career faculty pursuing global health.

Promote scholarly output from underrepresented regions to ensure diverse voices and innovations shape the future of emergency medicine.

Foster collaborative research that addresses pressing global challenges, including access to acute care, disaster preparedness, and the ethical integration of technology.

I am deeply committed to advancing the mission of GEMA to improve the worldwide delivery of emergency care. It would be an honor to bring my energy, experience, and global perspective to this role, and I look forward to working with colleagues to build a stronger and more inclusive global emergency medicine community.

Joseph Ciano, DO, MPH, MS

Member-at-Large

University of Pennsylvania

I running for the member at large position in GEMA.

I currently work clinically at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and in rural Montana at Crow/Northern Cheyenne Hospital under the Indian health services system. I serve as the current cochair to the American Indian/Alaskan native health GEMA committee. In addition to these roles, I serve as the assistant program director of an emergency medicine physician training course in Durgapur, India (Masters in emergency medicine certification course), I work as a content contributor and author for the IFEM – endorsed international emergency medicine education project, and Editor for the Global EM Literature Review (GEMLR), among other projects, nationally and globally.

If chosen in this role, I hope to support my fellow Ex-co members through my networking and experience in other leadership positions, improve collaborations between GEMA and other SAEM groups, and help increase LMIC members and partnerships.

Nichole Michaeli, MD, MPH

Member-at-Large

University of Vermont

I am currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Vermont. Prior to joining UVM, I completed an Emergency Medicine residency at Brown University and a Global Emergency Medicine Fellowship at Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where I also earned a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

My global health work focuses on strengthening emergency care systems around the world through education, training, and capacity development. I have collaborated with international NGOs and universities to expand access to emergency care in multiple LMICs, including Kenya and Liberia. In partnership with humanitarian organizations, I have also led the implementation of Basic Emergency Care and Mass Casualty Management trainings for frontline providers in regions impacted by conflict and natural disasters, including Ukraine, Somalia, and Jamaica. Through these efforts, I aim to equip healthcare providers with the skills to deliver high-quality, context-appropriate emergency care in their communities.

Within SAEM and the Global Emergency Medicine Academy, I have contributed as a Fellow Representative, Humanitarian Task Force member, and Basic Emergency Care Committee member. As a Member-at-Large, I aim to strengthen mentorship opportunities for trainees and early-career physicians in both the U.S. and international settings by fostering connections that promote bidirectional learning and professional growth. I hope to expand engagement with our global partners by creating more inclusive structures for participation and collaboration within GEMA. My goal is to build equitable partnerships that amplify diverse voices and ensure that global emergency medicine initiatives are shaped and led by those working within their own health systems. I hope to help grow a more connected and representative GEMA community dedicated to advancing emergency care worldwide.

Justin Myers, DO

Member-at-Large

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Hello! My name is Justin Myers. I’m an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of North Carolina, where I serve as Co-Chief of the Division of Global and Population Emergency Care and Fellowship Director for Global Emergency Medicine. I trained in Emergency Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University, completed a Global EM Fellowship at UNC, and earned an MPH from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.

My global health work focuses on developing people and systems that strengthen emergency care. I’ve helped implement triage practices, ED POCUS and the WHO’s Basic Emergency Care course, through partnerships in Kenya. At my home institution, I lead our department’s professional coaching and faculty development initiatives.

SAEM’s Global Emergency Medicine Academy (GEMA) has been an important community for me to connect with colleagues (ie: getting mentored!), strengthen global health skills, and promote scholarly collaboration. I hope to serve on the GEMA Executive Committee this year as your Member-at-Large. In this role, I would work to advance GEMA’s efforts to support members professionally and to deepen engagement with our global health partners.

I am particularly interested in exploring ways to integrate professional coaching within GEMA, both to support our members’ academic and leadership development, and to extend these opportunities to our international collaborators. Coaching can be a powerful tool for growth, reflection, and partnership, and I believe it has great potential to enhance the impact of our global emergency medicine community.

Charlotte M. Roy, MD, MPH

Member-at-Large

University of Southern California

I have made many lasting personal and professional connections through GEMA since joining in 2016. Now I’d like to give back to this awesome group of global EM colleagues by joining the ExCo as a member-at-large. As member-at-large, I will work to create an enriching space for the global EM community with a focus on elevating the voices of GEMA members from LMICs. Having a range of prior international experiences across multiple countries, NGOs, and academic institutions will enable me to bring a broad-minded and inclusive perspective to this role. This year, I stepped into the role of co-chair of the GEMA Humanitarian Task Force (HTF). My previous contributions to GEMA HTF include two SAEM Pulse articles, and a webinar this past spring highlighting humanitarian aid workers and researchers from Sudan, Syria, and Gaza. I am also active in the GEMA POCUS subcommittee and the Basic Emergency Care Training of Trainers committee. Previously, I worked for Medecins Sans Frontieres in Tigray, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Central African Republic. I also have collaborated with NGOs and residency programs across settings including Haiti, Rwanda, Peru, India, and Jamaica. Currently, I am a Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Southern California, primarily working at their community hospitals. I am also developing a POCUS training program in Burundi and contribute to GEMLR as a member of the systematic review team. I completed a fellowship in Global Emergency Medicine at Columbia University in 2021. Thank you for considering me as your member-at-large representative on the GEMA ExCo.

Adebisi Adeyeye, MBBS, MSc

Medical Student/Resident Representative

Mayo Clinic

I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have assumed my role as the Medical Student/Resident Representative of SAEM GEMA for the 2025 tenure while simultaneously beginning residency training last year. Leaving my home country of Nigeria to pursue advanced training in emergency medicine in the United States has made the past six months profoundly transformative. This period has been marked by rapid growth, both as a physician and as a leader, and my continued engagement with GEMA has been instrumental in keeping me grounded in my values while preserving a global perspective as I train within the U.S. healthcare system.

Beyond this personal and professional growth, I am especially proud of the opportunity to actively contribute to GEMA’s mission. Over the past six months, I have worked closely with the executive team to advance initiatives centered on global health education, mentorship, and equity, with a particular focus on medical students and residents. Through this role, I have been able to meaningfully support GEMA’s efforts to expand global health knowledge, awareness, and engagement across the trainee community.

Notably, I led the GEMA mentorship initiative through implementation, facilitating the pairing of medical students and residents within the SAEM community with experienced global health mentors. This initiative was designed to foster sustained mentorship, professional development, and exposure to diverse career pathways in global emergency medicine. In addition, I am currently collaborating with RAMS to develop sessions aimed at increasing the involvement of the resident community with GEMA and strengthening support structures and expanding opportunities for residents and medical students within the organization. I have also actively contributed to the work of the Equity and Global Health Subcommittee and the Humanitarian Subcommittee, supporting ongoing projects and contributing ideas toward research development.

As I apply to continue in this position for a second tenure, my goal remains unchanged: to further advance global emergency medicine education and research within SAEM GEMA and to continue working toward equitable, meaningful, and sustainable impact in emergency medicine worldwide.

Aymane Rouchdy, MD

Medical Student/Resident Representative

Northwell Health - North Shore/LIJ

Aymane Rouchdy, MD (expected March 2025), is an Emergency Medicine Resident at Zucker Northwell North Shore/LIJ. He earned his MD from Ross University School of Medicine and his Master of Science from Touro College.

Aymane has extensive experience in global emergency medicine education and trainee mentorship. He serves on the Executive Board of the ACEP Global Emergency Medicine Student Leadership Program (GEMS LP), where he assists with coordinating monthly journal clubs as part of the programs longitudinal mentorship, scholarly development, and publication opportunities for medical students interested in international medical opportunities. He has volunteered with SAEM as a Medical Student Ambassador and contributed to the WHO Basic Emergency Care Training-of-Trainers Course, further aligning with GEMA’s mission to strengthen global emergency care through education and collaboration.

He is running for the Resident Representative position to help amplify trainee perspectives within GEMA and enhance opportunities for residents to engage meaningfully in global EM initiatives. If elected, he plans to expand structured mentorship and collaboration pipelines, facilitate resident-led educational content, and create accessible platforms for trainees to contribute to global EM scholarship and programming.

Aymane brings a perspective shaped by international collaboration, mentorship design, and navigating nontraditional pathways into emergency medicine. He is committed to fostering inclusion, connectivity, and tangible professional development for residents within GEMA, helping the Academy grow as a hub for the next generation of global emergency medicine leaders.

Abd Al-Rahman Traboulsi, MD

Medical Student/Resident Representative

Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency / MGB

My name is Abd Al-Rahman Traboulsi. I'm a PGY-3 Emergency Medicine Resident at the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency (HAEMR). I did my Bachelors in biomedical engineering at Ohio State University, and received my MD from Stanford University, while attending as a Knight Hennessy Scholar. My global health interests are in humanitarian health, wilderness medicine, and healthcare system rebuilding after conflict.

I found a passion for EM while volunteering and living in field hospitals in Syria during the war. Past projects also include EHR system integration (transitioning from paper charts), solar system implementation to keep hospitals energy resilient during conflict, and advanced wound care and low cost-VAC deployment. Additionally, I have worked in refugee camps in Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon over the last 10 years. My current focus is on global pre-hospital care and EMS capacity building. I'm also the Resident Director of Disaster and Emergency Response Resident at HAEMR. Prior, I served on the board of an organization, and founded and directed a nonprofit for 4 years.

As part of SAEM/GEMA, I have assisted with a collaborative project and attend monthly meetings. I am running for the Medical Student/Resident Representative position to increase trainee involvement within GEMA. It is often difficult for trainees to get involved in global health work given travel constraints, lack of technical expertise, and varied support for global health work at institutions. Many junior residents and students ask the question, "how do I get involved in global health work". I want to facilitate a more structured and tangible response to that question; and believe GEMA can play a pivotal role. That includes connecting trainees with projects and faculty, learning about funding, creating a guide for global health involvement, and exploring different careers path in global health.

Personally, I love backpacking, skiing, basketball, and writing poetry.

Rupinder Kaur Sekhon, MD

Development and Grants Officer

University of Michigan

I currently serve as the co-director for the Development and Grants Committee. If elected as director, my primary focus will be to secure new funding sources and expand educational webinars to build a more resilient network for our global emergency medicine community. I aim to significantly broaden and diversify our membership by actively recruiting early career physicians and increasing our engagement with both medical schools and colleagues in low-income countries, ensuring GEMA sustainably advances the educational and research pursuits of all its members.

I remain dedicated to global health efforts in Ghana and contribute to the broader SAEM community through involvement with the Wellness and Program committees. I spent my early career in Boston after completing an advanced emergency medicine ultrasonography (AEMUS) fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center. I recently moved back to Michigan to be closer to family and serve as the AEMUS fellowship director as well as the advanced primary care ultrasonography (APCUS) co-director at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor.

Benjamin Fombonne, MD, DTMH

IT Chair

Stony Brook University

I am an emergency physician with fellowship training in Global Emergency Medicine and Emergency Ultrasound, currently serving as Division Chief at my institution. My work has focused on advancing emergency care and ultrasound education across diverse settings—helping build training programs, strengthen systems, and mentor clinicians in regions where the specialty is still emerging.

I’m driven by a commitment to collaboration, education, and equity in global health, and I’m passionate about making global EM education practical, sustainable, and accessible.

If elected, I hope to leverage GEMA and SAEM to amplify the work of our academy members—promoting their impact through greater visibility, mentorship, and institutional support. I also aim to strengthen pathways for sustainable global EM and ultrasound initiatives by fostering Society and academic partnerships that help our members’ projects thrive long term, while continuing to connect members across regions and career stages—because our greatest strength as an academy is our community.

I’d be honored to help GEMA keep pushing global emergency medicine forward, together.

Mallika Manyapu, MD, MPH

IT Chair

George Washington University

I am applying to become the IT Chair for the Global Emergency Medicine Academy (GEMA) Executive Committee because I want to facilitate collaboration across GEMA initiatives and build partnerships by enhancing cross-institutional collaboration. As IT chair, I plan to showcase all of GEMA members’ incredible work and hopefully foster connections that can continue growth and membership. As part of the executive committee, I would be committed to supporting the momentum of GEMA’s members and advancing the shared goals of equitable, sustainable, and high-impact global emergency medicine education. I have been an active member of SAEM and GEMA since 2023, and currently serve as Co-Chair of the Basic Emergency Care (BEC) Committee and have contributed to multiple other subcommittees, including the Humanitarian Task Force. In addition, I have helped with the first large-scale hybrid WHO Basic Emergency Care course and have fostered education access to essential emergency care training across multiple countries.

I currently serve as a Clinical Instructor in Emergency Medicine at the George Washington University and am a recent graduate of the Ronald Reagan Institute Global Health in Emergency Medicine Fellowship, where I continue to serve as faculty. I earned my MD/MPH dual degree from Emory University and completed residency at Jacobi/Montefiore Medical Center, where I served as chief resident. My global health work spans India, the Middle East, and East Africa, and I serve as a visiting faculty member at the African Health Sciences University in Rwanda. My academic focus centers on simulation-based education in low-resource and humanitarian settings, including virtual resuscitation, low-fidelity models, and in-situ simulation training.

Morgan Carol Broccoli, MD, MPH, MSc

SAEM Program Committee Liaison

Brigham and Women's Hospital

I am excited to apply for the role of Program Committee Liaison for the Global Emergency Medicine Academy Executive Committee. I am a regular attendee of the SAEM Annual Meeting, and I would love the opportunity to help strengthen GEMA’s presence at the Annual Meeting and ensure our programming reflects the full breadth and depth of our global emergency medicine community.

Throughout my career in global emergency medicine I have had the opportunity to work across various clinical, academic, and humanitarian settings. I have worked with a wide range of organizations and partners, including WHO, AFEM, international NGOs, and regional partners to strengthen emergency care systems, design training programs, and evaluate impact. Through these roles, I’ve seen how collaboration across geographies and disciplines can drive innovation and equity in our field.

As Program Committee Liaison, I would focus on increasing the number and visibility of GEMA-related sessions and workshops, encouraging submissions from a wide range of members (including colleagues from LMICs), and creating spaces for mentorship and professional development. I hope to make it easier for members to connect, collaborate, and see their ideas represented in the meeting program.

Emily Cloessner, MD, MSPH

SAEM Program Committee Liaison

Washington University in Saint Louis

I am running for Program Committee Liaison, as I think this role is a natural extension of the work I already do for both GEMA and SAEM. I have been an active GEMA member since the beginning of my EM residency, and I have served on the BEC ToT subcommittee for the last three years. In my various roles with the ToT subcommittee, I have coordinated with governance to organize the event and have interfaced with SAEM’s marketing team as we advertise the event to find our participants each year. I greatly enjoy this work. Serving as the Program Committee Liaison would allow me to continue to help GEMA coordinate its events on a broader scope.

In my other work with SAEM, I have extensive experience serving as a committee liaison between the RAMS board and multiple committees, so I believe I will perform well as GEMA’s Program Committee Liaison. In my previous roles with SAEM, I have served as a RAMS board member, as well the RAMS board President, and I am now the Immediate Past President of that Board. In my various roles with the RAMS board, I have served as the RAMS liaison to several committees, interfaced extensively with governance, and chaired the RAMS Nominating Committee, so I am experienced with the organizational workings of SAEM and could therefore represent GEMA well to the Program Committee.

If elected to this position, I will work with our Marketing Team to make materials to highlight our talks and poster sessions at the annual meeting. I will use my time with the Program Committee to find opportunities for GEMA to collaborate with other Committees and Academies, bringing our members meaningful networking opportunities that make sense for our academic niche.

Alicia Genisca, MD

SAEM Program Committee Liaison

Brown University

I received my medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College and completed my pediatrics residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, followed by fellowship training in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Texas Children’s Hospital. I am currently faculty at Brown University in the Division of Global Emergency Medicine, where I am deeply engaged in global health education, research, and clinical capacity building. My prior global health work includes serving as a Baylor Global Health Corps physician in Ethiopia and Saipan, and I have extensive clinical, educational, and research experience in Belize, Ethiopia, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Jamaica.Within SAEM, I have served as the Inaugural Chair of the GEMA Pediatrics Group and as a Basic Emergency Care (BEC) Co-Chair and faculty trainer for multiple SAEM-sponsored BEC “Train the Trainers” courses. Through these roles, I have honed skills in organizing and leading large conference sessions, collaborating across diverse teams, and aligning members toward shared goals.I am running for the position of Program Committee Liaison because I am confident that my leadership experience, organizational skills, and collaborative spirit will allow me to contribute meaningfully to GEMA’s mission. GEMA is a respected and influential community within the global health education, mentorship, and research space. Having personally benefited from the mentorship, professional opportunities, and sense of community that GEMA provides, I am deeply committed to supporting its continued growth and impact.If elected, I aim continue to advance GEMA’s reputation as a leader in global health education and collaboration.