Eagle EMS Officers
On this page you will find information about the leadership of Eagle EMS. The organization is divided into 3 divisions, Education, Operations, and Professional Development, who are advised by the Eagle EMS Advisers, and who report to the President of Eagle EMS.
President
Name: Alex Warshauer
Certifications: EMT-B, AHA Instructor, ITLS, CEVO
Biography: I got my start in EMS with the local rescue squad in my hometown of Warren NJ. Over the last three years I have
volunteered there as well as worked for Atlantic Ambulance. I am a Junior at BC pursing a degree in Biochemistry.
After joining Eagle EMS in 2010 I served as the Director of Education during my sophomore year.
This year I have the privilege of being the Vice President of the organization. Eagle EMS has experienced tremendous growth
over the last few years and I look forward to helping the organization continue to provide outstanding care to the Boston
College community.
Email: EagleEMSPresident@gmail.com
Description: The President of Eagle EMS directly oversees the Vice President and
indirectly the Directors/Coordinators, ensuring that the organization overall is efficiently
operating. The President primarily focuses on long-term growth and development of
Eagle EMS and increasing its role in the University. This is achieved by communicating
frequently with upper-level University administrators including but not limited to the
Vice President of Student Affairs, the Dean for Student Development, the Director of
Public Safety, the Director of Emergency Management, and the Director of University
Health Services. The President is the main liaison between Eagle EMS and the
University, as well as the Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services, St.
Elizabeth Medical Center, and the Eagle EMS Medical Director.
Director of Operations
Name: Gus Godley
Certifications: NREMT-B, MA EMT-B, ACLS, NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, BLS Instructor, CEVO, Paramedic Assistant
Biography: I'm from North Kingstown, Rhode Island and I will be a senior this year at BC. I am studying for a major in Biology
and a double minor in History and Philosophy. I plan to attend medical school after college. It has been a pleasure
to obtain my main EMS experience comes from working in Eagle EMS from the last two years.
Email: EagleEMSDO@gmail.com
Description: The Director of Operations oversees the Special Events Coordinator, the
Ambulance Operations Coordinator, and the Financial Coordinator. This includes long-
term planning, prioritizing assignments and ensuring that the forenamed Coordinators
complete projects as assigned and receive assistance when necessary. The Director of
Operations role is heavily focused on shift staffing and supervising. The Director of
Operations is also personally responsible for implementing and executing a Quality
Assurance / Continuing Quality Improvement (QA/CQI) program, in cooperation with
the Eagle EMS Medical Director and St. Elizabeth Medical Center, to continue ensuring
and improving the quality of the medical care that Eagle EMS provides.
Special Events Coordinator
Name: Olivia DeRienzo
Certifications: EMT-B (MA, VT), NREMT, CPR for the Healthcare Provider, CEVO
Biography: I live in Stowe, Vermont and have been working EMS with a local squad since 2009. I am a sophomore
Psychology major and joined Eagle EMS at the beginning of my freshman year. I look forward to being
the Coordinator of Special Events and getting more involved.
Email: EagleEMSEvents@gmail.com
Description: The Special Events Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that Eagle
EMS is present at every major event on campus. He or she is crucial in assisting and
providing oversight for event staffing and ensuring that adequate numbers of personnel
are scheduled for each event. The Special Events Coordinator is expected to staff many
events. The Special Events Coordinator assists with procurement and is responsible for
inventory management of supplies and equipment that are utilized for event coverage.
The Special Events Coordinator is expected to advance to the Crew Chief or Supervisor
level in a timely manner.
Ambulance Operations Coordinator
Name: Chris Faherty
Certifications:
Biography:
Email: EagleEMSAmbOps@gmail.com
Description: The Ambulance Operations Coordinator is responsible for managing
all aspects of Eagle EMS’s campus response operations. This includes scheduling
of personnel, maintenance of equipment and supplies, and inventory tracking of
supplies utilized for the vehicle. Furthermore, the Ambulance Operations Coordinator
is responsible for maintaining the vehicle itself, including ensuring that the vehicle is
serviced and maintained at appropriate intervals, and is clean and adequately fueled at all
times. The Ambulance Operations Coordinator is expected to advance to the Crew Chief
or Supervisor level in a timely manner.
Associate Ambulance Operations Coordinator
Name: Jeremy Kaswer
Certifications: EMT-B (MA/CT), Fire Fighter I & HazMat/WMD Operations (NFPA), ICS 100 200 700 800, ACLS, Paramedic Assistant, AHA CPR
Biography: I am from Avon, Connecticut and attend high school there as well. I joined Eagle EMS my freshman year in 2010
and acquired my EMT-B certification that spring. I am now a junior studying Biochemistry with an interest in medicine.
I also am a volunteer EMT/Firefighter with my hometown's department. I look forward to continuing my commitment to Eagle
EMS and the BC community this upcoming year.
Email: EagleEMSAmbOps@gmail.com
Description: The Ambulance Operations Coordinator is responsible for managing
all aspects of Eagle EMS’s campus response operations. This includes scheduling
of personnel, maintenance of equipment and supplies, and inventory tracking of
supplies utilized for the vehicle. Furthermore, the Ambulance Operations Coordinator
is responsible for maintaining the vehicle itself, including ensuring that the vehicle is
serviced and maintained at appropriate intervals, and is clean and adequately fueled at all
times. The Ambulance Operations Coordinator is expected to advance to the Crew Chief
or Supervisor level in a timely manner.
Financial Coordinator:
Name: Rachael McGillivray
Certifications: CPR/AED-PR; EMT-B
Biography: Sophomore at BC, double-majoring in Biology and Economics, Pre-Med.
Email: EagleEMSFinancial@gmail.com
Description: The Financial Coordinator is responsible for managing all aspects of Eagle
EMS’s finances. This includes maintaining an up to date budget, tracking credits and
expenditures, arranging for payment for CPR and First Aid instructors, and purchasing
all equipment and supplies as requested by the other Coordinators and Directors.
Additionally, the Financial Coordinator must interact with the Student Affairs Business
Service Center on a regular basis regarding use of the purchasing card, and completion of
reimbursements, payments, and reconciliations.
Director of Education
Name: Jeffrey Savarino
Certifications: EMT-B (MA), AHA BLS Instructor, BLS for the Healthcare Provider, ACLS Provider, ICS 100/200/700/800,
Bloodborne Pathogens, CEVO
Biography: I live in Melrose, MA, a suburb just north of Boston. I am currently a junior in A&S studying biology and am on the
pre-med tract. This year, I will be serving as the Director of Education for Eagle EMS. I took the EMT-B course Eagle
EMS offered my freshman year and have been involved since the fall of my freshman year. I served as the Recruitment
Coordinator last year and look forward to continuing to help Eagle EMS grow.
Email: EagleEMSDE@gmail.com
Description: The Director of Education oversees the Advancing Education Coordinator,
the Continuing Education Coordinator, and the Community Education Coordinator. This
includes long-term planning, prioritizing assignments and ensuring that the forenamed
Coordinators complete projects as assigned and receive assistance when necessary. The
Director of Education is personally responsible for developing relationships with officials
at other local collegiate EMS agencies for the purpose of joint training.
Advancing Education Coordinator
Name: Meghan Crippen
Certifications: EMT-B, AHA BLS Instructor, ICS 100/200, CEVO
Biography: I live in Morristown, NJ and received my EMT-B certification through Boston College during my freshman year. I am now
a pre-med senior majoring in biology and psychology with a concentration in neuroscience. I have proudly held the
position of Advancing Education Coordinator for the last year and I am thrilled to return for another year. I look
forward to my last year of working with Eagle EMS as the organization continues to grow and develop.
Email: EagleEMSAdvEd@gmail.com
Description: The Advancing Education Coordinator is responsible for organizing the
EMT-Basic classes each semester, an annual EMT-B recertification course in the fall, and
advanced training opportunities for EMTs such as ITLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, etc. This
includes working in conjunction with EMS Academy and other training organizations.
Continuing Education Coordinator
Name: Laura Smith
Certifications: EMT-B (MA), CPR for the Healthcare Provider
Biography: I live in Sturbridge, MA and will be a junior at Boston College this year majoring in biology. I received
my EMT-B certification through BC and have been involved with Eagle EMS for two years. I have also worked as an
EMT at a summer camp for the past two summers. I am excited to serve as the continuing education coordinator for a
second year!
Email: EagleEMSConEd@gmail.com
Description: The Continuing Education Coordinator is responsible for planning,
scheduling, and securing instructors all continuing education lectures, drills, and other
training activities for Eagle EMS members. This involves offering trainings more
frequently than this year.
Associate Continuing Education Coordinator
Name: Jennifer Schiavo
Certifications: EMT-B (NJ), CPR for Healthcare Provider
Biography: I currently live in Wyckoff, NJ. I am a junior majoring in psychology with a concentration in neuroscience.
I received my EMT-B certification last year in an accelerated program, and I have been a member of the Wyckoff
Ambulance Corp since August of 2011. This will be my second year as a member of Eagle EMS, and my first year
serving as an officer. I look forward to becoming more involved in Eagle EMS and encouraging others to become more
active members as well.
Email: EagleEMSConEd@gmail.com
Description: The Continuing Education Coordinator is responsible for planning,
scheduling, and securing instructors all continuing education lectures, drills, and other
training activities for Eagle EMS members. This involves offering trainings more
frequently than this year.
Community Education Coordinator
Name: Heather Funk
Certifications: EMT-B, CPR, BLS Instructor
Biography: I am from Grafton, MA and I took the EMT-B certification class at Boston College. I am a pre-med senior studying biology
and psychology with a neuroscience concentration. Following the completion of the EMT certification course, I joined Eagle
EMS in 2010. I became involved in the Education department as the CPR Coordinator in 2010 and was the Community Education
Coordinator last year. I am excited to this year to have the opportunity to continue to be involved in the BC community
and local schools through Eagle EMS.
Email: EagleEMSCommEd@gmail.com
Description: The Community Education Coordinator is responsible for planning and
securing instructors for monthly CPR classes. The Community Education Coordinator
is also responsible for planning visits to local primary and secondary schools to provide
community-based medical education (i.e. What to do in an emergency, basic first aid,
etc.) as well as any other projects that would strengthen Eagle EMS’s position in the
wider community. The Community Education Coordinator should also strive to increase
Eagle EMS’s educational and outreach efforts on the BC campus.
Director of Professional Development
Name: Kristen DiBlasi
Certifications: EMT-B
Biography: I am from Bolton, MA, a small town about 45 minutes west of Boston. In high school, I was a member of a program
called Nashoba EMS, which allows high schoolers to obtain their EMT-B certification and staff the ambulance for
the town during the day. I took the EMT class my sophomore year, received my EMT-B certification when I was a junior,
and have been working on the ambulance in my hometown for three years. I got involved in Eagle EMS early in my freshman
year and am now a sophomore. I am a psychology major was well as premed. Being part of Eagle EMS has been such a great
experience and I am extremely excited to get more involved with the program and be a coordinator this year!
Email: EagleEMSDPD@gmail.com
Description: The HR Coordinator is in charge of processing all applications and the
organizing the orientation of all members. He or she is also responsible for ensuring that
all members have the proper paperwork and certifications on file. The HR Coordinator
is responsible for managing member activity/inactivity and ensuring that members
understand Eagle EMS membership requirements. The Human Resources Coordinator is
also personally responsible for implementation an initial orientation program for all new
members and those returning to active status after a period of inactivity.
Human Resources Coordinator
Name: Kendra Munkacsy
Certifications: EMT-B (MA), CPR for the Healthcare Provider, Paramedic Assist, BBP, CEVO
Biography: I am a senior from Portsmouth, Rhode Island. I am a psychology major and hope to attend grad school for
Physician Assistant Studies. I received my EMT-B certification through Boston College in March of 2012,
and have worked for Eascare Ambulance out of Dorchester, MA. I am eager to aid in the growth and development
of Eagle EMS this year and I'm always available to answer any questions you may have.
Email: EagleEMSHR@gmail.com
Description: The HR Coordinator is in charge of processing all applications and the
organizing the orientation of all members. He or she is also responsible for ensuring that
all members have the proper paperwork and certifications on file. The HR Coordinator
is responsible for managing member activity/inactivity and ensuring that members
understand Eagle EMS membership requirements. The Human Resources Coordinator is
also personally responsible for implementation an initial orientation program for all new
members and those returning to active status after a period of inactivity.
Member Services Coordinator
Name: Seth Weil
Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Bloodborne Pathogens, EMT (NJ, NREMT), Wilderness EMT, NREMT, Lifeguard
Biography: I am originally from New Jersey and attended high school in Florida. Now, when I am not in Boston at school,
I reside back home in New Jersey in a small town on the Jersey Shore. I have been a member of my town's First Aid Squad
for 6 years as an active EMS responder (EMT-B). I have been a member of Eagle EMS since my freshmen year at BC and
I am a member of the class of 2013 majoring in Psychology, also pursuing a minor in Management and Leadership in CSOM.
I studied abroad from BC my Junior year in Madrid, Spain and am highly proficient in Spanish. I am an Eagle Scout,
a Wilderness certified EMT specializing in search and rescue medicine, and a Lifeguard. I have served in many roles in
Eagle EMS; in the past as a Operations Officer, and currently within the area of Professional Development.
Email: EagleEMSMS@gmail.com
Description: The Member Services Coordinator is responsible for addressing the ongoing
needs of members and planning social events with the aims of fostering personal and
organizational growth, and camaraderie between members of the organization, including
the Annual Awards Banquet. The Member Services Coordinator will be responsible for
organizing the office hours of the Directors and Coordinators as well as holding extensive
office hours to communicate with members. Another responsibility includes establishing
and overseeing a committee of General Members to liaison between Coordinators and
the General Membership. Furthermore, the Member Services Coordinator is responsible
for all facilitating all recruitment activities including Student Programs Office Student
Activity Days, National Collegiate EMS Week, and other recruiting events throughout
the year.
Member Services Coordinator
Name: Andrew Becker
Certifications: NYS EMT-B, CPR, Lifeguard/First Aid
Biography: I'm from Long Island, New York, and started BC as a Biology major but just recently made the switch to a
Biochem major before entering my Junior year. I started with Eagle EMS only months after I arrived at BC,
and I feel that my rise through the ranks from observer to EMT to coordinator will really help me identify
with each and every one of our members. My main goal is to bring our member base closer together, and I look
forward to having that opportunity.
Email: EagleEMSMS@gmail.com
Description: The Member Services Coordinator is responsible for addressing the ongoing
needs of members and planning social events with the aims of fostering personal and
organizational growth, and camaraderie between members of the organization, including
the Annual Awards Banquet. The Member Services Coordinator will be responsible for
organizing the office hours of the Directors and Coordinators as well as holding extensive
office hours to communicate with members. Another responsibility includes establishing
and overseeing a committee of General Members to liaison between Coordinators and
the General Membership. Furthermore, the Member Services Coordinator is responsible
for all facilitating all recruitment activities including Student Programs Office Student
Activity Days, National Collegiate EMS Week, and other recruiting events throughout
the year.
Information Technologies (IT) Coordinator
Name: Maggie McIntee
Certifications: EMT-B (MA), CPR
Biography: Class of 2014
Biology and Psychology Major
From Saint Paul, MN
Been in EagleEMS for 2 years
Email: EagleEMSIT@gmail.com
Description: The Information Technologies (IT) Coordinator is responsible for
maintaining the Eagle EMS Website, Facebook, Twitter, and myBC page, and will be
directly responsible for producing all flyers and publicity documents for Eagle EMS.
There is enormous opportunity for growth in this area; it is expected that this Coordinator
explores and utilizes new media to expand Eagle EMS’s public image, including making
training resources available to Eagle EMS members, and other members of the collegiate
EMS community.
Webmaster
Name: Ryan Dikdan
Certifications: EMT-B (NJ), AHA-CPR for the Healthcare Provider, ICS 100/200, Bloodbourne Pathogens, ESCI Instructor
in Basic First Aid, BSA Wilderness First Aid, First Responder, Pet First Aid, Sports First Aid,
Fleet Safety, CPR, and AED-CPR
Biography: I am from Saddle Brook, NJ where I became an EMT when I was 16. I am currently a sophomore pursuing a B.S.
in Biochemistry in the Pre-Med Program minoring in Mathematics and Music. I joined Eagle EMS in order to help give
back to a community that I love in the best way that I know I can, as well as to prepare myself for the possibility of
medical school.
Email: EagleEMSWebmaster@gmail.com
Description: The webmaster is responsible for maintaining technical aspects of the Eagle EMS Website as well as the image of
Eagle EMS online, helping in whichever high-tech means are needed.