Homeless HEAL is a UCSD student-run organization that was established in 2016, has served 6 shelters, and has had over 60 members. We take great pride in the growth of our organization and the members who have brought us to where we are today.
Executive Board
Emma Lin
Executive Director
Emma graduated from UC San Diego in 2024 with a Bachelor’s in Human Biology. She is currently working as a clinical research coordinator and aspires to become a physician in the future. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, reading, and playing video games.
Abhigna Srikantam
Operations and Strategic Director
Abhigna graduated from UC San Diego in 2026 as a Neurobiology major. She is currently working in a dermatology clinic as a medical assistant. In the future, she plans to apply to medical school and become a physician.
Arshia Sohal
Education Director
Arshia graduated from UC San Diego in 2026 with a Bachelor’s in Human Biology. She is currently working as a medical scribe and hopes to become a physician in the future. In her free time she enjoys dancing, spending time outdoors, traveling, and trying out new restaurants.
Norhan Turki
Outreach Director
Ayushi Shah
Interview and Orientation Director
Ayushi is a senior, double majoring in Human Biology and Global Health at UC San Diego. After graduation she plans on taking a gap year and then applying to medical school with the goal of becoming a physician. In her free time, she enjoys trying new cafes, going to the beach, watching the sunset, and traveling whenever she gets the chance.
Elika Mohammadi
Publicity Co-Director
Elika is a Human Biology Major at UC San Diego and is on the pre-dental track. She is passionate about community outreach and making health education more accessible. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, trying new places, and working out
Jessica Erfe
Publicity Co-Director
Jessica is a pre-med student at UC San Diego and currently works as a medical assistant. She cares deeply about serving people, and hopes to support individuals experiencing homelessness and make a meaningful positive impact in the lives of those in need.
Piper Martin
Secretary
Piper is a junior at UC San Diego and is majoring in Global Health on the pre-med track. She loves helping others and plans on applying to medical school or becoming a DPT in the future.
Board of Advisors
Ramon A. Hernandez
Primary Board Advisor
Sadaf Chaudry
Co-Founder
Omar Sahial
Co-Founder
Lindsay Ward
Community Outreach Advisor
Christopher Larson
Curriculum Development Advisor
Erika Vargas
Program Supervisor at Oasis Clubhouse
Lead Instructors and Student Educators
Emily Cameron
Maryam Rohani
Allison Williams
Marrissa Borochoff
Lilian Chong
Joshua La
Sowmya Gudapati
Katelyn McConnaughey
Sophia Elturk
Anushka Bajaj
Jack Haseltine
Jared Helmes
Yasmeen Awwad
Emma Giadone
Katlyn Monte
Reiann Santos
Amilia Cabugao
Julie Resncik
Kendra Sanchez
Marwa Danish
Alina Lugo
Larya Carter
Cristian Lopez
Sejal Kini
Aadarsh Belliganud
Vasilida Espinoza
Fhujjen Barroga
Kristina Banh
Emily Pantoja
Hannah Schellenberg
Breanna Barriga
Past Members
Homeless HEAL is honored to have all members past and present involved in the growth of the organization. The organization has had over 50 Student Educators and Lead Instructors that have expanded the organization to where it is today. We humbly appreciate all that our members have contributed to the greater San Diego community and are certain that they will continue to strive for greatness.
