Who We Are

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.


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


Executive Board

Emma Lin

Executive Director

Abhigna Srikantam

Operations and Strategic Director

Arshia Sohal

Education Director


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

Jessica Mae Erfe

Ayushi Shah

Yasmeen Awwad

Emma Giadone

Katlyn Monte

Reiann Santos

Norhan Turki

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

Piper Martin

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.