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SRHC Chiefs

Name: Alexander Garrett
Year: MS4 (Class of 2018)
SRHC Chief Position: Co-Administrative Chief
Hometown: Fryeburg, Maine
Undergraduate Institution: Stanford University
Advice: Be honest to yourself and your patients.
Fun Fact: I have marched in two Rose Bowl parades with the Stanford Band.

Name: Lao-Tzu Allan-Blitz
Year: MS 4 (Class of 2018)
SRHC Chief Position: Administrative Chief
Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA
Undergraduate Institution: NYU
Advice: Don’t shy away from the difficult things. Embrace them, and they’ll make you who you want to be.
Fun Fact: I have 5 middle names.

Name: Kelsey Lipman
Year: MS2 (Class of 2020)
SRHC Chief Position: Scheduling Chief
Hometown: Naples, FL
Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Advice: Try to experience multiple clinics at different locations. Each clinic site has a unique patient population with distinct clinical problems that can give you better insight into the needs of patients here in Los Angeles.
Fun Fact: I have four brothers (one biological, one adopted, and two step-siblings). Never a dull moment in my household.

Name: Alex Sones
Year: MS 4 (Class of 2018)
SRHC Chief Position: Bruin Shelter Chief
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Advice: Be quick - but don't hurry.
Fun Fact: I have a cat named Kitty.

Name: Alexander Yuen
Year: MS3 (Class of 2019)
SRHC Chief Position: Senior Technology Chief
Hometown: Elk Grove, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Southern California
Advice: Anytime a new diagnosis comes up in clinic, put in the time to do your research on the condition to bolster your clinical acumen in the community setting.
Fun Fact: When I was 2, I disassembled a fence after my parents gave me power tools (my bad).

Name: Kelly Darmawan
Year: MS2 (Class of 2020)
SRHC Chief Position: Junior Technology Chief
Hometown: Cupertino, CA
Undergraduate Institution: UCLA
Advice: Don’t be afraid to ask anyone questions – all the attendings, residents, and other medical students are here to learn and help you learn.
Fun Fact: I played water polo throughout high school and college (on the UCLA club team). Go Bruins!

Name: Shirley (Yun Qi) Jiang
Year: MS3
SRHC Chief Position: Senior Psych Chief
Hometown: Foster City
Undergraduate Institution: Stanford
Advice: Be curious! If something seems off or interesting about what a patient is telling you, dig a little deeper and you may find that what she tells you will change the direction of your encounter or management plan.
Fun Fact: I'm actually Canadian!

Name: Stephy Pham
Year: MS2 (Class of 2020)
SRHC Chief Position: Junior Psych Chief
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate Institution: UC San Diego
Advice: Remember that you are in a powerful position to positively impact another human being’s life. Every action, big or small, can make the world of a difference for another person in need.
Fun Fact: I can name songs faster than Shazam!

Name: Allie Chen
Year: MS 3 (Class of 2019)
SRHC Chief Position: Senior Community Clinic Chief
Hometown: Folsom, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Haverford College
Advice: In medical school, it’s essential to be hands-on and whole-hearted. Student Run Homeless Clinic allows you to be both.
Fun Fact: I was a moderately competitive figure skater as a child.

Name: Sophia Taleghani
Year: MS2
SRHC Chief Position: Junior Community Clinics Chief
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergraduate Institution: UC Davis
Advice: take your time with each patient and listen to what they have to say – as a student-run clinic sometimes there are limits in the procedures we can do, the medications we can dispense, and medical services. But there’s never a shortage of empathy, patience, and a kind heart :)
Fun Fact: I love coffee flavored anything!

Name: Maria Ruiz
Year: MS2
SRHC Chief Position: Junior Community Clinics Chief

Name: Tim Kaddis
Year: MS2 (Class of 2020)
SRHC Chief Position: Education Chief
Hometown: Downey, CA
Undergraduate Institution: UC San Diego
Advice: Take some time to listen to patients’ stories, it’s always worth it!
Fun Fact: I am starting a vinyl collection of my all time favorite albums

Name: Peter Konyn
Year: MS3
SRHC Chief Position: Senior Supplies Chief
Hometown: Durham, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Davis
Advice: Get uptodate and/or dynamed on your phone
Fun Fact: I grew up on an almond farm

Name: Michelle Quan
Year: MS2 (Class of 2020)
SRHC Chief Position: Junior Supplies Chief
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Los Angeles
Advice: Familiarize yourself with what medications and referrals we have available so that you know what you can offer our patients. Don’t be afraid to ask questions—we’re all learning
Fun Fact: During my gap year, I worked at Lululemon.

Name: Lisa Quach
Year: MS3
SRHC Chief Position: Senior Community Education Chief
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Davis
Advice: One of the most wonderful parts about being in medicine is having the privilege to come across people you might never otherwise have the opportunity to meet and to be a part of their lives, if even for a moment. Every patient is unique, and it is so important to be kind, stay humble, and always listen to your patients' stories and concerns with an open mind and heart! Stay creative and passionate about going above and beyond for your patients and you'll go far!
Fun Fact: In college, I lived out my ultimate childhood dream of being Sailor Mercury by making a costume from scratch and dressing up as her for Halloween!

Name: Cassie Niino
Year: MS2 (Class of 2020)
SRHC Chief Position: Junior Community Education Chief
Hometown: Madera, CA
Undergraduate Institution: California State University, Fresno
Advice: Take every opportunity you have to see patients because it is the best way to learn about all aspects of medicine!
Fun Fact: I grew up on a (raisin) farm!

Name: Annie Tran
Year: MS4
SRHC Chief Position: Senior Community Education Chief

Name: Harman Rahal
Year: MS4
SRHC Chief Position: Senior Happy Feet Clinics Chief

Name: Monique Maher
Year: MS4
SRHC Chief Position: Senior Education Chief

Name: Andrew Campion
Year: MS4
SRHC Chief Position: Senior Research Chief