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Jay Desai
QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER
  jhd54@drexel.edu

Jay is a M2 who was born and raised in Largo, Florida. Jay attended Johns Hopkins University and majored in public health studies. He chose to join HOP because he is eager to do his part in furthering its mission in providing care to the underserved members of the Philadelphia and West Reading community.

Nikki Rimlinger
WEST READING HEALTH EDUCATION AND EVENTS COORDINATOR
  nlr57@drexel.edu

Nikki is a M2 from Collegeville, PA. She attended Penn State University and graduated with a BS in biological sciences and health professions in 2020. Prior to starting medical school, Nikki was an EMT and volunteered her time in the emergency department at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia. These experiences inspired her to give back to the Reading community by providing the necessary medical care and education through HOP clinics and projects. Outside of school, Nikki loves to spend time with her dog, Nova and hiking local trails.

Nisha Vora
HEALTH EDUCATION COORDINATOR
  nkv26@drexel.edu

Nisha is a M2 from Yardley, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Drexel University with a major in biology and concentration in pathobiology. Prior to medical school, she worked as a clinical research coordinator at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the Plastic Surgery Department. Her work focused on congenital palate anomalies, treatment strategies and outcomes for children from all walks of life. After engaging with patients of various backgrounds and from different communities throughout Philadelphia, she wanted to get involved in supporting the health of the community around her. As a medical student, it can be hard to feel that you have made an impact. However, HOP allows her to serve the community that has supported her education and provide people with the care they need and deserve. In her free time, Nisha enjoys playing tennis, baking (especially sourdough bread), photography (mainly landscapes) and reading.

Jeffrey Wang
STREET OUTREACH COORDINATOR
  jw3786@drexel.edu

Jeffrey is a M2 who was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from UCLA in 2019 with a BS in molecular, cell and developmental biology and a minor in applied developmental psychology, Jeffrey later received a MS from Drexel in 2022. During his time in Los Angeles, Jeffrey was involved in the UCLA Mobile Clinic Project for two years, an interdisciplinary, student-run health care outreach program that provided medical, social and legal services to homeless communities in West LA and Santa Monica. During his gap years, Jeffrey worked for two years on Skid Row, which has the largest stable unhoused population in the entire United States. He chose to join HOP because of these experiences, as he empathizes with disenfranchised and underserved communities that experience a lack of available resources. It is Jeffrey’s core belief that all people should be provided with equal opportunities to basic human rights such as housing, food and health care.

Bree Cattelino
COMMUNITY HEALTH EVENTS COORDINATOR
  bc946@drexel.edu

Bree is a M2 who grew up outside of Denver, Colorado. She attended college at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va. Bree’s major in college was public policy. It was her experiences in government and public policy as an undergrad that made her interested in medicine (good policy is best informed by practical experience, she thought). Bree’s intention all along has been to blend medical practice and community development, so she couldn't wait to join HOP.

Brian Grodecki
PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT/STUDENT TRAINING
  bmg329@drexel.edu

Brian is a M2 from Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from Williams College with a degree in english and chemistry, where he also captained and coached the men’s tennis team. Prior to medical school, he did diabetes research at Jefferson Hospital. Brian also conducted community health-based research on colorectal cancer at Geisinger School of Medicine, where he received his Master’s in biomedical science and research. Brian is thrilled to be involved with HOP, and very excited to bring new physicians into the fold, while providing nuanced learning opportunities to DUCOM students. He is passionate about acting as a liaison between the school and the surrounding communities, connecting benefactors to pertinent initiatives and fostering trust between them and health care professionals. In his free time, Brian enjoys tennis and soccer, reading and enjoying one of the many live music venues throughout the city.

Azuri Hughes
TECHNOLOGY CHIEF
  ah3664@drexel.edu

Azuri is a M2 from Fort Washington, MD, a town outside of Washington D.C. For college, she attended Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City, NJ. Azuri double majored in biochemistry and biotech. She chose to join HOP because she wanted to gain more opportunities and experiences in serving the underserved populations of the Greater Philadelphia area. It is ultimately her goal to contribute to creating a better world through her community service and eventually her health expertise. When Azuri is not studying, she likes to paint, play tennis and listen to her favorite artists.

Chinelo Onyiah
ADVOCACY COORDINATOR
  coo33@drexel.edu

Chinelo a M2 from California. She graduated from Cornell University with a degree in biological sciences and a concentration in neurobiology and behavior. After college, Chinelo worked as a cancer researcher at the NIH/NCI, where she further grew her passion to practice in communities where she can advocate for equitable health care delivery. She is very passionate about being a leader who does all she can to protect patient autonomy and patient rights. She joined HOP because she wants to advocate for the health and wellbeing of patients within her community. She strongly believes that health care is a basic human right and that everyone should have access to not only proper health care, but to trustworthy health care providers that will help them attain it.

Lana Al Doori
PHARMACY COORDINATOR
  la573@drexel.edu

Lana is a M2 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in human biology from Carlow University. Lana is passionate about getting involved in the community and advocating for underrepresented and underserved communities. She was drawn to HOP because of the organization's dedication and commitment to serving those who are vulnerable. Lana is excited to work with HOP's clinics and projects to ensure they are well-equipped to best serve the West Reading community.

Issac Jin
PHARMACY COORDINATOR
  ihj23@drexel.edu

Issac is a M2 who was raised in both New York and Los Angeles. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in psychobiology and has volunteered extensively prior to attending DUCOM. He chose to join the HOP board because he believes in community outreach, as it serves as a constant reminder of why he decided to pursue medicine, and hopes to utilize his role as pharmacy coordinator to learn more about pharmacology while contributing to underserved communities in Philadelphia in a meaningful way.

Ashly Reyes
DIVERSITY LIAISON
  acr333@drexel.edu

Ashly Reyes is a M2 from North Jersey and attended Montclair State University. She graduated with a degree in molecular biology with a minor in sociology. Ashly chose to join HOP because she believes that the work that is being done is important to the Greater Philadelphia community and wanted to be a part of that.