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Sean Webster
ST. RAYMOND STEERING COORDINATOR
  sew352@drexel.edu

Sean is a M2 at Drexel University. Sean grew up in Salem, Oregon. He spent his time in college at Linfield University studying biochemistry/mathematics. and participating things such as collegiate baseball/soccer, being an RA and even becoming student body president. One of Sean’s many passions involve serving and surrounding himself with the community, something that was highly emphasized in the small, vibrant community he grew up in. In this same fashion, Sean hopes to uplift, encourage, and aid in the overall health and wellness of the Philadelphia community through his time and work at St. Raymond’s.

Stephen Chien
FAITHCARE STEERING COORDINATOR
  sjc439@drexel.edu

Stephen is a M2 from Rowland Heights, CA. He graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in public health. Stephen chose to join HOP because of its commitment to serve underserved populations in Reading and to better understand their health needs. He was especially drawn to FaithCare's mission of providing whole-person care to the patient. In his free time, Stephen likes thrift shopping, playing basketball and collecting sports cards.

Oliver Gibb
HOPE RESCUE MISSION STEERING COORDINATOR
  oag27@drexel.edu

Oliver is a M2 from Seattle, Washington. Oliver attended McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where he majored in physiology. He joined HOP because he wants to help expand knowledge in the Reading area regarding common health topics such as cancer screenings, smoking cessation and healthy diet choices. Oliver looks forward to collaborating with his classmates to make the communities in Reading and Philadelphia healthier.

Liza Becker
STREETSIDE STEERING COORDINATOR
  lbb59@drexel.edu

Liza is a M2 from Cheltenham, PA, just outside of Philadelphia. She attended Duke University for college where she studied women's health and chemistry. Liza was initially drawn to HOP because of the opportunities it provided to serve the local communities. Even when she is going through the rigors of medical school, Liza believes that it is important to always stay grounded and connected with the people and future patients she is training to heal.

Sarah Taekman
LIFE CENTER STEERING COORDINATOR
  sat342@drexel.edu

Sarah is a M2 from Chapel Hill, NC. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 2020 with a BA in origins sciences and a minor in the medical humanities. Sarah then worked as a medical scribe before starting medical school. Sarah became interested in HOP to connect with Philadelphia and work with underserved patients, learning firsthand about social determinants of health and barriers to care. She is excited to build relationships with Life Center residents and gain new perspectives while also building on clinical skills.

Taylor Goldberg
WESTERN BERKS AND MARY'S SHELTER CLINIC STEERING COORDINATOR
  tjb365@drexel.edu

Taylor is a M2 from Seattle, Washington. She completed college in 2016 with a degree in physiology. Prior to studying at DUCOM, Taylor was the admissions director for an assisted living and dementia care facility in Prince William County, Virginia. While there, she was a board member of the county’s Senior Resource Group where she organized resources for local seniors and brought together multidisciplinary teams to tackle the unique challenges seniors faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was this outreach that inspired Taylor to continue engaging with her community as a part of HOP. She wants to help her classmates find passion in helping others through their passion for medicine. Outside of medical school, Taylor enjoys exploring the restaurants of West Reading, walking her dog and traveling.

Andy Liao
THE ARC STEERING COORDINATOR
  aal328@drexel.edu

Andy is a M2 from San Gabriel, California. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles in June of 2021 with a degree in biology. Andy chose to join HOP to gain a deeper understanding of the unique needs of diverse communities in the greater Philadelphia region and inform the delivery of human-centered care. Serving on Board within HOP clinics allows Andy to see the inner-workings of clinic administration and equips him with knowledge that he can leverage as he challenges systems that work against, not for, the very patients he aims to serve.

Ifra Malik
ELIZA SHIRLEY STEERING COORDINATOR
  iwm24@drexel.edu

Ifra is a M2 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in neuroscience. Before attending medical school, Ifra participated in Cystic Fibrosis research at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and served as a patient technician at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. What drew Ifra to work with HOP and Eliza Shirley is the opportunity to help people from many different parts of the Philadelphia community. She is passionate about providing care to underserved communities in a way that acknowledges their unique backgrounds and struggles. During her free time, Ifra loves exploring new coffee shops and thrifting.

Mina Ebrahimi
SALVATION ARMY STEERING COORDINATOR
  me599@drexel.edu

Mina is a M2 from Yardley, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Villanova University with a business degree in accounting. After a few years of being unfulfilled working in various fields from real estate to academic advising, Mina decided to pursue medicine and returned to school to complete pre-med prerequisite courses. Before starting medical school, she gained experience as a volunteer EMT on a hometown EMS squad, an emergency department technician at Penn, and in fetal surgery research at CHOP. In her clinical experiences, Mina saw how people with a history of substance use were often stigmatized in health care. A desire to provide non-judgemental care to these patient populations and to serve those who are often marginalized inspired her to join HOP and, specifically, the Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center.