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Emory EMS Team


2023–2024 Volunteer Team

The Emory EMS volunteer staff consists of licensed basic emergency medical technicians (EMTs), advanced emergency medical technicians (AEMTs), and paramedics.

How to Join

Thank you for your interest in Emory EMS. The application period for the Fall 2023-Spring 2024 Emory EMS Education Program is now closed. Please visit the "Emory EMS Education Program" page for more information.

2023–2024 Emory EMS Command Staff

Ellie Stone

Ellie Stone, AEMT
Class of 2024

Division Chief of Operations

Nitya Koduri

Nitya Koduri, AEMT
Class of 2024

Division Chief of Training and Education

Elva Jantes

Elva Jantes, AEMT
Class of 2024

Division Chief of Support Services

Emory EMS Leadership and Management

The Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR) advises and manages the Emory EMS program. The leadership team consists of the following CEPAR staff.

Sam Shartar, MSN, RN, NRP

Director of Emory EMS
Senior Director of Operations, Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response

Alex Isakov, MD, MPH

Medical Director
Executive Director, Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response

Wade Miles, NRP

Director of Operations
Operations and Training Manager, Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response

Angela Adams, MPH, AEMT

Operations Manager
Planning and Exercise Manager, Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response

Jacob Klaus, NRP

EMS Education Program Manager