Kaitlin Ryan '09
Captain
kaitlin.ryan@villanova.edu

Katie is a junior Biology major from Staten Island, NY. This is her third year as a member of Villanova EMS and her second term on the Executive Board, having previously served as the Secretary (2006-07). She currently holds PA EMT-B, BLS Instructor, and EVOC certifications, and is both a cleared EMT and cleared driver within our organization. Katie is enrolled in Villanova's BS/MD program and will be attending Drexel University College of Medicine beginning Fall 2008. Upon graduation, Katie plans to attend medical school and pursue a specialty in pediatric medicine.

Meighan Gallagher '08
Equipment Lieutenant
meighan.gallagher@villanova.edu

Meighan is a senior History major from City Island, NY. This is her fourth year as a member of Villanova EMS and her second term as the Equipment Lieutenant on the Executive Board. She currently holds NY and PA EMT-B, BLS Instructor, EVOC, HAZMAT, and PHTLS certifications, and is both a cleared EMT and cleared driver within our organization. In addition to Villanova EMS, Meighan is a member of the Larchmont Volunteer Ambulance Corps (LVAC) of Larchmont, NY. Upon graduation, Meighan plans to pursue a career in public health research.

Andrew Packer '10
Scheduling Lieutenant
andrew.packer@villanova.edu

Andrew is a sophomore Mechanical Engineering major from Wayne, PA. This is his second year as a member of Villanova EMS and his first term as the Scheduling Lieutenant on the Executive Board. He currently holds PA EMT-B, and EVOC certifications, and is a cleared driver within our organization. Andrew's career plans are undecided.

Mary Kate Funari '09
Training Lieutenant
marykate.funari@villanova.edu

Mary Kate is a junior Nursing major and Psychology minor from Glen Mills, PA. This is her third year as a member of Villanova EMS and her first term on the Executive Board. She currently holds PA EMT-B, BLS Instructor, HAZMAT, and EVOC certifications, and is both a cleared EMT and cleared driver within our organization. In addition to Villanova EMS, Mary Kate is a member of Radnor Fire Company in Radnor, PA and the Volunteer Medical Services Corps (VMSC) of Narberth, PA. Upon graduation, Mary Kate plans to pursue a career as a neonatal nurse practitioner.

Stephanie Butler '09
Assistant Training Lieutenant
stephanie.butler@villanova.edu

Stephanie is a junior Nursing major from Fairfax, VA. This is her third year as a member of Villanova EMS and her first term on the Executive Board. She currently holds VA and PA EMT-B certifications, and is awaiting BLS Instructor certification.  Stephanie is a cleared EMT within our organization. Upon graduation, she plans to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner.

Justin Turner '09
Treasurer
justin.turner@villanova.edu

Justin is a junior Psychology major from Ocean View, NJ. This is his third year as a member of Villanova EMS and his first term on the Executive Board. He currently holds PA EMT-B, EVOC, and BLS Instructor certifications. He is a probationary EMT within Villanova EMS, and a member of both the Sea Isle Ambulance Corps and Dennis Township Rescue Squad in New Jersey. Upon graduation, Justin plans to pursue a doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

Michael Buxhoeveden '10
Secretary
michael.buxhoeveden@villanova.edu

Mike is a freshman Chemistry major (with a concentration in biochemistry) from Cherry Hill, NJ. This is his first year as a member of Villanova EMS and his first term on the Executive Board. He currently holds both NJ and PA EMT-B certifications, and is a probationary EMT within our organization. Upon graduation, Mike plans to pursue a career in medicine.

John Gillespie, CFC
Operations Specialist
john.gillespie@uphs.upenn.edu

John (a.k.a. “Diz”) graduated from Villanova University in 1992 with a B.A. in Sociology and a minor in Business Management. He was one of the founding members of Villanova EMS and continues to be active today; serving as the Operations Specialist since October 2006 and acting as the Infection Control Officer, promoting Quality Assurance, and providing general guidance to the Executive Board.

John is currently employed as the Communications Coordinator for PennSTAR Flight--the aeromedical service of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania--and serves as Captain of Radnor Ambulance where he has been an active firefighter since graduation. He currently holds NR-EMT, AHA CPR, PHTLS, FFI, FFII, Rescue Technician, Haz-Mat Technician, Fire Instructor I, and II certifications. John is currently finishing his Master of Science in Public Safety Management at Saint Joseph’s University.

Matthew J. O'Malley, MBA, BS
Coordinator for Emergency Medical Services
matthew.j.omalley@villanova.edu

Matt has been the Coordinator for Emergency Medical Services and Advisor to Villanova EMS since October 2005. In that capacity, he supervises the professional, developmental, and administrative aspects of the organization. Working closely with the elected members of the Executive Board, Matt manages the operational and discretionary budgets, assists with the development and implementation of programming, and promotes responsible and informed decision-making among Board members. He also serves as the primary liaison to University faculty, staff, and administration.

Matt graduated from Villanova University's College of Arts & Sciences with a B.S. in Biology (2004) prior to receiving a Master of Business Administration from the Villanova School of Business (2007). While at Villanova, Matt gained significant leadership and Student Life experience through his involvement with the New Student Orientation Program, the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania, the Blue Key Society, and his work as a Head Resident in the Office for Residence Life. He currently resides in Philadelphia and is employed by the University of Pennsylvania Health System as a Senior Analyst for Strategic Services, where he participates in the planning, implementation, and assessment of strategic business initiatives across all major health system entities.