PRESIDENT

Patrick is a current second-year medical student at Baylor College of Medicine. His interest in giving back to the community began watching his dad grow a charity that provided financial assistance to local families in need. Prior to medical school, he worked in the Boston Children’s Hospital department of cardiology. There he met with kids who were dealing with an array of heart issues, and he would often hear their concerns about joining or returning to sports. So, he decided to begin a charity focused on heart safety in youth sports, so kids like them wouldn’t have to worry about their hearts while playing sports.  For the past three years, he has grown the National Youth Sports AED Program in his home state of Massachusetts. Now, he is excited to begin a new chapter in Houston with like-minded medical students. He believes that NYSAP, with the help of a team of dedicated medical students, will help set the standard for sudden cardiac arrest awareness and preparedness in youth sports.

VICE PRESIDENT

Diego is a second year medical student at Baylor College of Medicine. He grew up in El Paso, Texas, where he developed a passion for sports through years of playing ice hockey and tennis. Now in medical school, he is committed to sharing the life-saving value of basic life support with the broader public. He believes that teaching BLS to the community can make a meaningful difference and save lives and is excited to help expand NYSAP's reach and impact in the Houston youth sports community.

TREASURER

Evert is a second-year medical student at Baylor College of Medicine, with a background as an EMT in the Boston area. This experience fueled his passion for emergency prehospital care, where he witnessed firsthand the critical importance of immediate CPR and early defibrillation in cases of sudden cardiac arrest. As treasurer, Evert aims to secure funding to strengthen these principles in out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest management, with the goal of improving outcomes in the Houston area. He aspires to become a surgeon, and his research interests include surgical outcomes, innovative surgical techniques, and the application of machine learning in surgery.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH

Shragvi is a MS1 at Baylor College of Medicine. With her public health background, she hopes to develop sustainable connections between NYSAP and the community and engage medical students and health professionals in developing educational speaker series related to sudden cardiac death prevention. Collaborating with organizations to bring in professionals who are shaping the field will bring unparalleled networking opportunities to BCM students interested in prehospital care. She aims to build partnerships by harnessing existing relationships with the other medical schools in Houston, as well as expanding these connections across the nation to help establish chapters at other schools. Through innovative programming, optimized communication, and strategic partnerships, she is committed to creating a lasting impact.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH

Ethan Low is a second year medical student at Baylor College of Medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame where he studied biochemistry with a minor in compassionate care in medicine. Ethan’s passion for medicine began as a child when his parents bought him a pop-up book with 3D depiction of the anatomic structures of the body. In undergrad he was a care manager at a local nursing home as well as a research coordinator focusing on pain management in vulnerable populations. As a medical student, Ethan has focused his efforts on patient-education and quality improvement with the hopes of improving patient outcomes in his local Houston community. As NYSAP’s Associated Director of Outreach, Ethan will continue his passions in these fields while also raising awareness for the importance of cardiac arrest preparedness in youth sports.   

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF TRAINING OPERATIONS

As the Training Officer for NYSAP-BCM, Matthew’s primary goal is to equip coaches and parents with the essential skills to ensure the safety and well-being of young athletes through Basic Life Support (BLS) training. By providing hands-on, practical instruction, he aims to empower those involved in youth sports with the knowledge and confidence to respond swiftly and effectively in emergency situations. He is committed to fostering an environment where safety is a top priority, enabling coaches and parents to create a secure atmosphere for athletes to thrive. Through continuing education and training, he strives to build a community where BLS becomes a lifelong skill, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to play and grow safely.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH

Remy is a second year medical student at Baylor College of Medicine and is committed to advancing our understanding and prevention of sudden cardiac arrest in youth sports settings. His primary goal is to develop and oversee high-impact research projects that directly inform best practices for prevention, recognition, and response to cardiac emergencies on the field. He aims to foster collaborations between faculty, medical students, and youth sports programs across the country, accelerating the translation of research findings into actionable guidelines for coaches, parents, and young athletes. Ultimately, his vision is to contribute significantly to reducing the incidence of sudden cardiac death in youth sports through evidence-based strategies and increased awareness, making sports safer for all young participants.