Disha Patel

Disha Patel is currently a Healthcare Navigator in the Department of Student Affairs at UC Riverside School of Medicine, where responsibilities include organizing a comprehensive database for social services and assisting clients with social welfare needs. Disha also serves as an Emergency Medical Technician at Advantage Ambulance, providing immediate patient care and maintaining emergency vehicles. Previous roles include Undergraduate Research Assistant for the UCR School Psychology Program, where a peer-reviewed article was authored, and Chapter President of Gamma Beta Phi Society, focusing on academic excellence and community service. Additionally, Disha held various committee positions within the Associated Students of the University of California, emphasizing community service and gender equity initiatives. Disha's academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Riverside, complemented by experience as a pharmacy technician and health scholar.