Katie O'Connor

Katie O'Connor is a seasoned educator and healthcare professional with extensive experience in paramedic education and medical simulation. Currently serving as faculty in the EMC department at Santa Rosa Junior College, Katie also provides consulting and training as an educator at MedEd Sim and reviews items for Fisdap. Previous roles include paramedic and instructor for The GW Medical Faculty Associates, where responsibilities included leading advanced life support courses and managing curriculum development. Katie's background encompasses leadership positions such as Director of Simulation at UCLA Center for Prehospital Care, where significant grant funds were secured for program development, and Assistant Professor at Lord Fairfax Community College, where an Advanced EMT program was developed. Katie has a diverse foundation in emergency medical services, having coordinated operations and training at volunteer fire departments and served as a telecommunicator in Prince William County. Educational qualifications include a BA in Political Science and Film Studies, an MPP in Global Health, and pursuing a Doctor of Medicine degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.