learning to care for those in harm's way through service in our community
The Volunteer Coordinators manage the USU monthly volunteering digest, a listserve for volunteer activities, and website. Our goal is to promote and facilitate volunteering at USU across the School of Medicine, Graduate Education Office, and Graduate School of Nursing. We want it to be as easy, meaningful, and fun for you to give back to the community as possible. We are your resource if you want help getting yourself or your student organization involved - either through starting new, or maintaining ongoing, community partnerships!
2LT Katie Lee is a 7th year Army MD/PhD student. She grew up in Frederick, Maryland and went to UMD for undergrad. She obtained her PhD in Emerging and Infectious Diseases at USU but loves volunteering in her free time, especially if it involves cooking and baking!
ENS Avori Bastemeyer is an MS4 who grew up in many different places as the daughter of a Navy pilot, but calls South Dakota her home. Her favorite ways to volunteer involve being outside or engaging with kids! Her hobbies include working out, reading, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.
ENS Heather MacEwen is an MS3 from Wilmington, Delaware. She is an active volunteer with Bethesda Cares and Teaching Emergency Aid (TEA) at USU. Outside of class and volunteering, Heather enjoys skiing, hiking, traveling and playing with her Australian Shepard!
2LT Mallory Harkins is an MS2 from Austin, Texas. She loves to volunteer with her church, Shepherd's Table, and Girls on The Run. When she is not studying, Mallory likes to bake, Facetime her dogs, go backpacking, and play sports.
ENS Aja McKeython is an MS1 from Washington, DC. She attended OSU (Go Bucks!) for undergrad and previously served in the Air National Guard. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering in her hometown, working out, and baking!