Emil Galoustian is currently a Biology major at UCLA on the pre-med track. He serves as the department coordinator in the Orthopedic Surgery department. where he has been involved since 2023. Spending the majority of his time in the orthopedic department has given Emil valuable insight and experience into the field. His experiences helping patients feel heard and cared for has given him great gratitude and further solidified his aspiration to obtain an MD and practice medicine. Outside of his academic and clinical pursuits, Emil enjoys cooking, traveling, hiking, and exploring the world.

Ashley is currently attending Occidental College and is working on a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She became a member of the Leadership Team in November 2024 as the Department Coordinator for the Neuro Telemetry Department. Ashley first joined the Health Scholars Program in December 2023. She’s been in Acute Rehabilitation, Orthopedics, and Cardiac Telemetry units. Through these different experiences, she has found different aspects of healthcare that interest her and found opportunities to further focus on those areas. After Occidental, Ashley plans to attend medical school and become a physician.

Christine is a pre-medical student at USC studying Biological Sciences and Artificial Intelligence. She joined the COPE Leaders as the Emergency Department Coordinator in January 2026. Her favorite units she worked in includes both the Emergency Department and Couplet Care. Through the COPE program, she developed a passion for patient care and leadership in the healthcare field. 

Matilda joined COPE Health Scholars in November 2024 and was selected for the Leadership Team in March 2025. She first served as a Department Coordinator (DC) on a Tier 1 Medical-Surgical unit, where she helped scholars develop strong foundational skills for success in clinical settings, future medical careers, and completion of the program. She now coordinates a Tier 4 Behavioral Health (PAC) unit, prioritizing the development of scholar proficiency, compassion, and security in a dynamic care environment. Matilda serves as a liaison between the hospital personnel, the Scholars, and the COPE administrative team to ensure consistent and high-quality patient care within her departments. She is committed to facilitating optimal patient outcomes through demonstrated empathy and hands-on training. 

She is currently earning her Bachelor's degree in public health from California State University, Los Angeles. She brings several years of experience as a Registered Behavior Technician, implementing Applied Behavior Analysis therapy techniques across diverse settings. In Matilda's time outside of professional and academic work- she enjoys painting, reading, and grounding in nature.

Ashley graduated from CSU-Northridge in Spring of 2023 where she received a Bachelor’s in biology. She started shifting as a COPE Health Scholar at AHGL in Summer of 2020. Ashley has shifted in the following departments STU, Nurse Staffing, Pre-assessment, ICU, Emergency Room, Couplet Care and Labor & Delivery. After spending various rotations getting to know the departments she shifted in, Ashley decided to join the AHGL COPE Leadership Team in 2023 as the Labor and Delivery Department Coordinator (DC). Her goal is to become a physician and is interested in Emergency medicine and OBGYN. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, photography and is constantly listening to music. Recently, she began working as the unit secretary at AHGL for labor and delivery.

Hasmik is a transfer student from College of the Canyons and is currently deciding between attending USC or Pepperdine University as a Human Biology major. She plans to attend medical school with the goal of specializing in either Oncology or Emergency Medicine.

She joined the COPE Health Scholar Program in 2023 as part of the 2023C cohort and has since gained hands-on experience in departments such as Oncology, Orthosurg, 4-Medical, Pharmacy, Labor & Delivery, and the Emergency Department. Through these rotations, she has gained a better understanding of patient care by learning from RNs, CNAs, and even shadowing ED physicians—an experience that has reinforced her passion for medicine.

Recently, she joined the COPE leadership team as a Health Records Coordinator on the Admin team and is excited to contribute to the program. In addition to her academic and clinical pursuits, she enjoys working on her research, which she recently published, and unwinds through some pottery-painting at Color Me Mine.

Eric is a third-year biology student at the University of California, Irvine. He joined the COPE Health Scholars program in 2023 to gain hands-on healthcare experience and currently serves as a Training Coordinator, where he helps guide and prepare incoming scholars for their roles and responsibilities at Adventist Health Glendale.

In addition to his role with COPE, he is actively involved with International Medical Relief (IMR), a nonprofit organization. Through IMR, he has worked alongside doctors and nurses to set up and operate ambulatory clinics for underserved villagers in the Armenian countryside. He aspires to attend medical school and is passionate about making a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Samantha serves as the Assistant Director of Projects and training coordinator. She graduated from UC Berkeley with a Molecular and Cell Biology major and Gender Women's Studies minor in 2023. She is working as a medical assistant at a neurology clinic and aspires to attend medical school and become a physician. She has been in the COPE Health Scholars program since December 2023 and joined the leadership team in April 2024. During her time in the program, she has shifted in various departments, including Radiology, CICU, Oncology, and Ortho/Surg, and participated in a variety of projects. She strives to create an inclusive learning environment during trainings and organize exciting projects that connect scholars with the Glendale Adventist community.