Executive Board

The Executive Board meets biweekly and is responsible for service decision making and planning. Each member of the E-Board holds a specific position integral to the function of the service. Abbreviated job descriptions and current officers listed below. CQI conducted monthly by Co-Chiefs and Captains, with ongoing review done by Head of Service.

Co-Chief: Aoife Spiesel

Class of 2026

Hometown: South Orange, NJ

Aoife (ee-fah) is a junior majoring in philosophy (on the pre-med track) with an educational studies minor. After graduation, she hopes to obtain her paramedic license and then pursue an MD/PhD in bioethics. This is her second year with Bates EMS.

Co-Chief: Noah Bachner

Class of 2025

Hometown: Weston, CT

Noah is a senior Earth and Climate Science major. This is his fourth year with BEMS. He also works as an AEMT for United Ambulance and the Durham Fire Department.

The Co-Chiefs of Bates EMS are responsible for overseeing the general function of the service as a component of both Bates College and Maine EMS. The Co-Chiefs are the first point of contact for the Bates Administration and the Director of Bates EMS. The Co-Chiefs acts as the leading Line Officers of the Bates EMS Executive Board. As the heads of Bates EMS, the Co-Chiefs are responsible for being accessible to all members as voices of experience and leadership as they ensure the education, competency, and wellbeing of the providers.

Captain: Emily Barnes

Class of 2025

Hometown: Bolton, MA

Emily Barnes is one of the Captains of Bates EMS this year. She is a senior double majoring in neuroscience and English with a minor in chemistry who hopes to pursue a PhD post-graduation. This will be her seventh year as an EMT and her fourth year with Bates EMS.

Captain: Noah Jaffe

Class of 2025

Hometown: Scarsdale, NY

Noah Jaffe is one of the Captains of Bates EMS this year. He is a senior with a major in mathematics and is planning on studying biomedical engineering after Bates. He has previously served on the executive board as Membership Coordinator and Supply Officer.


The two Bates EMS captains are responsible for organizing EMS trainings, tracking member’s licensure statuses, participating in routine QA/QI review and generally assisting the co-chiefs as fellow line officers. In addition, the captains work with the crew chiefs in identifying, tracking and fostering the growth of members as they move from 200/300 to CCIT, CC and Supervisor.

Secretary: Aleisha Martínez Sandoval

Class of 2026

Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico

Aleisha is a junior double majoring in biochemistry and politics planning to pursue an M.D/P.h.D upon graduation. This will be her fifth year involved in EMS and her third with Bates EMS.

The secretary of Bates EMS is responsible for creating the monthly coverage schedule and sending out weekly emails with the minutes from full service and Executive Board meetings. Additionally, the secretary is responsible for scheduling standby coverage for sports games, school dances, and significant events. 

Supply Officer: Emily Scarrow

Class of 2025

Hometown: Washington DC

Emily is a senior biology major from Washington DC. It is her second year working with BEMS.


The Bates EMS Supply Officer is responsible for monitoring the service’s supplies and equipment. The supply officer will hold weekly inventory checks of the 100 bag, 200/300 bags, oxygen, and AED status. The Supply Officer is responsible for monitoring the service’s supply inventory and ordering additional supplies and equipment when necessary.

Membership Coordinator: Emma Collins

Class of 2025

Hometown: Woolwich, ME


The Membership Coordinator of Bates EMS is responsible for keeping all current members of the service licensed and compliant with Maine EMS policies. The Membership Coordinator also facilitates the introduction of new members to the service. This includes coordinating an on campus EMS course in partnership with United Ambulance Service and the Bates Administration. In addition, this position will assist members with re-licensure and obtaining Continuing Education Hours.

Member at Large: Alexander Voglmayr

Class of 2027

Hometown: Washington DC

Hello! My name is Alexander Voglmayr, and I will be assuming the member role at large. I am a sophomore at Bates and have been an EMT for two years. I will be a Biochemistry major who also intends to attend medical school. I’m excited to join the EMS board this year and to help improve our already great service.


The Member at Large of Bates EMS is responsible for acting as a liaison between the general membership of Bates EMS and the Bates EMS Executive Board. The Member at Large speaks on behalf of all EMS members at all Executive Board meetings. The Member at Large is also responsible for planning and coordinating Bates EMS social and community outreach events.

Advisors:

Brenna Callahan – bcallaha@bates.edu

Associate Director of Health Services for Student Support

Director of Service: 

Dennis Russell, M.Ed., ATC, CSCS, NRP, CP – dennis.russell@unitedambulance.net

Education Department / Community Paramedic Program Manager, United Ambulance Service