Volunteer Staff

Alex Abramson

Alex is involved in medical outreach and community engagement within the organization. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Stevenson University, a Master of Arts in Biomedical Studies from Chatham University, and is pursuing her Masters degree in Public Health from The George Washington University. Alex is dedicated to fostering positive change through a holistic and preventative approach to medicine and bridging healthcare access and education in communities affected by health disparities stemming from social, economic, and environmental factors.

Daliya Rizvi 

Daliya is an undergraduate premedical student at Duke University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Immuno-oncology and Ethics. Daliya has been involved with both clinical rounds and outreach efforts at Street Health DC, playing a role in the organization’s recent partnership with the Thrive DC women’s group. She has a passion for environmental health equity and empowerment, and has developed health education programs (particularly focusing on women's health and empowerment) in Karachi, Pakistan. In Durham, Daliya is involved with local nonprofit organizations that work to address the social determinants of health via nutrition and social support for the unhoused community. She is beyond excited to be a part of the work done here at Street Health DC! 

Loren Kimmel

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My name is Loren Kimmel, and I have been a volunteer with Street Health DC for two years now. I assist on weekly rounds with engaging patients and providing supplies. I am a certified nursing assistant and have worked as a scribe and medical assistant for many years. With Street Health DC, I want to use my background and grow our role of patient navigation as we help connect people to the care we can’t provide on rounds, making this transition as approachable and accessible as possible. I earned my bachelor’s in biomedical science from Auburn University, my masters of physiology and biophysics from Georgetown University, and am currently applying to medical schools with the goal of becoming a street medicine physician.
 

Brooke McKalip

Brooke is an undergraduate student at The University of Arizona, majoring in environmental public health. Originally from Washington, D.C., she has dedicated her last two summers to interning with Street Health DC. There, Brooke has supported the development of projects such as mobile HIV testing and Health Navigator programs. Her experience in advocacy and education in sexual and domestic violence prevention has been instrumental in designing innovative reproductive health initiatives for the organization.

In both Tucson and D.C., Brooke has been deeply involved in supporting unhoused populations. She is an active volunteer at shelters, clinics, and food pantries, contributing actively to community welfare. At The University of Arizona, she is an engaged member of Street Medicine Tucson. Her contributions include participating in projects focused on mobile HIV testing and conducting environmental health research to aid the local unhoused community.

Priya Christensen

Priya is a recent graduate from the University of Washington in Seattle where she studied Public Health-Global Health and Biochemistry. She currently works on designing new flu vaccines as a postbaccalaureate fellow at the NIH. Priya's passion for serving those living unhoused came from growing up in Seattle where the housing crisis has pushed many people onto the streets and away from services. Throughout college, she was an avid volunteer at local shelters, the University District Street Medicine team, UW's OneHealth clinics, Seattle-King County Coalition on Homelessness, and continues to serve as a lead for the Seattle-King County Clinic. Now in DC, she splits her time between Street Health DC and Christ House, a medical respite house. She is passionate about bringing healthcare and social resources to those that need it most. 

Michael Nirula

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My name is Michael. I am a volunteer involved in Street Health DC, where I help with our medical inventory, HIV testing program and blood sugar monitoring. Previously, I have worked with Habitat for Humanity. I am passionate about helping unhoused patients with both medical care and their path to permanent housing.

Meghan Anderson ​

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Meghan is a clinical research assistant for the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Institute of Human Virology. Research studies she works on focus on infectious diseases and substance use among marginalized populations, including people who inject drugs, sexual and gender minorities, and individuals involved in sex work. Inspired by her team’s collaboration with HIPS, Meghan joined Street Health DC to engage more directly in community outreach. As a volunteer, she participates in clinical rounds and assists with medical inventory. She is committed to advancing health equity and is excited to help expand Street Health DC’s impact. 

Julian Olivarez ​

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My name is Julian, and I am a graduate student at Georgetown University pursuing a Master’s in Physiology and Biophysics. I previously worked as a Patient Care Technician at a free clinic, which sparked my passion for serving underserved communities. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from the University of Texas at Dallas, and my ultimate goal is to become a physician. I am excited to be a part of DC Street Health and to have a positive impact on the patients we encounter through compassionate and dedicated care.