Dr. Freeman was an undergraduate at UC Berkeley and attended medical school at the University of Southern California. She trained in Emergency Medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Jacobi/Montefiore Emergency Medicine Residency Program in New York, serving as chief resident during her final year. She is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician who, after completing her residency, obtained a Masters in Science in Epidemiology from Cornell University. Dr. Freeman is currently an attending physician at Alameda County Medical Center- Highland Hospital in Oakland, California.

Asha Vitatoe is an experienced non-profit leader with over 17 years of experience in the field. Since graduating with her Bachelor's degree from Emory University, Asha has worked in education and youth development roles, primarily serving youth of color. Much of her experience has focused on empowering youth through post-secondary education, career guidance, and support. In that time, she has spearheaded the development of innovative programs tailored to engage young men of color, probation youth, community college students, and individuals attending alternative educational schools. Ms. Vitatoe also has her Master in Public Health from UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.

Jennifer Hernandez was born and raised in the Bay Area. She attended UC Berkeley for undergrad and received her B.A in Sociology. In addition to working at MIMS, she is also a health coach at Highland Hospital. Her goal is to become a physician and help those in her community.

Taryn Lloyd-Trotter received her B.S. in Healthcare Administration from Hampton University and is a proud MIMS alumna. As an undergraduate, Taryn developed a strong passion for youth outreach and development and is committed to combating disparities in the medical field for people of color. As an Oakland native, Taryn is honored and excited to be back in the Bay Area, helping young people pursue and achieve their career goals in the health field.

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Denae Reed has been a Physician Assistant for 18 years with a focus in Emergency Medicine and Forensic Examinations for Sexual Assault Victims. For the past 15 years, she has worked at Alameda Health System, Highland Hospital in Oakland, California.   Her other areas of clinical practice have included Women’s Health, Adolescent, and Geriatric Care in the Bay Area. Mrs. Reed graduated from the 32nd PA Class at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science, in Los Angeles, after receiving her B.S. in Health Science, with a Minor in Human Biology from CSU, Hayward.