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IAEP
Local R2-20
Meet The Executive Board
Alanna Badgley, President
Alanna has served as President of the Local 20 since January 2020 and as a National Executive Board member of NAGE since April 2022. She is a paramedic who has worked at Empress Ambulance Service since 2016, and has been in the field of EMS since 2010. Before working in southern Westchester County, she worked rural EMS in Connecticut and the Hudson Valley as an EMT, with experience in volunteer systems as well as in the ER where she worked as a tech. She is a CLI and loves teaching EMS. In addition to her experience in EMS, she also does a lot of volunteer work in the nonprofit world. Since 2016 she has planned and directed a week-long youth summer camp that teaches about cross-cultural peace building and diplomacy. Beyond all that, she loves hiking, traveling, photography, camping, reading interesting articles, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Robert Lunde, Vice President South Division
Bobby became VP of the South division in February 2023. He has worked with Empress for 7 years but has 25 years of experience in EMS. He started volunteering at age 16 and obtained his EMT certification at 18. Since then he has worked at most agencies in southern Westchester.
As VP, Bobby’s goal is to improve morale and make EMS a career people want to stay in. To do this, Bobby helped develop the Peer Support Group. He wants our members to know they’re not alone and have a peer to speak with in tough times. When he’s not working, Bobby dedicates his time to his family, raising his two sons.
As VP, Bobby’s goal is to improve morale and make EMS a career people want to stay in. To do this, Bobby helped develop the Peer Support Group. He wants our members to know they’re not alone and have a peer to speak with in tough times. When he’s not working, Bobby dedicates his time to his family, raising his two sons.
Jennifer McSorley, Vice President North Division
Jennifer has 29 years of experience in EMS, obtaining her EMT certification in 1995 through Putnam County’s EMT program. She pursued her paramedic certification at DCC in 2000. While working in EMS, Jennifer raised two sons, who are both First Responders. Jennifer has maintained status as a paramedic preceptor for DCC and WCC, and has operated as an FTO for EMTs and paramedics. Since joining Empress with the EMStar acquisition, she has been an active Shop Steward with the union. As VP of the North Division, Jennifer is excited to continue serving the union and being a voice for the membership as Empress continues to grow. She easily speaks her mind and is a strong advocate for what is right.
Angie Desmond, Vice President West Division
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Matt Chan, Chief Shop Steward
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Cecilia Korn, Secretary
Cecilia became an EMT in 2020. She started her training and career during the peak of the pandemic, at Empress EMS. She used the opportunity to learn from some amazing EMTs and Paramedics that we call our coworkers. Cecilia is thrilled to be serving IAEP Local R2-20 and excited to do her part in advancing the field of EMS. When she's not working, Cecilia enjoys baking and spending time with loved ones.
Treasurer
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Meet Our Stewards
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Starlina Baltimore - Bronx
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Jorge Blondett - Westchester
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Thomas Cummings - Hudson Valley
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Angie Demond - Sullivan
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Nicole DeSousa - Westchester
Nicole has been an EMT since 2017, and has worked at Empress since 2018. She is a certified EMD, and dispatched at Empress between May of 2019 and June of 2021. She is per diem at Empress but loves answering questions to help others out so if you need anything let her know!
Tyler Dineen - Hudson Valley
Tyler started in EMS with New Windsor VAC, becoming an EMT in August of 2020. He began working as an EMT in September of 2020 for both Philipsown EMS, in Putnam County, and EMStar who has since been acquired by Empress EMS. Tyler begins Paramedic School in January of 2022. In addition to being an EMT, Tyler has also been a firefighter since April of 2018, with the Vails Gate Fire Department. Tyler is in the process of becoming a Certified Lab Instructor, and working towards his degree in Fire Investigation, and Administration, as well as EMS Administration. While Tyler is not at work (which is rare), he enjoys spending time with his family, and friends.
Maureen Edwards - Westchester
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Paul Hoffman - Hudson Valley
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Andrew Kemmerer - Hudon Valley
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Hudson Lovell - Hudson Valley
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Georgie Martinez - Bronx
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Tammy Rhinehart - Hudson Valley
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Richard Rivera - Westchester
Richard is a seasoned paramedic who has helped many individuals transition from EMT to paramedic as well. His patience and love for the job is what strives him to continue to teach EMTs and paramedics. He’s always said “50% of the job is personality, one’s first impression is crucial.” Although Richard was injured in April of 2022, he continues to support his fellow union members and is happy to respond to the Yonkers base to help and represent any of our members. He has experience working with management and is eager to help our members. Richard is readily available by email but prefers phone calls or texts.
Justin Scribner - Hudson Valley
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Lida Shao - Bronx
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Marc Strauss - Sullivan
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