top of page

Team & Cohorts

image_50739457.JPG

The DOF Team

Committed To Making Real Change

Board Members

ogunyemi_dotun__phot_WRR0u-e1612893365471.jpg

Dotun Ogunyemi - Founder/President - Board Director

Dotun Ogunyemi, MD is a physician with expertise and leadership roles in medical education, patient safety and quality improvement, and diversity, inclusion, equity, and anti-racist education.  He obtained his MD degree from the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; completed a residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology (OBGYN) at King Drew Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, and a Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship (MFM) at David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA. To facilitate the reduction of health disparities and improve healthcare workforce diversity, he is focused on developing pipeline programs for underrepresented and disadvantaged students to matriculate into healthcare professions and innovative workshops to create equitable fair work &  learning environment, to improve resilience and wellbeing. He is a certified emotional intelligence coach and has published on the topic. He is a Christian and is involved in his local church.

unnamed.jpg

Nathaniel Sugiyama - Vice President - Board Director

Dr. Nathaniel I. Sugiyama is currently an Anesthesiology resident at Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.  Nathaniel completed his bachelors of science at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business and graduated from medical school at the University of Vermont. Prior to medical school, he co-founded a biotechnology company focused on developing an oxygen carrying biologic resuscitation drug for use in traumas and served as a business manager for a private medical practice in Los Angeles, CA.  Nathaniel grew up in Los Angeles, CA and looks forward to giving back to the communities that contributed so much to his experience. Interests include patient safety, quality improvement, healthcare system innovation, biotechnology, population health and spending time outdoors and with loved ones.

Arthurine-compressed-1.jpg

Arthurine Zakama, M.D. - Director of National Pathway Program & Medical Student Support - Board Director

Dr. Arthurine K. Zakama is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her undergraduate education at Vanderbilt University, her medical degree at Duke University, and her OBGYN residency at UC-San Francisco. She is passionate about serving underserved populations locally and globally, health equity through the lens of reproductive justice, and mentorship with a focus on students underrepresented in medicine.

Purple-DOF-Side-Logo-e1613078825426.png

Dr. Sophia Barrett earned her Bachelor’s of Arts (B.A.) in psychology and criminal justice from Siena College, a Master’s of Science (M.S.) in forensic mental health from The Sage College of Albany, and a Master’s of Art (M.A.) and a Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in DC. As part of her graduate training, Dr. Barrett formal practica in clinical and forensic psychology, specifically in inpatient and outpatient settings in the Metropolitan area of DC. Her internship in inpatient acute care was completed at the Behavioral Wellness Center in Philadelphia. She completed her post-doctoral training in forensic psychology at Forum Ohio, a group private practice in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Barrett has experience in conducting a wide range of forensic assessments and therapeutic treatment to adult and adolescent populations, including cognitive behavioral, trauma-focused, personality and mood disorders. She has professional and research interests in area of the provisions of mental health services to the severely mentally ill in communities of color and in institutionalized settings, such as corrections and hospitalizations. Dr. Barrett is currently licensed in California, working in outpatient adult care and academia.

0.jpg

Amir Teixeira - Associate Director of Community Engagement & Student Support - Secretary - Board Director

Amir Teixeira is a 4th year medical student at the California University of Science and Medicine
in Colton, CA. He is from Compton, CA, is the youngest of 5 brothers, and is the first in his family to go to college. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Biology from UCLA and then continued on to get 2 Master’s degrees in Biomedical Science and Public Health with an emphasis in Urban Health Disparities from the Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles, CA. He is an Inland Empire Health Plan Scholar, and an Area Health Education Center Health Equity scholar. He plans to specialize in Emergency Medicine to be an advocate for health equity in high acuity situations.

Screenshot 2025-01-29 142515.jpg

Clarence Sams - Treasurer - Board Director

Clarence Sams is a medical student at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and
Science—College of Medicine. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Sams is a University of
Maryland, Baltimore County alum with a bachelor's degree in biology. In 2022, Sams founded the SSE ME mentoring program geared towards matching high school and college students with experts in student's fields of interest. Sams is also the founder and president of the CDU MD Dermatology Interest Group. His academic research focuses on dermatological-related scar formations prevalent in minority skin types. As a Stanford University REACH HBMC scholar he now works with Stanford’s Dermatology Department on research into how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is impacting the field of Dermatology, publishing in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.

Staff

Drew Richard, MS

dsc01919-2-dJo8E5vW55U08PkN.avif
Director of Community Engagement & Support

Fatimatou Saka, MS

headshot Image.jpeg
Associate Director of Community Engagement & Supports

Muhammad Mukarram, MS

Professional photo.jpg
Associate Director of Student Assessments

Adebayo Awokoya, MS

Resized Pic.jpg
Associate Director of Advising & Counseling
baybridge-compressed-scaled.jpg

High School Cohort

Screen-Shot-2021-04-13-at-1.44.31-PM.png

Airee Claudia Lenna Mcadory

12th Grade

Melanie Sanchez

Screen-Shot-2021-04-13-at-1.44.31-PM.png

11th Grade

Eddie Ogunyemi

Downtown Business Magnet School
High School Graduation 2024
DOF Class Of 2nd Quarter, 2021

Eddie-O-compressed.jpg
Screen-Shot-2021-04-13-at-1.44.31-PM.png

Christell Pelico

12th Grade

Neuroscience & Surgery

Carlos-compressed.jpg

Carlos Simbala

Warren High School
High School Graduation 2024
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Screen-Shot-2021-04-13-at-1.44.31-PM.png

Ashley Davis

12th Grade

12th Grade

Kiera Danielle Wright

Screen-Shot-2021-04-13-at-1.44.31-PM.png
Screen-Shot-2021-04-13-at-1.44.31-PM.png

Estela Cristina Rosado

10th Grade

The DOF Foundation is dedicated to supporting and empowering students at every stage of their educational journey, from high school through medical school. With a primary focus in Los Angeles, we extend our resources nationwide to ensure that all students have access to the opportunities they need to succeed. Our mission is to recognize and uplift students for their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to becoming compassionate physicians within their communities. Through scholarships, mentorship, and community-driven initiatives, we are proud to help shape the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Screen-Shot-2021-04-13-at-1.44.31-PM.png

Karisma Eunique Coleman

12th Grade

Purple-DOF-Side-Logo-e1613078825426.png
Screen-Shot-2021-04-13-at-1.44.31-PM.png

Christell Pelico

11th Grade

Olumide Ojo, MS

IMG_1611.jpeg
Premed Needs Assessment Evaluator

Hailey Egans, MS

Purple-DOF-Side-Logo-e1613078825426.png
Premed Needs Assessment Evaluator

Stephen Kamau, MS

IMG_7185.jpeg
Premed Needs Assessment Evaluator

Bria Mayes

IMG_1685 (1).jpeg
High School Program Coordinator

Events and Details of program:

Each student has been paired with a mentor and engage in monthly calls.   

Orientation, Introduction of Mentors, & Emotional Intelligence Workshop on August 21st. 

Mentoring & Enrichment workshop, with presentation on conflict resolution on September 25th

Check-in & Goal setting event on October 30th

Community Engagement in healthcare setting scheduled for November 2021

 

Ongoing Wellness checks of pathway students using perceived stress scale surveys, followed by implementation of stress reducing strategies. 

Monthly check-ins take place by Pathway Coordinator

Setting of Individualized action plans.

Scholarship support planned.

black-teen-and-young-adult-brother-and-sisters-smiling-to-camera-close-up.jpg

The current cohorts comprises high-school students, community college students, and a post-bacc student.

High School and College Cohorts

Scholar's Name

Education

Madissyn

Adrian

Ashlee

Jalon

Christopher

Julius

Bryauna

James

Christmas

Williams

Gomez

Sims

Diai

Hernandez

Hill

Ehrlich-Bell

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

King Drew Magnet High School

King Drew Magnet High School

King Drew Magnet High School

King Drew Magnet High School

King Drew Magnet High School

King Drew Magnet High School

King Drew Magnet High School

Palisades Charter High School

jordy-e1634912839701.jpg

Bravo Medical Magnet School
High School Graduation 2023
DOF Class Of 3rd Quarter, 2021

Chris Ajanel

0-18-e1659200290162.jpeg

Izel Citali Vazquez

Bravo Medical Magnet School
High School Graduation 2024
DOF Class Of 2nd Quarter, 2022

Jazmin-Moran-e1634912940295.jpg
0-9.jpeg

Jazmin Moran

Emalee Campos-Mendez

Bravo Medical Magnet School
High School Graduation 2023
DOF Class Of 3rd Quarter, 2021

Bravo Medical Magnet School
High School Graduation 2026
DOF Class Of 2nd Quarter, 2022

Amelia-briones-e1634913016637.jpg
0-19-e1659200438548.jpeg

Amelia Briones

Steven A Orantes-Rodriguez

Bravo Medical Magnet School
High School Graduation 2023
DOF Class Of 3rd Quarter, 2021

Bravo Medical Magnet School
High School Graduation 2024
DOF Class Of 2nd Quarter, 2022

Ashley-Alva-e1634912812909.jpg
0-1.png

Ashley Alva

Ivanna Gutierrez Casillas

Bravo Medical Magnet School
High School Graduation 2022
DOF Class Of 3rd Quarter, 2021

Bravo Medical Magnet School
DOF Class Of 2nd Quarter, 2022

Jenee-compressed.jpg

I really appreciate DOF for all the clinical opportunities we get! I truly believe these opportunities are very hard to come by without the guidance and support of an organization like DOF. It has even motivated me to get more involved in taking the extra mile to increase my networking and reach at my university to get more opportunities like the one DOF provides!

 

Angela Ogbogu

Angela-Ogbogu-compressed.jpg

DOF gave me the opportunity to do research and volunteer at health screening events that I probably would not have come across if i wasn’t a part of the foundation. The mentorship is great and I feel it has really prepared me to be a successful medical student and doctor in the future. Through DOF I have been given help with finding work in clinical jobs and have also become better prepared for the MCAT through their tutoring program.

Jenee Wilson 

       Scholar's Name       

Madison

Christopher

Sandra

Bryan

Xiuhnel

Elias

Eduardo

Cytlaly

Rebecca

Daniel

Jenifer

Princesa

Victoria

Rachell

Nazaret

Clark

Cordoba

Dominguez

Chavez

Zein

Geronimo De Leon

Arellano

Estrada

Escatel

Hernandez

Ruiz

Barajas

Holguin

Gonzalez

Sanchez Huerta

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

                   Education                      

California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles

California State University. Los Angeles

olympic-fountain-compressed-scaled.jpg

Charles R. Drew University
Premed Cohort

       Scholar's Name       

Nya Imani

Karina

Alan Martin

Morgan 

Tatum Elaine

Jedidiah

Zoe Isabella

Sullivan 

Gabriela

Destiny

Daniel

Daisy

Hanna

Bailey S.

Anyela 

Arielle 

Brianna

Clarissa

Cydnee 

Brenda 

Adebade 

Bria

Monica

Madison

Stevi

Margo

Emily Lee

Summer 

Hannah

Bria

Edith

Erika

Darlene

Quiana

Damaris

Broq

Roxana

Jesus

Louis

Joanna

Jordan

Kimberly 

Morgan

Nia

Hall

Manuel-Jimenez

Salgado

Thompson

Cravens

Ndam Muyah Manna

Dantzler

Salone

Linarez

Salcido Barrientos

Hernandez

Aguirre

Ghamsari

Moore

Saa

McGlone

Claverie

Bustamante Lopez

Charles

Castaneda

Llori

Fielder

Rodriguez

Lavergne

Collins

Contreras

Woodcock

Jackson

Ghamsari

Mayes

Soto

Davis

Jones

Cooks

Guevara

James

Ramirez-Huerta

Terrazas

Maxwell

Plascencia

Alvira

Uehisa

Thompson

Harper

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

.......................................................................

          Education          

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

Charles R. Drew University

logan-fountain-compressed-scaled.jpg

UCLA
Premed Cohort

       Scholar's Name       

Lota

Cameron

Sophia

Jackeline

Divine 

Jessica 

Allesha

Mai

Zaia

Afnan

Kamea

Spencer

Raiya

Abisola

Margaret

Jaden

Aniyah

Ezinne

Brooke

Lucia

Nicole

Summer

Serena

Ashley

Chloe

Malajia Unique

Rebecca

Ayomide Serah

Khoa

Maryan

Blayne

Jessica Rafaat

Divine Mercy

Amaria Rae

Patience

Dakota Jackson 

Khadijat Olayinka

Eva Adofoah

Faith Janae

Hadassah

Chloe

Uyanwume

Bussey

Kyama

Rodriguez

Ford

Ujukwu

Sheppard

Polk

Hammond

Gabir

Wilson

Rosant

Vitela

Afun

Sasere

Shuler

Story

Okonkwo

Fields

Osuji

Friday

Parr

Cross

Fakolujo

Reese

Wilson

Usigbe

Akintola

Tran

Osman

Tamrat

Gebraeel

Adeboye

Waters

Akok

Spencer

Solebo

Yiadom

Wiggins

Pegues

Reese

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

                   Education                      

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

University of California. Los Angeles

UCR_Aerial-001-compressed.jpg

Premed Cohorts

       Scholar's Name       

Yeipyang

Leonardo

Maryan

Desirae

Dayana

Autumn

Hassan

Judith

Xiomara

Evelyn

Jenee

Chibueze

Grace

Judelca

Georgina

Michelle

Aundre

Benewaa

Kaylin

Devon-Jaron

Niat

KenJonae

Lentz

Khiara

Stefanie

Elizabeth

Joy

Jessica

Alexander

Mowa

Jose

Daisy

Francess

Nageen

Ediomo

Bryant

Eddie

Lois Sarah

Hana

Jada

Jennifer

Chris

Ramon

Chloe

Sasha

Mowa

Regina 

Sharese

Kwa

Munoz

Guzman

Carrillo

Calderon

Price

Elreda

Chavez 

Barillas

Aldana

Wilson

Udo

Bondzie

Rodriguez

Akpabio

Ferreyra

Price

Akosua

Wooley

Irvin

Habtemariam

Wallick

Lefevre

Worrel

Rimpel

Bamishaye

Morounfolu

Allagoa

Nunnery

Oyebamiji

Avila

Lezo

Odibo

Seddiqi

Umanah

Crook

Ogunyemi

Kablan

Roble

Hansen

Ajanel

Ajanel

Alcaraz

Watkins

Hussain

Oyebamiji

Bruce

Arzu

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…..................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

…...................................................................

                   Education                       

Bryn Mawr College

California State University, Channel Islands

California State University, Channel Islands

California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach

California University of Science and Medicine

California University of Science and Medicine

California University of Science and Medicine

California University of Science and Medicine

College of Health Sciences, University of UYO, Nigeria

East Los Angeles Community College

Florida Memorial University

Howard University

Howard University

Howard University/Rutgers School of Graduate Studies

John Hopkins University

Keck Graduate Institute

Morehouse School of Medicine

North Carolina Agricultural and Technological State University

Oswego State University of New York

San Francisco State University

Texas A&M University 

Texas Southern University

Texas Tech University

The University of Texas at Austin

UCLA College Extension

UCLA College Extension

University of California, Berkley

University of California, Irvine

University of California, Merced

University of California, Merced

University of California, Merced

University of California, Riverside

University of California, Riverside

University of California, Riverside

University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego

University of Central Florida

University of Southern California

University of Texas at Austin

University Prep Academy High School

West Los Angeles Community College

cityscape-close-day2-compressed-scaled.jpg

California State University, Los Angeles
Premed Cohort

olympic-fountain-compressed-scaled.jpg

Medical Student  Cohort

cityscape-close-day2-compressed-scaled.jpg

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science
Medical Student Cohort

Ethans-Headshot-Photo-min-scaled.jpg
Headshot-min-scaled-qhx17vm8iou8i9i2s0zifgli4swwdimnfm8zy6tkyc.jpg
Headshot-min-1-scaled.jpg
kaylah-wade-head-shot-.jpg

Chrystal Kumar

Charles R. Drew University of Science & Medicine 

M.D. Candidate, Class of 2027

Ethan Lawrence

Charles R. Drew University of Science & Medicine 

M.D. Candidate, Class of 2027

Kaylah Wade

Charles R. Drew University of Science & Medicine 

M.D. Candidate, Class of 2027

Denise Willoughby

Charles R. Drew University of Science & Medicine 

M.D. Candidate, Class of 2027

MartinVazquez_Headshot-min-scaled.jpg

Martin Vazquez

Charles R. Drew University of Science & Medicine 

M.D. Candidate, Class of 2027

headshot-Image-min-scaled.jpeg

Fatimatou Saka

Charles R. Drew University of Science & Medicine 

M.D. Candidate, Class of 2027

1M6A0136 EE N (1).JPG

Sabrina Montgomery

Charles R. Drew University of Science & Medicine 

M.D. Candidate, Class of 2027

headshot clarence.jpg

Clarence Sams

Charles R. Drew University of Science & Medicine 

M.D. Candidate, Class of 2027

0_3-e1642707104481.jpg

Caleb Ting

University of California Riverside School of Medicine
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2025
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2021

0_3-e1642707104481.jpg

University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2024
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2021

Ajoke Iromini

Ajoke-compressed-e1681435516537.jpg

University of California Riverside School of Medicine
College Graduation 2023
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Roberto Flores

0-e1642706194697.png
Amir-compressed-e1681435564467.jpg

Amir Teixeira

California University Of Science & Medicine
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2025
DOF Class Of 1st Quarter, 2020

0_4-e1642707341536.jpg

University of Illinois College of medicine Peoria
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2025
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2020

Ashley Queen Osuma

Keila-Magafas.jpeg

University of Illinois College of medicine Peoria
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2023
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2020

Keila Magafas

California University Of Science & Medicine
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2024
DOF Class Of 1st Quarter, 2021

Kendall Johnson

Kendall-compressed-e1681435356860.jpg
0-2-e1642706914784.jpeg

University of California Riverside School of Medicine
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2024
DOF Class Of 1st Quarter, 2021

Marilyn Corrales

VSAS-A.-Razo-Picture-e1624381805775.jpeg

University of California Riverside School of Medicine
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2022
DOF Class Of 1st Quarter, 2021

Aladino Razo

Elizabeth-ojeda-compressed-e1681435496761.jpg

University of California Riverside School of Medicine
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2024
DOF Class Of 1st Quarter, 2021

Elizabeth Celaya-Ojeda

mariamu-compressed-e1681435463247.jpg

University of California Riverside School of Medicine
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2025
DOF Class Of 1st Quarter, 2021

Mariamu F. Osumah

0-7-e1654912526486.jpeg

California University Of Science & Medicine
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2024
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2021

Cesar Aguilar

Georgina-Akpabio-compressed.jpg

Georgina Akpabio

California University of Science and Medicine
Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) Program
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

hibueze-Udo-compressed-1.jpg

Chibueze Udo

California University of Science and Medicine
Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) Program
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Chibueze Udo

Grace-compressed-e1681422502156.jpg

Grace Bondzie

California University Of Sciences and Medicine
Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) Program
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Jada-G-compressed.jpg

Jada G. Hanson

University of California, Riverside
College Graduation 2025
DOF Class of 4th Quarter, 2022

judelca-compressed.jpg

Judelca Rodriguez

California University of Science and Medicine
Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) Program
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Angela-Ogbogu-compressed.jpg

Angela Ogbogu

University of California, Riverside
College Graduation 2024
DOF Class of 4th Quarter, 2022

Jenee-compressed.jpg

Jenee Wilson

California University of Science and Medicine
Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) Program
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Screen-Shot-2021-04-13-at-1.44.31-PM.png
Yanely-Itzel-Bolanos-compressed.jpg

Yanely Itzel Bolanos

University Of Arizona
College Graduation 2023
DOF Class of 2nd Quarter, 2022

benice-min-e1681422236462.png

Benice Louis

Eastern Mennonite University
Graduate with BA degree
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

0-14.jpeg

Hadassah Pegues

Oakwood University
College Graduation 2021
DOF Class Of 2nd Quarter, 2022

Chloe-W-compressed.jpg

Chloe Watkins

University of Central Florida
Graduate program
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

0-15.jpeg

Ayiana Daisy-Annie Robinson

Spelman College
Senior: College Graduation 2022
DOF Class Of 2nd Quarter, 2022

DOnna-W-compressed.jpg

D'Onna Webster

Howard University
Sophomore: College Graduation 2025
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Kaylin-W-compressed-e1681422350101.jpg

Kaylin Wooley

Howard University
College Graduation 2025
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Alexander-N-compressed.jpg

Alexander Nunnery

Texas Tech University
Second Degree
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

DOF has been a really good experience for me in particular to get more involved in helping and engaging underserved communities. It has also allowed me to tie in what I am learning in classes with real world medical application. The sense of community within DOF is beautiful and connecting with other students I can relate to makes the journey to becoming a doctor less stressful. Also, the quarterly enrichment workshops and physician interviews are the best!

Elizabeth Bamishaye

Elizabeth-B-compressed.jpg
LA-BW-compressed-scaled.jpg

California State University   Cohort

Sasha-Hussain-compressed.jpg

Sasha Hussain

University Of Southern California
College Graduation 2023
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Elizabeth-B-compressed.jpg

Elizabeth Bamishaye

San Fransisco State University
Post-Baccalaureate
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Mowa-O-compressed.jpg

Iowa Oyebamiji

Niat-H-compressed.jpg

Niat Habtemariam

John Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Alumni, Gap Year
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

University of Texas at Austin
Senior: College Graduation 2023
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Akosua-B-compressed.jpg

Akosua Benewaa

Howard University
Senior: College Graduation 2023
DOF Class of 4th Quarter, 2022

Sarah-B-compressed.jpg

Sarah Bazua

California State University San Marcos
College Graduation 2023
DOF Class Of 1st Quarter, 2023

Jessica-A-compressed.jpg

Jessica Allagoa

Texas Southern University
Grad School
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Screen-Shot-2021-04-13-at-1.44.31-PM.png
Cytlaly-Estrada-compressed.jpg

Cytlaly Estrada

Cal State Los Angeles
College Graduation 2022
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Victoria-Holguin-compressed0.jpg

Victoria Holguin

Cal State Los Angeles
College Graduation 2024
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Jennifer-Ruiz-compressed.jpg

Jennifer Ruiz

Cal State Los Angeles
College Graduation 2022
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Xiuhnel-Zein-compressed.jpg

Xiuhnel Zein

Cal State Los Angeles
College Graduation 2023
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Bryan-Chavez-compressed.jpg

Bryan Chavez

Cal State Los Angeles
College Graduation 2023
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Sandra-Dominguez-compressed.jpg

Sandra Dominguez

Cal State Los Angeles
College Graduation 2024
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Daniel-Hernandez-compressed.jpg

Daniel Hernandez

Cal State Los Angeles
College Graduation 2023
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Rebecca-Escatel-compressed.jpg

Rebecca Escatel

Cal State Los Angeles
College Graduation 2023
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

mail.google1024_1.jpg

Eduardo Arellano

Cal State Los Angeles
College Graduation 2023
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Leonardo-Munoz-compressed.jpg

Leonardo Munoz

Cal State Channel Islands
College Graduation 2026
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Christopher-Cordova-compressed.jpg

Christopher Cordova

Cal State Los Angeles
College Graduation 2023
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Maryan-Guzman-compressed.jpg

Maryan Guzman

California State University San Marcos
College Graduation 2023
DOF Class Of 1st Quarter, 2023

Elias-Geronimo-compressed.jpg

Elias Geronimo

Cal State Los Angeles
College Graduation 2024
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Sarah-B-compressed.jpg

Sarah Bazua

California State University San Marcos
College Graduation 2023
DOF Class Of 1st Quarter, 2023

Xiomara-Barillas-Polanco-compressed.jpg

Xiomara Barillas Polanco

Cal State Long Beach
College Graduation 2025
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2022

Screen-Shot-2021-04-13-at-1.44.31-PM.png

DOF has shown me that there are physicians and med students that look like me and that are willing to give back and help promote the inclusion of the disadvantaged students in healthcare spaces. I am grateful to be a part of the foundation as there are many opportunities available and something is always going on for me to get involved in. 

Jordan Quinn Alvira

0-12-e1659199492329.jpeg
0-6-scaled-e1654912023458.jpeg

University of California Riverside School of Medicine
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2025
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2021

Xaida Wright

unnamed-11.jpg

California University Of Science & Medicine
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2024
DOF Class Of 4th Quarter, 2021

Kenneth Collado

Screen-Shot-2021-04-13-at-1.44.31-PM.png
olympic-fountain-compressed-scaled.jpg

Residents

Eduardo Arellano

Purple-DOF-Side-Logo-e1613078825426.png
Operations Officer

Elias Geronimo De Leon

IMG_2939.jpg
Pathway Coordinator

Maxwell Okunola, MD

unnamed_edited.jpg
Associate Director of Medical Students Programming and Mentoring

Isaiah Hoffman, MS

Screenshot 2025-01-27 164302.jpg
Associate Director for Mentoring, High School Support and Grants
Headshot2023-min-scaled.jpeg

Nyoko Brown

Charles R. Drew University of Science & Medicine 

M.D. Candidate, Class of 2027

Screenshot 2025-01-27 164302.jpg

Isaiah Hoffman

Charles R. Drew University of Science & Medicine 

M.D. Candidate, Class of 2028

IMG_1611.jpeg

Olumide Ojo

Charles R. Drew University of Science & Medicine 

M.D. Candidate, Class of 2028

IMG_7185.jpeg

Stephen Kamau

Charles R. Drew University of Science & Medicine 

M.D. Candidate, Class of 2028

Professional photo.jpg

Muhammad Mukarram

Charles R. Drew University of Science & Medicine 

M.D. Candidate, Class of 2028

Resized Pic.jpg

Adebayo Awokoya

Charles R. Drew University of Science & Medicine 

M.D. Candidate, Class of 2027

bottom of page