Clark Azubuike, MD, MBBS, MPH

Dr. Clark Azubuike is an Emergency Medicine Resident at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, TX. He earned his MBBS from the University of Benin, Nigeria, and his MPH from Harvard University. Dr. Azubuike has extensive clinical experience, having worked in healthcare settings across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States. His professional interests include emergency clinical care, public health policy, and medical education. He is actively involved in research, with several publications and presentations to his name. He is a member of multiple professional organizations, including the American College of Emergency Physicians and the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine.

Dr. Azubuike's clinical work includes diagnosing and treating complex medical emergencies and performing a wide range of clinical procedures. His public health experience includes roles at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Boston Public Health Commission, and Public Policy in Africa Initiative. He has also contributed to various research projects, including studies on name-based microaggressions in healthcare and interventions targeting HIV.

In addition to his clinical and research work, Dr. Azubuike has held several leadership and volunteer positions. He served as the MPH Academic Program Representative for the Harvard Chan Students Association, a member of the Ryan White Boston EMA Planning Council, and a volunteer server at Rosie's Place in Boston. He has received several awards, including the ACEP/EMRA Leadership Academy class of 2025, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Professional Development Fund, and the Sharmat Fellowship for Infectious Diseases.

Geovonni Bell, MD

Dr. Geovonni Bell is an Air Force Staff Emergency Physician at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, TX. He earned his MD from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and completed his Emergency Medicine residency at Emory University. He is board certification eligible in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, anticipated July 2026. His professional interests include trauma-informed care, equity in healthcare, and pediatric emergency medicine.

Dr. Bell has held several leadership roles, including Interim Pediatric Chair at Brooke Army Medical Center and Resident Co-Chair of the Emory Emergency Medicine Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee. He has also served as a committee member for Live Animal Use in Medical Education & Training, working to develop objectives and performance measures for trauma training alternatives. His teaching experience includes instructing emergency procedures using animal or cadaver models and leading journal discussions for residents.

In addition to his clinical and leadership roles, Dr. Bell has contributed to research on topics such as team performance in rapid sequence intubation and the representation of dark skin in emergency medicine journals. His work has been published in AEM Education and Training and the Journal of Medical Primatology. He is actively involved in community service, having co-founded the Emory Emergency Medicine Service Committee and participated in various volunteer activities.

Dr. Bell has received several awards, including the Tactical Combat Casualty Care certification and the Advanced Trauma Life Support certification. He is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians and the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine.

Adriana Cordova, MD

Dr. Adriana Cordova is a recent graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, where she earned her MD. She also holds a Master of Science in Global Medicine from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from the University of California, San Diego. She is passionate about emergency medicine and public health, with a particular focus on serving underserved communities.

Dr. Cordova has held several leadership roles, including President of World Med at USC, where she organized health fairs and raised funds for local elementary schools near Skid Row. She also served as a coordinator for the Chicago Minority Medical Student in Emergency Medicine Program, organizing networking events and skills workshops for student participants. Her volunteer experience includes working with Floating Doctors in Panama, tutoring English to day laborers, and serving as a phlebotomist at a free clinic in Chicago.

In addition to her clinical and leadership roles, Dr. Cordova has contributed to research on autoimmune blistering diseases and HIV care status assessment. Her work has been published in journals such as the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Frontiers in Oncology. She is actively involved in professional organizations, including the National Hispanic Medical Association and the Latino Medical Student Association.

Dr. Cordova has received several awards, including the EMRA/ACEP Medical Student Health Policy Elective in DC and the Medicina Fellow at the Hispanic Center of Excellence at UIC. She is fluent in Spanish and enjoys yoga, true crime documentaries, and outdoor activities.

Ola Elechi, MD

Dr. Ola Elechi is an emergency medicine physician and incoming faculty member at Baylor College of Medicine, where she will practice clinically at Harris Health Ben Taub, Texas Children’s Hospital, and CHI St. Luke’s Health emergency departments. She recently completed her residency training at Yale University, where she served as Co-Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine’s Diversity Committee and engaged in initiatives promoting representation and inclusion of underrepresented groups in academic medicine.

Originally from Texas, Dr. Elechi earned her MD from UT Health San Antonio and her BA in Kinesiology – Sports Medicine from Rice University. Her academic interests lie in social determinants of health, health equity, and global health implementation. She has conducted and presented research on emergency care systems in Nigeria, community health in migrant populations, and the intersection of spirituality and medical education.

Dr. Elechi is passionate about mentorship and service, having held numerous leadership roles with the Student National Medical Association and participated in international service learning in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Her recognitions include induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society and receiving the Yale Women Faculty Forum Seed Grant.

A dedicated educator, advocate, and clinician, Dr. Elechi is committed to improving health outcomes for underserved populations and advancing diversity within the field of emergency medicine. She is a member of the African Federation for Emergency Medicine, SAEM, ACEP, and AMA, and looks forward to contributing to the continued growth of emergency care locally and globally.

Marcus Gonzalez, MD, MBA

Dr. Marcus González is an Emergency Medicine resident at UT Southwestern/Parkland Health in Dallas, Texas. With a strong foundation in both clinical medicine and healthcare leadership, Dr. González brings a unique perspective to the evolving landscape of emergency care. He earned his MD and MBA with a concentration in Health Organization Management from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where he also completed a BS in Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences.

Dr. González has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to service, advocacy, and leadership. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the UTSW EM HEALS Committee and is a resident member of the GME ENTIRE Committee, working to improve inclusivity, equity, and wellness in academic medicine. He was selected for the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association (EMRA) Leadership Academy and SAEM’s ED Administration, Clinical Operations, and Wellness Committees.

As a former President of the TTUHSC Student Government Association, Dr. González led policy reform during the COVID-19 pandemic, advancing initiatives in diversity, mental health, and student representation across campuses. His research interests include health equity, medical education, and systems-based responses to public health crises, with published work on alcohol withdrawal management and pediatric MIS-C outcomes.

Dr. González has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Gold Humanism Honor Society, the UTSW EM Alumni Fund Scholarship, and the University of Washington EM Scholar Award. Passionate about academic medicine, he is dedicated to creating sustainable improvements in emergency care, education, and health policy across Texas and beyond.

Pavitra Krishnamani, MD, MS

Dr. Pavitra Krishnamani, is an emergency medicine physician, digital health innovator, and global health advocate currently serving as faculty at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She is also an affiliate faculty member at the Institute for Data Science in Oncology, where she advances interdisciplinary collaborations at the intersection of clinical care, digital transformation, and patient-centered innovation.

Dr. Krishnamani completed her emergency medicine residency at Baylor College of Medicine and a fellowship in Oncologic Emergency Medicine at MD Anderson. She holds an MD from Sidney Kimmel Medical College and an MS in Global Medicine from USC. Her leadership has extended across global health, refugee health, and healthcare innovation, including the co-founding of Jefferson’s DICE XR Lab, where she developed award-winning digital health tools and simulation platforms.

A nationally recognized speaker, Dr. Krishnamani has presented at SXSW, Stanford MedXEd, and the Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Summit, and serves as a reviewer for the NSF/NIH SmartHealth program. Her writing spans narrative medicine, clinical research, and healthcare design, with publications in Frontiers in Oncology, Journal of Medical Internet Research, and Common Sense.

She currently chairs the Artificial Intelligence & Digital Health GME Subcommittee at MD Anderson and serves on the Institutional Faculty Senate. With a focus on equitable, human-centered systems, Dr. Krishnamani is passionate about reshaping care delivery through technology, ethics, and inclusive leadership—work that aligns closely with TLAF’s mission to drive systemic healthcare improvements through policy and innovation.

Robert Mohr, MD

Dr. Robert Mohr is a board-certified emergency physician whose career spans frontline trauma care, military operational medicine, and health advocacy. Currently practicing as a locum tenens physician across Texas and the Southwest, Dr. Mohr brings expertise in high-acuity, high-volume emergency departments, including Level I trauma centers and critical access hospitals. He has previously served as Assistant Professor at Penn State Medical Center and has taught both residents and advanced practice providers.

Dr. Mohr’s clinical leadership extends beyond the bedside. He is the Founder and Chair of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine’s Locums Section, where he advocates for physician autonomy and educates peers on navigating the evolving landscape of emergency medicine. As an incoming member of the Texas College of Emergency Physicians Board of Directors, he continues to shape state and national policy through strategic engagement and debate.

Prior to civilian practice, Dr. Mohr served in the U.S. Army as a General Medical Officer and Operational Medicine Physician, providing care in austere and combat environments across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Afghanistan. His humanitarian and tactical medical experience inform his deep commitment to patient care under any circumstances.

A graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, Dr. Mohr holds a BS in Biology from Texas A&M. He is a dynamic public speaker and mentor, known for empowering young physicians with insights on career autonomy, contract law, and personal fulfillment in medicine. When not in scrubs, he enjoys mountain biking, alpine skiing, and exploring the outdoors.

Ariel Noble, MD, MS

Dr. Ariel Noble is an emergency medicine physician at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare System in Memphis, Tennessee. A graduate of St. George’s University School of Medicine (Magna Cum Laude), Dr. Noble completed her emergency medicine residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where she was honored with the UAMS Resident Graduate Research Award and named Arkansas ACEP Resident of the Year.

Her career blends high-acuity clinical expertise with leadership and a deep commitment to health equity and policy. As interim Associate Medical Director, Dr. Noble led initiatives to streamline workflows, improve quality metrics, and enhance interdisciplinary collaboration in a busy urban emergency department. She has developed and facilitated equity-centered training workshops and has served on diversity and opioid stewardship committees.

Dr. Noble’s research interests include trauma-related mental health and health disparities in incarcerated populations. She has presented nationally and regionally on these topics and contributed to simulation training modules and health policy education toolkits aimed at improving resident preparedness and systemic impact.

An advocate for inclusive care and policy reform, Dr. Noble has led lectures on emergency care best practices and mentored medical students, physician assistant students, and residents. She aspires to integrate her clinical and academic experiences to advance equitable healthcare systems and advocate for underserved populations at the policy level.

Dr. Noble is board-eligible in Emergency Medicine and continues to champion initiatives that address structural barriers to care while fostering innovation in emergency medical education and delivery.