Cameron Scoggins is an experienced emergency medical professional with over four years of combined prehospital and hospital-based experience. With two years as an EMT on an ambulance and two years working in a hospital emergency department, Cameron brings a well-rounded, real-world perspective to emergency response education. Cameron has a strong passion for teaching and genuinely enjoys sharing knowledge and firsthand experience, striving to make emergency preparedness accessible, engaging, and practical for the community. Cameron is currently pursuing a nursing degree at the University of South Florida, with the goal of carving a career path that blends clinical practice with education and community preparedness.

Quynh Anh “Lily” Nguyen is a third-year student at the University of South Florida, originally from Saigon, Vietnam, pursuing a double major in Biomedical Sciences and Public Health. With a strong passion for emergency management and emergency healthcare, she joined USF CERT in Fall 2025 and advanced to serve as a Medical Operations Instructor, where she teaches disaster preparedness courses monthly. In addition, Lily is also a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), serves as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) on UEMSA’s Medical Response Unit, and supports the Reproductive Health floor at the USF Student Health and Wellness Center. She also serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross at USF and is involved in GIS research with the USF College of Public Health. After completing her bachelor’s degrees, Lily aspires to pursue an MD/DO–PhD with a focus on emergency medicine, critical care anesthesiology, and public health emergency - disaster management.​​

Jay Rajyaguru is an alumnus of the USF College of Public Health with his Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) with the Community Engaged Homeland Security and Emergency Management minor. In December 2024, Jay completed his Master's in Public Health (MPH) with a focus in Global Disaster Management, Humanitarian Relief, and Homeland Security. He serves as the Regional Director of Public Health Preparedness at the Florida Department of Health for Region IV. Jay is a certified FEMA CERT Instructor, Incident Command System (ICS) Instructor, and has been with the CERT program since Fall 2016 and remains an active supporter of the USF CERT program serving on the board as an Advisor. Furthermore, Jay is an Stop-the-Bleed Instructor, American Red Cross Shelter Manager, and Hands-Only CPR Instructor.

Maria Paula Ibarcena Woll earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) in Global Epidemiology from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where she also completed a certificate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a minor in Community Engaged Homeland Security and Emergency Management from the University of South Florida. Maria Paula currently serves as a Public Health Planner with the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County, where she contributes to emergency response planning, health education, and community resilience initiatives.

She is also a CERT Instructor, teaching CERT Basic Training and assisting with health and medical response training for lay responders. Before moving to the United States to further her education, Maria Paula attended medical school in Peru, where she developed her passion for global health, epidemiology, and community-centered emergency preparedness.

Kat received her Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a concentration in Community Engaged Homeland Security and Emergency Management from the University of South Florida. During Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Ian, Kat served as a Shelter Manager for Hillsborough County Office of Emergency Management through the CERT program. She also assisted in deploying Special Needs Shelters (SpNS) during Hurricane Ian (2022) in Hillsborough County, and then managing SpNS in Pinellas County during Hurricanes Helene and Milton (2024).

Currently, she works as a Public Health Preparendess Coordinator through the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County. She is currently taking graduate-level courses at the USF College of Public Health in pursuit of her Master's in Public Health (MPH) with a focus on Occupational Health, Disaster Management, and Social Marketing.

William “Bill” Howe is a dedicated public safety professional with over 27 years of service as a Firefighter and REMT-Paramedic. After several years in the U.S. Navy, Bill continued his commitment to protecting others through a lifelong career in emergency response, preparedness, and public health. He holds an Associate of Science in Emergency Management and Homeland Security and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety Administration with a concentration in Fire Administration. Bill is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health in Global Disaster Management, Humanitarian Relief, and Homeland Security (GHH). 

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Throughout his career, Bill has supported multiple hurricane deployments within and beyond the State of Florida, as well as wildfire and COVID-19 response operations at both state and federal sites. He serves as an EMT-B Instructor, CERT Instructor, and Field Training Officer for Paramedics with the Sarasota County Fire Department. Bill has also completed the FEMA Professional Development Series, further strengthening his expertise in emergency management and coordination. In his current role as Logistics Coordinator for the Tampa Bay Health & Medical Preparedness Coalition, Bill plays a vital role in enhancing regional preparedness and resilience through training, coordination, and resource support that safeguard the health and safety of communities across Florida.

Hannah Mammen graduated with her Master of Public Health (MPH) in May 2026, with a concentration in environmental and occupational health. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of South Florida, with minors in Environmental Health and Community Engaged Homeland Security & Emergency Management. Hannah began her affiliation with USF CERT in Spring 2023 and quickly became an active and engaged member. In Fall 2024, she stepped into the role of USF CERT Public Information Officer, where she led the development of the “Hurricane 101” safety campaign during the 2024 hurricane season while also supporting volunteer coordination efforts. Her leadership and service were recognized by the University of South Florida Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement with the “Volunteer Standout Performance of the Year Award.” From 2024 to 2026, Hannah served as Senior Deputy Director. Now she works at Johns Hopkins Children’s Hospital as an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist and continues to support USF CERT as an advisor.

​Kelly received his Master of Arts in Emergency Management and Homeland Security from Arizona State University. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) with a minor in Homeland Security and Emergency Management from USF. Kelly works as an Emergency Management Coordinator for TECO People's Gas.

Kelly’s experience includes being a medic in the Army National Guard, as well as a supervisor for a private ambulance company. Kelly volunteers as an Emergency Medical Technician and is on the board of directors for the Sun City Center Emergency Squad. Kelly is a certified instructor for the FEMA CERT Basic Training, Stop-the-Bleed, Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED, and NAEMT courses. Kelly serves on the Higher Education Committee for the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA) and is working towards his Florida Professional Emergency Manager (FPEM) certification. Kelly has been a member of USF CERT since 2014.