University of Southern California
USVH USC Chapter volunteers are dedicated to compassionate service at local Southern California VA hospitals.
Our USVH USC Chapter is our second national chapter, and our volunteers in Southern California continue to exhibit traits of compassion, optimism, and dedication when interacting with veterans. We love our USVH USC volunteers!
Karthik Chetlapalli
USC Program Vice President
Karthik is a senior at the University of Southern California, majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Health Care Studies. He is also a progressive Master’s student in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine. As the Vice President of USVH he is responsible for working in synergy with the president, coordinating volunteering, managing members, and planning the campaign for each semester. As a long member of USC USVH, Karthik enjoyed watching elderly veterans perk up during poker games and is deeply interested in the medical and social factors around quality of life. Outside of USVH, Karthik is interested in regenerative and rehabilitative research, aiming for a career in medicine. He also enjoys archery, cooking, gardening, and public speaking .