University of San Francisco
USVH USFCA Chapter volunteers are passionate USVH members who give back to their community in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Our USVH USFCA Chapter is our third national chapter, and our volunteers in San Francisco exhibit dedication and passion toward helping veterans every week. We are so excited to welcome our USFCA volunteers!
Madeline Gregor
USFCA Program Director
Madeline Gregor is a sophomore at USF on the pre-med track pursuing a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. She is very excited to be directing the USF USVH Chapter and is looking forward to positively impacting SF VA veterans as well as providing students with hospital exposure and access to clinical hours. She became interested in USVH through her established connection at the San Francisco VA Hospital where she volunteers regularly in the Emergency Department. Maddie says that dedicating her time to helping those who have served her is a great privilege, and that VA hospitals foster very special environments of learning and compassion. Outside of USVH, Maddie also volunteers weekly at Kaiser Permanente and conducts research at USF in Dr. Suni’s Laboratory. In her free time, Maddie enjoys practicing yoga, rollerblading, playing the guitar and spending time outside on sunny days.
Tanusri Gudavalli
USFCA Vice President
Tanusri Gudavalli is a sophomore at the University of San Francisco on the pre-med track pursuing a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. She is passionate about serving her community, specifically the veteran population who has served the nation. She volunteers at the Emergency Department at the SF VA, where she finds joy in interacting with patients and witnessing the positive impact we have on their lives. Through her involvement with USVH, she hopes to encourage more people to volunteer at the SF VA, where they can have a similarly rewarding experience and positively affect the lives of veterans. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching basketball, and traveling. She is excited to see USVH grow and see the impact we have on our veterans population
Maia Goldberg
Director of Membership
Maia Goldberg is a second-year Sociology major at the University of San Francisco, with minors in Chemistry and Health Studies. She is the Director of Membership for the USF USVH Chapter and is also involved with SF Camp Kesem as well as the Women in Pre-Med Society on campus. Previously, Maia volunteered as a Crisis Intervention Specialist at YouthLine, a teen-to-teen service of Lines for Life: spporting youth struggling with suicidal ideation, substance use, domestic violence, and mental health concerns allowed her to develop a strong foundational understanding of social determinants of health. Maia’s dedication as a lead volunteer has translated to her current involvement with USVH and she is excited to see the club continue to grow. She values fostering relationships with people of all ages, as she currently works with elementary school students at a YMCA before/after school program and elderly individuals at a local senior center. For fun in the city, Maia enjoys exploring neighborhoods with her friends, finding new favorite restaurants, and listening to music.
Jaylen Dang
USFCA Social Media Director
Jaylen Dang is a sophomore studying Biology and is the social media director of the USF Chapter of USVH. During high school, she brought back the LEO (Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity) Club through the Cabrillo Host Lions International non-profit organization. This experience was transformative during her academic career which sparked her interest in serving people in need through eye vision health benefits and health care equity. Through USF’s chapter, she hopes to give back to the veteran community and form meaningful connections within the community. Aside from being involved in various clubs on campus, she also works as a research assistant in a hosts and microbe lab with Dr. Sangman Kim, conducting research on toll-like receptors used by immune systems. In her free time, Jaylen enjoys playing for the Women’s Club Basketball Club, teaching her peers how to play Mahjong, exploring farmer’s markets, and walking through Golden Gate Park.
Rachel Lee
Director of Special Events
Rachel Lee is a sophomore at the University of San Francisco on the pre-med track pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a Biochemistry concentration and a minor in Biology. She is passionate about serving the veteran community as she is pursuing Air Force ROTC in hopes of serving the nation herself. She was introduced to USVH while at the San Francisco VA where she regularly volunteers at the Emergency Department. Through her involvement with USVH, she hopes to expose students to the veteran community of San Francisco while gaining hospital exposure and volunteer hours. Outside of USVH, Rachel is an orientation leader with GO-Team, the Get Orientated Orientation program, a teacher assistant for the Skills and Simulations Lab for the School of Nursing and Health Professions, and a research assistant for The Stevenson Group at USF which studies antimicrobial peptides and metals to provide a foundation for new innovative treatments for bacterial infections. In her free time, Rachel enjoys swimming, spending time with her family, and cafe hopping around the city.