Speaker Bios

Dr. Reza Nassiri - Dr. Gabriel Toma - Patricia Puline - Dr. Zahida Bhatti
student speakers: Lisa Mattingly - Student Panel on Overseas Volunteerism

Lisa Mattingly

After receiving a bachelors degree in communication studies from Oklahoma City University, Lisa moved to Stuart, Florida and worked four years in HIV case management at Project Response Aids Center, which covered a four county area in Florida (Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, Indian River) with over 1400 clients. Lisa was a case manager for three of those years and a supervisor. Utilizing RyanWhite federal money as well as state/local funds, Lisa assessed patients interaction with their medical provider to ensure their needs were met through coordination, linkage, and payment of services.

"While my patients were learning from me, I was also learning from them and I am confident that my experiences will benefit me a future physician."