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About the Executive Board

Alanna Badgley, President

Lamail Townsend, Chief Shop Steward

Austin Magnuson, Vice President

Alanna has served as President of the Local 20 since January 2020 and as a National Executive Board member of NAGE since April 2022. She is a paramedic who has worked at Empress Ambulance Service since 2016, and has been in the field of EMS since 2010. Before working in southern Westchester County, she worked rural EMS in Connecticut and 

Alanna has served as President of the Local 20 since January 2020 and as a National Executive Board member of NAGE since April 2022. She is a paramedic who has worked at Empress Ambulance Service since 2016, and has been in the field of EMS since 2010. Before working in southern Westchester County, she worked rural EMS in Connecticut and the Hudson Valley as an EMT, with experience in volunteer systems as well as in the ER where she worked as a tech. She is a CLI and loves teaching EMS. In addition to her experience in EMS, she also does a lot of volunteer work in the nonprofit world. Since 2016 she has planned and directed a week-long youth summer camp that teaches about cross-cultural peace building and diplomacy. Beyond all that, she loves hiking, traveling, photography, camping, reading interesting articles, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Austin Magnuson, Vice President

Lamail Townsend, Chief Shop Steward

Austin Magnuson, Vice President

Austin has served as Vice President of the Local 20 since August of 2020. He moved to New York and started as a paramedic with Empress EMS in 2019, and recently became a critical care paramedic. He has been involved with EMS since 2014 and previously worked as a clinical educator and telemedicine specialist at the George Washington Univer

Austin has served as Vice President of the Local 20 since August of 2020. He moved to New York and started as a paramedic with Empress EMS in 2019, and recently became a critical care paramedic. He has been involved with EMS since 2014 and previously worked as a clinical educator and telemedicine specialist at the George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C. In addition to this work, he volunteered as a Paramedic and EMT in Southern Maryland as well as for his university rescue squad in D.C. Austin is passionate about pre-hospital care education and the progression of EMS in the 21st century. When he’s not working, Austin enjoys photography, traveling, hiking and running.

Lamail Townsend, Chief Shop Steward

Lamail Townsend, Chief Shop Steward

Lamail Townsend, Chief Shop Steward

Lamail started as an EMT at Empress in 1993 and has worked in EMS continuously since. He became a medic in 1996 and has been a Critical Care Paramedic with the Westchester Medical Center STAT team since 2009. He is currently studying to become a nurse and would like to eventually specialize in neonatology/pediatrics before eventually purs

Lamail started as an EMT at Empress in 1993 and has worked in EMS continuously since. He became a medic in 1996 and has been a Critical Care Paramedic with the Westchester Medical Center STAT team since 2009. He is currently studying to become a nurse and would like to eventually specialize in neonatology/pediatrics before eventually pursuing his doctorate in nursing. He's passionate about health and nutrition and when he's not working or studying, he is an avid mountain biker and can usually be found racing local mountain bike races in the Hudson Valley.

Kathleen Howard, Secretary

Kathleen Howard, Secretary

Lamail Townsend, Chief Shop Steward

Kathleen (Kat) has served on the Executive Board since January 2020, first in the capacity of Treasurer, and now as Secretary. She was inspired to become an EMT in 2016, after doing hundreds of hours of relief work in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, which hit her home community. She worked as an EMT for two years at Empress, with one ye

Kathleen (Kat) has served on the Executive Board since January 2020, first in the capacity of Treasurer, and now as Secretary. She was inspired to become an EMT in 2016, after doing hundreds of hours of relief work in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, which hit her home community. She worked as an EMT for two years at Empress, with one year as a FTO/QA,QI, before becoming a Paramedic through the Yonkers FD program in 2019. She's an AHA CPR, ACLS and PALS instructor, as well as a CLI. She loves to teach, to mentor new EMTs and is a valuable resource to anyone who wants to learn. In her free time, she loves to ride her bike and enjoys participating in the Muddy Angels Memorial EMS Bike Rides. She also loves spending time on the beach in Breezy Point, NY, where she grew up.

Chris Dineen, Treasurer

Kathleen Howard, Secretary

Chris Dineen, Treasurer

Chris started in EMS as a volunteer for New Windsor VAC at the age of 16, becoming an EMT at 18. In 1996, he became a Paramedic and after a year at MLSS in Newburgh, NY, he went on to work for St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson, NJ where he enjoyed the urban environment for 8 years. Chris has spent the past 17 years workin

Chris started in EMS as a volunteer for New Windsor VAC at the age of 16, becoming an EMT at 18. In 1996, he became a Paramedic and after a year at MLSS in Newburgh, NY, he went on to work for St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson, NJ where he enjoyed the urban environment for 8 years. Chris has spent the past 17 years working for The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. Additionally, Chris worked at Transcare from 2009 until they closed in 2016 and was immediately hired by EMStar who continued the area's EMS coverage until recently when they were acquired by Empress.

While Chris has made a career of EMS, he has also been a volunteer firefighter for many years, and involved in Scouts as a leader for more than 12 years. When Chris is not serving the community, he enjoys relaxing and spending time with his wife,  Sarah and their 5 children. 

About Our Stewards

Jamiel Cunningham - Westchester

Jamiel Cunningham - Westchester

Jamiel Cunningham - Westchester

 

Jamiel Cunningham has been working at Empress Ambulance Service since 2015 where he started as an EMT, before becoming a paramedic in 2018. His biggest passion is serving and satisfying the needs of others. It has been his honor to serve as a Steward with the IAEP. He is a fun-loving, entertaining, and passionate individual who you shoul

 

Jamiel Cunningham has been working at Empress Ambulance Service since 2015 where he started as an EMT, before becoming a paramedic in 2018. His biggest passion is serving and satisfying the needs of others. It has been his honor to serve as a Steward with the IAEP. He is a fun-loving, entertaining, and passionate individual who you should always feel free to approach with any questions, concern or advice. 

John Bigger - Bronx

Jamiel Cunningham - Westchester

Jamiel Cunningham - Westchester

John has been an EMT since 2013, starting with Montefiore EMS (a Division of Empress) in 2018. He is proud of the fellow members he works with in the city, who have excelled as Empress' first NYC division. He gets tremendous joy from being a part of this team.

Maureen Edwards - Westchester

Jamiel Cunningham - Westchester

Maureen Edwards - Westchester

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Nicole DeSousa - Westchester

Nicole DeSousa - Westchester

Maureen Edwards - Westchester

 

Nicole has been an EMT since 2017, and has worked at Empress since 2018. She is a certified EMD, and dispatched between May of 2019 and June of 2021. She is currently in nursing school and loves the medical field! She also loves answering questions to help others out so if you need anything let her know!

Tim Martin - Hudson Valley

Nicole DeSousa - Westchester

Tyler Dineen - Hudson Valley

Timothy (Tim) started his Emergency Services career as an EMT in 1992, then became a Paramedic in 1994. For the decades he has been in Emergency Services, he has always worked in the Hudson Valley region. Tim started out as an EMT Then Paramedic  at Sloper-Willen Ambulance, which was then acquired by Alamo Ambulance, which was then acquir

Timothy (Tim) started his Emergency Services career as an EMT in 1992, then became a Paramedic in 1994. For the decades he has been in Emergency Services, he has always worked in the Hudson Valley region. Tim started out as an EMT Then Paramedic  at Sloper-Willen Ambulance, which was then acquired by Alamo Ambulance, which was then acquired by Transcare. He moved on to EMStar after Transcare shut its doors in 2016, and now at Empress as a result of the EMStar acquisition. In addition to EMT and Paramedic, he has also served the role of Operations Supervisor at all of the mentioned agencies now looking into this new role and assist with the growth of the local and Empress. Tim has also been a volunteer firefighter since 1990, serving both the New Hackensack Fire District and Hughsonville Fire District in his hometown of Wappingers Falls. When Tim is not working or volunteering, he keeps very busy with his 4 children ranging in ages from preteen through adult, and his wife. Tim has also coached cheerleading for his daughters and is very active in their sports and competitions. 

Tyler Dineen - Hudson Valley

Nicole DeSousa - Westchester

Tyler Dineen - Hudson Valley

Tyler started in EMS with New Windsor VAC, becoming an EMT in August of 2020.  He began working as an EMT in September of 2020 for both Philipsown EMS, in Putnam County, and EMStar who has since been acquired by Empress EMS.   Tyler begins Paramedic School in January of 2022.  In addition to being an EMT, Tyler has also been a firefighter

Tyler started in EMS with New Windsor VAC, becoming an EMT in August of 2020.  He began working as an EMT in September of 2020 for both Philipsown EMS, in Putnam County, and EMStar who has since been acquired by Empress EMS.   Tyler begins Paramedic School in January of 2022.  In addition to being an EMT, Tyler has also been a firefighter since April of 2018, with the Vails Gate Fire Department.  Tyler is in the process of becoming a Certified Lab Instructor, and working towards his degree in Fire Investigation, and Administration, as well as EMS Administration.  While Tyler is not at work (which is rare), he enjoys spending time with his family, and friends.

Vinny Giacoio - Westchester

Willis Sands - Westchester and Bronx

Willis Sands - Westchester and Bronx

 

Vinny got into EMS for the same reason as most, because he wanted to help others and make a difference. For him, it’s more of a calling than a choice. It also gives him an opportunity to do his favorite thing.. lift things up and put them down! He's been an EMT since 2019, starting in the field with Empress Ambulance Service. When he's not working he likes to read, work out and eat!

Willis Sands - Westchester and Bronx

Willis Sands - Westchester and Bronx

Willis Sands - Westchester and Bronx

Willis started in the field of EMS when he was only 16 years old. He's worked at Empress as an EMT since 2009. Previously, he has worked for the federal government, the state of New York and the City of New York. He used to serve as President of the IAEP Local 20, the president of the EMS Division of 1199, and was the third vice president of DC37. He also plays the bagpipes!

Jorge Blondett - Westchester

Willis Sands - Westchester and Bronx

Crew Connolly - Hudson Valley

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Crew Connolly - Hudson Valley

Jennifer McSorley - Hudson Valley

Crew Connolly - Hudson Valley

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Jennifer McSorley - Hudson Valley

Jennifer McSorley - Hudson Valley

Jennifer McSorley - Hudson Valley

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Justin Scribner - Hudson Valley

Jennifer McSorley - Hudson Valley

Jennifer McSorley - Hudson Valley

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