Meet The Team

Chief Executive Director &

Founder

Dr. Abdullah Hasan Pratt is an Assistant Professor and Emergency Medicine physician at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Known as “Dee,” he has dedicated his career to improving access to care and strengthening community health on Chicago’s South Side. His passion for this work is rooted in personal experiences growing up on the South Side, where he witnessed the devastating impact of limited healthcare access and the loss of loved ones, including the tragic death of his older brother to gun violence.

In response, Dr. Pratt began mentoring youth, coaching football, and organizing community events focused on safety and wellness. Today, he continues this mission as a physician by leading efforts to improve health literacy and emergency preparedness. Through hands-on training, he teaches residents how to respond to cardiac arrests, strokes, and traumatic injuries before help arrives.

Whether he’s providing sideline medical support, guiding future healthcare professionals, or working at the trauma center, Dr. Pratt remains focused on one thing: showing up for the communities he calls home, and helping others do the same.

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Board Secretary

Tai Donovan is a fourth-year medical student at Windsor University School of Medicine with a strong focus on Emergency Medicine and community-centered care. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration, and brings over five years of experience as a Nationally Registered EMT.

Tai’s dedication to service extends beyond the clinical setting. She co-founded a nonprofit supporting unhoused individuals and domestic violence shelters across New York City, and continues to lead health-focused initiatives in underinvested communities. At Windsor, she has played an active role in student government and founded peer-led academic support programs for USMLE and NBME exam preparation.

A dynamic leader in national medical organizations, Tai currently chairs the American Academy of Emergency Medicine’s Cabinet of Delegates and contributes to its Upstander Response Training Simulation workshop, a simulation-based program designed to help clinicians navigate high-stakes encounters in the clinical environment. She is also a core member of the All EM Collaborative Taskforce, where she collaborates with leaders across the specialty to expand access to mentorship, clinical education, and professional development for aspiring emergency physicians.

Tai’s work blends clinical training, policy insight, and grassroots engagement—reflecting her commitment to improving care, empowering students, and strengthening emergency preparedness in communities that need it most.

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Board Treasurer

Chris Payne serves as the Treasurer on the MedCEEP board and brings a wealth of financial expertise to the organization. Currently a Lead Finance Analyst at GE Aerospace, Chris is responsible for financial forecasting, in-depth analysis, and driving process improvements as new engines near entry into service. He began his journey at GE Aerospace in the Finance Management Program, a competitive two-year rotational program designed to develop corporate finance and business acumen through hands-on experience in commercial, FP&A, and supply chain finance across six-month rotations.

Chris’s background also includes valuable accounting experience, having completed internships focused on internal and external audits. A graduate of Xavier University, Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minor in Information Systems, combining a strong foundation in finance with a robust understanding of technology.

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Board Member At Large

Dr. Symphony Fletcher is a first-year Emergency Medicine resident at the University of Chicago Medical Center. A proud graduate of the Pritzker School of Medicine, Dr. Fletcher’s passion for medicine has always been deeply connected to her commitment to strengthening care in communities impacted by violence and limited access to healthcare.

During medical school, she helped launch MedCEEP as a way to create hands-on opportunities for students in underresourced neighborhoods to explore healthcare careers and gain practical emergency response training. Her vision helped shape the foundation of the organization’s mission and continues to influence its work today.

Dr. Fletcher also served as a Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellow, where she designed and led a trauma recovery and violence prevention program for adolescents. Her efforts trained hundreds of local students in practical tools to manage conflict, build resilience, and respond in high-stakes situations.

As she advances in her medical career, Dr. Fletcher remains deeply committed to service, mentorship, and creating lasting impact both inside and beyond the emergency department.

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Jinger Sanders, originally from Chicago’s South Side, pursued her undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois Springfield, where she majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry and African American Studies. She went on to earn a Master’s degree in Biomedical Science from Quinnipiac University, which included a study abroad experience in China, where she became proficient in Mandarin. Before entering medical school, Jinger taught high school Biology and STEM, combining her love of science with her dedication to education. She is now in her third year of medical training with a focus on Emergency Medicine.

Alongside her studies, Jinger has taken on significant leadership roles in national medical organizations. She currently serves as Chair of the Medical Student Council of EMRA (Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association) and as Head Curriculum Liaison for SNMA’s Emergency Medicine Specialty Interest Group, representing more than 500 medical students. She is also a member of the SNMA AMEC Conference Planning Committee, has served as a student ambassador for the 2023 AAEM Conference, and has been invited to speak at multiple events, including The National Leadership Conference for Doctors of America and The UChicago Urban Health Initiative High School Healthcare Conference.

At MedCEEP, Jinger serves as the Dean of Education, where she leads the design and implementation of curricula for the organization’s youth pipeline programs. Her efforts have been instrumental in creating engaging, hands-on learning opportunities for students across all MedCEEP events and initiatives. She remains committed to using her skills and career to inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders and strengthen community health.

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Dr. Trenika J. Williams is a Resident Physician in Emergency Medicine at the University of Chicago. She received her M.D. from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College. She earned a B.S. in Neuroscience and a B.A. in Psychology and African American African Diaspora Studies from Indiana University and an M.S. in Biological Sciences from Southern Illinois University. As a first-generation college graduate, mentorship is Dr. Williams’ greatest passion. She is a motivational speaker with the Beyond Beautiful Girls Empowerment Movement and released her first co-authored book, Beyond Beautiful Vol 2: A Girls Guide to Studying, Self-Care and Staying Focused During Difficult Times. 

Dr. Williams has served on the National Board of Directors of the Student National Medical Association, the nation’s oldest student-run organization focused on supporting and addressing the needs of underrepresented minority communities and students in medicine. She previously worked with the Kings Against Violence Initiative (KAVI), facilitating programming designed to decrease youth violence in East Flatbush, Brooklyn and co-developing a digital educational platform to enhance medical student training in trauma-informed care. She currently serves the research and grant-writing arms of MedCEEP and as a lead of MedCEEP’s TRAP Violence initiative. Dr. Williams is an Albert Schweitzer Fellow For Life, a UChicago Community Champion, and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 

Her professional interests include community service, advocacy, improving access to care in underinvested neighborhoods, and creating pathways for young people to explore careers in medicine.

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Dr. Doreen Agboh is a highly involved and accomplished medical professional with a passion for advocating for the underserved and bridging the gap in medical care for those from underprivileged backgrounds. She earned her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Behavior from Columbia University in the City of New York, where she was an active member of the student body. As an engaged member of Student Council, an executive board member of The Charles Drew Pre-Medical Society, and the creator of her own performing arts student group, she made an active effort to give back to her community.

During her gap years, she conducted translational laboratory research at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and worked as an ED Medical Scribe, where she fell in love with the fast-paced, ever-evolving field of Emergency Medicine. After beginning medical school at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2016, she continued her commitment to service and advocacy as the Class of 2020 Student Council Representative, the Vice President of the Student National Medical Association, the Treasurer of the Emergency Medicine Interest Group, and an Elected-Member of the Rutgers New Jersey School Admission Committee. She also graduated with a distinction in Urban Health and actively gave back to the Newark community through various community service organizations.

Dr. Agboh's professional interests reflect her commitment to serving the underserved and giving back to disadvantaged communities. She is dedicated to exploring ways to bridge the gap in medical care for those from underprivileged backgrounds and advocating for equal access to quality healthcare for all.

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Isaiah Selkridge is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, born and raised in the Bronx, NY. He earned his BA in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania in 2015 and went on to work as a Technical Specialist at Apple Inc. and later as a Senior Research Coordinator at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai’s Tisch Cancer Institute. Isaiah has authored over ten peer-reviewed publications and previously served as Co-President of the Student National Medical Association, the largest student-run organization supporting aspiring physicians.

Isaiah has demonstrated a strong commitment to mentorship and youth engagement. He co-directed HPREP, a pipeline program that introduces high school students to healthcare careers, and currently serves as National Liaison for the SNMA Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group. He is also the co-founder of The Ortho Plug and Sports MedCEEP, initiatives designed to expand opportunities and build pathways into medicine for students interested in orthopedics and sports health.

Through his leadership, research, and outreach, Isaiah continues to build bridges between medicine, community, and education while inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals.

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Dr. Bernice Fokum is an accomplished physician and public policy expert with a unique background that blends medicine and advocacy. She completed a dual degree program, attending medical school at Emory University School of Medicine while pursuing a Master's in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Prior to her medical studies, Dr. Fokum attended Princeton University, where she studied Anthropology with a certificate in Global Health and Health Policy.

During her time in college, Dr. Fokum was highly engaged in medical Spanish interpretation and advocacy work, including internships with the Illinois Department of Public Health's Center for Minority Health and HIV/AIDS research. Her research on novel treatments for Kaposi sarcoma was published in Blood Journal, and she was selected to present at the International Conference on AIDS & STIs in Africa, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Fokum has been an active member of various organizations, including the Student National Medical Association, Medical Spanish Interest Group, and Emory Health Against Human Trafficking. With the latter, she pioneered the idea to produce and direct The Vagina Monologues with a cast of her classmates, raising thousands of dollars to benefit domestic and international human trafficking organizations.

Following her third year of medical school, Dr. Fokum took a hiatus to study public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. This experience allowed her to reflect on how she could serve as an agent of change, both on the individual and systemic levels. During her time at the Kennedy School, Dr. Fokum was selected for a fellowship that enabled her to work on the gubernatorial transition team for then-incoming Governor JB Pritzker in her home state of Illinois.

Dr. Fokum's passion for health policy and her desire to serve vulnerable populations led her to pursue a career in Emergency Medicine, a field that allows her to apply her skills in both medicine and advocacy.

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Johnathan Prunty is a dynamic leader with a passion for driving cultural transformation and organizational growth. With an impressive 19-year career spanning various industries, including medical devices, healthcare, consulting, and technology, Johnathan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table.

His journey began selling encyclopedias door to door while in college-a testament to his early entrepreneurial spirit and tenacity. From there, his tenure at Medtronic equipped him with invaluable insights into the intricacies of the medical device industry, while his consulting experience at Wipfli honed his strategic acumen and problem-solving skills. As the lead for Healthcare Growth at Wipfli, a renowned business advisory firm with a century-long legacy and $750 million in revenue, Johnathan spearheads initiatives to address healthcare organizations' most pressing challenges, focusing on holistic growth and innovative solutions.

Johnathan's educational background is equally impressive, having earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa, an MBA from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and completing the Organizational Leadership program at Harvard Business School. His commitment to continuous learning and personal development underscores his dedication to excellence in leadership.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Johnathan is a seasoned traveler who has explored all seven continents, a testament to his adventurous spirit. As the lead organizer of TEDxChicago, he fosters dialogue and knowledge exchange, while his passion for fitness is evident in his love for running and walking around Chicago's diverse neighborhoods with his wife, Kelly. 

Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a genuine desire to make a positive impact, Johnathan Prunty stands out as a visionary leader shaping the future of healthcare and beyond.

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Jurema N. Gorham is a driven and passionate non-profit impact strategist, dedicated to promoting literacy and education in Chicago, IL. Her experience and education have led her to found Burst Into Books, a nonprofit organization that seeks to empower young people to embrace a love for reading and expand their literacy skills. Jurema has developed and implemented innovative literacy programs for children and teens, partnering with schools and community organizations to provide free access to books and hosting engaging literary events and workshops. Jurema's work with Burst Into Books has impacted the lives of many young people, providing them with the tools and resources needed to succeed in their educational journey.

Aside from her non-profit work, Jurema is also a certified teacher and experienced literacy coach. Her expertise in the field has earned her recognition, including the Harris School of Public Policy's Civic Leadership Fellow award and the Humanitarian Award from the Far South Community Action Council for her dedication to community outreach. Currently, Jurema is pursuing a doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction at Concordia University Chicago, furthering her commitment to educating and serving her community. 

Through her extensive experience and education, Jurema is well-equipped to pour into the communities she serves and make a lasting impact on the lives of many.

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