ASSOCIATES CHAIRS

Shivanee Kooner


Hometown: San Diego, California

Major: Health and Human Sciences

Minor(s): Business finance

Career Goal: Interventional Cardiologist

Involvements: Lab Volunteer at City of Hope and UCLA Radiology, EMT for EMSC, Volunteer at the VA West LA Hospital

Favorite AED Memory: "New mem semester retreat (spring 24)"

Favorite Album of All Time: Astroworld (Travis Scott) and After Hours (The Weeknd)

Why AED?

For me, AED has been such a supportive community that’s helped me grow both personally and professionally. If you’re looking for mentorship, friendship, and opportunities to make a real impact, AED is an amazing resource.
— Shivanee Kooner

Marcus Partida


Hometown: Alhambra, CA

Major: Human Biology

Minor(s): Sports Media Industries

Career Goal: Pediatrics, Orthopedics

Involvements: AED, USC Flying Samaritans, USC LDR Lab, Daily Trojan Sports, USC FB Recruiting

Favorite AED Memory: "Class Taco Bell Run after Fall Invite"

Favorite Album of All Time: Appetite For Destruction - Guns N’ Roses

Why AED?

If you are looking for fellow premeds to share the unpredictable journey of reaching medical school with, AED is the place for you. I wanted to find people who would tackle this challenge with me and have a ton of fun while reaching our goals.
— Marcus Partida