Emily Gonzalez

Emily González, MPH, NREMT-P, SEI, is the EMS Program Director at Central Washington University and a Doctor of Education candidate in Higher Education Leadership at City University of Seattle. With over 10 years of experience as an EMT and paramedic in both urban and rural Washington communities, she is committed to advancing equity, and diversity in EMS. González brings a public health lens to EMS education and is a passionate advocate for marginalized populations, particularly women in prehospital care. Her leadership focuses on transforming EMS culture, challenging systemic bias, and empowering the next generation of providers. She holds a Master of Public Health and a Bachelor of Science in EMS Paramedicine from Central Washington University and is a recognized speaker on EMS education reform, and gender equity in emergency services.