2026-2027 National Executive Board
Riley Warlick, OMS-IV
National Director
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Riley is a fourth-year medical student at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) in East Lansing, Michigan. A North Carolina native, she began her advocacy journey while earning her Master’s in Kinesiology at East Carolina University, where she served on the Graduate and Professional Student Senate. Her passion for policy and advocacy continued to grow in medical school through active involvement with the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA), where she served as National Liaison Officer and campus Omega Beta Iota (OBI) Liaison before stepping into her role as OBI’s Immediate Past National Membership Chair.
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Outside of her commitment to advocacy and medicine, Riley enjoys hiking local trails, geocaching, SCUBA diving, and spending time outdoors with her two rescue doggies!
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Shivani Mody, OMS-IV
National Operations Chair
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Shivani is a fourth-year osteopathic medical student at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) in Blacksburg, VA, and currently serves as the National Operations Chair for Omega Beta Iota. She earned her Bachelor of Science with Honors in Neuroscience and Chemistry from Drew University. As an Army Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) recipient and commissioned officer, she is pursuing a career in military medicine with a strong commitment to serving active-duty service members and veterans. Shivani is passionate about the intersection of medicine, leadership, and healthcare policy and has been actively involved in national advocacy, including participation in the American Osteopathic Association House of Delegates. As a first-generation student and daughter of immigrant parents, she is deeply committed to serving underserved communities and expanding opportunities for first-generation students. During her undergraduate years, she organized and hosted a virtual research fair to provide underserved students with early exposure to research opportunities. Through her work, she aims to advance physician-led healthcare policy and broaden access to careers in medicine and research for future generations. Outside of medical school, she enjoys spending time with family, staying active, going to concerts, and traveling.
Ross Thompson, OMS-IV
National Membership Chair
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Ross is a fourth-year medical student at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. While he always had a keen interest in politics, it was his first post-grad job as a community organizer for the Student PIRGs that developed his skills as a changemaker. In that role, he helped register over 900 students to vote. In the time since, he has become a 3 time DO Day on the Hill participant, led voter registration efforts at ACOM, gave a CME lecture for the American Osteopathic Association on building advocacy teams, and served as the Region 2 Trustee for National SOMA. He was awarded the 2025 OPAC James M. Lally, DO Scholarship for his continued efforts in political advocacy for the osteopathic profession. When he is not advocating, he loves working on public health research, volunteering with hospice patients, taking walks with his wife, and lifting weights.
Kyra Powers, OMS-IV
National Advocacy Liaison​
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Kyra is a fourth-year medical student at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM). Her journey in advocacy began through a passion for public and community health during her undergraduate and her master’s program through organizations like Spartan Street Medicine and the Public Health Action Support Team. During medical school, she acted as the president of MSUCOM’s Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) chapter and Student Doctor Trustee for the Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) where she represented the MSUCOM student body. Concurrently, she was a fellow for the Vot-ER Civic Health Fellowship. Through this program, she helped lead voter registration efforts within MSUCOM.
As her passion for advocacy developed, she continues participating in the MOA by serving on the Education Committee, planning member events, and public speaking regarding medical leadership from the student perspective. Additionally, she has served on the MOA’s Council of Interns and Residents as their Social Media Chair and will be serving as the Event Planner for MOA’s Council of Interns and Residents alongside her position within Omega Beta Iota's National Executive Board. Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with her cat, Beau, named after Michigan State University's Beaumont Tower!
Terrance Duncan, OMS-IV
National Recruitment Liaison
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Terrance is a fourth-year osteopathic medical student at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) with a long-term goal of pursuing cardiac electrophysiology. He serves as the National Recruitment Liaison for Omega Beta Iota, working to expand membership and strengthen osteopathic student engagement in advocacy initiatives. A lifelong Michigander and Spartan, he earned dual degrees in Microbiology and German from Michigan State University. His advocacy includes extensive involvement in street medicine and leadership across local and national organizations, including his past role as Director of Research for MSUCOM’s SOMA Chapter and his current role with the American College of Osteopathic Internists Committee on Climate and Health. His goals focus on expanding access to care for underserved populations, strengthening the physician workforce, and advancing policies that preserve the patient-physician relationship by limiting scope of practice changes. He is actively engaged in clinical research and medical education, with projects focused on healthcare systems, education, and policy. Outside of medical school, his hobbies include international travel, language learning, fermenting and baking, and global health.
Bailey Godwin, OMS-IV
National Public Relations Chair
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Bailey is a fourth‑year medical student at Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU‑DCOM) in Harrogate, Tennessee. Her passion for healthcare advocacy was shaped by her upbringing as an Army daughter and her experience as a medical assistant, where she saw how systemic barriers hindered access to care for underserved patients - fueling her desire to learn how to advocate as a future physician. During medical school, Bailey previously served as Vice President of the LMU‑DCOM AMA chapter, a member of the AMA Region 4 Policy Committee, and a member of the AMA Annual Conference Hospitality Committee. She has also held national leadership roles within Omega Beta Iota (OBI), serving as last year’s National Operations Chair and stepping into the Public Relations Chair role this year. Her advocacy interests include expanding nutrition and preventive health education, improving access to medication, and supporting disabled patients and families. Outside of medicine, Bailey enjoys pilates, baking, and spending time with her fiancé and family.
Kate Vogel, OMS-III
OBI-OPAC Liaison​
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Kate is a third-year student at the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Originally from rural Minnesota, her interest in health advocacy was shaped by witnessing the challenges her community faced in accessing care. This experience inspired her to pursue both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in public health. Since starting medical school, Kate has been actively involved in health policy through her role as a Chapter Leader for KansasCOM’s Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA). Her advocacy interests lie in preserving access to healthcare in rural communities, especially obstetric care, in addition to vaccine policy and healthcare payment and insurance models. In her free time, Kate enjoys reading, traveling to state and national parks, spending time outdoors, and cheering on the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.
Dr. Amber Shirley, DO
OSAC Resident Coordinator​​
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Dr. Shirley is a PGY-2 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto in Mississippi and a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University–DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee. Her professional interests include healthcare policy, environmental health, and medical education. During medical school, she served as Public Relations Director for Omega Beta Iota, the national political advocacy honor society for osteopathic medical students, and as Region 4 Chair for the American Medical Association’s Medical Student Section, where she oversaw student chapters across the Southeastern United States. In these roles, she led efforts to strengthen student engagement in advocacy and amplify physician leadership in shaping health policy. Dr. Shirley will continue her commitment to advocacy as one of the two Resident Coordinators for the Osteopathic Scholar Advocacy Certification (OSAC) Program. Outside of medicine, she volunteers with the National Park Service and enjoys hiking, exploring national parks, and studying environmental history. She is also a dedicated fiber artist who enjoys crocheting and knitting in her free time.
Dr. Annie Lorelei Hoffman, DO
OSAC Resident Coordinator​​
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Dr. Hoffman is a Psychiatry PGY-1 at the University of Nevada, Reno, and a 2026 graduate of the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM). She currently serves as the OSAC Resident Advisor, where she supports student engagement initiatives in collaboration with the Osteopathic Political Action Committee (OPAC) Board. Dr. Hoffman previously served as President of ICOM’s Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) chapter, as well as the 2024–2026 OBI-OPAC Liaison. In these roles, she worked to expand student involvement in advocacy and advance OPAC’s mission through student-led initiatives. She is deeply passionate about health policy and has collaborated with state legislators and medical organizations to support initiatives in psychiatry, reproductive health, and improving access to care. Dr. Hoffman plans to pursue a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, where she aims to integrate her interest in mental health and advocacy to promote early intervention and preventative care for vulnerable populations.
Dr. Syed Rizvi, DO
Resident Physician Advisor
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Dr. Rizvi is a PGY-2 at Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine resident at Louisiana State University in New Orleans (LSU-NOLA) and past National Director of Omega Beta Iota, where he led national efforts to expand student advocacy, build strategic partnerships, and elevate the organization’s presence in health policy. He continues to serve his second term as Resident Advisor, mentoring future leaders and supporting OBI’s mission. Dr. Rizvi earned his DO from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he also served as National Liaison Officer for the Student Osteopathic Medical Association and worked with the Michigan Osteopathic Association on legislative advocacy. He was awarded the 2024 OPAC James M. Lally, DO Scholarship for his outstanding commitment to political engagement. His professional interests include clinical research, health policy, and medical education, with a strong focus on underserved communities and healthcare reform.
Dr. Mishalle Rashid, DO
Resident Physician Advisor
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Dr. Rashid is an incoming anesthesiology intern at Mary Washington Healthcare with a strong interest in the intersection of medicine and health policy. She began her leadership journey in the organization as Membership Chair, was later elected National Director, and currently serves as a resident advisor, reflecting her commitment to advocacy and systemic change in healthcare.
Raised in Ashburn, Virginia, Mishalle earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from George Mason University and her medical degree from the VCOM–Virginia campus. Her passion for public service was inspired early on by her father, a volunteer EMT, which led her to pursue opportunities in both medicine and advocacy.
Outside of medicine, Mishalle enjoys baking, creating digital content, knitting, traveling, and collecting snow globes from destinations around the world.