Built around pulmonary health, community service, and youth-led follow-through.

Hello, I'm Ian Kim, and I serve as one of the Chiefs of Research and Medical Affairs at Project Pulmonary. Operating as a committee, we carry out many different inwards and outwards facing initiatives, with a portion of our resources being dedicated to inwards facing scientific research and authorship and another facing outwards towards the impacted communities' voices and advocacy. Research and storytelling is, at its core, a foundational and crucial element towards building awareness and vigorous dialogue. In collaboration with my co-chief Siri Damu and a driven committee from diverse backgrounds and expertise, I look forward to building a coherent, collaborative, and colorful narrative to bring light to the true stakeholders of our work: the people fighting, shouting, and suffering on the front lines and standing strong in the face of the most dire consequences.

Hi, my name is Jaiden Bloodworth, and I'm so excited to be a part of the Project Pulmonary Executive Team. I serve as the Government Affairs Director, and my team will focus on lobbying government officials on behalf of every firefighter. I believe every firefighter should have the resources and support necessary to serve their communities, and that Project Pulmonary is the best way to help them. My team and I hope to raise awareness about hazardous environments and enhance cancer prevention through our governmental efforts. I hope that, through my participation, I will connect like-minded individuals to prevent future problems and provide current solutions in this field. I'm very excited to work with this team, and I look forward to what we accomplish in the future!

Hey, my name is Harshitha Venkatesan, and I’m so excited to be part of this initiative. I serve as the Community Outreach National Board Director, and what draws me most to Project Pulmonary is its focus on education, awareness, and making a real difference in people’s lives. I think what Project Pulmonary does is really important because it teaches people about lung health, how to prevent problems, and helping spread important information about lung health and prevention. Being part of this also connects to what I want to do in the future because I’m interested in healthcare and helping people. I’m proud to be part of something that makes a difference in people’s lives and supports our community!!

Hi my name is Christy Chen, I am so proud to be a part of Project Pulmonary. Project Pulmonary’s mission is extremely inspiring and meaningful as it focuses on spreading awareness about lung health and cancer prevention as well as bettering the lives of firefighters. I love being able to do something and help out my community and especially our firefighters that work so hard to keep us safe.

Hi, my name is Siri Damu, and I’m really happy for the opportunity to be part of this. I think Project Pulmonary’s mission is really meaningful because it focuses on spreading awareness and education about lung health and prevention, which is something that impacts so many people. My team works on creating podcasts and articles to help make medical topics more accessible and engaging. Being part of this connects a lot to my future goals, as I plan to pursue pre-med in college and eventually become a pediatric cardiologist. I’m really interested in combining education, advocacy, and patient care to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Overall, I’m excited to be involved in something that aligns so closely with what I hope to do in the future.

Hi, my name is Nora Naveen, and I serve as Chief of Digital Infrastructure, Chief of Chapter Development on the national team, and President of the DFW Chapter in Texas. What draws me most to Project Pulmonary is the opportunity to use strategy, technology, and community-building to support people who put their lives on the line for others. I have always been deeply interested in medicine and in helping people in moments when support matters most, and this work allows me to bring those values into action. Through my roles, I hope to strengthen the organization’s digital presence, help new chapters grow with purpose, and expand our reach so more communities can engage with our mission. I’m proud to be part of an initiative that combines advocacy, service, and health education, and I’m excited to help build a future where more firefighters and families have access to the awareness and support they deserve.

Hi, my name is Vanessa Ten, and I serve as the Chief Operating Officer at Project Pulmonary. To grow this organization and promote respiratory health among first responders, I oversee organizational operations and help translate our mission into actionable initiatives. I coordinate team efforts, manage outreach projects, and ensure that our work in respiratory health awareness and firefighter safety is both impactful and sustainable. Through this role, I focus on building efficient systems while driving meaningful community engagement. This role has pushed me to think critically, adapt quickly, and ensure that our work creates real impact beyond just ideas. Being part of Project Pulmonary is extremely important to me, and I am excited to work alongside passionate individuals who foster collaborative and creative environments. I look forward to the change we'll make and the lives we'll inspire!