Visionary
Leadership

Driven by the visionary leadership of Dr. Peter Mabula, a trailblazer in Emergency Medicine in Tanzania, the project addresses the critical necessity for a robust Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system. Dr. Mabula’s insight stems from the evolution of EM and well-equipped Emergency Departments across Tanzania, pinpointing EMS as the pivotal next phase in healthcare advancement.

Multidisciplinary
Team

Our multidisciplinary team comprises seasoned specialists, each possessing indispensable expertise crucial for establishing a comprehensive EMS system. With extensive experience in emergency medicine, critical care, paramedicine, and disaster response, our team members boast an intimate familiarity with the healthcare landscape, particularly in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania.

  • Dr. Peter Mabula

    Emergency Medicine Physician, VHW Kigutu Hospital
    Founder and TZ Medical Director, TZ EMS Project
    Founder Same Qualities Foundation, Arusha, Tanzania

    Dr. Mabula is an internationally recognized Tanzanian Emergency Physician who has trailblazed the practice of emergency medicine in the country and has been at the forefront of their efforts to create a comprehensive EMS system. He is the founder and director of numerous NGOs that focus on providing critical medical care to those most in need in Tanzania.

  • Dr. Tim Kummer

    Emergency Medicine Physician, Hennepin Healthcare
    Medical Director, Hennepin EMS,
    Founder and USA Medical Director, TZ EMS Project

    Dr. Kummer is an Emergency Medicine physician and EMS Medical Director for Hennepin EMS, a leading urban EMS system in the U.S.. Dr. Kummer has dedicated his career to advancing EMS systems both domestically and internationally. He has lived and worked in East Africa, including Kenya and Tanzania, where he continues to play a vital role in the development of pre-hospital care infrastructure.

  • Gabriel Keller

    Paramedic, Hennepin Healthcare
    Founder and Development Director, TZ EMS Project

    Gabriel Keller is a paramedic with Hennepin EMS, a premier urban EMS service in the US. As a member of HEMS’s advanced care team, Gabriel is trained in cutting-edge pre-hospital interventions, including point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), rapid sequence intubation/airway (RSI/RSA), and finger thoracostomies.

    Gabriel’s journey to the medical field is marked by a unique and diverse professional background. Before transitioning to emergency medicine, he built a successful career in architecture. After attending Cornell University, he co-founded PKA Architecture, nationally recognized for innovative residential design.

  • Jason Bergmann

    Executive Director, Operation Bootstrap Africa
    Consultant, TZ EMS Project

    As director of OBA, Jason as led the establishment of numerous Maasi Girls Schools, as well as supported major healthcare initiatives and projects in the Arusha region of Tanzania.  Jason has been a non-profit leader for over two decades, and has extensive educational and professional experience in international development. 

  • Nathan Strandberg

    Partner, Eight Hour Day
    Design and Illustration, TZ EMS Project

    Nathan is the brand designer and founding partner at Eighthourday, a nationally recognized design boutique. With over 20 years of experience in the design industry, Nathan has developed a passion and a skill for creating work that is honest, exploratory, educational, and inspirational.

Our 2025 EMS Team

  • Ben Buechler

    Ben is a Physician Assistant (PA) in the emergency department at Hennepin County Medical Center. Prior to becoming a PA, Ben worked as a Paramedic for more than 25 years, providing emergency medical care in both urban and rural systems. He also teaches emergency medicine in rural emergency departments throughout Minnesota, Ben has visited Tanzania in the past to help teach medical first response skills to police officers and firefighters.

  • Sarah McQueen

    Sarah is a paramedic and preceptor at Hennepin EMS. Sarah triple majored in English, Journalism, and International Studies. She spent several years as a newspaper journalist. Her global perspective was shaped as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Comoros Islands, where she served as an English educator for two years.

  • Jenn Dreyer

    Jenn works as an Emergency Medicine nurse; she comes with 16 years of experience in hospitals ranging from a Level 1 trauma center to critical access. Jenn also deploys on a disaster medical team that responds to a variety of needs, such as hurricanes in the US, patient surges in Palau due to COVID-19, etc. Jenn also recently graduated with a Master's degree in clinical toxicology.

  • Ali Ruminsky

    Ali works as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) and EMT at Hennepin EMS. She also trains incoming dispatchers and acts as a communications resource lead. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with minors in Neuroscience and Public Health. She also holds a Masters of Public Health degree in Epidemiology and graduate minors in Global Health, and Climate Change & Health.

  • Sam Hanes

    Sam is a team lead for the advanced paramedic group at Hennepin EMS and highly involved with EMS education as a lead preceptor, with express interest in point of care ultrasound (POCUS) as a tool to improve how we serve patients.

  • Dr. Jasmin Millon

    Jasmin Millon is an Emergency Medicine resident physician at Hennepin Healthcare and after residency, she plans to complete a fellowship in EMS. She leads trainings to equip and empower community members with the skills necessary to provide life saving interventions like hands-only CPR and acute hemorrhage control for their friends, family, neighbors and strangers. Through these trainings, she aims to create healthier communities and reduce healthcare disparities.

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