Harena G.

After graduating college, Harena gained patient care experience as an emergency room technician and emergency department unit coordinator at Brigham and Women's Hospital, where she spent several years immersed in fast-paced clinical environments and developed a deep understanding of what it takes to thrive in acute care settings. Harena started her PA career in an urgent care fellowship and transitioned into the emergency department after two years. She currently practices in emergency medicine, where she draws on her breadth of clinical training to evaluate and manage a wide range of acute presentations. 

Beyond clinical practice, Harena is deeply committed to community service. She has served on the board of the New American Association of Massachusetts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to refugee and immigrant integration, since 2018 and currently serves as President of the Board of Directors. Her long-standing involvement reflects a dedication to advocacy, civic engagement, and bridging communities.

Harena is passionate about meeting students where they are and helping them identify and articulate their individual strengths. Her experience across urgent care and emergency medicine gives her a well-rounded perspective on what PA programs and clinical teams value most.