University of San Francisco

USVH USFCA Chapter volunteers are passionate USVH members who give back to their community in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Our USVH USFCA Chapter is our third national chapter, and our volunteers in San Francisco exhibit dedication and passion toward helping veterans every week. We are so excited to welcome our USFCA volunteers!

Alizee Gamber

USFCA Program Director

Alizee is a Senior majoring in Biology and minoring in Latin American Studies. The military and veteran communities have a special place in her heart. Her father has been an Active Duty Airman for twenty-two years and will be retiring this winter. She is passionate about giving back to a community that gave her family support throughout her father's service. Alizee wants the USF chapter to serve the San Francisco veteran community through volunteer and donation drives. Her hobbies include horseback riding, visiting museums, and dancing.

Natasha Reddy

Director of Advocacy

Natasha Reddy is a senior at the University of San Francisco majoring in Psychology. As Director of Advocacy, Natasha is interested in increasing awareness about mental health challenges that veterans face and hopes to encourage other students to volunteer at the VA. She looks forward to meeting veterans soon, although she has enjoyed writing letters to them. Outside of USVH, Natasha enjoys playing tennis, drawing, and journaling.

Somerset Nielsen

Director of Membership

Somerset is a senior at USF majoring in nursing. Originally from Arcata, CA, her hobbies include hiking, painting, and exploring San Francisco. Somerset joined the USVH to learn more about the veteran community and to help support local veterans. She is so excited to be part of the USVH this upcoming year and help the small USF chapter of the organization continue to grow!

Brandon Ramirez

Director of Membership

Brandon Ramirez is a junior at the University of San Francisco, majoring in Psychology, Minoring in Criminal Justice Studies, Health Studies, and Neuroscience with an interest to pursue a career in medicine. As one of the Directors of Membership, he is responsible for recruiting and onboarding new members. He enjoys conversing with veterans via mail, but really looks forward to meeting them in person someday. Outside of USVH, he is interested in advocating for mental health and health care disparities among underserved minorities and the barriers that cause the disparities. During his free time, he enjoys drawing, volunteering, playing board games and spending it with family and friends.

Marie Dicker

Director of Special Events

Marie is a junior at the University of San Francisco, majoring in Biology with a concentration in Molecular Biology and minoring in Biochemistry and Neuroscience. Her favorite aspect of USVH so far is being able to send letters to veterans and learn about their lives, both present and past. Outside of USVH, she enjoys playing field hockey with the Fog City club, painting, running, and singing.