Cardiac arrest is the
leading cause of death in
North Carolina.

We are here to change that with free CPR training, community outreach, and education.

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Together

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Upcoming Events

  • Monthly ECHO Partner Meeting

    Meets the 3rd Thursday of Every Month, at Noon EST.

    Want to connect with fellow pre-health students, share ideas, and stay inspired? Join our monthly Pre-Health Student Calls. This is a space to collaborate, share stories, and build community across campuses. Whether you're exploring med school or planning a public health path, these calls are for YOU.

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  • Become an ECHO Trainer

    Meets the 1st Thursday of Every Month, at Noon EST.

    Does your college have an ECHO Campus? Start one today by completing the free online course. Receive volunteer hours, pre-health mentoring, service hours, and much more. Become part of a movement that empowers communities with lifesaving skills.

    No prior experience? No problem. Passion is all you need.

    REGISTER

  • Meet with the Founder, Arielle

    Available Every Monday from
    1-3PM EST.

    Whether you're curious about pre-med course requirements, becoming an EMT, starting an ECHO location on your campus, or just want some advice, drop into Arielle’s Office Hours! She’s here to chat, share tips, and help you take your next step with confidence. Think of it as coffee with a purpose—no pressure, just good conversation and support.

    LET'S MEET

Our Partners

With a shared commitment to impact, our partners support ECHO in delivering accessible CPR training to the communities that need it most.

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Meet The ECHO Team

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Arielle Trovato, Founder of ECHO

As a recent graduate of Davidson College, Arielle was driven to combine her love for entrepreneurship, community service, and teaching to make a lasting impact on communities. As an EMT and BLS instructor, she believes that mobilizing and uniting pre-health students around hands-on community interventions is the key to real, sustainable change. She believes real change happens when passionate individuals unite around a shared mission. Collaboration and community are true catalysts for impact. Her work reflects a deep commitment to health equity, education, and collaborative problem-solving.

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Peter Diugu, ECHO Trainer at Davidson College

Peter is a pre-medical student at Davidson College and a certified emergency medical technician (EMT) with a deep passion for community health. He thrives on teaching, training, and connecting with others to build stronger, more informed communities. Whether he's leading CPR workshops or collaborating on health outreach programs, Peter brings energy and empathy to every initiative. His goal is to use medicine not only to treat individuals but to spark broader improvements in public health through education and engagement.

Smaran Sivashankar, ECHO Trainer at UNC Chapel Hill

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My name is Smaran Sivashankar and I am a rising fourth year student at UNC Chapel Hill studying Health Policy and Management. Over the past two years, I have co-led a CPR initiative to deliver culturally competent CPR training at various community, language, and religious centers and health fairs. We aim to address financial and geographic barriers by providing free and inclusive training. To date, we have taught over 1,000 citizens in 39 classes.

Theadora Welland, ECHO Trainer at UNC Asheville

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Theadora Welland is a 2025 graduate of UNC Asheville, where she served as President of the Pre-Health Professions Program. In partnership with the RACE-CARS Trial and Buncombe County EMS, she developed a youth-centered “Train-the-Trainer” model to expand access to compression-only CPR education across Buncombe County. She is implementing the program by preparing high school students to serve as CPR instructors while engaging them in structured leadership and professional development. Additionally, she is collaborating with pre-health students at UNCA to build a sustainable campus-based training cohort that supports ongoing community outreach. Passionate about health equity and community engagement, Theadora combines evidence-based strategies with grassroots implementation to create sustainable and scalable public health interventions.