Dr. Tiffany Pleasent, MD, is an Associate Medical Director of Boston EMS and a dedicated Emergency Medicine physician with a passion for prehospital care, resuscitation science, and community health education. With a strong commitment to advancing emergency medical services (EMS) and improving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates, she works at the intersection of clinical practice, public health, and advocacy.

Dr. Pleasent’s professional journey has been shaped by her resilience and dedication to serving diverse communities. She is the founder of Start Your Heart, a platform dedicated to raising awareness about bystander CPR and the American Heart Association’s Chain of Survival, particularly in sports and underrepresented populations. She is also the author of Transforming Pain into Purpose: An Empowering Memoir, which chronicles her path from adversity to a career in emergency medicine, emphasizing the importance of healing, sacrifice, and service.

In her role at Boston EMS, Dr. Pleasent is actively involved in medical oversight and quality improvement initiatives to enhance prehospital care. She is currently the Associate EMS Fellowship Director at Boston Medical Center’s Department of Emergency Medicine, where she works clinically. She is particularly interested in the role of EMS in addressing healthcare disparities, ensuring equitable access to life-saving interventions, and fostering community engagement through education and outreach.

Her work is driven by the belief that empowering individuals with life-saving skills can transform communities and improve survival outcomes. Through clinical leadership, research, and advocacy, she remains committed to shaping the future of EMS and emergency medicine.