Executive Board and Stewards

YOUR EXECUTIVE BOARD

Meet your Executive Board serving IAEP Local 20. Click on each picture to learn more about your officers.

Jennifer McSorley President

Jennifer has 29 years of experience in EMS, obtaining her EMT certification in 1995 through Putnam County’s EMT program. She pursued her paramedic certification at DCC in 2000.

While working in EMS, Jennifer raised two sons, who are both First Responders. Jennifer has maintained status as a paramedic preceptor for DCC and WCC, and has operated as an FTO for EMTs and paramedics.

Since joining Empress with the EMStar acquisition, she has been an active Shop Steward with the union. As VP of the North Division, Jennifer is excited to continue serving the union and being a voice for the membership as Empress continues to grow. She easily speaks her mind and is a strong advocate for what is right.

Nicolas Irizarry VP South

Nicolas is a paramedic with 6 years of experience in EMS, obtaining his EMT License from Mount Sinai through the first breakout EMT Program in LIU BROOKLYN. Nicolas has a bachelors degree in exercise science / Sports medicine with a minor in strength and conditioning. While working EMS, Nicolas has operated as an FTO, Dispatcher, Support Services, EMT in Yonkers, and all outside side systems ranging from 911 to critical care transports.

Nicolas is vaxxed at the Montefiore division in the Bronx operating under the Fire Department of New York.

Nicolas was a shop steward/ union representative before joining the E-Board in September of 2025.

Since joining empress, Nicolas has been a key advocate in the south division listening to employees, defending employees from unfair/harsh discipline demonstrating strong knowledge of the CBA, and representing the membership in a positive light.

As empress continues to expand, Nicolas will continue to advocate for our union as VP of the south division on and off the road. Nicolas is approachable, relatable, understanding with high enthusiasm and resilient energy.

Shonna Falcone Treasurer

For those of you that do not know me, I'm Shonna Falcone, your treasurer. I have been a paramedic for twenty-six years and have been in ems for twenty-nine years. A little about myself. I am a hard-working and driven individual who isn't afraid to face a challenge. I'm passionate about my work and I know how to get the job done. I would describe myself as an open and honest person who doesn't believe in misleading other people and tries to be fair in everything I do. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to be your treasurer.

Rose Rivera Secretary

Rose has been in EMS as a dispatcher since 2022 and came to Empress EMS in May 2024. Her background includes 15+ years of experience in Business Operations, e-Commerce/Tech Support and Customer Service before joining the EMS industry.

Rose is the Chair of our Member Support Committee and Communications Committees, a member of the Peer Support Team and a Shop Steward. Rose is also an ordained minister and can provide spiritual counseling and support.

She is compassionate, loyal and hard working. She tries to make sure her crew members hear a friendly voice on the radio and phones. Work can be hard and she definitely does what she can to make the day easier whether it's just making sure crews take a break to cracking jokes and making our members laugh.

Working in both divisions as a dispatcher has given her a great understanding of what our members need and she will use this experience and knowledge to further support our members and the executive board.