Vibha Gupta M.D.
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in emergency medicine and nonprofit management. Achieved over $90,000 in fundraising for immigrant advocacy while serving as Executive Director at No Immigrants No Spice. Expertise in emergency care, team dynamics and effective communication enhances collaboration and organizational strategies for diverse communities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director and Founder
No Immigrants No Spice (NINS)
Oakland, CA
11.2018 - Current
- Founded and led 501(c)(3) nonprofit to humanize immigrant experiences through food and storytelling.
- Produced BBQ Without Borders, a biennial event celebrating immigrant cultures, and fostering community connections.
- Raised $75,000, donating funds to support legal aid and advocacy for immigrant communities.
- Developed impactful programs and partnerships with local organizations to promote dialogue and cultural exchange.
Emergency Physician, Communication Consultant
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland and Richmond, CA
08.2018 - Current
- Assess, prioritize, and stabilize critically ill patients in high-pressure Emergency Department settings.
- Provide communication consulting to clinicians, delivering lectures, workshops, and one-on-one mentoring on culturally sensitive, effective communication.
- Founded and chaired the first Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Committee for a 100-member Emergency Department.
- Served as the Opioid Liaison for the East Bay ED group, leading quality reviews, drug-safety initiatives, and provider education.
Associate Emergency Physician, Opioid Lead
Kaiser Permanente
San Leandro and Fremont, CA
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Implemented control measures to enhance effectiveness of opioid management strategies.
Education
Emergency Medicine Residency - Emergency Medicine
New York University/ Bellevue Hospital
New York City, NY06.2016
M.D. -
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
East Lansing, MI05.2012
Occupational Health Fellow -
NIOSH
08.2009
Intensive Immersion Spanish -
Universidad de Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2008
Ethnography Fellow -
National Science Foundation
Los Angeles, CA08.2007
Study Abroad - Sociology in the Mediterranean
University of the Aegean
Lesvos, Greece08.2006
Study Abroad - History, Arts & The Humanities
University College of London
London, England08.2005
Skills
- Emergency stabilization
- Quality improvement
- Critical care medicine
- Community outreach
- Public speaking
- Cultural humility
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Mentoring and coaching
- Compassionate care
Media Coverage
KQED NPR (2025)
Eater (2025)
KQED NPR (2023)
Mercury News (2023)
Welfie (2020)
SF chronicle (2019)
Mercury News (2019)
East Bay Express (2019)
The Daily Bruin (2007)
Presentations
Selected Presentations
- Featured Speaker, Grand Rounds: Immigrant Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente, 11/25/25
- Featured Keynote, Stand with Asian Americans, Kabuki Hotel, San Francisco, 03/25/23
- Facilitator, UTCOMLS Lecture: Flavors of Advocacy 11/16/21
- Featured Speaker, Divergence is the Spice of Life, CreativeMornings Oakland (Virtual), 03/12/21
- Featured Speaker, Online Trends Summit, 11/24/20
- Facilitator, Immigration and Healthcare, UCSD School of Medicine, LatinX Medical Student Association (Zoom), 10/09/20
- Featured Speaker, Kaiser Permanente Townhall: Immigration and Healthcare, East Bay, 12/10/19
- Invited Panelist, Female Leaders in Medicine, Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CA, 09/10/19
Selected Publications
- Lee D, Gupta VK, et al. Acute post-disaster medical needs of patients with diabetes: Emergency Department use in New York City by diabetic adults after Hurricane Sandy. BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care, 2016;4:e000248.
- AliEM Air Series: ENT Module, 2018.
- Global Health Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Emilie Calvello, a leader in international EM, 2015
Earlier Community & Global Service
- Trauma Rotation, Khayelitsha District Hospital, Cape Town (2016) — Delivered emergency care in one of South Africa’s highest-violence regions, developing cross-cultural communication skills and deep experience serving marginalized communities.
- CIR/PEI Haiti Medical Relief Program, Port-au-Prince (2014) — Provided emergency care in a resource-limited setting, strengthening my commitment to equitable access and community-centered service.
- Hurricane Sandy Medical Relief, New York City (2012) — Participated in door-to-door medical outreach to homebound residents, building skills in crisis response and community engagement.
Languages
Spanish, Conversational (B2)
Hindi, Elementary
Certification
Diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine, 2018
Accomplishments
Kaiser Permanente Community Grant Recipient (2025, 2023, 2019): Awarded $15,000 to support immigrant chefs during BBQ Without Borders
Timeline
Executive Director and Founder
No Immigrants No Spice (NINS)
11.2018 - Current
Emergency Physician, Communication Consultant
Kaiser Permanente
08.2018 - Current
Associate Emergency Physician, Opioid Lead
Kaiser Permanente
01.2016 - 12.2018
Emergency Medicine Residency - Emergency Medicine
New York University/ Bellevue Hospital
M.D. -
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Occupational Health Fellow -
NIOSH
Intensive Immersion Spanish -
Universidad de Buenos Aires
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science
Michigan State University
Ethnography Fellow -
National Science Foundation
Study Abroad - Sociology in the Mediterranean
University of the Aegean
Study Abroad - History, Arts & The Humanities
University College of London