Kathleena Mason, Paramedic
Executive EMS Director – 57-40

Kathleena Mason began her medical career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in 2007. During her time working in an assisted living facility, she frequently observed and interacted with Emergency Medical Services crews, eventually developing a passion for prehospital care. A pivotal moment came during a severe blizzard, when she assisted a neighbor experiencing a medical emergency. Providing care while waiting for EMS confirmed her calling and solidified her desire to pursue emergency medicine.

In 2011, Kathleena earned her Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license through Otsego County EMS and worked as an EMT throughout Northern Michigan. Driven to expand her skills and provide a higher level of care, she obtained her Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certification in 2016. Just months later, she began Paramedic training at North Central Michigan College, earning honors throughout the program and graduating with her Paramedic certificate in June 2018.

Kathleena joined Beaver Island EMS in fall of 2020 as the Assistant Director, accepting the position without ever having visited the island. She quickly made Beaver Island her home and, in 2022, accepted the role of Executive Director. She has since earned her Michigan Instructor Coordinator license and is committed to advancing prehospital care and education within the Beaver Island community.