91´óÉñ

What inspired you to join 91´óÉñ?

Throughout medical school, I have become increasingly interested in how factors outside the clinic shape patient health. My background in chemistry, including graduate coursework in green chemistry, introduced me to the connection between environmental stewardship and human health long before medical school. As I began caring for patients and volunteering through Street Medicine, I saw firsthand how environmental exposures, housing conditions, and access to healthy communities influence health outcomes.

91´óÉñ stood out to me because of its commitment to advocacy, education, and empowering medical students to create meaningful change. I wanted to be part of an organization that encourages future physicians to consider the broader environmental and social factors that affect the patients we serve, alongside the clinical care we provide.

What motivated you to become a national leader or volunteer?

The most rewarding experiences I’ve had in medical school have come from teaching, mentoring, and serving others. Whether coordinating volunteers, mentoring students, or participating in community outreach, I’ve learned that leadership is about creating opportunities for others to grow and make a difference.

Serving as a national leader allows me to contribute beyond my own campus and help develop educational resources that can benefit medical students across the country. As Environmental Health Education Coordinator, I hope to make environmental health topics more approachable, clinically relevant, and engaging while encouraging students to recognize the important role physicians play in protecting both individual and public health.

Awards and Recognition

Myler Scholarship (Central Michigan University College of Medicine, 2025–2029)
Undergraduate Research and Creative Projects Funding (Wayne State University, 2023)
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with Departmental Honors in Neuroscience (Wayne State University, 2024)

Skills

I have experience organizing educational programming, coordinating volunteers, and leading student organizations. My strengths include communication, mentorship, public speaking, event planning, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. I enjoy translating complex scientific concepts into practical, engaging educational content and have experience working with community outreach initiatives and student organizations. I also have experience with scientific writing, literature review, and research, which helps me develop evidence-based educational materials for diverse audiences.

External Affiliations

Central Michigan University School of Medicine