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Adriana Richard

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Bio

I am a young adult interested in making the world a better place for those living with T1D by advocating for affordable insulin, resources, and education. I also am a cofounder of two organizations that help T1D kids thrive and feel less alone with a very isolating disease.

Education

Western Governors University

Bachelor's degree program
2020 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Special Education and Teaching

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school

    • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Education

    • Dream career goals:

      School Counselor

    • Tik Tok Content Creator

      The Diabetes Link
      2022 – Present2 years

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      T1D To The Third — Running zoom calls and other programs for kids with T1D (ages 4-20) during Covid-19 while other events are not running.
      2020 – Present

    • Volunteering

      Camp Victory — Helping provide kids disabilities with a safe camp experience
      2020 – Present

    • Advocacy

      JDRF — Meeting and lobbying with members of Congress to support and renew the SDP and insulin affordability.
      2019 – Present

    • Volunteering

      JDRF — Helping run events and being a voice for those in our community.
      2017 – 2019

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Skin Grip Diabetes Scholarship
    Skin Grip Diabetes Scholarship