My grandparents served as my earliest inspiration, with their tireless work as physicians improving the lives of many communities in Mexico. Inspired by their impact, my passion for helping others evolved into an aspiration for a career in healthcare. I plan to double major in Public Health and Public Policy on the Pre-Med track, allowing me to help individuals as a physician while also driving large-scale change, as I strive to ameliorate the underrepresentation of minorities in STEM by creating a truly equitable healthcare system. Upon taking a community college course, I learned that the Human Genome Project predominantly utilized data from individuals belonging to non-marginalized groups, with 70% of the data reflecting Caucasian individuals, and the rest primarily from those of European ancestry. This exclusion of minority data set a precedent, leading to unequal healthcare advances that disproportionately affect underserved communities. Whether in research or general access to healthcare, inequities demand systemic change. Studying Public Health and Public Policy will allow me to bridge the gap between medical research advances and healthcare access for underrepresented individuals. With this knowledge, I aim to design and implement equitable healthcare systems regardless of socioeconomic status. Through a deeper understanding of Health Policy and Management, I aim to continue my journey toward becoming a doctor while also shaping a healthcare system that ensures everyone benefits from medical innovation. While I distributed sun-protective equipment to recently unhoused individuals, most expressed immense gratitude through teary-eyed smiles—except for one elderly woman, her eyes downcast, burdened. Upon approaching, I discovered she did not speak English. When I spoke to her in Spanish, I witnessed an immediate transformation as a sense of relief washed over her face as she finally found a source of connection amidst disorientation. In a team of hundreds, I was the only one who could communicate with Spanish-speaking families, offering them the understanding that every human being deserves. Through our interaction she affirmed the power of my Mexican identity, strengthening my mission to amplify long-silenced voices while addressing minority underrepresentation in healthcare. As the oldest of three, I hoped to inspire my brothers by earning admission to a top-tier academic institution. I achieved this goal by gaining acceptance into Duke University, where I will join the Class of 2029 this fall. This scholarship will ease the financial burden of my education, ensuring that my brothers can also pursue their dreams.