Being the daughter of immigrant parents and the granddaughter of refugees, topics that cross cultures and international borders are of great interest to me, especially when combined with my passion for medicine. I am acutely aware of how disparities between geographies, races, religions, politics, and genders impact health equity. Growing up as a first generation American and the oldest of four sisters, I've always felt a strong responsibility to set an example for my siblings. Given our family size, college costs will undoubtedly be a heavy burden. As I plan to continue my dream of becoming a doctor, medical school costs will be very high and run in parallel to my siblings for many years. With your support, I can focus on my studies and dedicate my energy towards making a difference in the medical field. Furthermore, your scholarship will allow me to continue volunteering with special needs students while studying. For the last two years I have volunteered as a teacher's assistant, mentoring 15 students with learning/cognitive disabilities, including autism, selective mutism, and down syndrome. I have found this work to be both challenging and rewarding, improving my communication skills, becoming more patient, and promoting my capacity for empathy and respect for difference. As I embark on my college journey, I plan to continue my work with special needs students, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed in higher education. I hope to be a doctor that can cross cultures and borders, promoting health equity around the world.

• Ecommerce Order Fulfillment

  Consumer Goods · Flint Group

  Jan 2020 – Present

• Advocacy
• Volunteering
• Philanthropy

• Rhythmic Gymnastics

  Club

  2016 – Present

• Weightlifting

  1 award

  2019 – Present

  Awards:

  Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach

• Summer Intern

  Genetika+ · Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

  2022 – 2022

  Research topic:

  Genetics Researcher (Stem Cell)

• Peer Tutor

  Volunteering · Myers Park High School Peer Tutor

  2019 – Present

  Mission:

  Tutoring 5 students IB Math, IB History, and IB Biology, leading class review, study strategies, and exam preparation sessions, resulting in higher grades.

• Running Coach

  Volunteering · Girls On The Run

  2022 – Present

  Mission:

  Leading sessions covering the connection between physical and emotional health, the power of positive thinking, and the importance of setting goals.

• Special Needs Teaching Assistant

  Volunteering · Philips Academy

  2021 – Present

  Mission:

  Mentored and taught academic/life skills to 15 11th-grade students with autism, selective mutism, and down syndrome, building self-reliance.