Jasmine Caballero
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FinalistJasmine Caballero
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FinalistBio
Hello! My name is Jasmine, and I am an incoming medical student and a first-generation graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). I graduated with honors with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Human Biology and Society, with a minor in Biomedical Research.
I am currently working as a Community Health Educator at DAP Health facilitating group and community-level health education presentations and speaking at events regarding risk-reduction and community health modalities to reduce individual and community risk for HIV, HCV, and other infectious diseases.
This summer, I will begin medical school in California, where I will pursue an MD/Master in Public Health (MPH) to advance my commitment to medicine, social justice, and community health. As a future physician, I aim to work alongside underserved communities, combining clinical care with health education and advocacy to address health inequities and improve access to care for marginalized populations.
Education
University of California-Los Angeles
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)Majors:
- Public Health
- Medicine
University of California-Los Angeles
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Career
Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
OB-GYN
- Peer Learning Facilitator Supervisor2021 – 20232 years
Migrant Education Program STEM Instructor
STEM Center USA2020 – Present6 yearsPeer Learning Facilitator
UCLA Academic Advancement Program2020 – 20233 yearsCommunity Health Educator
DAP Health2024 – Present2 years
Research
Pharmacology and Toxicology
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine — Undergraduate Student Researcher2020 – 2023
Public services
Volunteering
Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine (CVVIM) — As a bilingual volunteer, I managed front desk operations, scheduled appointments, and educated patients on COVID-19 precautions.2020 – 2020Volunteering
Together Educating and Advocating Community Health (TEACH) — As an intern, I created health presentations to teach Latinx children about exercise, nutrition, and healthy habits.2021 – 2022Volunteering
Coachella Valley Free Clinic (CVFC) — I assisted with patient intake, collecting demographic and medical history information, and facilitate communication between Spanish-speaking patients and providers. I also help design health trainings for CVFC staff and local providers.2024 – 2026Advocacy
Los Angeles Human Rights Initiative (LAHRI) — I led a committee of 4-5 members, ensuring high-quality casework, maintaining accurate and updated resources, and coordinating timely follow-up to support continuity of care beyond forensic evaluations.2020 – 2022