Hi, my name is Lia. I am a biomedical science major on the Pre-PA track, with a triple minor in Biology, Chemistry, and Immunology and Microbiology at Quinnipiac University. I have known from a young age that I wanted to be in the medical field because I grew up with Epilepsy. When I was in the hospital the compassion of the doctors, nurses, and PAs had such a big impact on me, and I knew I wanted to have that same positive impact on others. I am proud to say I have been on Quinnipiac's Dean's list every semester (GPA >3.5) and have been presented with Dean's list with honors twice (GPA = 4.0). To start my path in the medical field I became an Emergency Medical Technician and began working at Quinnipiac University Student EMS my sophomore year. Now going into my junior year I am now the Training Officer of the organization. I also work as a Patient Care Technician at Middlesex Hospital. As a PCT, I provide direct patient care in areas such as daily care and taking vitals. Since freshman year I have been a part of the Quinnipiac Kickline and in my free time, I tap dance on my own. Tap has always been my favorite style of dance. Before college, I was on a semi-professional tap team and performed tap solos at competitions. It has always been a way to get away from stress and will continue to be part of my life. One accomplishment I am proud of is I am the Distinguished Young Women of Connecticut for 2021. This title not only demonstrates my hard work in academics but what each title holder believes in and how they express themselves.