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Liliana Sosa

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Ethics
  • Animals
  • Writing
  • Speech and Debate
  • Medicine
  • Research

Reading

  • Academic
  • Fantasy
  • Romance

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

Hi, I'm Liliana, a Pre-Medical student and Presidential Scholar at George Washington University, where I’m majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology with a minor in Chemistry. I’m currently on the Dean's List and dedicated to both my academic and personal growth. In addition to my studies, I work as a Student Engagement Assistant at the Latin American Youth Center, where I help support and mentor local youth, empowering them through education and community involvement. I also volunteer at the DC Humane Society, where I contribute my time to the care and well-being of animals in need. As a SHPEP 2025 Scholar, I’m expanding my knowledge in healthcare, preparing for a future in medicine. My passion for both science and community service drives me to continue learning and giving back in meaningful ways.

Education

George Washington University

Bachelor's degree program

2024 – 2028

Majors:
  • Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Desired degree modality:
In-Person
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • As a waitress, I have honed my skills in customer service, working to create a positive and welcoming environment for all guests. My role involves managing multiple tasks at once, ensuring customer satisfaction, and providing attentive service.

    Food & Beverages · East-Side Market

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • At the Latin American Youth Center, I mentor disadvantaged youth in DC, helping them navigate college applications, academic paths, and stay engaged in their communities.

    Non-Profit Organization Management · Latin American Youth Center

    Jan 2024 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
My long-term goal is to become a surgeon and serve rural communities, like the one I come from, where access to healthcare is limited. I am deeply passionate about making a difference in these underserved areas and ensuring that people in rural locations receive the quality care they need.
Work experience:
5 years
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
The F.O.O. Scholarship
At nine, my world changed when doctors discovered a tumor on my mother’s brain. Until then, medicine was unfamiliar, but it quickly became my entire life. Growing up in a rural town with limited medical resources, I saw firsthand the hardships my mother faced—not just from inadequate care but also from the isolation of being an African American woman in an all-white community. Watching her struggle with rural medical care, I realized the urgent need for change in rural healthcare. I want to bridge the gap in resources and personnel for underserved medical communities. However, my pursuit of this goal has been challenging. Growing up, I was often looked down upon and discriminated against as the only minority in my town. Despite these adversities, I remained determined to become the doctor and community member my town needs. I have always been committed to service and leadership, volunteering at the Humane Society and coaching Little League. I graduated as a salutatorian in high school and founded a nationally competitive Ethics Club. I’ve maintained Dean’s List honors at George Washington University while mentoring at-risk youth as a student engagement assistant at the Latin American Youth Center in Columbia Heights. This scholarship is more than financial aid—it’s a lifeline to dreams I once thought impossible. My mother was a teen mom, and my father, an immigrant, was deported, leaving her to raise us alone. With higher education expensive and medicine feeling out of reach, scholarships like these give students like me a chance. It’s not about how many obstacles you face but how much you’re willing to overcome. This will help me continue my education at GWU and relieve financial burdens, allowing me to fully pursue my passion for medicine and my commitment to serving others.
Liliana Sosa Student Profile | Bold.org