
Ethnicity
Middle Eastern, Asian, Hispanic/Latino
Hobbies and interests
Music
Cooking
Volunteering
Singing
Nursing
Reading
Drama
Romance
Novels
Realistic Fiction
Horror
I read books multiple times per week
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT
Yes
Liyah Aqa
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Winner
Liyah Aqa
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WinnerBio
I am passionate about helping others and I hope to be a pediatric nurse!
After my maternal clinical rotation, I became even more passionate about advocating for women's and neonatal health, and now serve as a board member for my school's ACORNH club. Women's bodies are truly incredible, yet women's health is so often overlooked. I'm excited to help create a space where we can learn from one another, support each other, and openly discuss our own experiences and stories.
Family has always been a huge part of my life. I grew up in a big, loud family surrounded by lots of cousins, and that's where my love for babies and kids began. After witnessing four births during nursing school, I was reminded of just how incredible and precious life is. Those experiences solidified my dream of becoming a pediatric nurse, where I hope to make a meaningful difference for children and their families during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. As someone with Afghan, Filipino, and Mexican roots, I'm passionate about providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care and advocating for every patient and family.
Education
Samuel Merritt University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
GPA:
3.9
Clovis Community College
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
GPA:
3.5
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
- Samuel Merritt University
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Career
Dream career field:
- Nursing
Dream career goals:
Busser
Alfonso's Hideaway Mexican Restaurant2021 – 20221 yearBarista
Zanders Coffee2022 – 20242 years
Sports
Soccer
Junior Varsity2019 – 20201 year
Awards
- JV Defensive MVP
Arts
Percussion and Show Band
Music2018 – 2022
Public services
Volunteering
Valley Children's Hospital — Oncology Patient Pal2023 – 2024Advocacy
Advocates for Childbearing, Obstetrics, Reproductive, and Neonatal Health — Social Media Director2026 – PresentVolunteering
Kaiser Permanente — Surgery Waiting Desk2024 – 2024