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Maria Lopez

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Babysitting And Childcare
  • Medicine
  • Journaling
  • Reading
  • Cooking
  • Psychology

Reading

  • Biography
  • Academic
  • Christianity
  • History

I read books daily.

Bio

I’m a student driven by a deep commitment to protect and improve the lives of children in underserved communities and improve healthcare equity. Growing up in Honduras, I saw how poverty forces children to sacrifice education and how fragile healthcare and mental health systems fail families in crisis. Those experiences, along with seeing loved ones struggle to access medical and mental health resources, reshaped how I view responsibility, service, and education. I plan to pursue higher education to work with underserved communities and advocate for children whose lives are shaped by systemic negligence.

Education

University of Connecticut

Bachelor's degree program

2025 – 2029

Majors:
  • Psychology, General

Westhill High School

High School

2021 – 2025

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Psychology, Other
Medical school interest:
Yes

Career

  • After-School Counselor

    Education · Stamford JCC

    Jan 2024 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
Mental & Health Care
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
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