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Maya Johnson

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General information

Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Black/African
Religion
Christian
Church
Baptist (American)

Hobbies & Interests

  • Tutoring
  • Reading
  • Research

Reading

  • Romance
  • Thriller
  • Family
  • Fantasy

I read books daily.

Bio

Hello! My name is Maya Johnson and I am a proud New Orleans native with a deep passion for community, science, and advocacy. Growing up in Louisiana inspired my commitment to serving my community and championing representation in healthcare and STEM. Now a senior at Howard University, I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a 4.0 GPA, graduating in May 2025. My love for research has grown through my work as an undergraduate researcher in an organic chemistry lab, where I synthesize ligands for use in stereoselective epoxide polymerization catalysis. Interning at Eli Lilly & Co. further solidified my aspiration to pursue a PharmD and become a clinical research pharmacist, combining drug development with patient care to empower communities to embrace healthcare confidently. Advocacy has always been at the core of who I am. As president of my high school’s Diversity of Women Club and co-founder of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force, I worked to foster dialogue, education, and outreach. I believe representation drives meaningful change, and I aim to bridge the gap between medicine and the people who need it most. Outside of academics, I enjoy reading, trying new foods, and spending time with loved ones. Although I can be a little introverted at times, I find great joy in teaching and mentoring students in two of my favorite subjects: science and math. My determination, teamwork, and empathy guide me as I work toward innovative solutions in healthcare and research, ensuring everyone has access to safe and effective medicines.

Education

Howard University

Bachelor's degree program

2021 – 2025

Majors:
  • Chemistry
Minors:
  • Biology, General
GPA4.0 GPA

Ursuline Academy

High School

2017 – 2021

GPA4.0 GPA

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Desired degree modality:
In-Person
Medical school interest:
No

Career

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Pharmaceuticals
Dream career goals:
Drug Research and Development
Work experience:
4 years
Has nursing license:
No
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