My name is Peightyn Myers, and I am a rising junior at San Diego State University majoring in Kinesiology with a focus on Pre-Physical Therapy. My goal is to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy and establish a clinic that provides culturally responsive rehabilitation and wellness education for historically underserved communities. I am passionate about service, leadership, and health equity. From my years in Girl Scouts, where I dedicated over a decade to community service, to my current campus involvement, I have learned the value of resilience, teamwork, and advocacy. At SDSU, I serve as a Peer Mentor at the Black Resource Center, supporting students academically and personally. As a founding member and treasurer of the Black Kinesiology Organization, I help create opportunities for students pursuing health careers. Additionally, through my membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, I engage in programs that uplift communities and promote educational and social change. Looking ahead, I am preparing for graduate studies in physical therapy with the long-term goal of creating a clinic that centers equity, inclusion, and community wellness. I see education and healthcare as interconnected tools for empowerment, and I strive to use both to open doors for others. Grounded in service and leadership, I am eager to continue building a career that makes a meaningful and lasting impact.

• Advocacy
• Volunteering
• Philanthropy
• Entrepreneurship

• Basketball

  Varsity

  2020 – 2023

• Student & Clinical Volunteer

  San Diego State Univ. · Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

  2022 – Present

  Research topic:

  Exploring Human Movement, Injury Prevention & Biomechanics through Lab-Based Courses & Clinical Obs.

• High School Dual Enrollment Student – Visual Arts Coursework

  Long Beach City College (Dual Enrollment Program) · Visual Arts

  2021 – 2021

• Front Desk Assistant and Peer Mentor

  Advocacy · San Diego State University – Black Resource Center

  2023 – Present

  Mission:

  To support the academic success, personal growth, and leadership development of Black students through peer mentorship, outreach, and culturally affirming programming.

• Collegiate Member / Financial Secretary/Campus and Community Service Volunteer

  Volunteering · Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated – Nu Upsilon Chapter

  2025 – Present

  Mission:

  To engage in scholarship, sisterhood, and service through initiatives focused on education, health equity, economic empowerment, international awareness, and political involvement.

• Founding Member and Treasurer

  Advocacy · Black Kinesiology Organization (BKO), San Diego State University

  2024 – Present

  Mission:

  To uplift and support Black students pursuing careers in kinesiology and allied health fields through mentorship, professional development, and culturally responsive advocacy.