Substance abuse is my gateway to seeking a degree in public health. It was the substance abuse that claimed the life of my aunt, who was like another mother to me. It had just happened so fast that she had gone, and it always strikes me that someone from such a loving, two-parent, middle-class household would let herself slip into the trap of drugs. My study of public health has taught me that sometimes it is not about how one was raised, but what path one ends up taking in the end. As such, this makes me want to pursue being a healthcare administrator after completing my bachelor's in public health. The majority of people often forget one of the most intrinsic parts of the healthcare system: the administrators that help run it. African American women most of the time are overlooked, especially when they portray traits of mental poor health and abuse. This has resulted in conditions that otherwise could have been prevented or treated to end up killing quite a number of African Americans. This is what I want to change as a healthcare administrator. Equipped with education, I will be able to execute cultural competence training for healthcare providers and hire doctors who have discrete experience in cultural sensitivity. I will also establish rules that require these health professionals to document everything with the view of ensuring that everybody gets the health care he deserves. Improvement of health outcomes for African American women requires not only appropriate care by doctors and nurses but also the partnership between domestic abuse and substance abuse counselors in creating a local safe place in which African Americans can share their worries. I will collaborate hand in hand with counselors in domestic abuse and substance abuse to ensure a safe place for African Americans to share their concerns. Lastly, I will integrate with housing assistance programs to ensure individuals from abusive households get housed in safe environments. Community outreach and education are equally significant in their capacity for influence. Educating the community on the warning signs for domestic violence and substance abuse, along with the tools and resources available, can help individuals seek help sooner rather than later. Reducing stigma and fostering community support can make quite a difference. Furthermore, I will continue to work as a health administrator for policy-oriented change in systemically driven issues in health disparities, by campaigning for better funding of mental health services, substance abuse programs, and domestic violence shelters. My personal experiences instilled a deep passion within me to pursue a career in the field of Public Health and Health Administration. I would like to do this by ensuring cultural competence, comprehensive documentation, collaborative partnerships, housing assistance, community outreach, and advocacy. By creating a health system that allows for necessary care, coordination, and communication to improve health outcomes, I will make a major impact in addressing issues of African American women who are victims of domestic violence and substance abuse.