I am a first-generation American, born and raised in Colorado. I am the youngest of four children born to my immigrant parents, both from the small Caribbean island of Grenada. Growing up in Colorado as a minority, I was embedded in a culture that valued wellness: spending time outdoors and being active. However, I also grew to notice that others who looked like me were often absent from the spaces that promoted healthy lifestyles. As I noticed how being considered “other” took a toll on me, I grew curious about how it impacted the health of other vulnerable communities. I am passionate about working alongside underserved communities to prevent disease and to promote wellness. From addressing malnutrition in Cotacachi, Ecuador to studying diabetes risk in St. Kitts and Nevis and developing an HIV and hepatitis C prevention program in Daytona Beach, Florida, I've worked in many different health systems and have seen the best outcomes when people are regarded as experts on their lived experience. Medicine is the avenue through which I pursue social justice with and for individuals experiencing homelessness, immigrants, Black and Hispanic populations, and others who often experience worse health outcomes. Duke PCLT enables me to explore my broad interests while developing my leadership skills to be able to enact change that prioritizes the most vulnerable.