From a very young age, my passions have been in the sciences, and growing up I often wanted to be some sort of biologist or veterinary specialist. This only grew in high school, when I was able to take a 2-year, college level biology class that reinforced my love for the discipline. In undergrad, I initially wanted to pursue a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, but a couple of courses on Immunology and Infectious Disease shifted my interests to the world of not only disease, but their intersection with social forces and inequalities. This drove me to focus on sociological perspectives and public health. These interdisciplinary fields are truly cutting-edge, and I am truly thrilled to get to dive head-first into them!