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Why did you choose your major or program? I had grown up always interested in healthcare. It wasn’t until high school when I started to feel more comfortable with my intersecting identities and developed a deep passion for social equity. When looking at majors in college, I wanted to find a discipline that seemingly blended […]
Why did you choose your major or program? I choose to pursue an MPH because I believe that the health outcomes that transgender and non-binary people of color face can best be understood and addressed by studying the relevant social determinants of health. I am also pursuing an MSW to begin to tackle systemic transphobia […]
When John Baird was young, the only gay bar close to his hometown in northern Mississippi was burned to the ground. Since then, he has dedicated his life to finding and building LGBTQ community. Raised in Appalachia during the Cold War, John felt isolated from his peers and family members because of his effeminate mannerisms. […]
What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? Swarthmore College. I choose Swarthmore for its small close-knit community. Swarthmore fosters a community that is rooted in collaboration, relationship building, and support. As a queer immigrant, these things are very important to me as I continue to explore my identity. What are your […]
What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – I chose to go to medical school here because it’s in my hometown of New Orleans. Which program are you pursuing and what about the subject intrigues you most? I am pursuing an MD/PhD in public health. […]
A radical organizer who I love and respect has a saying that goes something like “you can do direct service without organizing, but you can’t do organizing without direct service.” As an organizer who is gradually embracing the role of healthcare provider, I find myself reflecting on these words and how I can bridge the […]