Hi! I'm Amber (they/she), a third year Global Disease Biology major! At UC Davis, I'm an administrator for the student-run clinic Joan Viteri Memorial Clinic, the president of the UC Davis Disabled Student Union, and I'm currently conducting research with Brady Labs. The GDB program has given me the opportunity to explore science, public health, and community health through a variety of very cool classes, research, and hands-on experiences. It's been an awesome experience to work in wet labs, clinical settings, and engage in social justice advocacy! 

I'm planning on going into medicine, and GDB has definitely prepared me with a well-rounded view of the complex nature of health issues, both in the biomedical sciences behind it and the societal factors that shape public health. My goal for the future is to work in community medicine/primary care for underserved communities and continue doing outreach street medicine. I'm so thankful for all the GDB advising staff has done to help get me here! GDB has been a great opportunity for me to learn and grow as both a student and an individual, and it helped me solidify what I'm passionate about. I'm so grateful for the GDB advising team for supporting me along the way, thank you so much for the work you do!