I am a second-year pharmacy student at the University of Washington. I received my BS in Pharmacology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. I grew up in San Francisco, CA, where I was surrounded by a vibrant but underserved Latinx community. In my early years, I learned Latinx cultural values and colloquial Spanish from the Tíos and Tías of my neighborhood. While working as a pharmacy technician in Santa Barbara, I saw firsthand how young Latinx families fell through the cracks of our healthcare system. These young families were underinsured and unable to access care due to cultural and language barriers. By speaking Spanish and addressing their unique needs, I was able to build trust in the community and make an impact. From that point on, I have been inspired to develop equitable healthcare opportunities for Latinx patients. Now that I am here in Seattle, I work as a pharmacy intern at Madison Park Pharmacy. I serve as the outreach director for the UW chapter of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Operation Diabetes and Washington State Pharmacy Association (WSPA). I am looking to develop diabetes screening and education programs in the Puget Sound area that specifically target Latinx patients – who experience a significantly increased risk of type II diabetes, but insufficient access to preventative care. In my career, I plan to conduct Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) that illuminates healthcare access gaps and ultimately informs advocacy efforts and the development of social support programs. As the most accessible healthcare provider, pharmacists are uniquely positioned to provide screening services like blood pressure, blood glucose, A1c, bone density, and more. We can also develop ambulatory care clinics tailored to the specific needs of Latinx patients. Outside of work and school I am a world traveler, snowboarder, washed-up college athlete, and gamer. I am fascinated with learning about different cultures through food, music, fashion, art, and dance. I am also a proud geek and have been known to have a useless fun fact about everything.