EmPOWERED to Serve™

EmPOWERED Scholars: Class of 2024-25

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In 2024, ten Empowered Scholars were each awarded $7000 in financial aid, providing an opportunity for them to serve as change agents to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in under-resourced communities.

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Aliza Lopez

Neuroscience and Public Health

Sophomore
University of Rochester, River Campus

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Harshman Sihra

Liberal Arts, Medical Sciences

Sophomore
University of Cincinnati

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Olivia Allen

Medical Biology

Junior
University of South Dakota

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Payton Hinz

Environmental Engineering

Sophomore
University of Florida

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Sara Carrillo

Speech Pathology

Junior
Marquette University

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Sierra-Nicole Stokes

Sociology / Public Health

Junior
Goucher College

Four scholars are generously supported by Becton, Dickinson and Company.

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Aaliyah Agboola

Pre-Nursing

Sophomore
Delaware State University

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Asha Puri

Health Management

Sophomore
Howard University

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Emmanuel Christian

Human Performance

Freshman
Howard University Main Campus

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Solomon Pitts

Biology

Junior
Howard University