Meet the author:

Hemanya Bhatt

Hemanya Bhatt is a 2nd year student at the University of Virginia, originally from Glen Allen, VA. She plans to major in cognitive science or global public health. She is currently a volunteer EMT and a research assistant in a pharmacology lab at the UVA School of Medicine. She hopes to further explore the intersection between medicine and social issues throughout her academic and professional journey. In her free time, Hemanya likes to paint, listen to music, cook, and spend time outdoors.