12 November 2024 < minute read
Jillian WattsMajor: Health Science
Classification: Junior
What health disparity are you interested in solving and why?
I am interested in increasing the diversity within Veterinary medicine as approximately 90% of veterinarians identify as white. The lack of diversity prevents the ability to connect with a large percentage of population of pet owners, so I would like to become a voice for these people as well as be a mentor for the youth who do not see themselves represented in veterinary medicine and serve as a mentor in that capacity.