Biography
Paulina Torres is pursuing a master’s degree in public health at The University of Texas at El Paso. Torres graduated summa cum laude from UT El Paso with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences. As a medical assistant, she provided care to children in a medically underserved community. Her areas of interest include minority health and improving access to quality healthcare for marginalized communities. Torres intends to use her experience as a Graduate Archer Fellow to help eliminate health disparities by effectively advocating for policies that address social determinants of health.