Neve Polavarapu is pursuing a master’s degree in finance at The University of Texas at Dallas, where she also earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in Spanish and Hispanic area studies. During her undergraduate studies, Polavarapu was involved with the University Emergency Medical Response, the Student Wellness Center, and the Student Ambassadors program. She developed an interest in public health during the COVID-19 pandemic while working as a healthcare worker and organizing an on-campus vaccine clinic to address vaccine access gaps. After managing a small business, she gained an appreciation for how financial strategy can strengthen systems, sparking her interest in the intersection of business, public health, and policy. Polavarapu aims to leverage financial analysis to inform policy decisions, expand access to healthcare, and reduce health disparities. Through the Graduate Archer Fellowship, she aims to bridge her public health and finance backgrounds to support data-driven solutions that advance healthcare systems.