Siddarth Vyas is pursuing a medical degree at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine. He graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor’s degree in finance in 2016. Prior to medical school, Vyas worked as a senior financial analyst, where he led financial forecasting and developed valuation models for healthcare organizations. He also volunteered with Raise Your Voice to End Poverty (RESULTS), a grassroots organization focused on influencing congressional policies to end poverty in the United States and abroad. Additionally, Vyas served as a clinical cancer research scholar, conducting surgical oncology research and managing regulatory compliance for clinical trials. Passionate about health equity and infectious disease policy, Vyas is dedicated to ensuring U.S. leadership in global health security. As a Graduate Archer Fellow, he aims to deepen his understanding of the federal appropriations process and develop strategies to advance global health legislation.