Heer Shah is a junior at The University of Texas at Dallas majoring in biology. Her interest in global health equity led her to pursue UT Dallas’ Peace Corps Prep Program, where she earned a certificate. On campus, Shah served as editor-in-chief of Partners in Health Engage and as a board member of Global Medical Brigades. Additionally, she was a research assistant at the Developmental Neurolinguistics Lab with Dr. Mandy Maguire, a grant associate at CERASAV, a nonprofit organization that aids survivors of acid violence, and a student fellow for the Beto for Texas campaign. Off campus, she volunteered as a medical assistant at the Islamic Center of Frisco and the ED triage of Baylor Centennial. Upon graduation, Shah hopes to attend medical school to become an OBGYN and advocate for gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy.