Karen is a recent graduate from UC Berkeley where she majored in political science and molecular biology. Karen is heavily involved in her community, and her ultimate life goal is to make a difference in the world by helping those who need it the most. She teaches health education to ninth-graders in impoverished high schools, where she is able to raise awareness about mental health, sexual health and making healthy choices. She is also a Health Advocate at San Francisco General Hospital, where she helps families connect with resources in the community and as a result help them resolve their insecurities. After completing her undergraduate career, she plans on taking some time off school and working for a non-profit or for a world health organization. Further down the road, she plans on applying to a MPH/MD program.