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2022 EmPOWERED Scholars

In 2022, nine EmPOWERED Scholars were each awarded $5000 in financial aid, providing an opportunity for them to serve as change agents to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in under-resourced communities.

Ayana Vicks Jason

2022 EmPOWERED Scholar: Ayana Vicks JasonBiology
Sophomore
Howard University
 

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Bria Nartey

2022 EmPOWERED Scholar: Bria NarteyPolitical Science
Freshman
Howard University
 

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Caleb Young

2022 EmPOWERED Scholar: Caleb YoungEnvironment, Economics, and Politics
Junior
Claremont McKenna College

Christina Pham

2022 EmPOWERED Scholar: Christina PhamBusiness Administration
Sophomore
De Anza College

Gabriela Nguena Jones

2022 EmPOWERED Scholar: Gabriela Nguena JonesNeuroscience
Junior
Vanderbilt University

Jaylah Dorman

2022 EmPOWERED Scholar: Jaylah DormanHealth Education/Community Health
Sophomore
Howard University

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Perisa Ashar

2022 EmPOWERED Scholar: Perisa Ashar

Biomedical Engineering/Computer Science
Sophomore
Duke University

Sofia Johnson

2022 EmPOWERED Scholar: Sofia JohnsonExercise Science
Sophomore
Florida Gulf Coast University

Tatiana Carter

2022 EmPOWERED Scholar: Tatiana CarterBiology and Human Performance
Junior
Howard University
 

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EmPOWERED Scholars Alumni

Making a difference and impacting the future of their communities.

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