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
Biology
Sophomore
Howard University
Sponsored by Becton, Dickinson
Bria Nartey
Political Science
Freshman
Howard University
Sponsored by Becton, Dickinson
Caleb Young
Environment, Economics, and Politics
Junior
Claremont McKenna College
Christina Pham
Business Administration
Sophomore
De Anza College
Gabriela Nguena Jones
Neuroscience
Junior
Vanderbilt University
Jaylah Dorman
Health Education/Community Health
Sophomore
Howard University
Sponsored by Becton, Dickinson
Perisa Ashar
Biomedical Engineering/Computer Science
Sophomore
Duke University
Sofia Johnson
Exercise Science
Sophomore
Florida Gulf Coast University
Tatiana Carter
Biology and Human Performance
Junior
Howard University
Sponsored by Becton, Dickinson
EmPOWERED Scholars Alumni
Making a difference and impacting the future of their communities.
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