Faculty Type: Re-Imagining Medicine Fellows

Gracie is a rising senior from Nashville, Tennessee majoring in Biology with minors in creative writing and global health. She is passionate about health equity and how art can reduce inequalities in healthcare. In her free time, Gracie loves reading, writing, playing the bassoon, and mobile games.

I am a junior majoring in Biology with Global Health and Chemistry minors. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, I am interested in addressing oral health disparities as a dentist. I research Goldsboro Hospital, a segregated asylum for Black Patients during the early 20th century. As DukeAfrica co-president, I foster an inclusive and diverse community of African students.

Esosa Ediae is a rising junior from Delaware majoring in Global Health and Biology and pursuing a minor in Spanish. She aspires to work as a medical doctor in communities globally, improving the health outcomes of children and families and demonstrating the love of Christ through quality healthcare. She is currently part of a Bass Connections team that will work with the Children’s Complex Care Coalition of North Carolina to develop transitional care interventions to support families with children with complex health needs. Apart from school, she enjoys playing and watching basketball, reading, spending time outside, and being with her family and friends.

I’m a rising senior from Waterville, Maine, and I’m studying biology and global health on the pre-med track. I am particularly interested in marine biology, as well as the intersections between the environment and community health outcomes. I am a certified Wilderness EMT, and I love running, hiking, and reading!

Cecelia Wasco is a rising Junior from Neenah, WI majoring in Public Policy, minoring in Chemistry, and pursuing a Human Rights certificate. She researches reproductive health policy in North Carolina and works as an EMT. She is passionate about improving healthcare access through equitable healthcare policy, especially in Latinx and rural communities. She enjoys playing soccer, running, journaling, and hanging out with friends at Mi Gente events.

I am a rising senior from Plainsboro, New Jersey majoring in Biology and Global Health with a minor in chemistry. As an aspiring physician, I hope to understand health and wellness from a holistic approach and work towards constructing sustainable solutions that address health disparities in my community. I am also involved with Progress Period on campus in reducing menstrual health inequities and the on-campus science magazine Vertices.