Julie N. Trinh is currently a first-year osteopathic medical student at Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She was born in Can Tho, Vietnam, and immigrated to Houston, Texas when she was 2 years old. Growing up in a predominantly Hispanic and Vietnamese immigrant community shaped her love for language, culture, and service, and has allowed her to become fluent in English, Vietnamese, and Spanish, with additional Korean language skills developed through 15 years of obsessing over Korean dramas.

Julie graduated on a full-ride from Rice University as part of the Class of 2025, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biosciences with a concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies with a Spanish certificate. She currently serves on the board of the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association as Program Chair, where she helps lead health and cultural programming for the over 70,000+ Houston community, members who attend the events, including one of the largest Vietnamese festivals in the southern United States.

In addition to her medical training, Julie is involved in research spanning both biomedical science and public health. She works as a medical student researcher in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Houston, focusing on systemic lupus erythematosus research, and also contributes to public health research through Texas A&M, conducting surveys on health issues affecting the Vietnamese nail salon community.

Outside of medicine and research, Julie enjoys teaching Vietnamese to kindergarteners at her local church, dancing to V-pop and K-pop, singing karaoke, and trying out viral cooking recipes at home. Her passions for cultural connection, community service, research, and advocacy all come together in her aspiration to pursue a career in pediatrics and primary care, while also participating in global health missions on a biannual basis.