Hello, hello! My name is Aliah, and I am an MS2 (soon to be MS3) at Oregon Health and Science University. I was born in Canada, but raised in Gresham, Oregon. I was able to obtain my Bachelor’s of Science degree at Portland State University, majoring in general science and minoring in biology. My heritage is unique in that my dad’s side is from India, but my mom is mixed Thai/Lao and Pakistani. The cultures I grew up with are an integral part of who I am, and I am proud of my South and Southeast Asian background. I enjoy poetry, snowboarding, and discovering new places to eat with friends! Looking forward to the National Conference and being more involved with APAMSA!