Shaylla Wilson is a rising sophomore at Rice University majoring in Chemistry and Asian Studies. She is driven by a deep interest in clinical care and Asian American health disparities. Shaylla is the Co-Founder and Co-President of Rice University’s upcoming chapter of the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA), where they work to support and resources for Asian American pre-medical students. In addition to her leadership in APAMSA, she serves as an O-Week Peer Academic Advisor (PAA), providing academic mentorship to incoming students, and also serves as the Cultural Chair for Rice’s Vietnamese Student Association (VSA). She is fascinated by the intersections of internal medicine and systemic disease, and ultimately plans to pursue a career in medicine specializing in ophthalmology or cardiology. She hope to integrate her love for chemical sciences, clinical research, and community advocacy into a future medical practice dedicated to protecting patient health.