Hello! My name is Melanie Biegler and I recently graduated from Marquette University with a degree in Biomedical Sciences. I minored in Spanish for the Health Professions and spent a lot of time working with the Spanish-speaking communities on the South Side of Milwaukee. These experiences really sparked my interest in public health and passion for trying to minimize overwhelming health disparities such as those that I saw in the communities surrounding where I went to school. I am fascinated by the concept of health and want to pursue a profession in osteopathic medicine following my year of service.
This year I look forward to learning more about the communities I will be working with. I hope to become a better educator and learn how I can create an impactful message that acknowledges the effect that culture and understanding can have on how education is received. I am so excited to meet my fellow members and learn knew ways to reach communities while exploring Chicago and making new friendships along the way!
This blog post was written by NHC Chicago 2016-17 member Melanie Biegler.
