Annanya A.

About Annanya A.

I am a recent graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Microbiology and Cell Science. My passion for addressing health inequities began while working with the underserved Guatemalan community, where I focused on reducing health disparities and youth engagement. As a licensed EMT who has served on a 911 response team, I’ve had the opportunity to work with diverse populations, which has shaped me into a fierce advocate for patient-centered care and health education. Currently, I am working with Boston Medical Center\'s StreetCred Program in the Pediatric department. StreetCred is a Public Health Project dedicated to addressing the social determinants of health by providing financial services, such as tax preparation, directly within the clinical setting to help families improve their economic stability. Through this work, I am committed to improving health outcomes for families in the Boston community. I believe it is essential to view each individual as a spectrum of their experiences rather than merely a product of their circumstances. I am passionate about public health, holistic care, cardiology, and pediatrics—areas I plan to pursue further in medical school. I am driven by a commitment to improve access to healthcare and foster strong patient-provider relationships. I\'m eager to continue learning, collaborating, and making a tangible impact on communities in need.

Experience

1. Economic Mobility Coordinator, Streetcred- Pediatrics Department

   Boston Medical Center (BMC)

   Sep 2024 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Build capacity of the StreetCred public health initiative to prescribe patients and families access to government services and economic opportunities by offering financial resources and tax filing as a part of a new model of holistic, primary medical care-Improve systems, workflows and policies for financial navigator recruitment, training, and management inthe pediatric clinic as part of the economic bundle of financial services- Collaborate with the pediatric clinic operations teams to embed education about and connection toStreetCred services into the regular clinical workflow specifically for financial navigators, patientnavigators, medical assistants, providers and administrative staff-Refine the data monitoring system to track services provided to financial bundle families with the goal ofreaching as many qualified families as possible while ensuring fidelity to the program model- Lead, train, and direct volunteers to coordinate and implement a new patient care model that focuses on improving economic mobility and accessibility

Education

• University of Florida

  Bachelors of Science, Microbiology & Cell Science, Minor in Pathogenesis

  2019 — 2023