Rachel Miller is a recent graduate of the University of Southern California (USC), where she earned a B.S. in Biochemistry (Honors) with a minor in Health Care Studies. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at USC. Drawing from her experiences as both a researcher and a patient, she plans to attend medical school to become a physician-scientist. Beyond the laboratory, Rachel is actively involved in disability advocacy and social emergency medicine initiatives, working to improve accessibility and promote equitable healthcare for people with disabilities. She hopes to combine research and advocacy in her practice to ensure that patients' lived experiences remain central to medical research and healthcare delivery.

Jordan is a rising senior at Virginia Tech, majoring in biochemistry. She plans to apply to medical school after completing her undergraduate degree, with a particular interest in treating patients with chronic illnesses and advancing long-term patient care and support. Jordan aspires to be a physician who provides high-quality care that reflects the same compassion and excellence one would wish for their own loved ones.

Brynn Lenz is a rising senior at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota majoring in Biology with a minor in Psychology. She is an active member of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, the Biology Club, and the Green Bandana Club. Motivated by her passion for research and patient care, Brynn aspires to pursue a career in medicine by attending physician assistant school, followed by a doctoral program to integrate her clinical practice with biomedical research. Outside of school, Brynn is committed to furthering her clinical and scientific experience through volunteering and working as an EMT. Having previously contributed to research characterizing the mast cell surface proteome, she hopes to continue her research career studying Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Guided by her experience as a patient, Brynn aims to improve access to care for patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and contribute to the ongoing research in this field. 

Ellie Graham is a rising senior at the University of South Carolina studying Public Health in the Honors College. Growing up in Charleston, she has been a patient at MUSC and it is her dream to attend medical school after graduation to one day be able to return to Charleston and serve the EDS patient community. Outside of the classroom, she spends her time volunteering in her local hospital, serving on the executive board of professional fraternity for pre-health students, and working in an ophthalmologist's office. In her free time, she enjoys reading, exercising, and volunteering with youth to teach the importance of physical activity and other health behaviors.