Serving as a mentor
Growing up, Novella Bates wasn’t exposed to careers in science. Now, as a biomedical engineering PhD student, Novella is changing the course for young girls.
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Driven by a dream
At 13 years old, Nelly left her home of Cameroon, Africa, to pursue educational opportunities in the U.S. Today, she’s a first-year medical student at OHSU.
Paving the way
Growing up in Hillsboro, Armando was one of four boys raised by a single mother who often worked three jobs to make ends meet. Today, Armando is helping to eradicate the health disparities found in underserved communities.
Discovering nursing
Sana Goldberg ’16 was set on becoming a journalist as she headed to college. But after a 10-year journey, she found herself in nursing school at OHSU where she discovered the power and role nurses play in health care. The road to nursing wasn’t a straight line. In college, Goldberg declared multiple majors before landing […]
Daring to dream
Christopher Ponce Campuzano was born in a small fishing town on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. His parents made tortillas; his dad also worked in the fields. It was a simple life without many opportunities — until his parents decided to move the family to the U.S. in search of a better life for their […]
Courageous advocate
Liam Directo is a driven, lifelong learner. An ambitious goal-setter. A passionate OHSU School of Nursing student. And a courageous advocate for transgender people. Their go-getting, fearless attitude has put Directo on a mission to improve the health care system — by working to provide accessible transgender-affirming care as a transgender person. Shifting the culture […]
