Lina is a rising senior at the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public health. Lina is a resilient, adaptable, and flexible leader originally from Jacksonville, Florida. She realized early on that she wanted to create real, long-lasting change which inspired her to pursue her studies in the health sector. Lina is passionate about helping others, especially those who she shares similar experiences with such as lived experience in the foster care system. This passion continues to drive Lina in her work. At her university, Lina is involved in many extracurricular activities including the Health Occupations Students of America Club, Black Student Union, and Kurl Friends. Kurl Friends is focused on educating individuals about their natural hair while striving to build a positive community at USF and Lina serves as the Parliamentarian Executive Board Member. Additionally, Lina most recently worked in the Department of Women and Gender Studies at the University of South Florida as an office assistant.