Ms. Suchi Desai is a third-year pre-med student at the University of Southern California, pursuing a BS in health promotion and disease prevention and an MS in global medicine. Passionate about public health and health care accessibility, she conducts research at the CHOICES Lab, examining the relationship between smoking and stress levels. She volunteers at Keck Hospital and Bronte Harbour Physiotherapy, gaining hands-on experience in patient care. Dedicated to addressing mental health stigma, she has engaged in initiatives supporting long-term care patients with behavioral challenges.