Elizabeth Fedro
@fedro.2@osu.edu
My name is Elizabeth Fedro and I am a senior at The Ohio State University. I am apart of both Ohio State’s Biological Sciences Scholars and Honors program with a major in Health Sciences and minor in Biology on the pre-PA track. With my involvement in the sciences, I aspire become a Physician’s Assistant as a profession.
Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, I attended Hathaway Brown, an all-girls school that offered endless opportunities for educational development and women empowerment. My involvement in STEM first initiated with my involvement in scientific research. I spent 3/4 summers of my high school career working in a lab at Case Western University where I conducted and presented multiple research projects. My interest in dermatology originated my senior year when working on a project that focused on the analysis of specific endotypes in patients with Psoriasis.
Over the past 19 years, I have developed a great appreciation for Cleveland: the city, the sports, and most importantly, the community. I worked as an active volunteer at the Cleveland Foodbank, Medwish (a warehouse in which I sorted medical supplies), and a leader of The Race (an annual Mother’s Day race supporting breast cancer research). Ohio State’s Biological Sciences Scholars program has encouraged me to continue my engagement in philanthropy in the Columbus region; currently, I am working at the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. These various opportunities have led me to develop the communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in the future.
Continuing my passion for philanthropy, my role as a member of Kappa Delta serves active community engagement with local non-profit organizations, The Columbus Center for Family Safety and Healing and the local Girl Scouts organization. Additionally, we make efforts towards funding the national organization, Prevent Child Abuse America, spreading awareness for child safety and protection. As a member of Kappa Delta, I have developed endless connections and the confidence needed to prosper as I enter young adulthood. An annual event that I love to help coordinate, Confidence Coagulation, is a week of activities and awareness towards uplifting and empowering women on campus.
While many of my values reside in education, I firmly believe in achieving stability with the various aspects of my everyday life. I aim to balance my studies with an active, healthy lifestyle while also maintaining strong relationships with family and friends. With this active mindset, I carry passion and diligence towards the things I wish to accomplish, aiming to carry this dedication towards my academic studies and professional aspirations.