Laila is a highly motivated Biology major, and chemistry minor at Howard University. Through her educational endeavors, she has been pushed by passion and personal obstacles. As a pre-health student, Laila has gained experience through working with the U.S. representative as a Healthcare Initiatives Intern, a research intern where she worked on an Alzheimer's project that enabled her to represent her team at two research conferences funded by the NIA and became a licensed Phlebotomist. Laila's goal is to become a Physician Assistant encouraging others to advocate for their physical and mental health.