Hi! My name is Shanthi Hegde, and I am a rising undergraduate Third year Cell and Molecular Biology major and a History minor in the Honors Program Northeastern University studying to be a doctor. I’m involved in DEIA initiatives within my university. I am spearheading initiatives such as making Greek Life more inclusive and accessible through the formation of the Accessibility Task Force. Through my experiences in NYLI thus far, I was inspired to create a university-level chapter to bring together other teens with bleeding disorders in my community together. As someone with a bleeding disorder and chronic illness, I am so excited to educate, empower, and inspire through NBDF NYLI.