At Youth Health Focus, health equity looks different in every corner of the world. By establishing chapters across the globe, we’re able to respond to local needs while working toward a shared mission: making healthcare more accessible, inclusive, and youth-led.
Each chapter is grounded in the realities of its local community -- whether that’s language access barriers, lack of basic health resources, or gaps in health education. This allows us to lead initiatives that are culturally relevant and genuinely impactful.
Our university chapters help us reach more underserved populations and learn from one another’s experiences. From rural areas to dense cities, we’re creating a network of student leaders committed to health equity on a local and international scale.
Working across different regions brings together a wide range of perspectives and ideas. By collaborating across chapters, we strengthen our advocacy, deepen our understanding of global health disparities, and amplify youth voices in the health space.
Patrick is a junior at Johns Hopkins University studying Electrical Engineering and Biophysics and minoring in Computer Integrated Surgery. Through service as an EMT in the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department as well as through volunteering in different clinical and non-clinical settings, he recognizes the need to prioritize the basics of healthcare access in ensuring worldwide medical equity. Patrick aspires to continue working and contributing to the ever growing field of medicine in the future.
Ariel is a senior at UC Berkeley majoring in Integrative Biology. Through her volunteer work at senior centers and research on brain and spinal disorders, she has seen how language and cultural barriers can limit access to healthcare. She is passionate about bridging those gaps through health education and community-centered initiatives. Ariel hopes to become a compassionate physician who works to make healthcare more equitable and accessible.
Nick is a junior at Wharton studying finance and business economics. He joined YHF to help raise awareness for the situation in Haiti and organize campus-wide events. He will be focusing on financials in the organization but he also hopes to be involved with student outreach, recruiting, and event planning. Nick is excited to grow our organization!
Ruby is a sophomore at Johns Hopkins University majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology. She is exploring a career in optometry, driven by a deep interest in vision science and a commitment to expanding healthcare access. Through Youth Health Focus, Ruby looks forward to collaborating with like-minded peers to address public health issues and advocate for underserved communities.
Ammar is a junior majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology at Johns Hopkins University aspiring to become a Vascular Surgeon. He is passionate about addressing healthcare disparities among diverse populations, particularly in relation to cardiovascular health. Outside of class, Ammar spends his time in a genetics lab and volunteering with elderly inpatients at a local hospital.
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Ariel Lee is a senior at UC Berkeley majoring in Integrative Biology. Through her volunteer work at senior centers and research on brain and spinal disorders, she has seen how language and cultural barriers can limit access to healthcare. She is passionate about bridging those gaps through health education and community-centered
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Ariel Lee is a senior at UC Berkeley majoring in Integrative Biology. Through her volunteer work at senior centers and research on brain and spinal disorders, she has seen how language and cultural barriers can limit access to healthcare. She is passionate about bridging those gaps through health education and community-centered initiatives. Ariel hopes to become a compassionate physician who works to make healthcare more equitable and accessible.
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Grace is a senior at UC Berkeley double majoring in Integrative Biology and Molecular and Cellular biology. She is currently involved in an on-campus Metabolic bioengineering lab and is interested in pursuing a career in medical research. She has engaged in a number of local volunteer projects, her favorite being an on-campus
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Grace is a senior at UC Berkeley double majoring in Integrative Biology and Molecular and Cellular biology. She is currently involved in an on-campus Metabolic bioengineering lab and is interested in pursuing a career in medical research. She has engaged in a number of local volunteer projects, her favorite being an on-campus initiative assembling care kits for hospitalized children. Grace hopes to continue to engage in community healthcare efforts to build solutions to healthcare inequities and uplift the community she so loves.
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Hanbin Yu is a senior at UC Berkeley, double majoring in Public Health and Political Economy with a focus on Healthcare Policy. Through research in the Dominican Republic and work as a Korean medical interpreter, she’s developed a strong commitment to health equity. Her experiences in gover
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Director of Communications & Media
Hanbin Yu is a senior at UC Berkeley, double majoring in Public Health and Political Economy with a focus on Healthcare Policy. Through research in the Dominican Republic and work as a Korean medical interpreter, she’s developed a strong commitment to health equity. Her experiences in government and advocacy have shaped her passion for inclusive, community-based care.
Director of Research & Journalism
Maddie is a senior at Berkeley majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology with an emphasis in Medical Biology and Physiology. She is particularly passionate about cancer research, specifically breast cancer, and is driven by the desire to improve treatment outcomes for cancer patients. She is especially commit
Director of Research & Journalism
Maddie is a senior at Berkeley majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology with an emphasis in Medical Biology and Physiology. She is particularly passionate about cancer research, specifically breast cancer, and is driven by the desire to improve treatment outcomes for cancer patients. She is especially committed to addressing healthcare disparities and ensuring that advancements in cancer therapies benefit people from all backgrounds.
Director of Health Education & Medical Initiatives
Yehin is a senior at UC Berkeley concentrating in Molecular and Cell Biology. Her academic pursuits revolve around her deep interest in developmental biology and pharmaceutical chemistry, supported by her research under the Oral Medicine Department, drug product manufacturing, and voluntee
Director of Health Education & Medical Initiatives
Yehin is a senior at UC Berkeley concentrating in Molecular and Cell Biology. Her academic pursuits revolve around her deep interest in developmental biology and pharmaceutical chemistry, supported by her research under the Oral Medicine Department, drug product manufacturing, and volunteering at disabled rehabilitation centers. Yehin is passionate to advance health equity and alleviate unjust disparities, in hopes to bring the right medicine to the right person in a timely, affordable manner.
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