FOSSI: Tell us a bit about yourself.
My name is Aubria King and I was born and raised in Newark, NJ. Throughout my four years of high
school, I served as captain of the cheerleading team, vice president, senior leader, and I was also a member of the prom committee. While balancing these extracurriculars, I took a total of 12 AP classes and I graduated in the top 10% of my class. Outside of the classroom, I am an intern at Butterfly Dreamz where I act as a Health Excel Fellow and a Write to Lead intern. Through working with Butterfly Dreamz, I am now a published co-author of the Butterfly Dreamz leadership journal. I also worked with YMS, Rutger’s Abbott Leadership Institute Youth Media Symposium, to host a youth-led forum to encourage Newark residents to vote in school board elections. I have passions in both STEM and social justice, as I love working to help improve my community. This fall, I will be attending Spelman College, where I will further expand my interest and knowledge in biotechnology.
FOSSI: Fast forward – where do you see yourself in ten years?
In ten years, I will have a masters in biomedical engineering. Following graduation, I aspire to work at a major biotech company, like Amgen. By then, I would have also completed my own biomedical research that would be published in an academic journal. In order to satisfy my passion for social justice, I will establish my own non-profit where I plan to expose minorities to different careers in biotech. Through this, I hope to further diversify the tech industry and inspire young children of color to chase their dreams.
FOSSI: Share a few fun facts about yourself.
- I love helping people, learning new things, and exploring.
- During the school year, I dedicated numerous hours to volunteering and creating movie nights for those living in homeless shelters.
- I spent my summers lifeguarding at my local pool.
- I studied abroad in Barcelona Spain. Studying abroad allowed me to indulge in another culture and improve my Spanish. I look forward to seeing more of the world, while still continuing to help my own community.
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