About Me
Hey everyone! I am Alexia Cruz and I’m from Commerce, GA. I’m a proud first generation Mexican-American. My identity has shaped many aspects of my life from my inner circle, my family oriented mindset, and to my interests in research.
School takes up a lot of my time, but when it is not, I am the biggest travel bug! My most recent trip was to Paris, France back in October and I will be going to Barcelona, Spain this May! I also enjoy concerts and scrapbooking. Most recently, I have found love for reading again! My favorite read this year has been “Everything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection” by John Green.
I currently work as a Pharmacy Technician at my local Ingles and will complete four years with the company this summer! This job has molded the trajectory of my academic and professional career. Working at the pharmacy unlocked my love for supporting communities, even in indirect ways. When I’m not at the pharmacy, I do photography for pleasure and as an occasional side hustle.
TOP Left: Picture of “the Bean”. Chicago is one of my favorite cities, and I hope to one day move there and do community health work.
TOP Middle: Picture of my flight back from Colombia, I think we were over South America!
TOP Right: Me on a sunset cruise in Colombia!
BOTTOM Left: Picture I took in New York.
BOTTOM Right: Me with the Effie Tower!
Education
I graduate from Commerce High School in 2022 and did a semester at the University of North Georgia. From there, I started the in the Spring of 2023 at the University of Georgia. Like many first-generation students, my transition to a large university was challenging, but I could not imagine doing my undergrad anywhere else!
I’m set to graduate from the UGA in the Summer of 2026 and will start a Masters in Public Health at Emory University in the fall!
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