Mckensie Potter-James

United States of America

About Me

Soon to graduate with a B.S. in Biomedical Science and minors in Psychology and Arabic. While I started in the lab, researching everything from microbiology to cancer immunology, I’ve realized my real passion lies in challenging the systems that keep people from getting the care they deserve. I’m pivoting from benchwork to big-picture change: healthcare policy, equity, and accessibility. I’m especially focused on how things like Medicaid access, maternal health protections, and housing policy are shaped by legislation, and how those policies impact underserved communities. For me, it’s not just about the science, it’s about using it as a tool for advocacy and systemic reform.

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