I'm Daniel Barrera, a Latino STEM student aspiring to become a physician! I have offered hundreds of hours as a humanitarian volunteer and interpreter, where I was able to work with physicians and spark an interest in medicine. To nurture this desire, I have worked as a psychiatric technician in Northern Utah, researched fetal hematopoietic stem cells, and am currently researching local prenatal health disparities amongst underrepresented patients. I primarily work as a licensed interpreter for English, Spanish, and Q’eqchi’, which has led me to facilitate communication between medical and legal personnel nationwide and internationally. I currently work with Mayabridge as a Recruiting Specialist, where I can connect with new people and advocate for language access for immigrant and Indigenous populations in medicine, social work, and other platforms.My experiences have taught me the importance of always seeking higher education and sharing what you have learned with those around you. I aim to matriculate into Medical School for the 2025-2026 academic year and continue highlighting common disparities in my community. I advocate for the underrepresented and open opportunities for growth to others, just as it had been done for me.