Marilyn Perez

Marilyn is a senior majoring in Global Health and in the Global Medicine M.S. program at the University of Southern California. She is currently serving as USC AMWA’s Vice President of Administration. After graduating from USC, Marilyn plans on taking a gap year before attending medical school. This year is Marilyn’s third year in AMWA. She joined because she wanted to be part of a pre-medical community on USC’s campus. She chose to stay because of the welcoming, comfortable, and supportive environment that AMWA has. Outside of USC AMWA, Marilyn is currently involved in different types of research. She is currently part of the Environmental Justice Research Lab, where she studies the impacts that oil drilling sites have on the health of the Los Angeles community. She is also involved in Alzheimer's disease research under Keck's Neurological Surgery department. Outside of research, Marilyn is also involved in other student organizations at USC, such as Partners in Health Engage and Science Outreach! For incoming members, Marilyn advises you to get involved and to not be shy to talk to other members. “Everyone here is more than happy to help and share their own experiences!”