FINANCE

Julia is a junior studying Political Science and Public Policy with a minor in English. As a Morehead-Cain Scholar and Honors Carolina student, she is driven by a passion for using law and policy to create meaningful, lasting change.

She is the founder of the Legal Action Project at Carolina, a student-led organization that leverages legal research and writing to support individuals navigating complex legal systems. Julia also serves as President of the Peace, War, and Defense Association and as Director of Campus Engagement for Free the Facts.

In addition to her campus leadership, Julia has contributed to policy and legislative research through roles with the Council of the District of Columbia and the San Diego Housing Commission. Across all of her work, she bridges academic insight with real-world impact, expanding access, informing policy, and advocating for those often overlooked.

Alicia is a sophomore nursing major and Robertson Scholar, passionate about addressing health disparities through service, research, and policy. She is driven by a commitment to improving access to care and advancing equity in healthcare systems.

As Director of Community Engagement for Stomp Out Hunger, Alicia has helped coordinate the redistribution of over 10,000 meals to individuals experiencing food insecurity in Chapel Hill. She also contributes to healthcare policy research through her work with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, where she helps translate patient experiences into state-level legislation.

Known for her compassion and initiative, Alicia brings together service and policy to create tangible impact, using her work to uplift communities and advocate for more accessible, equitable care.

Caroline is a junior studying Biology and Hispanic Studies who approaches healthcare through both a scientific and human-centered lens. She is deeply committed to advancing equitable, compassionate care through service, research, and direct patient support.

As a Spanish-English clinical interpreter with UNC’s Student Health Action Coalition, Caroline helps ensure patients can fully understand and actively participate in their care. Outside the clinic, she serves as a home health aide for an individual with advanced muscular dystrophy, providing consistent, hands-on support.

Caroline also contributes to research at the UNC School of Medicine focused on respiratory disease. Across these roles, she brings together empathy and scientific inquiry to make healthcare more accessible, inclusive, and impactful.

Macy is a junior biology major in Honors Carolina who combines clinical experience, research, and leadership to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. She is driven by a strong commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and patient-centered care.

She works as a nursing assistant at UNC Hospitals and has volunteered over 200 hours with the Ronald McDonald House, supporting families during challenging medical experiences. As a research assistant at the UNC School of Medicine, Macy studies respiratory disease, contributing to ongoing efforts to improve patient outcomes.

In addition, she serves as a founding executive board member of STEAMHEALS, where she helps develop health education programs for students both locally and internationally. Inspired by her own experience with hearing loss, Macy advocates for more inclusive and supportive environments, working to ensure that healthcare and education are accessible to all.

Lainey is a sophomore in the Gillings School of Public Health pursuing a degree in Biostatistics and Mathematics with a minor in Neuroscience. She brings together analytical thinking and hands-on service to create meaningful, community-focused impact.

As a student liaison for TABLE, a local nonprofit that delivers healthy food to over 1,100 food-insecure children across Orange County each week, Lainey pioneered a role connecting UNC students with the organization. In this position, she supports food distribution and operations while helping expand student involvement.

She has also organized supply drives and contributed to fundraising efforts that directly support underserved families. Through her work, Lainey applies data-driven insight to real-world challenges, strengthening communities and increasing access to essential resources.