My name is Ann and I'm currently a P1 at USC School of Pharmacy. From a young age, I have been passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others. Whether it be through volunteering at summer camps for children living with skin diseases or simply bringing a small gesture of kindness such as fresh fruit to my grandmother, I take great joy in bringing a smile to the faces of those around me.  I followed this same passion to pharmacy school, where I now want to make innovations in patient access to medications. My excitement for a path revolving around medicine first grew when I witnessed the transformative impact that my mother's expertise as a pharmacist had on my father's cancer journey. Inspired by her ability to ease the pain of others, I decided to follow in her footsteps and pursue a career in pharmacy. I am driven to emulate her example by utilizing my knowledge of medication management to help patients, remaining approachable and accessible, and empowering them through education.