Noelia Valencia is a biology major on the pre-health track. She envisions herself pursuing graduate studies focusing on biotechnology, aiming to learn how to manipulate organisms or components of biological systems to devise innovative solutions for pressing global challenges. Noelia is passionate about understanding how psychological aspects can be leveraged to improve healthcare outcomes and intends to contribute to this field through advanced research and education. Outside of academics, she works as a Resident Assistant, volunteers at the Orlando Regional Medical Center, and serves in the President’s Leadership Council at UCF.