By Cindy Sui | Co-President, GlobeMed at University of Chicago
Cindy Sui shares her unique experiences as a student leader at GlobeMed at the University of Chicago. From on-going mentorship with GlobeMed alumni to annual leadership trainings and conferences hosted by the National Office, Cindy feels empowered to make collaborative, community-driven change today & into the future.
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Why is GlobeMed so special to me? The University of Chicago is partnered with Asociación de Personas Afectadas por Tuberculosis del Peru (ASPAT – Peru), a grassroots organization that works to improve the quality of life for people affected by tuberculosis.
Through our partnership, I got the chance to dig deep into the challenges around equitable tuberculosis care in Peru. I was able to take action while learning alongside the leaders of ASPAT – Peru who are working on the front lines of global health. These leaders model the kind of leadership I strive to emulate: collaborative, authentic, community-centered and empathetic.
GlobeMed also exposed me to the gross health disparities that continue to pervade our world. Before college, I had no understanding that there were social or structural barriers to accessing healthcare. Through GlobeMed’s signature global health and social justice educational curriculum, I was exposed to systemic challenges, like food insecurity and poor healthcare infrastructure, that perpetuate ill health and inequality. This education revolutionized my understanding of the world and my ambitions for the future.
And finally, GlobeMed introduced me to a network of incredible leaders in global health and social change. Whether they are fellow students, health promoters in our partner organizations, speakers at the Global Health Summit, or the inspiring GlobeMed alumni, the people within the GlobeMed network inspire and push me everyday. They have helped me understand that with humility and commitment, change is possible. To put it simply, GlobeMed gives me an outlet for inspired, informed action with tangible impact that I’ve found nowhere else in my college career.
Thank you for your invaluable support. Let’s continue working together for a more just and equitable world.
With gratitude,
Cindy
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