Kareem is a sophomore at Harvard studying the History of Science and Global Health. He comes from Cleveland, Ohio, also known as “The Land” by those who live there. He has a passion for issues of health equity and understanding how public policy impacts the health of marginalized communities. At Harvard, he engages in social justice research at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, where he explores factors which contribute to police brutality. He is also on the Board of Programming and Events for Harvard’s annual Black Health Matters Conference. Outside of class, he works with a national news start-up called Healthcare Huddle to make complex health and human rights issues more accessible to the public. He also enjoys baking with family, roller-skating, and listening to hip-hop music. He is excited to work with the community to identify needs and create a space for marginalized groups in medicine.