Abigail Dunlap

UConn School of Nursing, Class of 2015

I was raised in Old Saybrook, Conn. and am currently an undergraduate. I have always loved service, so throughout high school I volunteered at local events within my town. Once in college, I started volunteering at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp which serves children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Recently, I also took a trip to Guatemala to volunteer in an orphanage for abused children. This is where I finally understood the importance of serving the underserved. After my trip, I felt motivated to be an advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves. I wanted to be involved in UST to continue learning about the barriers of the medical system and what I can do to help. I am looking forward to helping those inside and outside of our community learn more about the disparities that there are within the health care system and meet with other health care providers who share similar interests.