Brittany Jeanloz

UConn School of Nursing, Class of 2013

I am originally from Trenton, Michigan but spent most of my life in West Hartford, CT.  As a child, I was often in and out of hospitals for various reasons.  My most distinct memory is of the numerous nurses who influenced my recovery and helped me to get better.  Reminiscences of the care they provided are what have drawn me to a nursing career. My interest in health care further bloomed from my work as a hospice volunteer in a nursing home and with the CT AHEC Migrant Farm Worker clinics.  My involvement in those organizations as well as with the Habitat for Humanity helped me to identify the growing need for service to the urban underserved populations.  I am very excited for the opportunity to participate in the Urban Service Track.  I expect it will provide me with valuable experience and knowledge in an area about which I feel very passionate, and prepare me for my goal of participating in Doctor’s Without Borders.