Hello, My name is Christian Abenes and I am currently a medical student at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Prior to medical school, I received both a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Health Care Administration from Ottawa University. I also worked with Ottawa University’s Student Clinic and my county’s health department to aid my community during the COVID pandemic. Currently, I am working in my institution’s research lab for Alzheimer’s Disease. Throughout my journey in medicine I have been involved in several programs put on by the Office of Diversity & Inclusion at the University of Kansas School of Medicine and have seen firsthand the importance of diversity. During my time as a medical student and beyond, I aim to be an advocate for diversity in medicine. I am excited to join my colleagues as a Regional Director for APAMSA!