Kailynn Oliver
she/herBIOGRAPHY
Kailynn Oliver is a Biology major at Duke University minoring in African and African American Studies. With a strong commitment to improving healthcare for underrepresented communities, Kailynn is driven to address and reduce health disparities as she prepares for a career in medicine. Her passion for advocacy extends beyond academics. She actively engages in initiatives to increase access to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) education for young girls of color from low-income backgrounds. Kailynn is the founder of S.T.E.A.M. Busters, a club she started in her hometown in Arkansas, which educates children about diverse STEAM careers through interactive experiments and community involvement. Through the Laidlaw Scholars Program, Kailynn aims to deepen her research skills and strengthen her impact on equitable healthcare solutions. In the long term, she envisions a healthcare system that is more inclusive, culturally competent, and accessible for all communities, particularly those historically underserved.