Jiyu Hong is a sophomore at Duke University from Greensboro, North Carolina pursuing a double major in Biology and English on the pre-medical track. She is passionate about expanding healthcare access for underserved communities and exploring how the humanities, health, and science can work together to improve patient care and strengthen communities. On campus, Jiyu serves as President of KAjok, Duke’s Korean American student organization, and is also involved with EyeServe and the Duke Medical Ethics Journal. She is currently conducting research on how socioeconomic barriers and access-related factors influence outcomes in head and neck cancer. She hopes to pursue a career in medicine grounded in compassion, equity, and interdisciplinary collaboration while continuing to connect research, writing, and community engagement in meaningful ways. In her free time, Jiyu enjoys running, baking, cooking, and spending time with friends.