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Erynn McKenzie
"By being active in my community, I will be able to lobby in both the public and private sectors for support for the free clinics I will run."
- Alumni of: 2002 College Scholarship Program
- Hometown: Leesburg, VA
- Four-year College or University: Randolph-Macon College
- Academic/Career Pursuits: Oncologist
- Other Interests: Horseback Riding
Biography
When Erynn Lepley was in eighth grade, her father decided to return to school to complete a residency in equine internal medicine and a master's degree in veterinary medical science. The decision affected the family financially, and Erynn was told she would be responsible for paying her way through college. Erynn is making ends meet and is pursuing a degree in both biology and chemistry.
Last summer, Erynn's grandfather passed away from cancer, which solidified Erynn's decision to become a doctor. "I want to do my best to help people overcome life-threatening disease and to cope with terminal illness," she says.
In the meantime, Erynn will continue her part-time work as a tutor and head mentor at the Higgins Academic Center at Randolph-Macon, as well as conducting research synthesizing palladium compounds to determine their effectiveness against bacteria and possibly tumor cell lines.
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