Meet Beryl D. (she/her), a 1,000 Dreams Fund Scholarship winner who is pursuing her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Stanford University.

What is your dream?

My dream is to be a compassionate and dedicated physician assistant, nurturing relationships and promoting well-being to improve care and health outcomes in underserved communities.

Please share a short quote that tells us how you feel about the win and what impact it will have on your career.

Winning this scholarship is an honor and fuels my passion and commitment to becoming a physician assistant. It empowers me to acquire the essential tools and education from my dream school needed to provide high-quality care and make a meaningful difference in my community.

​What advice do you have for other young women who are wanting to pursue their dreams?

Be curious and kind. Take every experience, conversation, meeting, or activity as a chance to learn something, and gather as many mentors as you can.