Meet Koto I. (she/her), a Paliwal Club of 100 STEAM Scholar who is studying community health and prevention research at Stanford University.

What is your dream?

My dream is to advance suicide prevention and early identification of eating disorders among student-athletes, and to build equitable mental health and nutrition education that supports young women and underserved communities.

Please share how you feel about the win and what impact it will have on your career.

This scholarship gives me the opportunity to turn my research into real-world impact and continue building solutions centered on equity, science, and compassion.

What advice do you have for other women reaching for their dreams?

Believe in your goals even when the path feels uncertain. Your background and experiences are strengths, not limitations. Let them guide you forward.