Sarah Zhang
Major: Human Development and Aging, Health Science Track
Minor: Applied Analytics
Hometown: Arcadia, CA
Career Goal: 
Sarah aspires to become a primary care physician who can connect with her patients to provide them with the best quality of care they deserve. She also wishes to become a strong advocate for the older population who are often overlooked by society.
Other Activities Involved In:
GeroTech, Scientastic, Student Gerontology Association, USC Emeriti Center inter, Keck PREP Tutoring, medical assistant at Wu Pediatrics Corp.
Fun Fact
I eat fries to eat ketchup.
Why AED?
AED has provided me with a community of ambitious and friendly pre-health students who share many of the same interests and aspirations as me. I am so glad to have joined AED in order to met some amazing people who I know will accomplish great things in the future. Not only has AED provided me with the additional resources to help ease the process of applying to medical school, it is also a space where I can destress and enjoy the company of others.

Zasca Ristianto
Major: Neuroscience
Minor: Web Technologies and Applications
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Career Goal: 
Zasca aspires to become a physician and is undecided about specialty (thinking about oncology or surgery).
Other Activities Involved In:
USC Helenes, Science Outreach, Cross Cultural Social Emotion Lab @ BCI, BISC 120 SI Leader, ITP 104 TA
Fun Fact
I had a cup of the most expensive coffee in the world while I was visiting Bali!
Why AED?
The people for sure! I love having a supportive community of premeds that I can rely on for anything and everything. Everyone is so accomplished and intelligent and I'm always inspired by everything they do--we all push each other to be the best versions of ourselves.