Lugina Guazhco is a senior undergraduate student at Boston University majoring in Health Science with a minor in Psychology. On campus she serves as a Student Health Ambassador for Health Promotion and Prevention where she works with a cohort of like minded individuals to design and implement wellness programs for the Boston University student body. Her time in Sargent college and professional experiences has enabled her to become a student leader and advocate for the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of her peers through channels such as social media campaigns, tabling events, and community service. As a first generation student from Queens, New York Lugina has experienced first hand the need for advocacy within public health and health equity, and hopes to continue her efforts within the field post graduation. Lugina Guazhco is a senior undergraduate student at Boston University majoring in Health Science with a minor in Psychology. On campus, she serves as a Student Health Ambassador for Health Promotion and Prevention where she works with a cohort of like-minded individuals to design and implement wellness programs for the Boston University student body. Her time at Sargent college and professional experiences has enabled her to become a student leader and advocate for the physical, mental, and social well-being of her peers through channels such as social media campaigns, tabling events, and community service. As a first-generation student from Queens, New York Lugina has experienced firsthand the need for advocacy within public health and health equity, and hopes to continue her efforts within the field post-graduation. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx