Our featured council member for June is Keya Patel. Learn more about Keya below.
Who is Keya?
Keya Patel is a second-year PharmD. candidate at UCSF School of Pharmacy, holding a B.S. in Psychology with a Minor in Biology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She currently serves as the UCGPC UCSF representative, the External VP of the UCSF Graduate and Professional Student Association, and is the President of both the American and California Pharmacist’s Association UCSF Student Chapter and the American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists UCSF Student Chapter. Keya’s research interests include pharmacy care coordination and HIV PrEP/ PEP furnishing in California. In her free time, Keya enjoys traveling, live music, and trying new foods!
What are her advocacy and interests?
Keya is passionate about expanding access to mental health resources across all UC campuses to ensure that students feel adequately supported and equipped to navigate the challenges of higher education. She believes that prioritizing mental health initiatives is essential for fostering a positive and supportive campus environment where students can thrive academically and personally. Through her advocacy efforts, Keya aims to advocate for comprehensive mental health services that are accessible to all students, promoting overall well-being and resilience throughout the UC system.
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