Sophia Qamari

Sophia is a second-year student at the University of Virginia pursuing a major in Global Public Health with a pre-med focus. Passionate about the intersection between health and community, Sophia is involved in public health research within the UVA School of Medicine. Her current work involves researching and supporting patients with brain metastases, aiming to contribute to advancements in medical care and patient quality of life. Beyond academics, Sophia is deeply involved in community outreach, particularly in supporting Afghan refugee women within Charlottesville. In her volunteer work, she hopes to reflect the power of community engagement and cultural understanding to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have been displaced.

Sophia is concerned about global environmental issues, specifically the severe effects of air and water pollution in her parents’ home country Afghanistan. She is worried about the health effects of environmental pollution in underprivileged areas of the world and plans to help them through this organization. This drives her interest in environmental health and fuels a broader ambition to address the intersection of environmental and public health on a global scale. In her free time, you can find Sophia playing tennis with her friends or spending quality time with family.