Natalia Betancourt Rodriguez

Natalia Rodriguez is a sophomore from Colombia studying biochemistry and global health. She is drawn to these fields through a fascination for science and the different health outcomes for people all over the world. In Colombia, Rodriguez worked on a project focusing on the perceptions of traditional and professional medicine in differing populations. At UW–Madison, she is a member of the Global Health Club and the Unexplored Medical Professions organization. In the future, she hopes to work in ethnographic research and help make a positive impact on healthcare in not only Colombia, but Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.