Melody
Ovuakporoyecha
Saint John, New Brunswick · Western University
Melody is studying Honours Medical Sciences with a specialization in Neuroscience at Western University, with a goal of improving neurological health and addressing healthcare gaps in underserved communities. A YALI Ambassador and President of her church’s Teen Council, she has mentored youth and helped lead initiatives through her school’s Black Talk Club. Melody has also volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters and has spoken at an anti-racism conference, experiences that have strengthened her commitment to advocacy, community and compassionate care.