Leslie Rivera

University of Arizona
Discipline: Medicine and Second Major - Care, Health, and Society 
Minor: Spanish
Undergraduate  
Certificate in Development Disabilities

Hello! My name is Leslie Maria Rivera a first-generation, Latina, undergraduate student, double-majoring in Medicine with an emphasis on Basic Medical Sciences along with Care, Health, Society, and a minor in Spanish. My career goal is to one day become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. By dedicating my time and passion into programs such as UCEDD during my college journey, I aspire to grow my knowledge in the healthcare field and be prepared to help all individuals. I find it essential to learn new skills regarding developmental disabilities in order to be more educated to properly assist my future patients when I am in the healthcare workforce. This certificate program will prepare me to gain a better understanding of disabilities and how to become a better advocate for people, I am very excited to always learn more and help my community.