1956
Born in Decatur, Alabama on October 17th. Her family relocated to Chicago shortly after, where her curiosity about science first ignited.
1973
Enrolled at Stanford University at age 16. Earned a BS in Chemical Engineering and fulfilled the requirements for a BA in African and Afro-American Studies.
1981
Earned her M.D. from Cornell University Medical College. Her clinical training took her to Cuba, Kenya, and Thailand, caring for underserved communities globally.
