Ayana B.: Light on the Heart

Episode 3 • September 18, 2024 • 00:16:48
Ayana B.: Light on the Heart
Simple Acts, Big Impact
Ayana B.: Light on the Heart

Sep 18 2024 | 00:16:48

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Hosted By

Natalie Silverstein, MPH

Show Notes

Ayana B. is passionate about understanding the human heart, and raising awareness about cardiovascular health. She created Ligh on the Heart, a nonprofit dedicated to alleviating the struggles of marginalized communities facing poor cardiovascular treatment by providing research advice to high school students, granting insights from medical and research professionals, and pushing for advocacy through legislation. Light on the Heart also creates and distributes Little Hearts Stem crates, providing interactive STEM activities for under-resourced students.

Learn more at www.lightontheheart.org and follow @light.on.the.heart

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