Student Singer America the Beautiful Andrea Turner ANDREA TURNER is graduating with her Bachelor of Science degree in health studies: community health education and health sciences. Ms. Turner grew up in the small island town of Sitka, Alaska. As a child Ms. Turner was taught to follow her passions. She was given opportunities to study music, art, dance and drama; her first vocal solo was at the age of 5. Ms. Turner has given solo performances on multiple occasions as a choir member and on her own. Most notably, she received the Outstanding Musician Award for her performances at the South East Alaska Music Festival in 2007 and 2008. In addition to performing, Ms. Turner has spent a great deal of time volunteering for organizations such as Amnesty International, the Heifer Foundation, the Human Rights Campaign, the American Cancer Society, and p:ear, a mentoring program for homeless youth in Portland. During high school, she created an organization called Helping Other People Everywhere (HOPE). A strong liberal arts background has been invaluable to Ms. Turner, but from a young age, she knew she wanted to be a healer. In 2011, she participated in a medical internship in India, where she worked primarily with mothers and children in rural villages. This opportunity was a key inspiration for her future goals. After graduation, Ms. Turner plans to attend Birthingway College to become a certified midwife. She also intends to serve as a medical volunteer locally and overseas, helping people have an equal chance of being healthy, educated, and happy. Ms. Turner thanks her family and friends who have supported her over the years. Without them, the opportunities she has been blessed with would not have been possible. 11
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