Pavitra Krishnamani
Hall of Fame 2016 Cohort
Majoring in Health Professions
High School Graduation Year: 2011
Year First Awarded the Carson Scholarship, School: 2008, Charter School of Wilmington
Sponsored by: Carson Scholars Fund
Pavitra went to college at the age of sixteen and received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and her master’s degree in global medicine from the University of Southern California. In college, she mentored and tutored middle and high school students, helping to increase their collective GPA from below a 1.0 to over a 3.0. She is currently attending medical school in Philadelphia. She serves as vice president of Refugee Health Partners and helps refugees in the community with clinical support.
Pavitra reflects, “the ability to accept others for who they are without judgment and only expect for them what they believe to be the best for themselves will one day serve as your greatest virtue.”
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