Emilio Salazar Garduno

Emilio graduated from UNC Charlotte with a BA in Biology in 2023. He worked as a phlebotomist for almost three years. He's passionate about bridging healthcare gaps and expanding medical access to underrepresented communities. Emilio is also an advocate and promoter of higher education. He volunteers for RAO Community Health in Charlotte, NC. He hopes to become a PA and is interested in infectious diseases, internal medicine, and dermatology. He enjoys running, traveling, and trying new foods in his free time!