Yesenia Cuevas will be graduating with her B.A. in psychology this summer from Nevada State College. She is pursuing a medical degree after graduation to help improve the lives of many people in her community. Her past experience as student body president helped her gain the leadership skills she needed to succeed in various roles in the community. Yesenia is a first generation college student raised by immigrant parents. She speaks English as well as Spanish and hopes to someday run for office to improve the mental health community. When she is not studying for the MCAT or shadowing a physician, Yesenia enjoys spending time with her family, dancing on Latin nights, and boxing.