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Stephanie Soto Mangandi

University of Maryland

Stephanie, originally from El Salvador, was raised in Maryland, attended Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in Pennsylvania, where she obtained a B.S in Biotechnology. Stephanie’s personal experience bridging communication gaps within her community intensified her desire to pursue genetic counseling. She aims to be actively involved in progressive diversity efforts since her passion lies in understanding how environmental injustices can contribute to disparities in health status across populations and increasing access to genetic counseling resources for underrepresented communities. Stephanie currently works as an Aquaponics Technician, and her favorite creative outlets include tending to her plant collection and earring making.