Scholar

Marcely, a native New Yorker of Dominican descent, earned her degree in Human Biology with minors in Sociology and Foreign Language from Hunter College. After graduation, she honed her passion for education as a high school college counselor at Bronx Prep High School. She transitioned to a Cancer GCA role at Columbia University Medical Center and solidified her commitment to community advocacy. Marcely is interested in increasing genetic counseling awareness among youth and improving accessibility to testing in underrepresented Hispanic communities. She looks forward to realizing these goals as a Warren Alpert Foundation scholar. Beyond her advocacy, she enjoys reading, quality time with loved ones, and culinary adventures.