Jackie Robinson once said that "a life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives". As a child, I knew that my purpose in life was to be in a profession where I would make a positive impact on other people 's lives. I sustained that belief as I engaged in various community service projects and volunteer work. As I became older, I decided that I wanted to work in a field that combined health care and social justice. Public Health is the right field for me because I wholeheartedly believe in its mission. As a Public Health professional, I will do my part in reducing health care disparities as well as improve public health, particularly in underrepresented communities. As a child, I had firsthand experience of not receiving