Eunice Leung
Eunice Leung, Johns Hopkins University
Eunice is a sophomore at Johns Hopkins University, studying Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering with a minor in Marketing & Communications. She will support the School of Medicine DAR this summer. Connect with Euince and read her full profile here:
What brought you to the ORIGINS program, and what do you hope to take with you when it’s over?
I was drawn to ORIGINS because of my interest in both community impact and health-focused work. Through mentoring first-generation, low-income students, I’ve seen how access to guidance and resources can shape opportunities. I’ve also been involved in campus outreach and engagement, which has shown me how building connections can create meaningful impact. Alongside those experiences, I wanted to better understand how philanthropy and funding decisions support initiatives at the intersection of engineering and health. I hope to leave the program with a stronger perspective on how to approach giving thoughtfully — and how to contribute to efforts that create meaningful, long-term change.
Tell us about a moment, person, or experience that’s shaped who you are today.
Coming to the U.S. for college and adjusting to a completely new environment really shaped me. It pushed me to become more independent and to figure things out on my own, both academically and in everyday life. It also made me more aware of how access to opportunities can vary depending on where you are, especially in education and health. That perspective has stay education and hed with me and drawn me toward work with broader impact. It’s part of why I’m interested in how engineering and health can be used to improve access and outcomes for different communities.
If you could fund one thing — at your school, in your community, or worldwide — what would it be and why?
I would fund support systems to help students navigate the college application process — especially for those without older siblings or family members who have been through it. As the oldest child in my family, I often had to figure things out on my own. Having someone who’s already been through the process to offer guidance and set expectations would make an enormous difference. Even small amounts of support can change how confident someone feels going into one of the biggest transitions of their life.