Hope Beyer (she/her) is a second-year medical student at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (RV-SOM). She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in biochemistry. Her passion for planetary health was sparked during her time as an undergraduate researcher after recognizing the significant waste footprint within lab and medical settings. During her gap years, she formalized this advocacy by working as a sustainable healthcare advocate within the UK’s NHS. When she’s not studying, you can find her hiking, traveling, and practicing yoga.