Riya is a first-year student at Stanford University. She is a passionate environmentalist, deeply interested in the intersection between climate change, health, and humanity. Previously, Riya has researched the health impacts of high tropospheric ozone levels and written a policy brief suggesting governmental initiatives to reduce ground-level ozone. Currently, she is interested in deepening her understanding of the link between a person's environment and health outcomes. In addition to her academic interests, Riya enjoys swimming, hiking, baking, and reading.