Kyla Mayo

Returning Awardee Kyla Mayo, expected class of 2024, is from Vacherie, Louisiana. Kyla is studying Biology (Pre-Med) at Dillard University. In the summer of 2022, Kyla traveled to Boston University for their Early Medical School Selection program where she took classes fueling her passion for healthcare reform to decrease healthcare disparities. Kyla has participated in the Summer Research Early Identification Program at Brown University and worked alongside professors of Neuroscience and Human Behavior and Psychiatry. At Dillard, she is a member of the Emerging Scholars Program for which she completes leadership development and research training. Additionally, Kyla has served as a Resident Assistant and is a member of the Minority Association of Pre-Med Students. Upon graduating, Kyla plans to become a Psychiatrist.