Priyanka is a junior biology major at St. Edward's University on the pre-med track. She is from Houston, TX, but she spent the majority of her childhood growing up in Zimbabwe. At St. Edward’s she is a resident assistant for first year students, as well as a student researcher. Her research focuses on honeybee immunology in relation to Colony Collapse Disorder. Priyanka hopes to become a physician in the future who works to provide healthcare to vulnerable populations both in rural communities and in countries outside of the United States. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Austin, trying new foods (especially ice cream shops), Netflixing, and visiting new coffee places.