Cora Palomar-Nelson, Barnard College

Cora is originally from Cape Cod, MA and Spain. She is currently a student at Barnard College of Columbia University pursuing a B.A. in urban studies with a concentration in global health. Cora is passionate about advocating for sustainable public health, women’s right to education, and criminal justice law and policy. In 2020, Cora completed a virtual Global Health Fellowship with the Foundation of International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC). Through the program, she conducted research on pediatric congenital heart disease symptoms and treatments in Bududa, Uganda. On campus, Cora is involved in Columbia University’s chapter of Project Sunshine and serves on the executive board of Columbia Women in Law and Politics. In the future, Cora is dedicated to pursuing law. She hopes to build a career in which she can defend and advocate for women’s rights around the globe. In her free time, Cora loves to travel, read, and enjoy time at the beach.

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