From the president
Cody Campos is a pre-medical student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. Cody is a problem-solver, and his work is deeply committed to using biomedical technologies to increase access to quality healthcare, as evidenced by the time he spent designing and fabricating prosthetics for underserved populations in Ecuador. Through his Benson Center Fellowship, Cody engages in conversations that challenge his political and worldview, welcoming multiple viewpoints and demonstrating his dedication to critical thinking. Cody is currently volunteering with Boulder Community Health in their Emergency Department, finding time to assist staff and patients in this critical and intensive environment. He has shown considerable commitment to working with healthcare organizations to provide patients with dignity and humanity. Additionally, Cody has used his own moments of adversity to propel his work in community organizing and advocacy, developing a system of support for the LGBTQ+ community and allies at his all-girls Catholic high school. In sum, Cody brings a strong commitment to bringing sustainable change to broken systems, offering a transformative approach to healing and care. He has shown a tremendous work ethic, a dedication to fostering meaningful relationships, and a relentless effort to solve public problems to build a better world.
Personal Statement
Everyone deserves access to healthcare, but why can’t everyone get the care they need? After spending five years advocating for myself to my doctors, therapists, and insurance companies to get access to my own healthcare, this question drives my life. As a pre-medical student, I dedicate myself to studying biomedical technologies and life sciences to understand the technical intricacies of this inaccessibility. My studies have led me to travel abroad with the Range of Motion Project to build prosthetics to bring updated technology to remote communities in Ecuador. Outside of the classroom, I am the vice president of NMDP (formerly Be the Match) and advocate for more people of color to join the registry, so access to stem cell therapy isn’t a privilege but a right. Through these experiences, I have seen many inequities. Still, with proper work and community involvement, I believe we can address the barriers to equality and make the world better.