Kate Brandli

Kate will be using the Trailblazer Fellowship toward a science research trip to Costa Rica to study bioinformatics. Kate’s goal is to go to medical school and work in a research lab so that she can have a deep impact in science or medicine. She is looking forward to working in a team environment.

Kate started the Slow Fashion Club at her school to bring awareness to the overconsumption of fast fashion in her community. She is also involved in theater and Philosophy Club. Kate has volunteered over 250 hours in her local community.

Kate says, “If I could talk to my younger self, I would tell myself, "Take dad's advice about confidence." My dad has always told me "All you have to do is be confident!", and when I was younger, I always brushed him off. As I've gotten older, I've realized that confidence is one of the most important attributes a person can have. The confidence to try new things, and look silly sometimes, will always open up new learning opportunities.”