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Laasya Chennuru

Honduras Laasya

Dental Brigades President: 2024-present; Triage Co-Chair 2023-2024

Hello everyone! My name is Laasya Chennuru, and I am a senior majoring in biology and psychology from Martinsburg, WV.

I initially heard about WVU Global Medical and Dental Brigades when I was in high school from former students during a Mountaineer Mentors visit. As they described how GMDB empowers resource-reduced communities to become sustainable in the long run, I was inspired by their passion for a cause greater than themselves and knew that I wanted to apply during my first semester. Over the past few years, I have become more informed about social determinants of health, more cognizant of my privilege through my interactions with Panamanians and Hondurans, and more receptive to developing different perspectives on multifaceted issues. I have also drawn parallels between healthcare inequities in resource-reduced regions of the world and Appalachia, which has emphasized the importance of increasing resource accessibility for underserved populations in our local community. It has been incredibly rewarding to volunteer with Pantry Plus More to combat food insecurity in addition to engaging in service abroad. I am looking forward to brigading in March 2025, and I highly encourage you to apply if you are searching for a meaningful experience. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions!