Meet the GRADUATE Team

Olivia Nasef is a second-year medical student at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, who is passionate about guiding future healthcare professionals. She mentors high school and college students exploring careers in medicine, offering personalized advice, academic support, and insight into the medical journey.

Joseph Nguyen is a first-year Internal Medicine resident physician at Harvard's Massachusetts General Hospital. He is interested in a career in academic medicine, with a focus on medical education and clinical research. He was born and raised in Northern Virginia and attended the College of William and Mary, where he studied Biology and Chemistry. He worked as a postbaccalaureate fellow at the National Institutes of Health, where he studied neurobiologic pathways underlying addiction and aggression in mouse models. He went on to attend the University of Virginia School of Medicine, serving as 2024-25 Student Body President, before moving to Boston to begin his residency at Harvard. He has had a longtime interest in teaching and mentorship, serving as a teaching assistant, tutor, and mentor throughout undergrad, medical school, and residency. 

Grace Ryu is a rising D1 at New York University's (NYU) College of Dentistry.  She is passionate about mentorship, service, and patient care. Last summer, Grace participated in the University of California (UCLA) Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP), a 6-week summer program for college freshmen/sophomores interested in medicine or dentistry, especially from underserved backgrounds where she took courses and gained clinical exposure, mentorship, and career development to prepare her for dental school.

Alongside her studies, she worked as a medical assistant and conducted research in urinalysis for breast cancer detection. In her free time, Grace volunteers with a nonprofit organization that provides free tutoring to children, reflecting her commitment to giving back and supporting the next generation.