Richard (Ricky) Timmons-Vendryes is a medical student at the Charles R. Drew University (CDU) and David Geffen School of Medicine, at UCLA. He received a Bachelor’s of Science in nutritional sciences from the University of Florida. Mr. Timmons-Vendryes is passionate about advancing the health of underserved populations across the globe, including people of color, sex/gender minorities, and homeless and low-income individuals. While at CDU/UCLA, he has been involved in numerous community outreach initiatives, mentorship for pre-medical students, and advocating for the increased availability of health resources and education to vulnerable communities. Mr. Timmons-Vendryes’ interest focuses on conducting curiosity-driven research to inform the development of community-first interventions to prevent sexual diseases and improve the health behaviors of people. He aspires to hold a dual position as a practicing emergency medicine physician and an independent global researcher to improve the health of the most disadvantaged.