Dayana Soza Soto

Dayana, a junior studying Biomedical Engineering at Columbia University, is driven by her passion for bio-instrumentation and medical device design. Beyond the classroom, she actively contributes to her community through Engineers Without Borders, where she played a role in identifying and implementing technical solutions for repairing solar panels in Otubet, Uganda. She also serves as a lecturer and creator at STEM Career Lectures in Guatemala, and teaches ESL courses, fostering language skills and cultural exchange among students. Her goal is to create inclusive and accessible solutions through innovative engineering. Her dedication to making a positive impact continues with her upcoming work at a children's hospital, where she'll be involved in creating medical devices for children with complex needs.