My name is Nalda Abellard and I am currently working on microaggression research wit Professor Almond.  We are using surveys to understand what people do for self-care and how experiencing microaggression impacts their self-care. My short term goal is graduating college in four years which I think is possible with the help of the BRIDGES program and my mentor Professor Almond.  My long term goal is to become a sucessful pediatrician and have my own personal practice.  Overall I am thankful for the opportunity that the BRIDGES program offered.