Based in Brooklyn, Shakira Salimova is a senior at James Madison High School, focusing on classes related to historic policy change seen in healthcare. Shakira’s passions include political science, specifically the effects of legislation on access to essential services for treatment and opportunities regarding communities made up of minorities. Shakira also shares interest in the impact of historic reforms, such as Medicare and the Civil rights act, all movements to improve the quality of life for all. Inspired by the drive for social justice and equity, Shakira hopes to pursue a degree in public health policy.