Panajachel, Guatemala 2016

While studying as a Humanitarian Engineering Scholar at The Ohio State University, Bridget and a group of her peers worked with an international non- profit organization that focused on improving health and education within the Mayan villages in the Lago Atitlan region of Guatemala. Did you know the Guatamalan Mayans faced a genocide spanning many years, lasting into the 90's? Many people don't. We worked with the organization to design waste management systems fit for mountainous terrain to help separate human waste from water sources, ultimately reducing diarrheal diseases in the mountainous villages. We also worked with schools sponsored by the non-profit to design hands on STEM education for the students. This opportunity ignited Bridget's passion for public health and serving the underserved communities of the world.