05/20/2026
Meet Anya, a current student majoring in health policy and administration with a minor in information sciences and technology.
Anya co-founded Minority Women in Health Fields (MWIHF), a student organization dedicated to supporting minority women pursuing a career in health-related fields through volunteer opportunities, networking events, guest speakers, skill-building workshops, and more.
"Penn State is a large University, and it can sometimes be difficult to find your community," Anya said. "We wanted to create a space for minority women to have that sense of community, and grant them exciting opportunities along the way. MWIHF includes all health-related majors at Penn State. By taking this 'one-health' approach, we can share this space and community with students in majors across the University."
When asked what advice she would offer to other students who want to establish a new student organization, Anya said, “Just go for it!”
“I think the most important thing is to make sure you know why you want to start, and what your goals for the organization are,” Anya said. “You have the chance to create a legacy at Penn State with an organization that will continue to grow after you leave. Penn State has so many resources available to its students, and I would encourage others to tap into them and get involved.”
Penn State College of Health and Human Development
